My son,

Happy 2nd birthday! Again, apologies for not being there; I'll be in the afterlife, watching down on you with Sirius, James and Lily. Your namesake, too, I suppose. Give my love to your mother, will you? Ask if she got the letter I wrote to her. I hope that Molly Weasley is the one making your birthday cake, the chocolate one she makes is delectable. Chocolate is my favourite flavour, by the way. Your mother prefers vanilla.

I love you so much, Teddy. I've never loved anyone as much as I love you. You'll understand when you have a child. I miss you.

Lots of love, Dad