September 1st, 1989
Fabian and Gideon,
Today Fred and George boarded for Hogwarts, and it was impossible for me not to remember you guys when I saw the twins changing names and seeing who would cross the platform first. For a brief moment I felt like I was back in the past, to your first day of school. I don't deny that the twins constantly remind me of the two of you, not just in appearance, but your personality is very similar to yours as well.
There isn't a day that I don't miss you, and dealing with the pain you left in my heart is a daily process. I know this is a wound that will never completely heal. No one is ever prepared for a loss like this, and even after so many years I still have a hard time accepting that you're gone, that you didn't have a chance to meet Ginny or watch other kids grow up, or that you didn't have the chance to build your own family.
You two left too soon, too soon (although not even an eternity with you would be enough for me).
Sometimes I find myself thinking about the past, wondering if I could have done something to change the situation. Who knows if I would have been more incisive, if I had protested when you decided to become Aurors… These possibilities are in my head, but deep down I know that I would have nothing to do to change your minds. You two were the most stubborn people I've ever met, not to mention a little reckless too. Never would you guys see a war break out and do nothing. You two were always too brave.
Just know that I'm very proud of you both and everything you've done, that my love for you prevails unconditionally and that I make a point of telling my children the stories involving uncles Fabian and Gideon.
I hope that someday we can meet again.
With love, Molly