My hands trembled as I held the parchment in my hands, Ironheart gave me this letter that Mom and Dad left for me in case something happens, I opened the paper and my eyes roved over the piece of paper, I lightly grazed the cursive handwriting on the paper brushing aside seeming invisible dust as I read the first words-
'''Dear Alex'''
'''Hey sweetheart its Mom and Dad-'''
I swiped away a few tears with my sleeves before focusing on the letter.
'''-we want you to know that we loved you with all our heart, we know we never got to say it enough and you probably don't remember us saying it to you, but we do, and we would have liked to tell that to you every day for the rest of your life-'''
My vision blurred as I leaned back and took a few deep breaths, I felt tears run down my face and I sniffed a few times before turning back, suppressing my sniffles determined to read what they had to say.
'''- And you are soo pretty too, your dad and I always marvelled at how peaceful and happy you looked when you slept, you are our little angel, our happiness and while you Dad is whispering and praying most of the time for his baby boy to grow up so that he could teach you quidditch, I just want to hug you and hold you close, we have decided to update these letters every year, so there is a possibility that you won't ever have to read it and Merlin I hope you never have to, we wanted to leave this just in case something happens-'''
I chocked a few sobs down, Mom seemed to have written this note from dad and her, I smiled at the quidditch part before focusing on reading more.
'''-anyway, you should be big enough to go to Hogwarts now kiddo, let me tell you that it will be 'magical', heh if you haven't guessed, then it is your dad here now, your mother complains about my bad puns but I tell you she secretly likes them, anyway enough about your old parents, so Hogwarts huh, it was the most interesting period of my life and of course I met Mom there, so make lots of friends and enjoy your life to the fullest kiddo, date a lot of girls, ouch your mom punched me and now she wants to take over so, uhh, see you around kiddo, I love you-'''
'I love you'
I brushed those words again and again as I reread the letter from start to here again.
'Dad...'
A few tears left my eyes but I realized I was smiling a little, I wiped them away and reread the letter again.
'I Love you too Dad'
'''-Oh don't listen to your dad sweetie, he was a spoiled kid who just chased girls and played quidditch, you my little prince will be way better than him, did you know you inherited your Dad's blue eyes? I always like staring at those crystal clear blue eyes as you clap happily, I'm sorry we missed being part of your life sweetie, your dad and me will always be there for you, watching over you so don't worry, you'll always make us proud no matter what you do, now as a mother I have some advice for you, and by advice, I mean golden rules to follow, okay? first of all, eat 3 times a day and eat healthy food, I want my baby boy to be strong, okay? second of all, always do what makes you feel happy, we would have spoiled you anyways, third, try quidditch for your old man's sake, he keeps bugging me about it, he was quite good at it so I know you'll do fine, and finally, don't chase after random girls okay, promise? find someone just like your mom, beautiful, smart, kind, funny, and someone who can keep you in line and stops you from making mistakes okay?-'''
'I promise...Mom'
'''-and the one rule after finally, always be happy no matter what anyone says, you are our baby, you deserve all the happiness in the world, I know you don't remember me saying it but I love you, sweetie, always remember that-'''
'I love you too Mom'
I smiled as I read the last paragraph of the letter, dreading it coming to an end.
'''-now I think I covered everything I wanted to say to you and your Dad's happy too, he's making funny faces to you at the moment, heh, I'll attach a photo of it to the letter, We love you, sweetheart, we don't think we'll ever get tired of saying it. Take care Alex, you are the best thing that ever happened to us, so thank you'''
'''Love, Mom & Dad'''
'''P.S- inside the trunk, there is a photo album placed in the Bookshelf, Happy birthday sweetheart'''
My hand automatically moved to tightly clutch the locket, I wanted to immediately get into the room and search for the album but managed to hold that desire, I carefully folded the parchment and slipped it inside my robe. I took a few deep breaths and closed my eyes, taking everything in.
'You seemed like fun, Mom, Dad, I'm sorry I don't remember you-'
I broke down crying as tears freely left my face, I let my emotions out for a couple of minutes before taking a tissue and wiping my face. I looked at the empty room, Ironheart politely left the room after giving me the letter and I was alone at the moment.
'Should I search for the album?'
I decided against it and just closed my eyes and relaxed for a few seconds.
'I love you too'