One last time to say goodbye;
I looked down at the tiny bundle of joy in my arms and i can't help but remember that i was missing one very special little girl who was not by my side.
Someone i loved deeply but had lost to Leukaemia at only seven years of age, her name was Isobella - Lily Potter.
And she was my daughter.
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Days later after being discharged from hospital, with stern instructions to keep of my feet for a while, when suddenly i heard a gurgling noise coming from my newborns room. Panicking and thinking the worst i ran to the nursery but when i got there i could not only hear the gurgling noise but also a young child's voice. It sounded so musical, like it belonged to an angel. I was about to open the door when i heard a voice i thought i would never hear again. The sweet and angelic voice of my sweet little girl, Isobella.
"Issy is that you sweet girl?" i asked softly whilst opening the door.
I saw a tiny figure in front of the newborn infant's cot, and they had their tiny delicate arms resting on its frame.
"Hello mummy, it's ok, it's only me" my first born said to me before "Mummy will you and Daddy name him Harry? I've always liked that name." And with that said she leant down and carefully picked him up. I stood there shocked until, she started walking towards me whilst rocking my son – no Harry – in her arms.
"Mummy you and Daddy have got to promise me that you will look after Harry no matter what. Please Mummy, he's special. I can feel it." My sweet little girl said this with so much passion and conviction that it was hard for me not to cry. I quickly walked toward her and took her and Harry into a big hug, and as i held her i said...
"Of course Issy i won't let anything happen to him, and I'm sure your father won't either" and with those words said, she handed Harry back to me.
"I love you and daddy so much please tell Harry about me. And please, please, please mummy don't forget me"
And with that my first born slowly started to fade away and with one final smile and wave goodbye se was gone.
I looked at the place where she had last stood and as the tears fell freely down my face i made a silent vow.
I vowed that i would never watch another child die and that i would protect him no matter what, even if i have to give up my life for his in return.
My name is Lily Potter and i will always protect and love my son, Harry James Potter, with my life.