Bab 14: Chapter 10: Messages Across the Ocean
Saber stood at one of the tall windows of **Howler Manor**, watching the early morning sun creep over the horizon. The house was quiet, save for the occasional beeping of Patch, who was curled up at the foot of Saber's chair in his Saint Bernard form. The renovations had already begun, and much of the house was covered in dust sheets and scaffolding. Still, there was a peacefulness to the place that Saber appreciated.
His thoughts were interrupted by a soft, familiar hoot from the window. Startled, he looked up to see **Hedwig** perched on the ledge outside. Her snowy white feathers gleamed in the sunlight, and her bright amber eyes met his with an almost reproachful look.
"Hedwig," Saber whispered, rushing to the window to open it. "You found me."
The moment the window was open, Hedwig swooped into the room and landed gracefully on the back of a nearby chair. She ruffled her feathers indignantly, as if annoyed by the time it had taken to track him down. Attached to her leg was a sealed letter, and Saber's heart sank when he recognized the handwriting on the envelope.
It was from **Draco Malfoy**.
Carefully, he untied the letter from Hedwig's leg, giving her a soft pat as she nipped affectionately at his fingers. He sat down at the small table by the window, the letter resting in front of him like a silent weight. For a moment, he hesitated, unsure of what to expect. After everything that had happened, he wasn't sure how to feel about hearing from Draco.
With a steadying breath, he broke the seal and unfolded the letter.
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#### **Draco's Letter**
**Saber,**
I know this letter may come as a surprise to you, but I hope you'll take the time to read it.
I've learned a lot recently, things I never expected—about you, about who you really are, and about the lies we've both been told. The inheritance test changed everything, and I know that you're probably trying to make sense of it all just like I am.
I want you to know that I don't see you the way I used to. We've both been caught up in other people's manipulations—Dumbledore, our families, the war—but none of that should define who we are now. You're not Harry Potter anymore. You're Saber Howler, and I'm your godbrother.
I know we've never been close, and I know that the past between us is... complicated. But things have changed. I want to start fresh, if you're willing. We're family now, and I believe that means something.
I don't expect you to forgive me for everything that happened at Hogwarts, but I hope you'll at least give me the chance to make things right. I want to get to know you—not as my old rival, but as my brother.
Please write back when you're ready. I'll be waiting.
**Draco Malfoy**
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Saber stared at the letter for a long time after he finished reading it. The words felt strange, almost surreal, coming from Draco Malfoy. The boy who had been his rival, who had thrown insults at him for years, was now reaching out to him with what seemed like genuine intent.
But more than that, the letter spoke of something deeper—of **family**. Draco was acknowledging their connection, the bond that had been hidden from both of them for so long. It was hard to know how to feel about it. Saber wasn't sure if he was ready to accept Draco into his life, but he couldn't deny the sincerity in the letter.
After a few moments of quiet reflection, Saber pulled a piece of parchment from his desk and began writing his reply.
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#### **Saber's Letter**
**Draco,**
I'll be honest with you—I didn't expect to hear from you, and I didn't know how to feel when I saw your letter. For years, I thought of you as my rival, as someone who looked down on me. But like you said, things have changed.
The inheritance test has opened my eyes to a lot of things, and I'm still trying to process everything. It's not just about my name, or who I thought I was—it's about realizing how much of my life was controlled by other people. Dumbledore, the Dursleys, even the Potters, all of them kept things from me. And now that I know the truth, I don't know what to do with it all.
But your letter—your reaching out—means something. I never thought I'd see the day where we'd be talking like this, but here we are.
You're right. We're family now. And I think that's worth exploring, even if I'm not sure where to start. I won't pretend that the past didn't happen, but I also don't want it to define the future. If you're serious about getting to know me, then I'm willing to give it a try.
I'm living in the United States now. I've taken up residence at one of my family's estates here, Howler Manor. I needed to get away from everything and start fresh. I don't know when or if I'll return to Britain, but for now, this is where I need to be.
Hedwig will always know how to find me. So if you want to talk more, I'll be here.
**Saber Howler**
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Saber folded the letter carefully and attached it to Hedwig's leg. She hooted softly, sensing his hesitation. "Take this back to Draco," he said quietly, stroking her feathers. "And stay safe."
With a gentle flap of her wings, Hedwig took off into the morning sky, her white form disappearing against the lightening horizon.
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A few weeks passed, and Draco had almost given up hope of receiving a reply. Every day he waited anxiously for any sign of Hedwig, but the sky remained empty.
Until one afternoon, when Draco was in his room, the unmistakable sound of wings caught his attention. He rushed to the window just in time to see Hedwig gliding gracefully toward him. His heart leapt in his chest as he opened the window, and the snowy owl swooped in, a letter attached to her leg.
Draco's hands trembled slightly as he untied the letter and sat down at his desk to read.
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#### **Saber's Letter to Draco**
**Draco,**
I'll be honest with you—I didn't expect to hear from you, and I didn't know how to feel when I saw your letter. For years, I thought of you as my rival, as someone who looked down on me. But like you said, things have changed.
The inheritance test has opened my eyes to a lot of things, and I'm still trying to process everything. It's not just about my name, or who I thought I was—it's about realizing how much of my life was controlled by other people. Dumbledore, the Dursleys, even the Potters, all of them kept things from me. And now that I know the truth, I don't know what to do with it all.
But your letter—your reaching out—means something. I never thought I'd see the day where we'd be talking like this, but here we are.
You're right. We're family now. And I think that's worth exploring, even if I'm not sure where to start. I won't pretend that the past didn't happen, but I also don't want it to define the future. If you're serious about getting to know me, then I'm willing to give it a try.
I'm living in the United States now. I've taken up residence at one of my family's estates here, Howler Manor. I needed to get away from everything and start fresh. I don't know when or if I'll return to Britain, but for now, this is where I need to be.
Hedwig will always know how to find me. So if you want to talk more, I'll be here.
**Saber Howler**
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Draco read the letter twice, his mind spinning with a mixture of relief and cautious optimism. Saber had responded—not angrily, not with accusations, but with a willingness to give this newfound connection a chance. It was more than Draco had hoped for.
He leaned back in his chair, staring at the parchment in his hands. Saber was halfway across the world, living in the United States, starting a new life. But even so, Draco felt a small sense of hope.
Perhaps, despite everything, they could start over.
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