THC: Round 9
House: Ravenclaw
Class subject: Herbology
Story Category: drabble
Prompt(s): [must include] a letter
Word count: 669
Notes: Decided to try and write a letter from Lily's perspective to Harry. I'm not sure if he ever would have received the letter due to the events of the books but maybe she ended up getting it to someone or Harry found it at some point.
My Love
Harry,
I'm hoping you never have to read this letter, but with the state of everything right now it's becoming alarmingly clear that my hopes may not come true. I'm terrified that the only memory of me that you'll have is this letter. I hope it can encompass the love that your father and I have for you.
I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with you. I was so happy to know that you had joined our little family. I couldn't wait to meet you, and I waited impatiently for every doctor's appointment that got me closer to that goal. Your father was so excited he made me dance with him the minute we found out. We slow-danced pretty much every night after finding out about you. I wonder if you realized what was happening while you were growing inside of me. James spent hours working on the nursery so it could be ready for you, and we probably spent too long trying to figure out what to paint the walls. I hope you like the color we eventually decided on.
You are a gift sent to us. I know you are. You have brought so much light to us in these dark times, and I'm hoping that light never fades. Your godfather is already teaching you how to play tricks on us and I can see that you're a happy baby. I wonder if you'll be just as mischievous once you grow up. I tend to imagine that you'll be more like James, but I hope you picked up some qualities from me. Being your mother is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I'm writing this because I fear that it won't last much longer.
We've been in hiding for a while now, and it's difficult living in fear when you have no clue what's happening. Maybe it is my fault for bringing you into the world when it's scary to be in.
My heart tells me that everything will be okay. That if something happens, you'll at least make it, which is why I'm writing this letter to you. I know it'll end up in your hands someday, even if I fear the events that may lead to it being your only link to your father and me. Harry, my love, I know you'll be strong in the face of this. That you'll push through every day and make me and your father proud. We love you so much, and I want you to experience the world for what it could be, not for what it is currently. I pray every night that this will be resolved by the time you end up going to school so you can learn in peace. Hogwarts was one of the best times in my life, only topped by this current moment. I met your father there and I like to think that you'll find the one there too.
I have a feeling you'll look magnificent on your wedding day, and even if I cannot be there with you in person, I'll be standing by your side in spirit, I promise. I'll always be by your side, my love. Don't let anyone tell you anything else. My love for you will never fade no matter how much people will try to take you away from me. You're the sole reason why your father and I continue to fight in this war. We want it to be better for you and your future children.
I'm sorry we left you, dear. A part of me wants this letter to be handed to you many years down the line by myself. Maybe at your wedding, or your graduation from Hogwarts. We could laugh about it and talk about how we're thankful that my worst fears didn't become a reality. But I know the truth of what is to come. He's out there, looking for us, and there's only so much we can do to protect ourselves. We'll always put you first, Harry. I hope you don't resent us for it.
I love you,
Lily