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The District 12 victors share a bittersweet connection that goeswayback.
In fact, a meaningful link between Haymitch and Katniss has left fansparticularly emotional.
One of Haymitchs fellow tributes is his friend and neighbor, 13-year-old Louella McCoy.
When they were younger, Louella had a crush on Haymitch and briefly called him her sweetheart.
And even after that phase ended, Haymitch would playfully call her by the same moniker.
Haymitch is devastated and says shell forever be his one and only sweetheart.
But years later, Haymitch discovers his old friend Burdocks daughter Katniss.
Sadly, Haymitch stayed away from Burdock after the Games because he didnt want anyone else to get hurt.
But when Katniss volunteered as tribute at the 74th Games, that nickname couldnt help but slip out.
After becoming her mentor inThe Hunger Games, Haymitch often called Katniss sweetheart.
She typically found it sarcastic and patronizing until he said it as they hugged after she won the Games.
He calls Katniss and Peeta his family, and finds meaning in looking after them.
One things for sure: Youll want to prepare for tears when theSunrise on the Reapingfilm hits theatersnext year.
source: www.bustle.com
