To a loving husband, a devoted Father, a loyal friend and brother, and brilliant Godfather,
Long list there isn't there? And that's only from the seven of us writing this. We all miss you so much; nothing's the same anymore; though that's a bit of an understatement.
I guess it seems rather silly of us to be writing to you, but it's something we felt you deserved; especially after those heart-warming letters you sent to us.
It's Hermione writing this. Everyone voted me for my neat penmanship.
We're going to start with your funeral. At your request, we celebrated your life, rather than mourn your death. We ensured that no one wore black, and funnily enough they mostly all chose something emerald green, made it look like something of an Irish festival, Seamus loved it! We had a lot of us talk about happy times. There was laughter and tears at those.
George spoke, as well as helping in with telling of your drunken shenanigans, he spoke of the impact you brought upon this world. You saved us as a nation three times, but you only lived through two. He told everyone that you were always a hero, even if you hated the term and you died a hero, doing what you did best. You'll always be a hero to us Harry, but you'll also just be Harry; the guy who, after the war, lived his life to the fullest and was hardly seen without a smile on his face.
I don't think anyone's head has recovered after your funeral! Not even with the aid of sobering potions. We certainly would have done you proud. Obviously not Lily, I'm being pressured to write!
We're still so very sad that you had to leave us Harry. We'd all much rather have had a lowly bed scene when we're ancient and you passing that way. But no, you had to be all heroic as usual, and save the day. I guess it was to be expected you wouldn't die normally. Really, could you imagine Harry Potter dying a normal death? It is somewhat unheard of isn't it? Harry Potter and normal in the same sentence!
I'm being told to move on now by Ginny. You'd be proud of her, Harry. She's being really strong, like you knew she could be. She even told Percy to stop being so prim and proper and let his hair down at your funeral, it was hilarious.
Your letters really helped us. They gave us the strength to carry on, and we ended up having fun reminiscing the past again that night. We almost felt like you were there laughing along side us, sipping a butterbeer and having your arm wrapped around Ginny.
It's all rather bittersweet down here. But we know you're happy. You're with your parents now, and the marauders; and Dumbledore and Tonks and of course Fred. Ron just pointed out that you're all probably laughing at us for being so sappy by sitting in your study doing this. But as usual Teddy, James and Ginny made us all do it, they're complete bullies!
Did I ever tell you how much chocolate frogs hurt when they're thrown at you! Three at once!
Anyway, on with the letter! You gave us some of the greatest days. As a friend, as a husband, as a Dad, a Godfather, a brother and everything else you're known of. We're going to miss those.
You excelled in everything you did; you conducted everything you did with pride, bravery, and nobility. We sometimes hated you for it; after all it did get you killed.
As a father, you offered your children everything they needed. You guided them through childhood through to their teenage years and finally to their adult lives. They wouldn't be who they are they are today if you hadn't shaped them. Yes, they're the ones telling me to put this so stop being modest and saying I'm attempting to give you a big head. Sorry, bigger head. Blame your children this time!
Further more, you were a brilliant husband to Ginny; always loyal, faithful, and loving. You gave her all those years of happy marriage. You provided her with her every need and every want. You never failed to make her smile during your marriage. And she wants you to know that you'll always be the only one for her, she's waiting to join you one day, and she's counting on you being there to meet her at the station.
A loyal, faithful and caring best friend was what Ron and I found in you. You never faltered in your friendship with us. Yes, you argued with us, lost your temper, shouted at us but you also advised us, stuck up for us and showed us true sacrifice. And heck, the person that can stick me and Ron arguing for all those years really has a great quality to see the best in people rather than the worst. Ron and I reckon you should wait for us at that station too, we might just need you to calm one of us down!
You were a great Godfather too. You raised him as your own yet never failing to let him know how great Remus and Tonks were, and that his parents loved him and were watching him and how proud they would have been. Andy always said she wouldn't have done such a great job without you Harry.
This is just a little of how much impact you've had on our lives, Harry. Everyone knows you saved our world, three times. But your family and friends have had the best of you. You've left footprints in our hearts, and you'll never be far from our thoughts.
See you again someday, where nothing can taint our laughter.
Always our love,
Ginny, Teddy, James, Albus, Lily, Ron and Hermione.
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Well, this is truly the end. Since you guys got an eighth chapter out of me after all. Thanks to all my reviewers. Special thanks goes to purpleducki88 who bought a brilliant suggestion for this chapter and KittyxKat for helping me the light in a funeral. Reviews appreciated. Until next time, bye!�
