You have never let me down.
Through times of great torment
and emotional struggle,
You have been there.
You comforted me
when I was unhappy,
you brought me out of my
sorrow and misery.
Throughout my childhood
you have been there.
I took you for granted,
never realising that
I needed you there.
You were like
my guardian angel,
watching over me,
your presence was always there.
I was so stupid not to recognise it earlier.
You were there
on the train to Hogwarts.
You were there
when I tried so hard to
choose my friends wisely
so my father would approve.
You were there
when the sorting hat
barely touched my head
and cried
Slytherin.
You were there
when I settled into
the routine of school.
the cycle of trying my hardest,
top of the class
yet he still was not proud
of his only son.
His letters were cold,
criticizing me,
my professors
and my peers
who I tried so hard
not to associate with.
You were there
when I had my immature
and petty arguments
with them.
Was I jealous?
Or was I just doing it
to make my father notice me?
You were there
when I got a detention
and spent the night
underneath the thick forest roof hidden from the stars.
It was my worst fear coming true.
The darkness
taking me over.
You were there
when I threw notes
with crude drawings on,
waiting for them
to kick up and retaliate.
When I faked my injury
just because I wanted to listen
to my father.
Just because I wanted him
to notice me
for once.
You were there
when we altered the badges, working until the small hours
of the morning.
You were there
when my parents
were constantly fearful
of what would happen next.
Fearful that he was more
powerful than before.
The walls that they had built,
so high
were about to come
crashing down.
Soon I caught their worry.
Finally waking up
and realising what was
expected of me.
You helped keep me together
when I
was
falling
to
pieces.
When I was chosen,
you were beside me .
Reassuring me
with your presence.
You helped me learn
that I could always change.
But we both knew
that I was too afraid.
You helped me with my tasks
making them more bearable.
When I finally broke
you were there.
Lifting me up
from the valley of fear
into the blinding light.
You stood by me
when others gave up.
Our love was rare and true.
At times it was so raw
it hurt.
My chest pained when I was not by you.
I knew that I could only
magically extend your life
for so long.
As all things must die.
I never wanted it to end.
I hope you didn't mind me
keeping you here for so long.
I know I was selfish
but I needed you here.
I didn't know how I could
live without you there.
Who would save and comfort me
when I was lost
in the dark pit of my mind.
Now you are gone forever.
Gone to a better place.
Maybe you will take
the time out of your day
to watch me
from your distant land.
I miss your smooth and soft skin.
You were always perfect,
no scratches,
bruises or blemishes
ever littered your skin.
The colours you let off
were always pure,
deep and intense.
Never have I seen
such a unique green
where the epicentre is in
just one place.
Wherever you are,
I hope
you can hear me say;
Thank
you
for
being
there.