You can have a very intense relationship with fictional characters because they are in your own head.
J. K. RowlingI have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potterโs son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter โ
J. K. RowlingYou've sort of made up for it tonight,' said Harry. 'Getting the sword. Finishing off the Horcux. Saving my life.' 'That makes me sound a lot cooler than I was,' Ron mumbled. 'Stuff like that always sounds cooler than it really was,' said Harry. 'I've been trying to tell you that for years.' Simultaneously they walked forwards and hugged, Harry gripping the still sopping back of Ron's jacket.
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