REUNION
They walked to the field and sat down on the soft grass. Finally, Achilles broke the silence.
'Sir, I want to apologize… for what happened yesterday. I shouldn't have done that. You were right, I can't hide my past…' before Achilles could finish, Dumbledore spoke, 'No… I should have never rejected you. I'm so sorry that you had to endure my anger. I was acting very foolish. I thought I could make you forget that you are Voldermort's son but instead I hurt you. You endured what no one had endured before. Even Harry led a better life under the Dursleys,' Tears were flowing down the old man's cheek as he struggled to control his voice, 'I did not give you a chance, I judged you for your name and not yourself. In truth, I always wanted a son whom I would be proud of and I was given the opportunity but let it slip away. I admit, anyone in your shoe will immediately return to Voldermort and get revenge but not you. What you said yesterday was right, you were trying to prove to me that you are different from Tom but yet I refuse to see it. I hope you can forgive me Achilles.'
Achilles was one who was never an emotional person but now, tears were flowing down his cheeks like a river. He leapt forward and hugged his mentor tightly. After a while, they pulled apart.
'I really meant what I said, that you are a better father than Voldermort and I really wished I could call you that.'
Dumbledore lifted Achilles's chin to face him and whispered, 'Son'
'Father…' Achilles cried.
Both father and son hugged each other tightly, never letting go, each wishing that the moment could last forever.
'I'm sorry for letting you down. I swear I'll never disappoint you again.'
'My dear boy, it is I who have been the disappointment.'