Ron didn't notice the tears until they started to land on the letter. His head was a mess. A swirling barrel of emotions flew through his head and he couldn't figure out just how he felt. Relief was one, relieved that his mum and dad didn't hate him. Yet something about the apology felt hollow, he couldn't place it but he didn't feel content with the apology. Pushing those thoughts to the back of his mind he folded up the letter and put it on his bedside table. Wiping the tears from his eyes he stood up and decided it was a good idea to take a shower.