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For anyone who's confused, Lily Potter is like this, James Potter is likethis, and Sirius Black is like this. Hope that helps.

31st July 1997

Dear Harry,

Once again, we're speechless. We don't really know what to say sweetheart. He's up here, with us. Your father and Sirius and I have been seeing him often. We've also offered him the chance to do this with us, but he has always said no. Says it's a family thing, he didn't want that to be disturbed. Let me tell you though Harry, he couldn't speak higher of you, he told us that Lily and I should be proud to be your parents (and Sirius to be your godfather) – which we certainly are. You meant a lot to him – remember that. And remember what I said after I died Harry – do not blame yourself ok. There's always more than you think.

I don't remember what happened when we saw him fall off the Astronomy Tower, but I think your father and Sirius wanted to push Snape off with him.

*Of course we did! There had to be another way!*

*Do you remember what Dumbledore told us the other day James – and not to mention Bellatrix making Sev-Snape and Narcissa make the Unbreakable Vow of all things! And poor Draco; would you expect him to carry out something like that?*

*Of course not Lily, and I do remember what he said, but you must understand, it's so hard to accept!*

*Prongs, I get how you feel, but now's not the time, pass us the quill*

The thing is Harry, Dumbledore had a word with us a couple of days ago, as we were….. sorry, ARE worried about you going after the Horcruxes- Thank Merlin Ron and Hermione are going with you Harry. Did you really think you could do all that by yourself? -…and anyway, Dumbledore had some explaining to do. Unfortunately, as you have probably gathered, we can't tell you, which is INFRUIATING! But let me tell you, it shocked the living daylight out of your parents! That it did. I thought I was going to throw up again to be honest.

Oh and Harry, getting back to Snape, why oh why did you not get rid of that book when we asked you to?! I know you don't know what that spell did, but for what you did to Malfoy, you are in very big trouble Mister. Promise us you'll NEVER use that curse! Your father's right sweetie; promise.

The thought of you and Ron and Hermione going on the run when there is a chance you can be killed by anyone, anywhere – heck, anyone as well as Mad-Eye could have been killed when there were 7 of you flying around- which was VERY strange, let me tell you -and the fact you were almost killed twice tonight already at the wedding and then in that cafe(!) – terrifies me!

*It terrifies all of us Flower.*

We don't know what the other Horcruxes are Harry, and we are therefore just as clueless as you are to WHERE they are as well. But since you have your father's bravery, Sirius' loyalty and your mother's strength, as well as your friends, we all know that you can do this. Good luck sweetheart =)

Happy 17th Birthday by the way! Finally an adult! I feel so old!

*James, we're frozen in time remember, you're technically still 21!*

*You know what I mean!*

You can finally apperate now! And legally drink Firewhiskey! We're gutted though that we can't spend this special day with you Harry. (Your mother and I realised we forgot to wish you Happy Birthday a couple of years back due to all the other interesting stuff going on in your life – sorry son. Won't happen again, promise.) Here's hoping Ron and Hermione think of something to do to celebrate.

Speaking of Ron and Hermione….. hahaha, they made us laugh this year! You'll be happy to know Harry, that whilst I had an annoying ex-girlfriend of two, as did your godfather, I don't think any of them were as bad as Lavender.

*I'm not sure Prongs. Remember that Hufflepuff in the year below us I dated in 4th year?*

*Which one?*

*Think she had blonde hair? ALWAYS had gum in her mouth? She was bad*

*Oh yeah, I remember. (shudders)*

Poor Ron almost looked scared of her by the end of it! Not to mention poor Hermione! Ron really was oblivious this year! Please try and knock some sense into him. Or a shove in the right direction.

Which leads us to Ginny.

*I think I shall leave for the moment – you don't want advice from your mother*

*That's fine. Leave it to me and Uncle Padfoot*

*Right with you Prongs*

What you did took a lot of guts Harry, and I completely understand why. When we left Hogwarts, your mother and I started living together immediately – and she was my world.

*She still is!*

*True*

Whenever we were on missions from the Order, they were always worrying about each other. Once, Lily got hit by the Cruciatus curse and had to be in St Mungos for a week. It really shook your dad. I was almost considering letting her go because I felt the blame was on me. In my guilt, I felt that she wouldn't have joined the Order if I hadn't. But then your father came to his senses. As a very bright muggle-born witch, she was a HUGE target for Voldemort. And I had to be the one to protect her. I know I'm probably rambling on like the old fart I am, and I'm probably not making much sense, but please bear that in mind. We all know how you feel about her – don't truly lose her ok.

*Is it safe?* *Yeah, we're done* *Thanks*

One last thing sweetie. Tell Ron and Hermione to keep those presents safe. You know, the ones you got in the Will? Dumbledore says you'll need them – we can't tell you for what though. What we can tell you Harry, is that you're probably going to like what's in that Snitch! ;)

Oh! Before we forget Harry, when you see Moony (or Tonks) please please PLEASE offer our congratulations! Oh yeah! How can we forget, go Moony! Give them love from all of us dear, I'm glad to see dear Remus so happy! It's brilliant to see him finally settled down. =)

Say hi to Ron and Hermione for us (especially from me!). And give them a gentle shove ;) Don't be like me and Uncle Padfoot and do anything too reckless. You're in more danger than ever Harry, so please be careful. We'll be watching you like we always have been. We genuinely couldn't be more proud of you.

Stay safe, my angel.

We love you and Happy Birthday,

Mum, Dad, and Sirius

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