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A/N: I've had this sitting here for so long debating on whether I wanted to post it...but I really feel like it offers more to this ending. As always, thank you so much for the love on this story!
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Dear Severus,
I haven't the slightest idea where to begin with this letter. I've never been the best with words, and now I can't seem to think of anything as I sit here to write this to you. I feel as if our conversations never extended much past malicious intent...more on my end than yours. I know there's no room for apologies anymore...and apologizing isn't the intent of this letter.
I know that you and [Y/N] were involved for quite some time before I came back into her life. Severus, I truly didn't know the full extent of your relationship until much later...until after she decided to pursue me again. I know this is hard to believe, but I genuinely don't know if I ever would've tried to rekindle that flame with her if had known how much life you had brought back to her. I carried around so much guilt for leaving her the way I did, and a part of me had always hoped that she would find someone new in the event that my path never crossed hers again. Severus, if I had known...well, let's just say I probably wouldn't be writing this to you now.
The real reason that I'm writing this letter is actually much sweeter. Attached to this letter is a picture. In the picture, you'll see a little girl. She's bubbly and smiling and the happiest 2 year-old that you ever will see. She smiles and giggles all the time. Actually, she's sitting at my feet right now as I write this. She's intelligent, bright, and caring. She looks just like [Y/N]. Her hair, her nose, her cheeks, and everything else about her is identical to [Y/N]. But her eyes are different. I'd recognize those black eyes anywhere. Her eyes aren't [Y/N]'s nor mine.
The little girl in that photo is your daughter.
I know she's not mine. In the beginning, it was hard to be sure. But as I've watched her grow over these last two years, it becomes clearer each day that I'm not the father of this beautiful girl. She's yours, Severus. I know that she is. [Y/N] doesn't know that I know. If she does know, then we've never spoken about it. [Y/N] doesn't know that I'm writing this letter, and I don't plan to tell her unless you respond. I've known for about a year now, and each day eats away at me more knowing that I haven't reached out to you. Please don't mistake me, Severus, I do love this little girl. But I'm not her father, and I'm afraid I'll never be able to love her like her real dad. I'll always be a father-figure to her...but she needs her real father. I want you to be a part of her life.
This letter is an invitation. Severus, I know you don't wish to see [Y/N] or me. I don't blame you. But I want you to have the chance to meet your daughter. I know you'll love her. She's the most precious child I've ever seen. I want you to meet her. I want you to know her. Whether or not she'll ever know that you're her real father, I want to leave that up to you. I don't feel that it's my place to tell her. She's your daughter. You have every right to be with her. This offer will forever stand. If you decide no right now and change your mind later, we'll be here.
The picture is yours to keep. If nothing else, I want you to know that your little girl mirrors you in so many ways. She's a wonderful human being. And I hope that you'll seriously consider meeting her. And, Severus...I'm sorry that this is the way that things turned out. You're the one supposed to be living my life as it is now. Please know that not a day goes by where I don't remind myself of that.
Take care, Severus.
Best,
Sirius Black
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