Dear Teddy

Letter

Dear Teddy,

I know you don't know who I am, which pains me more than the cold sting of death. I wanted a world with you by my side, a world where I could see you grow old and age with the brilliance and grace that I just know you have. Dear Teddy, my name was Nymphadora Lupin nee Tonks and I was your mother.

Your beloved father and I were one of countless deaths in the battle at Hogwarts. We fought bravely and fiercely but we would never make it home to you. I don't regret fighting or dying on that land but I do regret that you shall never hear my laugh or see your father's smile. That you will never be taught how to change your hair and features, you will learn through trial and error. And I regret that I will never be the one to walk you to the Hogwarts Express. That I will never be able to kiss your head or sing you sweet songs. 

My dear Teddy, I love you more than life itself, but at this point in your life, you don't know who I am. I know Harry will be a wonderful and attentive godfather, and Ginny will treasure you with her whole being, as they already are, taking you to visit our graves and mourning with you.I wish I could hold you and whisper in your ear it will be okay, beloved, the sun will reach you. But Ginny will do that instead. I know Remus wishes of reading to you at night, tucking you in under the covers, but Harry has that role now.

Dear Teddy, I love you, I miss you.

I am your mother, and I died on May 2nd, 1998.

Love,
Nymphadora Lupin