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Companion to All My Love, And So Much More. A letter from James to his son.
Dear Harry,
I am trying to convince myself that there is no point in writing this. I don't believe anything or anybody will try to harm you, but your mother is insistent. And you can't say no to Evans. I mean Lily Potter. It's been two years now and I'm still not used to her being my wife. Anyways, I don't think anything would happen, but if somebody did try to hurt you, well, I wouldn't stand by and watch, let's put it that way.
Harry, I am sure your mother told you to talk to Dumbledore and Remus to find the truth or something like that. That's my Lily; I leave everything practical to her. I, on the other hand, think it is more important to hear life lessons from your father. If I was with you today, I would be telling you this myself, but I'm not, so here goes.
Most importantly, never be afraid to fall in love and show your emotions. Love is the one thing that you have that the Dark Lord will never possess. I can honestly tell you that love and perfection is never the same thing. Take it from me. I chased your mother for years before she would even give me the time of day. If something truly matters to you, never let go of it, and protect it with everything you have. There is nothing I wouldn't do for your mother and you.
Quiditch runs in the family. Great looks do too. Just don't let anything go to your head, be it wealth, looks, fame or anything else. I learned the hard way that nobody likes a conceited git, and it is a hard pretence to maintain. Don't be like me; I was not a nice person in school. I want you to be so much better than I ever was, stronger, much more like Lily. I'm sure people will tell you this all the time, but you have her eyes, and they are absolutely beautiful.
Don't live your life in fear that the world will do you wrongs, because it no doubt will, especially if you live in the wizarding world. Here, there are a lot more ways to be hurt than in the real world. Be happy, Harry. Laugh if something is funny, and enjoy yourself. Never be ashamed or feel guilty because we are not alive and you are.
Take chivalry seriously. I protected Lily the whole time we were in school, whether she wanted it or not. I have to admit, she did save me a fair number of times to, but there is nothing I wouldn't do to protect my family. The two of you mean the world to me, and I would rather die than live in a world that you don't exist.
I love you more than you will ever know, Harry. I hate having to write this; it is like allowing something to come and hurt my family. I promise you, I will protect you and your mother, or dying trying.
I love you.
Be strong,
James
P.S. Some things are worth dying for.
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