Past Regrets
Tomorrow, the 3rd, marks the 4 year anniversary of her death. It doesn't normally affect me, but I recently came across the case file while arranging our storage unit. Sometimes I can't help but wonder if it could have turned out differently if I had just prepared for it a few days or weeks prior, or at the very least, caught the culprit if I'd returned sooner. I can't help but think that it's because of me that she's gone, no longer able to fulfill her dreams and experience life to the fullest. That said if being the Deputy has taught me one thing, it's that dwelling on the past is not something I have the luxury for. The wizarding community relies on our choices and decisions to further better their lives, and even a moment's hesitation can cost people their livelihoods. I will never forget how my choices and decisions caused the grief and heartbreak of families and friends alike, and use that in order to push myself to do better. I will not allow another family or friend to lose the person they hold dear because of a mistake. Not again. It is my sworn duty to protect those who can't defend themselves, and I will never allow myself to be helpless again.
Tomorrow, the 3rd, marks the 4 year anniversary of her death. It doesn't normally affect me, but I recently came across the case file while arranging our storage unit. Sometimes I can't help but wonder if it could have turned out differently if I had just prepared for it a few days or weeks prior, or at the very least, caught the culprit if I'd returned sooner. I can't help but think that it's because of me that she's gone, no longer able to fulfill her dreams and experience life to the fullest. That said if being the Deputy has taught me one thing, it's that dwelling on the past is not something I have the luxury for. The wizarding community relies on our choices and decisions to further better their lives, and even a moment's hesitation can cost people their livelihoods. I will never forget how my choices and decisions caused the grief and heartbreak of families and friends alike, and use that in order to push myself to do better. I will not allow another family or friend to lose the person they hold dear because of a mistake. Not again. It is my sworn duty to protect those who can't defend themselves, and I will never allow myself to be helpless again.
