I’m sorry for not responding until now, as I deemed it too risky to do so before. And I am so incredibly sorry for what I did to you. I don’t blame Ron, or anyone else for that matter, for being upset with me. The fact that you still believe in me is nothing short of astonishing. However, you are correct in thinking that it was an act. I could not let the Dark Lord or the Malfoys know that I was behind your appearance. And while I do appreciate you coming to rescue me, it was not a good time to do so. What with the Dark Lord’s sudden return.