Author's Note: Hello again :). For all of you who had finals, I hope you did well, and you've certainly earned your break.

[Lily Potter]

Friday, December 19, 1980

Oh Harry, I've missed writing to you. That must sound very silly I'm sure. I mean, I see you every day. I spend more time with you than just about anyone. But it's not just you as a baby, I miss being able to write to you as an adult. I really do wish that you could respond, but that's just crazy talk, isn't it? Oh well. I'll just have to wait until you're old enough to read this. You'll tell me how you responded to each entry, won't you? I'm sure you will. You're a good boy.

It's almost Christmas here. I know you're likely reading this soon after your birthday, so it'll be August, but I can't help but be in the holiday mood. It's not my first Christmas with James, but it is your first. Imagine that, Harry- your first Christmas. See, look at me, getting all in the holiday spirit.

We've gotten you so many presents, Harry, I think we've gone a bit overboard. Since you probably won't remember this one anyway. But there will be many more Christmases, and many more memories. Isn't it wonderful?

Merlin, I've done it again. It's like yawning- Christmas is contagious. I'll change the subject so you don't go thinking your dear old mum is some sort of sap.

James has calmed down a bit, and that's been quite a relief. We haven't been able to help the Order with anything for a while, and it was really bothering James. He has never liked the idea that he could be doing more than he currently is. James like to do all that he can, you know? Well being cooped up in the house all the time was giving James a headache. I think he's getting used to it, though. That's very good, but I'm a little anxious to get out of here too. It' been a long time, and I miss seeing people.

Of course there are visitors. But that has to be planned and organized. I don't get to walk down the street and bump into old friends. I don't get to meet anyone new. I should be complaining. People are risking their lives- I should be grateful that I get to stay at home, safe, with you.

Merlin, your mother's turning into a real downer, aren't I? I don't want to be a downer- I want to be the cool mum. Come on, I gotta be. I'm cool, right? I must be. I married the epitome of the 'cool dad'. Your father's going to be the worst influence in the world, I don't know how I'm going to protect you. And not to mention Sirius…

But let's not talk about Sirius. Haha, I don't want to have nightmares, am I right? See, I can make jokes. I can be the cool mum. And besides, if you try to deny it, I'll just tell all your friends some embarrassing baby stories, maybe a couple baby pictures? I thought that was embarrassing with muggle pictures, it's ten times worse with magical pictures. Ha. See? I won. I will all arguments. James will back me up.

But oh, maybe you don't believe me? Well then here's a sampler, to prove to you that I have embarrassing baby stories.

You haven't done anything too bad, but that's just because you're not terribly mobile at the moment. Apparently at this age, babies are really excited about feeling new things. And if you don't know what babies love to do with new things, you're in for a treat. Because the last time I left you alone for more than a couple of minutes, you picked up one of James' big, old, muddy, sticky shoes. And you stuck that sucker right in your mouth and started slobbering on it.

Yeah. That's right. Harry Potter sucks dirty shoes. How do you like that, huh?

And that's only the beginning, so you best not upset your mother, hmmm? I believe I've made my point clear, haven't I, dear?

Mums always win, you'll do well to remember that.

I love you, Harry. I have to go now, and talk to James. Your diaper needs cleaning again.

Author's Note: Haha, it's a little short, but that seemed to be the right place to end it. I'm sorry if I made James seem a little whipped, but let's be honest, he knew what he was getting in to. Happy Holidays everyone :D

UPDATE: So in my excitement, I seem to have replaced chapter 18, the one by Minerva, with this one. So this chapter was in two places in the story. It should be fixed now, but please tell me if I've made any other mistakes. Thank you.