Dear Harry and Ron,
I am perfectly fine at Hogwarts. I might be a little stressed under the pressure of taking my N.E. this year. That's all. There is nothing wrong with me. I just really don't need any distractions now.
Teddy
Dear Dad,
You're right. Something is bothering Teddy but he just won't say what. Victoire's getting a little annoyed with him and his mood swings. They were even screaming at each other two hours ago. Molly, Fred, Emily and I just stood by and watched, unsure of whether or not to intervene. Turns out that we didn't have to do anything because Professor Longbottom entered the common room five minutes later. He gave them both detentions and I've never seen him so… serious.
What do you think we should do? Should we confront him and demand to know what's up with him until he tells us or should we just let him come to us? I mean, he will come to us… Eventually. I hope.
Any suggestions?
Your son always,
James
Dear James,
I am coming down to Hogsmeade this Saturday. Your only task is to get Teddy there. Do whatever it takes, you understand me? He must not know that I am coming though. It is to be a surprise. I'd really like to have a long chat with my godson.
How are the rest of you, by the way? The rest of the family says hi. Your mother would like me to add that if we receive another letter from Professor McGonagal again this week, you will be in big trouble when you get home for Christmas. She even threatened sending a Howler. Lily says that she misses you and Albus just rolled his eyes but we both know that he misses you too.
Your father always,
Harry
P.S. I've noticed how you included Emily in your letter. She must be a really special friend to you and Fred already. How does the rest of the family treat her?
Dear Mom,
You've always been my best friend and it's times like these that I miss not being at home with you where I can just be around you. I miss you being a room away where you can just hug me and all my worries will be gone. I miss being able to talk to you about everything.
Teddy's being mean again, Mom. I know saying that makes me sound like a whiny seven-year-old instead of a matured fifteen-year-old but I just can't help it. He's pushing everyone away because of his N.E. and he even screamed at me. He's hiding something, Mom. I just know he is.
We've been best friends since I was born. Of course I'd know if something is wrong with him better than anyone else! He starts pushing everyone away, especially the people he loves and he starts losing weight unknowingly. His eating habits change and his eye bags become bigger because he has little sleep. He stays up studying to keep himself busy from thinking about his problem and gets irritated even at the smallest of things. But what really gives him away are his eyes because they show that he is in pain and that he needs his friends around him even if he does push them away.
The thing that confuses me, Mom, is that despite how much of an irritant he is and how badly he hurts me with his words, I still want to help him get over his pain. I want to help him solve his problems so that he's happy again. I know he doesn't usually mean to shout at me and that just confuses me. Why doesn't he disgust me with his actions like any other guy would? Yes, he's Teddy, but still…
Please write back as soon as you can, Mom. I need you. Miss you so much.
Love,
Victoire
Dear Harry,
I'm sorry for walking out on you at the Three Broomsticks yesterday. I've been thinking of what you were trying to get through to me and you were right. I am sorry. I've apologized to the younger ones here and I'll be writing to Grandma right after this but I wanted to say it to you first.
Harry, what was my father like? I know he didn't want me. I read my late mother's diary and the last entry I read was about him leaving her. Of him leaving me. Was that true? I know that you were in hiding throughout my mother's pregnancy with me but the diary entry said that Remus had gone to find you to help you. Did he really leave me and my mother to fight with you?
This has been bothering me more than it should. I mean, it is understandable if he didn't want me. It's just… It hurts. But then again, I'm being stupid because it doesn't really matter since both my parents are dead, isn't it?
I'm going to go write to Grandma now. Tell Albus, Lily and Ginny that I miss them.
Teddy
Dear Grandma,
I'm sorry for venting my anger at you the other day. I really didn't mean it. You'll forgive me, won't you? You always do. That's why you're the best grandmother alive. And no, I'm not saying this just to flatter you. I mean it.
You've been there for me my whole life, Grandma, and not once did you think of abandoning me every time you got irritated or mad at me. You dealt with me as calmly as possible and then you'd hug me and tell me that everything was going to be okay. I miss you, Grandma. So very much.
I'm less stressed now. Harry came to visit me and he made me realized that the way I treated you and everyone else was wrong and nobody deserved it. It's the first time I've ever seen him so frustrated and disappointed at me. I've hurt him with my behavior and I've hurt you.
Harry told me not to push the ones I love away cause they are the best thing that has ever happened to me and he's right. I love you, Grandma, and I hope you forgive me.
Love,
Teddy
Dear Harry,
Thank you.
Love,
Andromeda Tonks
Dear Teddy,
Your father loved you very much. Yes, he made a mistake of leaving your mother the moment he found out that your mother was pregnant but he came back to her as soon as he realized what an idiot he was for leaving the both of you. Your father fought the war for a better life for you, Ted. Always remember that.
He was afraid, Teddy. Afraid that he wouldn't be a good father, afraid he wasn't a good enough husband. He was also afraid that you would end up being a werewolf like him. But never for a second doubt that he never wanted you.
You weren't there when he announced that you were born, Ted. He was ecstatic and I had never seen him so happy. You were the brightness in your father's dark life, Ted. You and your mother.
Concealed in the vials in this package are the memories I have of your father, Teddy. When you're ready to know what a great man your father was like, go to Neville's office and just show him the vials. He'll know what to do. You'll be very proud of the great man your father was. Remus Lupin was one of my parents' best friends and he was one of mine too.
And Teddy, just because your parents have passed away, it doesn't mean that you stop loving them. I noticed that you addressed your father by his name in the letter. Ted, he will forever be your father and he deserves to be acknowledged as your father. He would be so proud of the man you have grown to become. I know I am.
Always here when you need me,
Harry
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