Dear Severus,
I hope you're doing well. I know we haven't spoken in a long time and the last time we did speak, it didn't exactly end on the best of terms…
Look, I'll be honest. I wasn't sure if writing to you was the best idea, but I wanted to make things right between us, especially now that there's so much trouble out there.
I'm so sorry, Sev. For a lot of things, the least of which was not accepting your apology all those years ago. I know it was genuine, but I was young and scared, and your relationships at the time weren't exactly savoury. But I should have known better. You were a good man, Sev, and my best friend. You were always there for me when I needed you but when you needed me, I couldn't even look at you…I'm so sorry.
We're in hiding now. James, me and little Harry. I wish you could meet him. He's just learning to talk and he's getting so big. But that's kind of why I wanted to talk to you. See, I'm pregnant now, Sev. Just six weeks along, you can't even see a bump yet, but they're definitely there, my sweet baby. And I talked to James, argued with him really, but he agreed eventually, which is why I finally decided to write this. We want you to be the baby's godfather. I know, this seems sudden and unexpected, but I think it's right. I want you in my life, Sev, and in the lives of my children. And if anything happens to me, I need to know my babies are safe. And, right now, you're one of the few people I trust.
Please say yes. It would mean the world to me. I know things are rough between you and James but we can work this out. I miss my best friend, you know.
It's Halloween morning when I write this. I don't know when I'll even be able to get this to you. We don't really get much post here. Usually, I just give my letters to Dumbledore when he visits, which is getting less and less frequent now. Still, I hope you get this. And I hope you'll accept.
I'll see you soon, Sev.
Lots of love,
Lily
