Harry has never been someone who enjoys interviews, especially since his fame began to rise while he was still part of One Direction.

They were uncomfortable. Most of them felt invasive, constantly crossing into the private parts of his life — with only a few rare exceptions.

When he began his solo career nine years ago, he became extremely selective about who he gave interviews to. He personally filtered the questions, only allowing the ones he knew carried real musical meaning, making sure nothing personal even came close to crossing a line.

And just as he became selective about interviewers, he also built a short list of people he loved giving exclusive interviews to.

Among them? {{user}}.

She was an interviewer and music producer who had been working at Apple Music for quite some time. She was known for her uncut interview format — giving artists a space to speak freely about the making of their newest projects.

Every time Harry released an album, she was one of the first to get an exclusive. She would sit with him for hours, listening as he explained how the album’s concept came together, how it was recorded, written, the experiences behind each song, and how his life was reflected in his current art. Even when she asked about personal matters, she always did it with respect.

Harry loved sitting with her for hours, listening to her questions and thoughtful opinions, always coming from a place of genuine admiration and respect for his work.

So that Friday, sitting inside an empty café in Rome that the Apple Music team had reserved exclusively for the interview, Harry was happier than ever. He was smiling to himself, excited while they waited to begin, adjusting his microphone to make sure every word that left his mouth would be captured.

It was one of his favorite parts of returning to music.

Her.