Mum,
Wotcher. I know you're probably reeling in shock right now. Not like me to write letters, is it? But I figured just this once I needed to make an exception. You deserve that much. By now I'll have left for Hogwarts. I left this letter near the kettle because you're no doubt up and pacing about the kitchen. You're worried. Trust me, I'm aware of that and how you have every right to be so.
I've placed a very special Concealment Charm upon the letter. As long as I'm still breathing, still kickin', it'll remain invisible and you'll be completely oblivious. But if you're reading it now…
I'm sorry, mum.
I promised…I made a promise to myself that I would come back.
Buggered that up, didn't I?
Gods, I'm so sorry, mum. Please don't cry. Please…you know how much it hurts me when you cry. Smile for me, yeah?
Right. I know that's too much to ask for right now. I want you to know that I tried. I tried…and I never meant to die. You begged me not to follow Remus. I will never forget the look in your eyes. I will never forget the desperation I saw there. I can never forgive myself for putting you through that.
And I will…never, never forgive myself for leaving my son.
My friends...they needed me. I had to do this. I had to be brave and I had to fight. I didn't leave for Remus alone…I went for myself as well. For Hogwarts. For the Wizarding World. For the Light. For all of you. You 'n dad always taught me to stand up for what I believed in - and that's exactly what I did.
Maybe it was selfish of me. I'm not sure. But I am certain of the guilt I feel now. I'm sorry. Will I be able to apologize enough for leaving you alone?
No.
But you're not alone, are you? You have Teddy, mum. You have my Ted…
I pray that Remus makes it out alive...Gods, do I pray. Harder than I have in my entire life. But he very well may not. If he and I fight together, if we die together...if neither of us make it back...
Please, mum…Please watch over my boy.
Please hold him, read to him, kiss him goodnight, ruffle his hair and make sure to embarrass him in front of any future girlfriends he might have.
Please say 'I love you' to him for all the times I'll never get the chance.
Please take care of yourself and be strong. Because you are, by far, the strongest woman I have ever known.
And…
Thank you, mum. Thank you for bringing me into this world and the life you gave me…thank you for being the best mother I ever could have asked for. Thank you. For everything.
Don't worry; I'll be sure to keep an eye on dad for you. We'll be alright.
I love you, mum.
- Nymphadora