Author's Note: I hardly realized it was Friday already! This has been a messed up week, but hopefully I'll have more free time in the next couple of weeks, yeah? And hey, we're almost out of 1980.
[Remus Lupin]
Friday, December 12, 1980
Hey Harry!
It's brilliant to see you again, I've missed you. It hasn't been all that long, but I'll be going on a long trip soon, so I thought that I should stop by. My schedule's a bit wacky, so I don't know when I'll be able to be back. Hopefully you aren't too disappointed with hearing from me so soon again!
I can't be here too often, but I like to visit as often as I can. Sirius, Peter and I don't really have nice homely places of our own, so it's James's home or some sort of pub. And meeting up here is much easier, not to mention much more enjoyable.
Speaking of Peter, I've barely seen him lately. I hope the guy's doing okay. I imagine he's got a lot of work to do, just the same as the rest of us. It's been a couple of stressful months for all of us, I'm sure that Peter's no exception. Still though, it would be nice to see him once in a while.
But I'll get back to you- because that's what I'm supposed to be writing about, isn't it? I've read my own wizarding book, but my father wasn't too clear on the details of what's customary. My mother, of course, had no idea. I suppose it's a fluid tradition, some of it being passed on through the generations, and some parts dropping off or appearing randomly. It's more of the concept that matters, don't you think? Well you aren't going to answer me anytime soon, so I'll just assume you agree with me.
I wish I could visit you more regularly, but James and Lily have been so busy, and it's dangerous to draw a lot of attention to them. Dumbledore himself warmed me, so you know it's important. I do wish I could see Sirius more often. I feel like we've been drifting apart lately, and I haven't been doing enough to stop it. He's busy and stressed, though, nearly everyone is.
I just… We were all so close during school, but now that we've graduated, I feel like we've been drifting apart. And I don't want things to change. Sure, change can be good, but James, Sirius, and Peter are like brothers to me. And I don't want that to be affected by the war. It seems everything else already has.
I'm being silly, aren't I? I do that, sometimes. I'll try to stop.
Alright, alright, new topic, new topic…
Earlier today, you almost stole some food off my plate. It was only mashed potatoes, so I let you grab a handful, but still! You've not shown interest in solid food, that I know of. It's a big step for you. So congratulations, I suppose. Though I'm sure that by now you've long forgotten it.
Does it bother you, all the little stories you're reading about you as a baby? I know it didn't bother me, but I know James sometimes complained that his mother documented his potty training. I'll avoid that, when we come to it, I promise. (If I remember). There's many reasons we forget being so young, and I'm fairly certain not dying of embarrassment is one of them.
Lily says that pretty soon she'll start giving you some solid food. Or, rather, solid baby food. So, basically, mush. It looks somewhat gross to me, but I'm not a baby. We'll see how much you like it.
What else can I talk about? Christmas is coming up pretty soon- your first one. I'm sure that you won't remember it, but I'm also just as sure that Lily will take many pictures, so don't worry. There will always be photographic proof, even when you don't want there to be. Sirius learned that lesson the hard way. Ask him to tell you that story, sometime. Or better yet, ask me or Lily. Sirius probably won't want to tell you, and I'm not sure James would be willing either.
I suppose I must leave now, as much as I don't want to. I have over stayed my welcome, no doubt. James has been so very busy as of late, I'm sure that he and Lily have plenty to do in the morning. I'd say good night, but it's not really night for you? Well then good-bye, then.
Lots of love,
Uncle Remus
Ps- I wasn't too sure about the 'uncle' thing at first, but now I think I rather like it. How about you?
Author's Note: So much foreshadowing! Foreshadowing for the win.
Do you think there's any area of their lives that I'm neglecting? Don't forget to suggest people and events you want me to mention.
As always, thanks for reading. You guys are so awesome :)