I'm still catching up with the last of these fics. Loved this. Really loved the warm family feeling of Hagrid reading Harry's letters at the High Table. I always appreciate a 'carpe diem' nudge, although I'm so morbid I rarely need one. I just found out that my uncle is dying soon, and I was already pondering what, if anything, I should say to him before he goes. My sister bought him a get well card months ago, never sent. I'm glad to say that I've already got this message, I already tend to vent my spleen and pay compliments, but to get an extra reminder from fanfic is a bonus. Such a beautiful way you handled it, too.