Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter

I got inspired after reading a fic with Teddy in it.

Dearest Teddy,

Happy 11th Birthday! I know that when you read this, I and your father would probably be dead. (Otherwise, you are going to be in big trouble for going through your grandmother's stuff!) I'm so sorry that this is the first time you have ever read something from me that was addressed directly to you, but i wanted you to be able to have a happy childhood without having to deal with the shadow of ourselves constantly hanging above you. At the time of writing, I am preparing to leave to fight with the Death Eaters. I wrote this because there was the possibility that I would never be able to see you again.

Darling, I love you. Please don't ever doubt the fact that i honestly do love you, more than mere words can express. I know that you have probably often complained bitterly, seeking desperately the reason on why I chose to fight, instead of staying behind to look after you, to care for you. "I would have never been an orphan if my mom had done so, she could have left the work to others", all those thoughts may have ran through your mind before, and maybe even now.

But I chose to help create the safe and peaceful world you now live in I felt that my death was a small price to pay in order for you to be happy, and ultimately unharmed, perhaps you may feel that it was selfish of me, but at that time, I felt that it was the right thing to go. Yet, I would give anything to be able to be with you, to see you take your first step, make your first friend, laugh, cry, even argue with each other. I was looking forward to having our first fight, I could almost imagine it, us shouting furiously at each other, with the colour of our hair flashing and changing with each word we enunciated, with our facial features changing so quickly that it was almost a blur. And yet, all this, both good and bad, I can never experience, only imagine on what it could have been.

I trust that Harry would be there to send you off to Hogwarts with a hug and his well-wishes, so I would like to say a few words about it here to you. Hogwarts would be an amazing experience, the amount of time you spend there might seem at first glance short, but don't let it fool you. Don't be worried that you'll be lonely, or that teachers would look at you and see us. Just be yourself, you would find friendship and perhaps even your future wife! Your enjoyment and laughter there would be the best present you can ever give us.

Teddy, I would like you to live your life to the fullest. Live each moment as if it's your last, enjoy every second at Hogwarts, treasure your friendships, as one day when you are drawing your last breath, all these memories would come in a big rush, hopefully bringing a smile to your face.

Don't cry darling, I can see that you're about to do so. Remember your father and I would always love you.

Love,

Your mother,

Nymphadora Tonks.

Thanks for reading. Hope that you can spare a few words.