Dear James,
It's been a few years since you've died, about 13 I think. I got a glimpse of Harry because I took that job at Hogwart's as the DADA teacher. He's just like you, except for the green eyes, just like his mother's. Remember how you always fluffed the back of your hair up? Well, I think you made it genetic because his hair is pretty near to impossible to tame. He has 2 friends in Gryffindor: Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
I never would've guessed that I'd be back here, ever. Severous Snape is Potions Master, he wasn't very happy to see me again. I know I've explained why you died a hundred times over, but Sirius finally broke out of Azkaban; I met him out at my cottage this summer and now he's in the Shrieking Shack. I sneak out to him when I can but it's hard too with Snivellous around. If only you could see how much he misses you and Lily.
I've changed a lot since the last time I saw you and Lily. My skin is a bit thicker, I'm paler, I'm warmer, and my clothes are a lot more like rags. I really do love Sirius, though you knew that since 5th year. I know Peter is somehow going to use that as blackmail, but he's the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. Maybe Sirius really does like me, but don't tell Lily that. You more than all people know how she gets when people admit she's right.
The Malfoy's still have my house and my money, though I can't really blame them, it was wonderful living there. You should see Lucious' son, Draco, he is one very interesting Slytherin. Surprisingly, he isn't at all like his father. He appears to be a bully with his two "cronies", Crabbe and Goyle, but I can see through that. He does love Harry and you should see how happy they are together. I caught them kissing in the library the other day after Draco gave him a red and gold teddy bear.
You can't be mad at them; it's not their fault. People just fall in love, it happens. They've had to keep it a secret from everyone they know and love because they know that they would never understand, so please try to understand that, even though you're probably mad just hearing about it.
I don't know why I keep writing to you, I never plan on getting any response. Though, it does soothe me to hope. It's hard, James, very hard for me. I'm only telling you any of this because you always used to listen, in school and after. I just can't bear being the only one left with Sirius. You always kept us all together and made everything run so smoothly, with each year I still imagine an owl coming from you to tell me that it was all a dream and that you are still alive, just in hiding with Lily, but I'm only kidding myself.
Please, I just have one favor to ask. Could you please watch over Harry? I'm teaching him the Patronus curse all because of those Dementers, but he could really use your spiritual boost and he really misses you and Lily. Just between Marauders. Ask Lily to watch his love life for me. So, that wraps up my message, dear friend.
I miss you too.
Sincerely,
Remus J. Lupin
Moony