The Journal of Remus Lupin

53

Everyone says i'm like you. I was never really sure...until now.

Uncle Harry found this journal yesterday and he gave it to me. I have to admit, your locking charms really were rubbish. You got better at them though...in the Order of Phoenix. When you last wrote in this journal, I didn't even exist yet. My name is Edward, Edward Remus Lupin. I'm named after you....People call me Teddy though.

I thought to write here because....well...you're not exactly here, are you? You write like me...I didn't know that until I read this journal. We write in a similar way. My handwriting, our Y's look the same. Is it weird to be noticing stuff like that? 

Your first two years at Hogwarts were hard. I never really knew you but...I feel like I kind of do now. I'm starting my first year in Hogwarts next week. I haven't read all of your journal...might've skipped a few pages here and there, but I will read all of them. You had great friends, Dad. Dad....It's weird writing that down. James (my James) would be laughing if he could read this now....

I....I feel like writing here will help me get to know you. There are quite a few pages left in this journal, you know? Uncle Harry told me about you. Everyone says i'm like you. They say I talk like you, and I pace like you, and that I fall over stuff like my mom....I never really believed any of it 'cause I never really knew you. Well....here's my chance then. 

I'll write again when I get the chance. Aunt Ginny wants to take James, Al, and baby Lily to Diagon Alley. I'm to come with them. Bye.