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meakajamespotter Ā· 2 months ago
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Alternative Potterverse
In my head there is some universe where Harry was raised by Regulus( because he faked his death but came back when after the death of Harry's parents), and therefore grew up alongside Draco. As a result, they knew each other and were friends from the start, both being sorted into Slytherin. And they just end up in some ride-or-die relationship with a toxic best friend to lovers (The Dark Lord was defeated after James and Lily's death by Regulus.)
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sparkling-ariaria Ā· 1 year ago
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Marauders Era fics I read and want to keep...
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*Complete fem or non-specific reader insert fics*Upd: 25.05.2023
Poor bunny by robynlilyblack - Remus x Reader Y/n doesnā€™t understand why her friends are lying to her every month, so on one full moon she follows themā€¦
The girl with the books by solemnarration- Remus x Reader James and Sirius notice that itā€™s not the books that keep Remus in the library, and are determined to know whether you ā€“ the object of Remusā€™s affection ā€“Ā return his feelings.
Beautiful by acosmis-t - Remus x Reader Comforting insecure Remus.
The gist of it by yellow-berrys - Remus x Reader Youā€™re meeting Remusā€™ mother for the first time, and itā€™s overwhelming for her how lovely the house is.
One where he teaches you how to play the Piano by proserpina-magnus - Regulus x Reader
From a distance by still-blue-sky - Regulus x Reader Reader has a major crush on the mysterious Regulus Black and has always observed him from a distance. She never thought that he would feel the same until proven otherwise late at night in the library.
A snake and his little bird by robynlilyblack - Regulus x Reader Y/n has been keeping her relationship with a certain Black brother secret, but when James starts investigating why she's always stealing the map she's in hot water.
Smart cookie by robynlilyblack - Sirius x shy!Reader Sirius needs a tutor for herbology and he happens to be granted the shiest girl in the world to help him, luckily, he happens to love that about her.
Dote on me by yellow-berries - modern!Sirius x Reader You are completely oblivious to the way Sirius black dotes on you, and think that the way you're infatuated with him is completely one-sided. But he begs to differ.
Dealbreaker by luveline - Sirius x Reader You work in a bookstore. Sirius keeps finding reasons to need books.
Forbidden words by padfootagain - Sirius x Reader You've been dating Sirius for a while now, and it's been going wonderfully well. However, when you finally confess that you love him, he find himself unable to say it back. It will take time for him to be ready to say these three forbidden words out loud, but if there's someone who can make him overcome his inner demons, it's you.
Pumpkin's father and your lover by justyoursimpleflower - Sirius x Reader Sirius and you find a kitten, apparently she is a matchmaker.
Vivre d'amour et d'eau fraƮche by acosmis-t - Sirius x Reader
Sirius drabble by sxriusblxck - Sirius x Reader Cuddling with Sirius after a long day spent together.
Still pretty by upsidedownwithsteve - Sirius x Reader Drunk Sirius, something cute and fluffy.
Sirius visits you at work by magicchai - Sirius x Baker!Reader Sirius showing up with flowers for his girl at work when she's having a bad day.
I can't focus because I can't keep you out of my head. by perpetuallydaydreaming - James x Reader 5 times James got distracted because of you.
Gorgeous distraction by gtgbabie0 - James x Reader James trying his best to study while you distract him.
And I love her by dilf-lover99 - James x Reader The 3 times James tries to get the girl and the 1 time he finally does. Or In which James Potter is hopelessly in love with his best friend.
You'll be in my heart by once-upon-an-imagine - James x Sister!Reader Hurt/comfort with James where a guy is making her very uncomfortable by hitting on her when James wasnā€™t there.
SB piece by familyvideostevie - grumpy!Sirius x sunshine!Reader Reader gets a phone call from Remus about her boyfriend moping away in a club.
E prometti domani a tutti parlerai di me by littlest-dark-age - Sirius x Reader Soft Sirius making a flower crown for his love.
Regulus dating someone from Hufflepuff by magicchai
Remus' remedy by magicchai - Remus x Reader Remus has the perfect remedy to fix his girlfriendā€™s migraines.
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luizd3ad Ā· 2 months ago
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First Home | Poly!Moonwaterkiller x GN!Reader
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Pairing: Remus Lupin X Regulus Black X Barty Crouch Jr x GN Reader WC: 1,094 CW:Ā Poly Relationship, Anxiety, talks of Remus being in pain Author's Note: Heyyyy so like I know I havenā€™t been here for a while but Iā€™m hoping Iā€™ll be getting back into thisšŸ˜ŒšŸ–¤ Summary: Remus nervous about his first full moon in the new house
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. Ā° .ā€¢ Ā°:. *ā‚Š Ā° . ā˜†ā‚Šā˜½ ā—Æ ā˜¾. ā€¢ ā˜† . Ā° .ā€¢ Ā°:. *ā‚Š Ā° .
Remus was pretty happy with his life at this point.Ā 
He had great friends, a promising career and the most perfect and loving partners he could ask for.
But that didn't change the fact that for one night a month he absolutely loathed his life.Ā 
He hated the moon almost as much as he hated himself during the moon.
Though over the years he had learned to accept what he was significantly more than he used to.Ā 
He had learned to tolerate it. To live with it.
But that didnā€™t mean it didn't scare the absolute hell out of him most of the time.Ā 
Especially when the conversation of moving in with his partners came into the loop.Ā 
He was feeling beyond apprehensive about the idea of it all.Ā 
It wasn't because he didn't love his partners, quite the opposite actually. It was because he loved them so much that the thought of accidentally hurting them or cursing them with the same fate as himself orā€¦ worseā€¦Ā  would often send him into a spiral of anxiety, overthinking and self loathing.
But eventually after months of reassurance -and Barty pouting- Remus caved and agreed that the four of you should finally move in together.
So after weeks of searching for a home -which according to you and Barty felt like it was taking ā€˜fucking foreverā€™- you finally found your perfect home and moved in as soon as possible.Ā 
That was a few weeks ago now and last night was the first full moon in the new house.Ā 
Yesterday before nightfall Remus was beyond terrified.Ā 
His mind had been clouded with overthinking and the absolute worst scenarios his brain could manage all day.
So when he woke up still in the basement that he and your entire friend group had spent countless hours reinforcing and charming -to Remusā€™s standards and preferences of course- he was so grateful.Ā 
So grateful in fact that he was able to be distracted by the pain in his body a few moments longer than normal.
But eventually the pain consumed his body like it normally did.
For what could have been a few minutes or a few hours -Remus wasn't really sure- he just laid there looking up at the ceiling of the basement basking in the pain that ran through his body and his normal post full moon self loathing. Just completely lost in his own mind that was until he was pulled out by the sound of your voice.
ā€œMoons? Are you awake?ā€
The sound of your voice had involuntarily brought a smile to Remusā€™s face and sent a wave of calm and comfort over him.
ā€œYea Iā€™m awake love.ā€ Remus groaned while sitting up feeling a few of his joints popping and his muscles tensing up.
It didn't take long for him to hear the sound of your footsteps coming down the stairs with a hot cup of coffee -that you meticulously made sure was exactly to his liking- and his favorite blanket in hand.Ā 
Both things Remus had gladly and gratefully accepted.
ā€œWe made breakfast, if you're up for it.ā€
The sweet softens off your voice was slightly interrupted by Regulus chuckling.
ā€œAnd of course by ā€˜weā€™ Y/N means they did the majority of the cooking since we all know I can't cook to save my life and we value our health enough to not want a repeat of when Barty tried to cook dinner for us the other week.ā€
Remus couldn't help but laugh a little, no matter how much it hurt, when he heard a very dramatic gasp from Barty.
ā€œI'll have you know Black that I'm an excellent cook, you're just too much of a prick to appreciate such perfection.ā€
Remus continued to chuckle at the very familiar childish bickering happening between two of his lovers.Ā 
He was actually enjoying the small distraction so much that he didn't notice when you sat next to him until he felt your shoulder brush against him.
ā€œHow are you feeling really, Remus?ā€
Remus couldn't help the small sigh that escaped his lips when he heard your words. ā€œAs good as to be expected loveā€¦ I'm just grateful I didnā€™t get out and hurt one of you or worse...ā€Ā 
You sighed softly and looked at Remus with a soft and loving look in your eyes. ā€œRemus, I know you're worried but this bassment is a fortress. We'll be fine.ā€
Though you sounded so sure in your words Remus still wasn't fully convinced.Ā 
His mind was already starting to spiral at this point with the possibilities and of the dangers that he imposed on the three most important people in his life.
Remus hadn't even realized he was now staring off into the black abyss of his coffee cup that was currently warming his hands till you placed your hand on top of his gaining his full attention.
When Remusā€™s eyes met yours he couldn't deny the love and honesty that he saw swimming in them which made your next words comfort him.
ā€œWe are fine. We will be fine. I know your anxiety won't go away but you need to remember that you have done everything in your power to ensure our safety and that's all you can do. Plus you know better than anyone that the three of us are very skilled with our magic so we are more than capable of taking care of ourselves. Not everything is on you Remus. We knew what we were signing up for when we asked for the four of us to move in together. We love you and everything will be fine I promise.ā€
Remus just sighed and nodded.Ā 
A part of him honestly did feel better, he knew that he would never be a hundred percent comfortable for that one day a month but it made him feel better to know that you genuinely believed in your words and in him.
ā€œOkay, I'll try to calm down moreā€¦ Iā€™m just so scared that I'm going to hurt one of you but I'll do my best to keep my anxiety at bay... Thank you, my love.ā€
Remus wrapped his arm around you and kissed the top of your head just being happy in the moment.
Once a month he loathed his life.
But everyday before and after the full moon he genuinely loved his life.
Right now he loves his life.
He had one of his lovers in his arms while his other two lovers were ā€˜fightingā€™.
This is the life he will forever be truly grateful for.
. Ā° .ā€¢ Ā°:. *ā‚Š Ā° . ā˜†ā‚Šā˜½ ā—Æ ā˜¾. ā€¢ ā˜† . Ā° .ā€¢ Ā°:. *ā‚Š Ā° .
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bridenore Ā· 6 months ago
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HD longer fics recs : 80k to 90k words
Here are a few recs for fics ranging between 90k and 100k words.
You can see my recs for fics that have more than 200k here, between 150k and 200k here, between 125k and 150k here, between 100k and 125k here and between 90k and 100k here.
Azoth by @lol-zeitgeistic [88k]
Now that Harry is back at Hogwarts with Hermione for eighth year, he realises that somethingā€™s missing from his life, and it either has to do with Ron, his boggart, Snape, or Malfoy. Furthermore, what, exactly, does it mean when oneā€™s life is defined by the desire to simultaneously impress and annoy a portrait? Harry has no idea; heā€™s too busy trying not to be in love with Malfoy to care.
the call of sweet things by @softlystarstruck [88k]
Dracoā€™s happy with his quiet, lonely life in Woolbury, spending his days working at Pen Pals and keeping his already tidy flat spotless. But when Harry Potter shows up with pink hair and secrets about his magic, Dracoā€™s carefully upheld balance falls apart. He doesnā€™t quite know how he ends up decorating Harryā€™s cottage, drinking unreasonable amounts of cocoa, and laughing more than heā€™s laughed in years, but itā€™s Christmas, after allā€“ and he finally has a chance to set things right.
Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love by aibidil [80k]
In which a group of wizardsā€™ rights activists goes on the offensive after a prohibition against love potions, forcing the magical world to confront the horror of magicā€™s role in sexual assault and the murky Ā  legal nature of consent. Ron, Hermione, Harry, and Draco are swept Ā  together to solve the case, and in the process theyā€™re made to confront their own love and lustā€”with and without potions.
Criminal by @the-sinking-ship [83k]
Things were going just fine for Draco Malfoy. He successfully conned and counted cards across Europe and America, amassing a small fortune, along with a lengthy rap sheet. That was until he made the grave mistake of returning to England for a high stakes card game and got himself caught ā€“ by Harry Potter no less. Now, Draco is stuck in England under Auror Potterā€™s guard with no friends, no distractions, and no escape. How the hell will he pass the time? And since when did Potter get so bloody fit?
Dear Cousin, Love Regulus by @xx-thedarklord-xx [86k]
As the sole Malfoy heir, Draco understood that his path was set long before his birth; who to be, how to act and what his choices should be. What he had not counted on was the power of outside influences. Letters from his deceased cousin caused him to realize that he did have choices, starting with the choice to be someone else, to be who he wanted to be. The road to self-discovery was difficult and navigating that path in the shadow of Harry Potter was its own challenge but maybe, just maybe, his friends would help him along the way. And he would owe it all to Regulus Black.
Heaven Through a Window by JocundaSykes [81k]
Life is going swimmingly for Draco: heā€™s a respected Healer, his son is excellent in every way, and none of his patients have died recently. Then he gets landed with Perfect Potter and his hordes of stupid friends. Itā€™s intolerable. But the more time Draco spends with the lonely boy from Surrey, the more he believes that there might be a hero within us all.
If the Fates Allow by Saras_Girl [80k]
Whatā€™s that crackling in the walls? Harry has no clue at all. Heā€™ll eat some cake and drink some wine Because he is completely FINE. ā€“A story about lifeā€™s disregard for our plans. [2017 advent story]
In Free Fall by @kbrick [81k]
Draco Malfoy is a serious university student whose idea of a good time is translating Ancient Greek texts and having game night with his small circle of friends. Harry Potter is a hard-partying adrenaline junkie whoā€™s happiest when heā€™s leaping from an airplane or hurtling over a waterfall in a kayak. They have nothing in common. But when they reconnect in the Muggle world, curiosity prompts them to strike up a deal. Draco will show Harry what itā€™s like to be a swotty overachiever and Harry will show Draco what itā€™s like to live life dangerously. Itā€™ll be fun, and really, whatā€™s the worst that could happen? Itā€™s not like Dracoā€™s going to fall in love with the guy or anything.
In Pieces by @dysonrules [85k]
Harry returns to Hogwarts as the new DADA instructor, only to find his teaching efforts thwarted by a very familiar ghost.
Knead by laughingd0g [83k]
This is not a story about Harry renovating Grimmauld Place. This is a story about coffee shops and brewpubs, about Ginny and Luna on a farm with creatures, about magical Oregon, coastal road trips, flying, friendship, and Draco Malfoyā€™s lean arms.
The Light More Beautiful by @firethesound [81k]
Thirteen years after Draco accepts Potterā€™s help escaping the horror of his sixth year, he returns to England where he makes the unfortunate discovery that Potter is still as obnoxious as ever. And worse, more than a decade overseas hasnā€™t been enough to dim Dracoā€™s obsession with him.
Loverboys by @corvuscrowned [84k]
As post-war violence and tensions rise, it seems as if thereā€™s no hope to unify the wizarding world. Except, maybe, a manufactured relationship between resident Saviour Harry Potter and known purveyor of the Dark Arts Draco Malfoy. (The fact that they detest each other is beside the point.) But as Dracoā€™s unrelenting mind games begin to wear him down, Harry has to remind himself that itā€™s all fake. The relationship is fake. The affection is fake. The pet names, the romance ā€” even the engagement photos are fake. But thereā€™s something in Dracoā€™s kiss that might just be real.
Martyred by @doingthechachaslide [82k]
Harry Potter only wants one thing: to take care of the people he loves. After Teddyā€™s abrupt departure from his role as Andromedaā€™s caretaker, Harry decides itā€™s finally time to step up and handle the job himself. Castoff Manor, an old Black family estate, has never seemed as sinister as the stories make it sound, but itā€™s there that Harry stumbles upon ghosts, haunting family secrets, and a familiar, snarky blond gardener hell-bent on chasing him out. Maybe if Harry sticks around long enough, heā€™ll finally learn why all of Andromedaā€™s previous caretakers have fled without looking back.
Merlin, Give Me Strength by Aelys_Althea [86k]
Draco retreated after the war. Despite the Wizarding world turning a smiling, forgiving face to any and all with a black name and stained reputation, he wanted none of it. All Draco wanted was to be left alone. Unfortunately for him, Harry Potter doesnā€™t want to leave him alone. And more than that, he finds himself with the most unlikely of house guests that he just canā€™t seem to rid himself of. Why is life never simple?
Merlin Works in Mysterious Ways by @lordhellebore [82k]
When Harry is forced to form a Blood Bond with Draco Malfoy under threat of death, he thinks his future will consist of a cold home and sexual frustration. But when a group of left-over Death Eaters decides to stir trouble, their lives change completely ā€“ and it takes them both some years to figure out whether itā€™s for better or for worse.
The Nightmare Club by Elle Gray [85k]
Hermione and Ron are going back to Hogwarts to do N.E.W.T.s, Ginny isnā€™t. Harry hasnā€™t decided, until he has, in front of the Wizengamot and now heā€™s responsible for Malfoy as well. A tale of enemies who learn to get along, get it wrong and get it on. Everything is purple, some things are on fire and no-one is sleeping properly. But donā€™t worry, thereā€™s tea!
On the Last Day of Our World by Sansa [84k]
During a detention, Harry and Draco get locked in a strange room together overnight. When they escape the next morning, they discover they are alone. Love, angst and adventure abound as they struggle to survive in an empty world.
red and green are complimentary colours byĀ  ace_0fhearts [88k]
After the war Hermione manages to convince Harry to go back to Hogwarts for his eighth year. Expecting an uneventful year of classes and rooming with the other Gryffindor boys, heā€™s surprised when McGonagall tells him heā€™ll be sharing a room with Draco Malfoy. Now Harry has to get through a year of arguments and awkward silences. Or he would, if Malfoy would stop ignoring him and moping around the castle alone. Or: Draco and Harry fall in love through sleepless nights and late night quidditch games
Reparo by amalin [84k]
Voldemortā€™s final defeat does not mean Harry Potterā€™s troubles are over; far from it. In the aftermath of war, he returns to a Hogwarts that is fractured and divided, but this is no break that can be fixed with a spell. New owls, fading scars, surprising alliancesā€”and along the way, the hardest task of all, to live with it.Ā 
The Stars Have Courage by @fantalf [85k]
Draco canā€™t breathe, canā€™t think, canā€™t move. He canā€™t hear anything besides the buzzing in his ears. The walls are closing in. The world becomes smaller, narrowing itself to the pain in his chest, and it becomes the only thing that makes sense. He tries to cry. Maybe he is crying, but there are no tears anymore. Lunaā€™s words echo endlessly in his brain. Harry doesnā€™t remember. Harry doesnā€™t love Draco. Repeating ceaselessly. Infinite, Harry used to say. No. No. No. Draco canā€™t lose him again. But he doesnā€™t know who you are now. He doesnā€™t love you. He hates you. You are no one. His world turns into an overwhelming pain. And that pain is all that he is. ā€” Draco waited five long years to watch his husband wake up from a coma. Heā€™s not ready to meet a Harry with no memory of anything that happened after he died at The Battle of Hogwarts, twelve years ago.
Things That Change by eutichydes [84k]
After Hogwarts, everything changes.
This Yearā€™s Love by trishjames [84k]
This yearā€™s love had better last, heaven knows itā€™s high time when you try to make lovers from friends. But Harry Potter realises time and time again that itā€™s simply not possible for him. And then along comes Draco Malfoyā€” the ultimate foe on the mend. Whatever will become of them? A story about love.
Variation by @lower-east-side [87k]
After suffering enormous losses, Draco Malfoy must now struggle to define his place in the post-war world. Through dashed hopes and changing fortunes, Draco carves out a new niche for himself. But adapting to life with Harry Potter may be the biggest challenge of all.
I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I did!
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fear-less Ā· 8 months ago
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ā‚ŠĖšāŠ¹Ėš š™š the last time
paring: james potter x reader x regulus black
warnings: angst, fluff?? maybe idk, ngl this is mostly jamesā€™ pov rarely shows regulus x reader scenes šŸ—£ļøā“, lowkey cringy, lowkey left on a cliff hangernot poly itā€™s james x reader then turns into reg x reader :3, use of y/n, lily is not cool in this sorry šŸ˜žšŸ˜ž but love her, house doesnā€™t matter but it does mention that reader is not in gryffindor, thereā€™s a couple of taylor references in this ficšŸ˜œ
a/n: hereā€™s this bc iā€™m writing a request rnšŸ™šŸ—£ļø
3.2k words ^_^
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You had always thought James was your soulmate. You had shared so many happy memories, only dating for a year and a half but being friends longer. You never imagined a world without him.
But good things never last forever, especially when itā€™s something good happening to you. You never expected for James to break up with you, at least not for another girl he was slowly falling in love with, not for the girl he told you not to worry about.
ā€œSheā€™s just a friend,ā€ you had recounted the amount of times he had told you those words. As much as he said them, he clearly never listened to them.
You had watched them get close together, everyone had known before you, Lily had his heart, but he had told you multiple times he loved you and only you. So why is he leaving you right now for her?
You could feel the flowers you two grew together dying of thirst.
Clearly, the feelings never died for her, as they were assigned to be partners in Transfiguration class for a project; you could see his change in attitude. He was slowly becoming distant.
But he clearly didnā€™t care anymore about your feelings as he flat out told you he was leaving you for Lily.
ā€œWhy?ā€ you knew why. Everyone did.
ā€œI just love her. I always knew she would be the one. Iā€™m sorry.ā€
ā€œIf you knew she was ā€˜always the one,ā€™ why did you get into a relationship with me? To play with the feelings?ā€ you screamed, finally had enough of his crap.
That very day, you had walked out of the Gryffindor common room, would be the last.
You had cut all contact with James. Yes, you were friends with the other Marauders, but not close enough. You had ignored them anytime they would talk to you, only talking to them if it was important.
It had only been five days since your awful break up with James, five. Five days and he was already asking Lily out, and she had said yes.
You found out when you heard three girls gossiping in the library, you had run out the second you heard those words.
Were you that easy to get over?
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ā€˜I should be happyā€™ is what James keeps telling himself. He has the girl of his dreams laying on him right now! Why isnā€™t he smiling like a man in love? Why is he thinking about you?
He broke up with you because it was never going to be you. So why did he almost call Lily your name?
It had been a month since the breakup. In that month, he had celebrated his anniversary with Lily. They had been over the moon that day, thankful it was a Hogsmeade weekend. But that whole trip made him think of you. Especially when Lily got the same drink you always got.
He never realized how much he loved you. He misses your stupid jokes, your smile, the way you would always laugh at his jokes and pranks.
Lily would never be you, you would never be Lily. Ever. You would never make him feel bad for saying one silly joke. You would never discourage him from pulling a prank, as long as it didnā€™t hurt him. You would always drop what you were doing to be with him, Lily wouldnā€™t. He wasnā€™t used to that, wasnā€™t used to anything Lily was.
He was quickly lost in thought, not even listening to anything Lily was saying, until she slapped his hand, finally catching his attention back.
ā€œWhatā€™s for you so deep in thought?ā€ Lily said, her face holding a confused expression.
ā€œJust about you, of course. Canā€™t wait to go more on these dates, till we are old and wrinkly.ā€ James quickly said, not wanting to actually tell her what he was thinking.
Lily had smiled at that. Not knowing that those words were the words you would tell him almost every time you two were on dates. Making jokes about being together till you were old and wrinkly but so in love, still going on weekly dates.
James was stuck. Stuck in the past where he had you. He wishes more than anything to go back to that very same night and change things.
As stuck as James was, he told himself that he was just confused. He didnā€™t miss you, no! Maybe he was sick, so heā€™s thinking of you, yeah! Thatā€™s right, he doesnā€™t really care about you, heā€™s just sick.
He wishes to not be sick for long.
Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”
It had now been seven months. Seven months and you had never been more happier than now. Around the sixth month, you had realized how much you had gotten over James. Not searching for him in the halls to not run into him, in the Great Hall, anywhere anymore.
You never noticed the little things you did that lead to you finally getting over James. But he did. He longed for the attention you gave him before entering a class you shared, before making a turn, before entering the Great Hall and walking past the Gryffindor table to get to your own houses table.
Seven months later, you were now clean, as you liked to say it. In that very month, you had been paired with Regulus Black for a project for Potions. The project was worth a lot and a very lengthy one at that. Making you and Regulus have to actually talk and not do the work silently and awkwardly.
That very same day, you two had agreed to meet in the library an hour and a half before supper.
That night had been one of the best you had in months. Laughter filling the side of the library you two were at, Madam Pince telling you two to shush over and over again.
What you didnā€™t know was the boy who you used to laugh that much with was starring at you, intensely. He was so confused, why were you laughing with Regulus Black? But why does he care, he only came to the library to accompany Lily. As the laughter once again filled the noiseless library, he got more mad.
Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”
It had now been eight months. You had almost forgotten that James existed, some things would remind you of him here and there but your heart didnā€™t drop nor did it beat fast anymore over some small reference.
In those same eight months, you had also gotten closer to Regulus. It felt nice to be friends with him, though sometimes you wished it was more.
He understood you in many ways others couldnā€™t. In more ways James couldnā€™t. James was the opposite from you and Regulus was completely like you. Which is what made you two get along so quickly.
Now, you are walking with Regulus making your way to the Astronomy Tower. This spot had become your guysā€™ spot, coming here whenever. If you just wanted somewhere to hang out, if one was feeling sad, angry, or anything else. Although it was really only allowed to be entered during class, you two still found a way to enter without getting caught, it wasnā€™t that hard.
ā€œHow was your day today?ā€ You had asked Regulus as you made your way to the railing.
ā€œIt was alright, History of Magic is always so boring, nearly fell asleep.ā€ Regulus said, chuckling as he finished the end of sentence.
You had let out a giggle, smiling at Regulus then turning back to the view that the Astronomy Tower gave you of Hogwarts.
Regulus admired your features. He had always liked your eyes, the first thing he noticed. That same shade became his favorite color, he could get lost in your eyes for hours. His favorite second feature was your lips, a soft pink, he wishes he could kiss you.
Regulus pauses, why was he thinking about kissing you? He had known you before, but really getting to know you in a month, itā€™s been a month and heā€™s already head over heels. Great.
He knew about your past relationship with James, mostly everyone at Hogwarts did. He also knew that if he was James, he wouldā€™ve never left you. He wouldā€™ve married you, started a family with you.
ā€œAre you okay? Youā€™re totally spacing out on me, I was about to tell you about the cute animal I saw while walking in the Forbidden Forest!ā€ Regulus always admired your love for animals, he loved the way you would ramble about them, going on and on about all the cute animals.
ā€œIā€™m okay, donā€™t worry, I was just... thinking,ā€ Regulus said, trying to get you to go back to talking about the animal you found.
ā€œAlrightā€¦!ā€
Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”
It has now been nine months.
But the past two months have been heaven for you. Hanging out with Regulus has been the highlight of your days.
But something told you tonight was going to be different. It was a Hogsmeade weekend. Regulus invited you to go and hang out.
So now, here you were sitting across from him at Honeydukes. Sipping on your cold drink, trying not to laugh and make a mess of the drink in your mouth. You loved how funny Regulus was. He doesnā€™t seem like the funny type but he does know how to make a joke or two.
After thirty minutes of talking and giggling inside Honeydukes, you two had walked back to Hogwarts, going to the courtyard to just sit down on the nicely green colored grass.
You had made a joke causing Regulus to chuckle, before he cleared his throat and had said your name.
ā€œY/n.ā€
ā€œWhat?ā€ You had said nervously, confused on why he stopped laughing and randomly said your name in such a serious manner.
ā€œI canā€™t do this anymore. Every time Iā€™m with you I justā€¦ I want to kiss you. I really like you, if you donā€™t feel the same itā€™s fine I donā€™t expect you to, we have only known each for two almost three months butā€¦ if-ā€œ
You cut him off with a kiss.
Neither of you two could describe how you felt. Two hearts beating so fast.
ā€œI like you tooļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ā€ you had said, blushing while looking away.
Regulus smiled, leaning in for another kiss.
Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”
James had a tough night. He was hanging out with Lily but all he could think about was you. What if he was hanging out with you instead, would you two be talking about the pranks he wanted to pull on Snape?
Come to think of it, he hadnā€™t pulled a prank in months, Lily never liked them so she told him to stop.
Him and Lily were not that similar, sometimes opposites donā€™t attract. James had learned the hard way. You were exactly like him, he really missed you.
After an hour of just hanging out with Lily, she got bored of his silence, leaving saying she was tired, but he knew she wasnā€™t tired at all.
He left once Lily went up to the girls' dormitories. Now he was in bed, not sleeping, wide awake, with Peter snoring loudly to his left.
He missed you so much. His heart ached when he remembered that night. The tears streaming down your face, when you yelled at him, when you walked out of his life.
The very next morning, he awoke with dark circles under his usually cheery eyes.
ā€œYou good mate?ā€ Sirius asked with a raised eyebrow.
ā€œYeah, Iā€™m fine just didnā€™t sleep well.ā€
Sirius just nodded, he knew James was lying, it was obvious. James was never good at lying.
Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”
ā€œWhatā€™re you staring at?ā€ Lily asked, her head tilted slightly with no expression on her face.
ā€œNothing,ā€ James says, only tearing his gaze away from you and Regulus when he realizes Lily was staring at him.
James sucked at lying. Lily knew he was staring at you. She also knew that she basically broke you and James up. So why was he staring at you when sheā€™s right next to him?
Lily sighs, turning her attention away from James and towards her food, then at you.
Once James realized Lily wasnā€™t paying attention to him, he turned his gaze back to you. It had only been a few months since the breakup so why were you happy? Why were you laughing at a joke Regulus made? Why are you currently leaning on his shoulder because of a joke he made that was definitely not funny?
Are you seriously replacing him with a Slytherin of all peopleā€¦ his best mate's little brother too? Were you trying to get his attention? Itā€™s definitely working, canā€™t you feel his gaze on you?
ā€œNo way sheā€™s laughing with Regulus,ā€ Sirius says, scoffing as he talks.
Jamesā€™ gaze now broken and on Sirius, ā€œRight, itā€™s like sheā€™s trying to get my attention,ā€ James says, rolling his eyes.
ā€œOr maybe sheā€™s finally moving on,ā€ Remus suggests, Sirius and James scoffing at that.
ā€œWith Regulus? Please, they wonā€™t last. He can barely function without our parents, doubt he can keep a relationship,ā€ James laughs at what Sirius says.
ā€œCanā€™t wait to see your brother break her heart, itā€™ll be entertaining,ā€ Remus now sighing, tired of the conversation about James and his exes maybe new boyfriend.
Peter randomly butts in the conversation, ā€œIf you ask me, I think theyā€™re an amazing couple, just like you and Lily, Prongs.ā€
James pauses, if Peter thinks you and Regulus are a good couple, would everyone else think the same? He felt sick, he didnā€™t want you moving on. He didnā€™t want to see you happy with another boy, and especially not a Slytherin.
ā€œNo, they donā€™t suit each other. Sirius can back me up, Regulus is too rude for Y/n, she prefers the sweeter guys.ā€
Sirius laughs, ā€œI hope you arenā€™t referring to yourself as a sweet guy, plus thatā€™s my brother youā€™re talking about.ā€
James lets out a small grin, ā€œYeah yeah, Iā€™m leaving now. I have to do something.ā€
Lily now paying attention to James, ā€œWhere are you go-ā€œ she couldnā€™t even finish what she wanted to say before James rushed out of his seat and made his way to wherever he was going.
ā€œDoes anyone know where heā€™s going?ā€ Lily asked the other three Marauders, all three shrugging.
Lily sighed, about to put her head down until she saw both you and Regulus leave the Great Hall with James slowly following you two.
Confused and frustrated on why her boyfriend was now giving all his attention to the girl he left for her, she got up and made her way to James.
Once you made your way to the library to find the book youā€™ve been waiting to finally be turned in by the other student who had been reading it for forever, Regulus was the one who noticed James had been following you guys.
He subtly let you know, making you have a quick look behind you, seeing James walk behind you guys trying to be subtle but failing.
Regulus noticed the way you tensed up when you saw James following you two. He knew you still cared about him in some way, but he didnā€™t know how much.
ā€œAre you okay?ā€ Regulus whispered, grabbing your hand under the table to try and comfort you.
ā€œYeah, Iā€™m fine; just wasnā€™t expecting him to follow us,ā€ you whispered back, squeezing his hand.
ā€œHey, you,ā€ Regulus said, getting your attention back.
You turned to face him, a small smile on your lips, ā€œHey, yourself.ā€
Regulus took your hand and kissed the back of it, making you blush and look down at your lap.
ā€œAre you sure youā€™re okay?ā€ Regulus asked again, genuinely concerned for you.
ā€œYeah, Iā€™m sure. I have you; what else could I possibly want?ā€
Regulus smiled at that, leaning in to give you a kiss on your cheek.
You leaned your head on his shoulder, closing your eyes, and for the first time in months, you truly felt happy.
Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”
ā€œWhat do you mean? Of course, I donā€™t like her?ā€ James said as if what he was saying was obvious.
ā€œWhat do I mean? Cā€™mon James, youā€™re always staring at her, you even left the Great Hall because her and another dude did!ā€ Lilyā€™s almost had enough of bickering back and forth.
ā€œSo what? I left her for you, stop being so insecure, she means nothing to me, itā€™s a coincidence that they left the same time I did, donā€™t over analyze it like you always do!ā€ James replied angrily, having enough of this conversation because if he was being truthful, yes he left the Great Hall because he saw you and Regulus leave hand in hand!
ā€œInsecure? Wow James, this is so stupid, just admit it! You still love her, but why? When we were meeting in secret you always told me she was boring and other things! So whatā€™s changed? The fact that sheā€™s now over you and probably in love with that dude? I am leaving donā€™t even answer that question.ā€ Lily huffed, angrily leaving the empty common room to who knows where.
James now angry and full of thoughts, he makes his way to the sofa near the fireplace. Does he still love you? He regrets telling Lily that you were boring; you never were. You were always full of light, the best girlfriend ever, in comparison to Lily she was nothing compared to you.
Now James was thinking, could he get you back? You and Regulus might be dating but he wasnā€™t so sure. You two seem like great friends who might like each other so if he makes his way back into your life the feelings for Regulus would leave and you and James would live happily ever after.
He really liked his idea, now all he needed to do was put it to plan. He would always know your after-school schedule so he quickly made his way to the library.
As he entered he made his way to the spot you always were, he remembers the hours you two would spend there, remembering that made his heart flutter, he couldnā€™t wait to get you back!
That dream of his was soon crushed.
There you were. The same spot, but with Regulus, not just hanging out but kissing.
Why were you kissing him?
James felt his heart break, he let the only good thing in his life go away. How could he be so stupid, he had you and left you for another girl who is quite the opposite of him.
He stood there for a minute or two, but enough for you and Regulus to notice him.
ā€œUm, James?ā€ You talked, awkwardly looking at him, glancing at Regulus.
James quickly snapped out of the trance, hearing your voice say his name almost made him melt until he remembered what he saw. James swallowed his spit, ā€œIā€™m leaving donā€™t worry, continue on with whatever that was.ā€ James scoffs with an angry expression.
James did what he said heā€™d do. Right after he talked to you after months, he sped back to his dorm, not feeling like dealing with anyone. Anyone that wasnā€™t you.
Is this how you felt when James broke up with you? He honestly wasnā€™t sure he could or even wanted to get over you. You were just perfect, and he ruined it.
James had never slept worse ever in his life than that night.
Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź•ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”ā€¢Ģ«Ķ”ā€¢Ź”
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conangray-marauders-fest Ā· 2 months ago
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Reveals Day 1
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Hello, everyone! We are so excited for day 1 of reveals! We are so proud of all of the hard work that the Fest participants have put in! We will be revealing new works each weekday for the next two weeks!
As a reminder, please keep in mind that a lot of Conan's material (and the Marauders Fandom) can be angsty, so please mind all ratings and tags!
I want ya (like everyone else here tonight) - by starsbythepocketfuls
Everyone loves Mary. Itā€™s a fact, anyone who meets her loves her, and the only people who didnā€™t clearly had issues. So itā€™s no surprise that Lilyā€™s one of the many. Maryā€™s just got that gravitational pull, she's impossible to stay away from. It might be a new year, a new party but itā€™s just the same. Someone asks Mary out, she kindly rejects them, the world keeps spinning. So Lilyā€™s not going to ruing their friendship over something unrequited. Sheā€™s not going to sit there and die inside every time someone dances with Mary. Sheā€™s not going to do anything. Until she gets really drunkā€¦ Mary doesnā€™t like her back, she canā€™t, can she?
the day the stars died (and our hearts misaligned) - by saturnitystar
He draws his lower lip between his teeth, still refusing to meet Regulusā€™ eyes. ā€œYou promised. You promised it wouldnā€™t go this far. You ā€“ you said you were okay, that everything was going to be fine but itā€™s not, itā€™s not fine anymore.ā€
ā€œEverything is fine ā€“ā€
ā€œNo, itā€™s not!ā€ Sirius almost yelled, eyes widening at the way Regulus immediately pulled away to shield himself. He felt as though someone had plunged a knife into him, seeing his younger brother scared and curling in on himself with his eyes squeezed shut ā€“ scared of him.
Sirius discovering Regulusā€™ dark mark, and the conversation that ensues. (inspired by Conan Grayā€™s ā€œAstronomyā€ <3)
sleeves - by ilookinpeopleswindows
ā€œPads!ā€
Sirius turned around. A football, in all its black and white glory, greeted him with a smack to the face. ā€œBloody hell, James!ā€ He was going to have a bruise.
(or: severe sirius angst. proceed with caution.)
The Cut That Always Bleeds - by fictional_simp09
Alice struggles being in a secret relationship with Narcissa, especially when she finds out her parents have arranged for her to marry Lucius Malfoy
~ Based on The Cut That Always Bleeds by Conan Gray
Don't leave me hangin' alone again - by 29_AonekoLee
They never bothered to give a name to their relationship; there was a mutual agreement that it was ephemeral, just an interlude. But as they approach the inevitable end, Sirius and Remus try desperately to prolong their time together. [fanart]
Please feel free to reblog, comment, kudos, and otherwise encourage the participants! They worked so hard!
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dinarosie Ā· 2 months ago
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Unfair Comparisons (part 3)
Here are descriptions of two boys from HP books. Itā€™s hard to believe, but Harry Potter fans claim that boy number one had a very tragic and difficult childhood, suffering abuse, violence, and neglect from his family. These hardships caused him to experience a tough and insecure adolescence, eventually leading him to join the Death Eaters under pressure. On the other hand, fans claim the boy number two is a racist and a professional killer, who in his youth tried to join the Death Eaters in order to freely torment Muggles with dark magic.
1- Regulus Black:
Beneath this was a collection of yellow newspaper cuttings, all stuck together to make a ragged collage. Hermione crossed the room to examine them. ā€˜Theyā€™re all about Voldemort,ā€™ she said. ā€˜Regulus seems to have been a fan for a few years before he joined the Death Eaters ...ā€œ
He was younger than me, said Sirius, ā€˜and a much better son, as I was constantly reminded.ā€™ ā€˜But he died,ā€™ said Harry. ā€˜Yeah,ā€™ said Sirius. ā€˜Stupid idiot ā€¦ he joined the Death Eaters.ā€œ
2- Severus snape:
Suddenly Harryā€™s mind was teeming with memories that were not his ā€” a hook-nosed man was shouting at a cowering woman, while a small dark-haired boy cried in a corner. ā€¦
Two girls were swinging backward and forward, and a skinny boy was watching them from behind a clump of bushes. His black hair was overlong and his clothes were so mismatched that it looked deliberate: too short jeans, a shabby, overlarge coat that might have belonged to a grown man, an odd smocklike shirt.
"Oh yes, theyā€™re arguing", said Snape. He picked up a fistful of leaves and began tearing them apart, apparently unaware of what he was doing.Ā "But it wonā€™t be that long and Iā€™ll be gone". "Doesnā€™t your dad like magic?"Ā "He doesnā€™t like anything, much", said Snape.Ā 
One of the boys sharing the compartment, who had shown no interest at all in Lily or Snape until that point, looked around at the word, and Harry, whose attention had been focused entirely on the two beside the window, saw his father: slight, black-haired like Snape, but with that indefinable air of having been well-cared-for, even adored, that Snape so conspicuously lacked.
J.K. Rowling: Well, that is Snape's tragedy. Given his time over again he would not have become a Death Eater, but like many insecure, vulnerable people (like Wormtail) he craved membership of something big and powerful, something impressive.
I love both Regulus and Severus, and I believe they were both brave boys who made mistakes and tried to make up for them by risking their lives. But thereā€™s something in the fanbase that bothers me regarding these two characters. Itā€™s that Snapeā€™s story is erased from him and given to Regulus Black. I haven't found any evidence of Regulus being tortured or forced to join the Death Eaters, as described in the books. He willingly joined Voldemort because he was fan of voldemort. Moreover, according to Sirius, Regulus was well-liked within his family, and his parents not only didnā€™t mistreat him, but they actually loved him more than Sirius.
Iā€™m tired of constantly seeing people say that Regulus was a saint while Snape was a sadistic murderer. I canā€™t believe people can read these lines from the books and still claim that Regulus was tortured with the Cruciatus Curse and abused by his family in childhood, which forced him to join the Death Eaters due to his traumatic upbringing. But Snape? Oh, apparently, he was born to be a racist, torturer, sadist, and murderer from day one.
Arenā€™t you tired of these ridiculous double standards? Arenā€™t you fed up with constantly insisting that fanfictions and TikTok videos are canon?
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ttulipwritezz Ā· 9 months ago
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King Of My Heart (Body And Soul)~ R. Lupin.
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Chapter 1 -Ā  Stranger that I know.
Ootp! Remus Lupin x Sirius's sister!Reader
Synopsis: When James and lily died, and your brother was sent to Azkaban, Remus was the only person you have left. Until he left too. What happens when he returns after the events of Sirius's escape, only to find out you have a son? A son that's his.
WC: 817 words
Warnings: lots of italics, probably grammatical mistakes, kiss(es), might be ooc idk, child (?), fem reader, italics are flashbacks ( idk), love (ew), [ look at series masterlist for all content warnings]
A/n: bear with me on this one, it's rather short but it's to jumpstart the series so i can write the rest of the parts. If you like this, please reblog and comment! <3
Series Masterlist, Main Masterlist, Navigation
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"When did you say they were arriving again?"
Your voice echoes through the walls of the kitchen at 12 Grimmauld place. you wipe down the kitchen counters as another smaller, more meek voice replies.
"Mum we talked about this" That's your son. Regulus.
After the event of your brother passing, you wanted to honour his name. Such a beautiful name it was. No matter how cruel the people to name him were.
"I know ,I just worry, what if they get lost? maybe they couldn't find the place? what if they got caught- " Your rambling was interrupted by your son once again.
"MUM! nothing is going to happen. Besides, he's your brother. And he has lived here before. You know him." Regulus reasoned, and frankly his reasoning was logical. you were just...paranoid.
You did however, leave out the fact that what truly made you nervous was Remus.
"Well i haven't for the past 14 years, Regulus." you replied, snappy, referring to sirius. Your impatience was nearly rivaling that of your son.
"when is it arrivingggg?" a voice full of exasperation nearly whines as the screeching sound of trolly wheels comes to a halt.
An eleven year old regulus rocks back and forth on the balls of his feet as he (claimed to) patiently wait for hogwarts express to make it's way into the platform.
A thirty three year old you bent down to brush away his untamed curls, sighing as you did so.
"It will arrive soon enough, dove. Calm down."
Your voice tried to reason but little regulus's patience was waning. You had never seen a kid be so excited at the thought of going off to boarding school. But you suppose watching his older brother Harry would have embedded him with some form of excitement for the school.
You would be lying if you said you werenā€™t just as excited. It was your sonā€™s first day at school. Big boy wizarding school.You were excited to see your boy go to the place you first knew as home, meet your former professors, roam the halls that you did, and make friends.
You did not, however, expect his first friend to be Draco Malfoy, son of Lucius Malfoy and your dearest cousin. In a way the two were cousins, they just didnā€™t know it yet.
That summer, when regulus came back from Hogwarts, he had a plethora of stories to tell you. His rant began with his new friends, Draco, Blaise, Pansy and Theo, and ended with his defense against the dark arts professor, Remus Lupin.
Needless to say all colour drained from your face at the mention of him. Remus Lupinā€¦how do you even begin to describe remus lupin?
Remus is pretty.Ā 
He is pretty like the sunrise in winter, when the sky is faded out and it's warm. Thats what you think as you sit on the roof ofĀ  potter manor. Chatting, with hands occupied by, what you think is, beer in plastic cups. You felt giddy, perhaps it was the alcohol in your system. Or the gentle brush of his hand on your clothed thigh. You feltā€¦in love. Somewhere along the way your innocent schoolgirl crush had become something more. You hoped it had been so for him as well.
ā€œDoveā€¦ā€
His velvety voice catches your attention. You turn your head to him, only to see him still facing the sun. Youā€™re sure heā€™s seen your movement though, as he takes it as his que to continue.
Nothing. Nothing could brace you for the words that were to follow.
ā€œI fancy you.ā€ Your eyes widen.He continues.
ā€œI have for some time nowā€¦ I think you fancy me too? Not to-Ā  I- uhmā€“ā€Ā 
ā€œI do.ā€ you find yourself speaking.Ā 
That was your first of many kisses to come.
Just then, the sound of the doorbell catches your attention.
ā€œThat must be themā€ your son says, in a rather ā€˜i told you soā€™ tone.
You rush to wipe your hands on the kitchen towel and head for the door.
Taking a deep breath to brace yourself for whatā€™s probably Remus Lupin on the other side of the door, you pull it open with a creak.
Your eyes immediately find his.
And for a moment, you're fourteen again. Staring at the brown haired bloke across kings cross station, as he laughs with your brother. Mesmerized by his eyes, his nose, his lips, his scars. You knew that face all too well.
You blink and you're back at the doorway. Staring at those brown eyes, those eyes you knew...all too well.
"Remus.."
"Hi, love"
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elleeeine Ā· 1 month ago
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The last thing James made Regulus to promise was that he was going to take care of himself and he was going to stay safe
James just wanted to Regulus to stay safe even when he was angry and frustrated at him because he got the dark mark
It was November at almost dawn when James received a letter delivered by an owl he knew very well. The moment James saw that he heart dropped, it was on the floor, screaming to not let it be bad news. The letter was short
ā€œLove, I have to break our promise, Iā€™m sorry. I hope if my plan goes well you can have a happy life. I hope I can in our next life.ā€
James was nineteenth when he died, everyone thought he was alive but every piece of his soul died the day his star left him in this place.
After reading the later James didnā€™t know what he did but out of nowhere, it was the middle of the night and he was at Sirius and Remusā€™ house. When they open the door the only thing James could do was break down in both of their arms, he couldnā€™t stop crying and saying sorry and the other two didnā€™t understand what he was talking about.
James had to tell Sirius and he did.
Sirius couldnā€™t believe it, his brother, HIS BROTHER WAS GONE, his brother was gone and he couldnā€™t do anything to help him, what a bad brother.
That was his little brother, they were supposed to find a castle at the beach and be kings with a happy life until the end of the time.
Sirius couldnā€™t believe it, his mind just couldnā€™t process it, how could this had happened, he was angry, he wanted to burn the whole world for letting this happen to his brother, he was going to be crazy, he got crazy, his baby brother was dead and he wish he could be with him.
Remus had to take care of them for a long time, they got better but he knew the never recovered, James was the worst of the two, he look lifeless while Sirius screamed and broke everything around him.
Time pass and James tried to go along with it but he couldnā€™t, the moment the deathly curse hit him it was a relief he didnā€™t know he needed, but after some time he saw the only person he wanted to see so they could spent the rest of eternity together.
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star4daisy Ā· 3 months ago
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931 - detective - @stag-microfic tw: mentioned murder
happy birthday sweetheart, I tried to make this sweet I promise but you did say they could comit murder lmao @ecstarry
ā€œDetective Potter, what brings you here?ā€
The man in question gives him a look as if Regulus should know, he has to hold in his urge to smirk, keeping his eyes wide and innocent as he looks at the detective from below.Ā 
ā€œAnother girl is missing after leaving the bar nearby.ā€
ā€œOh,ā€ Regulus pretends to be surprised. ā€œWhat a tragedy.ā€
Potter hums, ā€œYes it is,ā€ his eyes never straying from Regulusā€™s, considering all of his reactions.
ā€œThat doesnā€™t explain why youā€™re in my flower shop, though,ā€ he points out.
ā€œBartender said you were open the night she disappeared, figured you couldā€™ve seen something.ā€
ā€œNope,ā€ he pops out the word, ā€œI was in the back cultivating my garden.ā€
ā€œIā€™m sure you were,ā€ Potterā€™s voice is full of scepticism. ā€œWould you mind if I checked this garden of yours?ā€
ā€œLet me think,ā€ Regulus makes a mockery out of it, pressing his fingers to his temple. ā€œDo you have a warrant?ā€
Potter looks frustrated with him, ā€œYou know I donā€™t.ā€
ā€œThen Iā€™m afraid thatā€™s not possible,ā€ Regulus smiles sweetly at him, batting his eyelashes for good measure.
ā€œWhy are you doing this?ā€ Potter looks so done with him.Ā 
ā€œI can show you my apartment upstairs, though,ā€ he replies cheekily, ignoring the detectiveā€™s question.Ā 
Potter snorts, ā€œHard pass.ā€
Regulus's smile dies on his lips. ā€œGood luck on your search then,ā€ his eyes narrow, accompanying Potter to the door.
ā€œIā€™ll be back,ā€ the detective warns.
ā€œIā€™m sure you will.ā€ They always do.
Itā€™s past nine p.m. when heā€™s about to close the shop before being stopped by a certain pain in the ass - not even on the fun way - detective entering his shop again.
ā€œWhat are you doing here, detective?ā€ His tone is harder than it had been during the day.
ā€œIā€™m off the clock,ā€ Potter assures him.
ā€œOh?ā€ Regulus knows he canā€™t keep the interest out of his voice.
ā€œYeah,ā€ his stare is way more leisurely than when he studied Regulus before. ā€œIā€™ve been thinking about you all day,ā€ he flips the closed sign on the door.
Regulus canā€™t help his satisfied smirk, ā€œOf course you were.ā€
Potter closes the window curtains before approaching him slowly. ā€œYou should be more careful, though,ā€ he warns.
ā€œWhat about?ā€ Regulus doesnā€™t bother to keep the smugness out of his voice, satisfied with getting what he wants, he usually does.
ā€œWho you tell things,ā€ the detective messes with the cord that holds Regulusā€™s apron around his waist, pulling on it harshly until it snaps open falling to their feet. ā€œYou never know when one of them might decide itā€™s not worth it to keep your secrets anymore.ā€
ā€œWhy would they?ā€ Regulus teases. ā€œWhen what I can give them back is so much sweeter.ā€
Ā Potter swallows heavily, ā€œHow sweet?ā€
ā€œWhy donā€™t you try it for yourself?ā€ he challenges. ā€œThought you said you were off the clock.ā€
ā€œI am,ā€ Potter leans in closer, finally giving in to the temptation, he runs his nose over Regulus's neck slowly, drinking in the smell he craves. It makes Regulus shiver and practically melt on the taller man's arms, the effect one has on the other is undeniable any time they step close. ā€œAnd thatā€™s why Iā€™m giving you a fair warning. Be careful, love.ā€
ā€œWell she shouldnā€™t have flirted with you in front of me,ā€ Regulus retorts snidely, crossing his arms defensively between them.
James laughs against his cheek, taking Regulusā€™s arms in his hands and putting them on his waist, not allowing his boyfriend to keep any barriers between them. ā€œDid you dispose of the body?ā€
ā€œOf course, Iā€™m not stupid.ā€
ā€œI know you arenā€™t, baby, but people might start getting suspicious.ā€
Regulus scoffs, ā€œWho would suspect the flower shop guy?ā€
James kisses his cheek, then his jaw, every time coming closer to his mouth, ā€œDonā€™t get confident, love. Thatā€™s how everyone gets caught.ā€
ā€œBut you are not going to allow that, are you, Detective Potter?ā€ Regulus raises an eyebrow in challenge.
After all, there was a reason why he had chosen to seduce the acclaimed James Potter in the first place, it didnā€™t matter if heā€™d fallen in love with him along the way, the end result was still the same. Regulus counted on his protection.
ā€œOf course not, my love. Iā€™d never let them come close to you,ā€ James promises him earnestly.
Regulus finally turns his head and kisses him slowly as a reward. ā€œThank you, sweetheart. Have I told you how much I love you today?ā€
ā€œNo,ā€ James's smile is so wide itā€™s blinding. ā€œTell me.ā€
Regulus smirks when he pulls James in by the collar of his shirt as he walks backwards to the stairs. ā€œWhy donā€™t I show you instead?ā€
James looks more than happy with the alternative, heā€™s always so willing to go along with everything Regulus suggests, which is one of the things he loves the most about him. He hadnā€™t even blinked when Regulus killed the first guy for flirting with James in front of him.Ā 
Hell, Regulus was pretty sure James had gotten hard when he realised how far Regulus was willing to go for him. When he knew that was how Regulus proved his love for him. They both had very different ways of showing it, Regulus by killing and James by protecting him.Ā 
But none of them felt any less loved by the other, they just expressed their devotion differently. Regulus wouldnā€™t choose it any other way.Ā 
He is the happiest heā€™d ever been when he is by Jamesā€™s side. Thatā€™s never changing. And to them, that's what matters the most.
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tiredofthehumanlife Ā· 2 months ago
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Honey, our boyfriend drowned!
Barbie dolls: jegulus x gn!reader
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Summary: lemme set the scene: Regulus' car crashes into the lake on his drive to work most definitely killing him and then some mystique happens and I get too lazy to write actual plot but I add some sad and cute and JUST FUCKING READ IT ITS FUN AND NICE
Warnings: regulus dies (or does he mwhahaahha), lots.of talk of grief and death and blood and nasty and self hatred you and James are going through it, regulus with a cane and long hair, talks of the war but it's the tiniest mention, Barty has attachment issues, there is some cringe bc believe it or not Im cringey as a person so it just happens, regulus speaks Google translate French, James speaks Google translate Hindi, I had so much fun writing this.one and that's so stupid bc Its literally about death but it was a hoot, brotherly love, peter included SUCK MY DiCK OH MY GOD, oh James takes a picture OH and there's a cordless phone but I was personally thinking of the big clunky ones that sat on the wall you know, insinuations of the cave, Sirius says Jesus Christ in shock you say Gods no in shock yodabba dabba, everyone are friends I watched MLP okay everyone loves each other now, take a shot everytime I say warm, you cry, I quit
While you and James were in school, you started dating a boy named Regulus. He was beautiful and graceful. Your relationship continued outside the bounds of the school walls. Once you and James graduated you got a home and Regulus joined you both a year later when he graduated. Domestic life was wonderful for the three of you. And then Regulus died.Ā 
It was hard to believe. How could your boyfriend disappear right out from under both of your noses? He left for work one day and didnā€™t come back. It was like the world paused after that. The walls wept with you both. The house seemed smaller and tighter because everywhere you looked were remnants of him. His books were on the shelf with his writing inside. His additions to the grocery list were still on the fridge. His fancy shoes for events sitting by the door. His winter coat is on the rack. You could still smell his cologne. Maybe that was because James would spray it on Regulus' pillow and clutch it to his chest while he slept. Your day together as a couple consisted of sitting on the couch in silence and staring ahead listening to the clock tick.Ā 
His death put a strain on your relationship. You could barely take care of yourselves. How could you love another person when you could barely work up enough energy to cry? So you both floated around the house silently like you were the ones dead. You didnā€™t talk to James for weeks.Ā 
Everyone around you seemed to take a hit from Regulusā€™ death. Evans and Barty became reclusive, you hadnā€™t heard from them in months.
Dorcas started bouncing around her friendsā€™ homes, staying the night on a new personā€™s couch because she was scared to leave anyone alone. Theyā€™d slip from her grasp like Regulus did if she didnā€™t stay with them.
After a few weeks, Mary and Lily took on the role of caretaker. Bringing people dinners and shoving them into the shower so theyā€™d bathe every once in and while.
Marlene tried to crack jokes with people, she was most definitely the kind of person to joke until her pain went away.
Pandora spent all her days sitting in a rocking chair in front of the window. You checked on her once and asked her how she was. She told you, without looking away from the window, ā€˜I had a premonition about this four years ago. Itā€™s scarier in real life. I canā€™t just crawl into his bed and press my fingers to his pulse. Iā€™m living in a nightmare.ā€™ You sighed and patted her shoulder, leaving her with the wisest words you could muster: ā€˜Me too, Panda. Me too.ā€™Ā 
Peter is in the nearest Library every day, reading all of Regulusā€™ favorites. He even came over a few times to borrow some of Regulusā€™ personal books.
Remus found a French cookbook and started making his way through it one recipe at a time as a way to get up and do something. He said he thought of Regulus with each dish and it made the pain recede like an ocean wave.Ā 
Sirius took it the hardest, for obvious reasons. He laid on his couch all day, staring at the bookshelf next to the TV. Remus said he couldnā€™t convince Sirius to move to the bed. Heā€™d only to get up to use the bathroom. Remus would have to sit next to the couch on the floor and feed him so he didnā€™t wither away. Remus eventually realized Sirius was staring at the picture of him and Regulus sitting on the shelf. After a long time, Sirius finally moved from the couch, instead taking his tears to his bed. You didnā€™t see Sirius for weeks.Ā 
When Regulusā€™ funeral arrived it was obvious the impact he left. All 12 of you stared at the empty coffin as it settled into the ground. You didnā€™t even get the peace of knowing his body was resting in the coffin. They never found it. They found his car in the lake with a massive hole the size of his fancy car on the side of the bridge overhead. The police said his body probably drifted down the attached river into the woods. It was likely his body was scavenged by animals. It did nothing to settle your mind.Ā 
Your lover drowned and then was torn apart by wild animals? Great, glad heā€™s resting peacefully. All of his things were in the car too. The book he was trying to finish during the month of the crash. His bag with his wallet and every other personal item you could think of. He even still had Pandoraā€™s hair clip on the strap. His blood was on the seat and front windshield. Cops said it was impossible for him to have survived, especially with the amount of blood that was lost. He left for work, taking the route he always did, and died in the process.Ā 
It took a long time but you all eventually healed from it. Of course, it still hurt when you were reminded of it but you slowly got back to your average life.
Sirius got off the couch. Dorcas slept in her own bed. Marlene finally cried. Lily and Mary started making food only for themselves. Remus put his cookbook on the shelf, next to the picture. Peter moved out of the libraries, finding new books. Barty and Evan even joined you and James on a double date once. Pandora moved away from the window. You and James stopped being zombies dancing around each other. You finally talked it through and cradled the other through the night, Regulus' pillow was shoved into the closet.Ā 
You asked your friends for help to pack all of Regulusā€™ things into boxes. It was terribly hard to move on when his presence was still staring you in the eye. You told Sirius he could stay home but he still showed up. He helped you pack up Regulusā€™ clothes, taking back the band shirts Regulus stole from him. He even used one as a tissue when he cried about it.
With too many people in your house, you were all able to stuff Regulus into three separate boxes. Remus helped James move them into the attic. even though you wanted him hidden away in boxes didnā€™t mean you wanted to sell his presence away. You hugged everyone goodbye. It was a sour goodbye, the memory of Regulusā€™ loss fresh on their minds but happy they got to see all their friends again.Ā 
You, along with all the others, had your good and bad days. Youā€™d say an inside joke Regulus came up with and spend the rest of the day crying next to the window. Some days youā€™d blossom and be like you were years ago. As time went by your bad days became more and more far apart. You and Jamesā€™ relationship was going strong, you felt like you were in school again. In a positive way.Ā 
After a long brunch with Remus and Sirius full of laughs, you and James went home and relaxed. James left to go take a nap and you started reading by the window facing out towards the road that led to your doorstep. After you got through four chapters, James was rising from his nap and kissing you good morning. Though it was really more of a late afternoon, you didnā€™t correct him. He left to go make himself a snack, still in his pajamas. You continued reading.
As you heard the timer go off for Jamesā€™ food you glanced up to see if he was getting it. You saw him through the opening, reaching over for the pot on the oven. You moved to look back at your book, pausing when you saw someone on the sidewalk. You were an avid enjoyer of people-watching.Ā 
It was a man who left your boots feeling shaken. His hair was longer, reaching down to kiss his back between his shoulder blades. He walked with a limp. He was classily dressed. At the top of his cane was a bird skull. He was dressed in all black and had various silver jewelry hanging from his body. His hair was falling into his face as he stared at the ground. You glanced down at the ground to see his shoes, finding they were just as fancy and put together as he was. You looked back up at his hair, trying to see if you could figure out how he maintained it so perfectly.
As you dragged your eyes up, he shook his head back. His hair flew back revealing his scarred face. There was a scar parting his eyebrow and making a trail across his cheek to his ear. You saw one peeking out from the bottom of his jaw and dipping under his high-collared shirt.Ā 
Even with all the changes you recognized him. You sprung out of your chair, flinging your book back towards the coffee table. You heard it clatter to the floor.Ā 
ā€œJames! Call Sirius!ā€ You yelled as you scattered towards the front door, knocking over items on your way.Ā 
ā€œWhat? Why?ā€ James asked from the kitchen opening. You spun your head back towards him. You probably looked like a frazzled crazy person. You felt like a frazzled crazy person. You were either hallucinating or really watching your dead lover walk down the street.Ā 
ā€œCall Sirius, James.ā€ You said, your tone nipping at his hand and making him turn around for the phone hanging in the kitchen. You flung open the front door, ignoring your shoes and the fact the door smacked against the wall.
You werenā€™t entirely sure Regulus, or at least what you thought was Regulus, wouldnā€™t run away if he saw you coming. You ran down the concrete steps and your driveway. You ignored the fire the rough ground started on the bottoms of your feet. James stood on front doorstep with the phone pressed to his ear. You caught snippets of his words as you moved to the end of the driveway, staring down the sidewalk.Ā 
ā€œI donā€™t know.ā€ Your chest heaved as your mind caught up with what you were looking at. ā€œJust said to call you.ā€ You stared at the man in black walking down the center of the sidewalk. ā€œBeinā€™ weird.ā€ You saw the man stop his walking as you stood in his way.Ā 
ā€œRegulus?ā€ You yelled. The man stood still. You took a step towards him. James had settled silent. ā€œRegulus? Baby, is that you?ā€ You yelled down the sidewalk. He was standing on the sidewalk in front of your neighbor's house, still staring at the ground. Hr pulled his head up, facing you. Even from a far distance, you could recognize him.
Your body started running before your brain could even tell you to. Regulus picked up his pace, a nice brisk walk. You doubted he could go much faster with his apparent hurt leg but you didnā€™t care. Your undead lover was on your sidewalk. You picked up your pace, letting your lungs burn. Your heart was burning more, the pain from knowing youā€™d never see Regulus mixing with the hope that he was really walking down your sidewalk.Ā 
ā€œHoly shit.ā€ You heard James say from the first doorstep. ā€œListen uh, Sirius, Iā€™m going to have to call you back. I think we might be hallucinating right now.ā€ James said. You heard the quiet clatter of the phone on the table next to the front door. You and Regulus stopped with barely two feet between you too. Your chest heaved. You thought your ribs might explode.
Regulus was beautiful even with the scars and obvious dark experiences lingering behind his eyes. You couldnā€™t imagine what happened in the past year and a half but he was still Regulus after all this time. You felt like you shouldnā€™t cry because he might feel guilty and leave again. You closed the gap between you two, wrapping your arms around him. Regulus sighed with his chin pulled over your shoulder. You heard his cane drop to the sidewalk, his weight leaning into yours.Ā 
You gripped the onto the back of his shirt, crying into his shoulder. Regulus held onto you just as hard. You felt Jamesā€™ arms join yours, holding onto Regulus. After a few moments of Regulus finally feeling at home and you and James realizing you did all that crying for nothing, you all pulled back. Regulus wobbled a second, before leaning on his other side. James quickly dipped down and held Regulusā€™ cane out to him. Regulus thanked him, leaning his weight back on the cane.Ā 
ā€œYouā€™re alive.ā€ You said, sticking your hands your hands out at Regulus. He gave you a one-shouldered shrug.Ā 
ā€œThereā€™s a lot I need to tell you,ā€ Regulus muttered, glancing down at the cane. You shook your head, reaching out for him again. You let your hands cup his face.Ā 
ā€œOh let me look at you.ā€ You traced the scars on his face. You tugged lightly on the ends of his hair. You let your hands dip down, tracing over the necklaces. You looked down at the metal skull buckle on his belt, grinning at his fancy shoes again. Even after all the changes, he was still in his stupid shoes.Ā 
ā€œYouā€™re so beautiful, my love. I canā€™t believe youā€™re alive.ā€ You said, cupping his face again. Regulus hummed and tilted his face into your hand. You pulled back and let James pull Regulus into his arms. James cradled Regulusā€™ head to his chest just as he used to when Regulus got bad nightmares. Regulus let out a gasping sob, digging his nails into Jamesā€™ forearm. James closed his eyes and pressed his nose to Regulusā€™ hair.Ā 
Ā  A few minutes later Regulus was sat at the table with his favorite tea hugged between his hands. You watched him from across the table, tracking his every move. It was weird looking at him. Aside from the fact you thought he was dead, it was a stark change.
You got to watch James slowly change parts of himself over the year. The wrinkles near his eyes got more prominent, he cut his hair, and he got new shoes, etcetera. You went from seeing Regulus with hair shorter than his chin to watching him flick it over his shoulder. You saw him with the clear and pristine skin he took pride in the scarred look he was sporting now. Regulus pursed his lips and blew on the hot tea in his hands before flicking his eyes up to you. You didnā€™t shy away from the fact you were staring at him. James wandered into the dining room his phone pressed to his ear.Ā 
ā€œNo Sirius, Iā€™m being ser-Iā€™m being for real. You need to get over here now, youā€™re not going to believe this.ā€ James said, leaning on the doorframe and staring at Regulus. Regulus stuck his hand out at James, wiggling his fingers. James raised an eyebrow ā€˜You sure?ā€™. Regulus shook his hand, ā€˜yes.ā€™. James handed the phone to Regulus. Regulus pressed the phone to his ear. He cleared his throat.Ā 
ā€œThat coffin was uncomfortable, dickhead.ā€ Regulus said before pulling the phone away from his ear and hanging it up. He set it on the table and took a slow sip from his tea.Ā 
ā€œI think you just gave him a heart attack,ā€ James said. You hummed, staring down at the phone.Ā 
ā€œYeah Iā€™m not sure if that was the best action but it was a very Regulus thing for you to do so at least some things havenā€™t changed. ā€œ You said, handing the phone off to James. Regulus closed his eyes as he pulled his tea away from his lips.Ā 
Minutes later Sirius was bursting through your door with Remus tailing fast behind him. Sirius peered into each room, making haste to search the house. Regulus set his tea down. Sirius stood in the dining room doorway, frozen in place. Regulus stood from his chair, leaning on his cane and sighing as he did so. He tilted his head to the side, making a small spin to show off his new look.Ā 
ā€œJesus Christ,ā€ Sirius muttered.Ā 
ā€œthatā€™s who he looks like, I was trying to place it,ā€Ā  you said, sighing and smacking Jamesā€™ bicep. Regulus faces Sirius again, holding his arm out. Sirius closed the space, pulling Regulus into a hug. They rocked side to side. You thought of shooing everyone out but you also wanted to watch Siriusā€™ reaction. Sirius pulled back and smacked Regulus on the crown of his head. Regulus glared at him, obviously, it wasnā€™t hard.Ā 
ā€œDonā€™t you ever do that again you dick,ā€ Sirius said, before cupping Regulusā€™ face. He grimaced and shook his head.Ā 
ā€œYou look like me in fourth year,ā€ Sirius whispered, running his hand through the length of Regulusā€™ hair. Regulus hummed.Ā 
ā€œI thought so too. I missed home, so I grew it out. I plan on trimming it soon though, not really me.ā€ Regulus whispered. Sirius hummed and traced the scar down Regulusā€™ eyebrow with his thumb.Ā 
ā€œWhatā€™d you do?ā€ Sirius asked.Ā 
ā€œI ended a war before it started, the usual break year plans. I almost drowned and fought off some weird gremlin things. Itā€™s a story.ā€ Regulus said, waving off Siriusā€™ look of concern. ā€œIā€™m fine now, other than the trauma I hold with water. But I managed to figure it out. I just take showers weird now.ā€ Regulus added, once again downplaying the severity.Ā 
ā€œWell, your funeral was a waste of time,ā€ Sirius said, turning back around to stand next to Remus. Regulus shrugged.Ā 
ā€œDid you guys cry?ā€ You, James, Remus, and Sirius shared looks. You all shrugged.Ā 
ā€œEh, not really.ā€Ā 
ā€œI mean what even classifies as crying these days, you know.ā€Ā 
"So much I got dehydrated"
ā€œAfter the first couple of days, it was a breeze.ā€ Regulus rolled his eyes and pulled his tea off the table.Ā 
ā€œSo did you guys sell all my shit?ā€ He whispered into his cup. You and James quickly shook your heads.Ā 
ā€œOh gods, no. Itā€™s all in the attic.ā€ You said, pointing at the ceiling above you. James and Remus left for the attic as you and Sirius chased after Regulus. Regulus took his tea from the dining room to the living room, setting it on the coffee table. You and Sirius stared at him as he settled onto the couch. Regulus propped his cane against the side table, taking a sip from his tea. Regulus lifted an eyebrow at the floor. He leaned over and held your book up.Ā 
ā€œThought I taught you better than to throw books,ā€ Regulus said, setting the book on the coffee table. You crossed your arms over your chest. You scoffed.Ā 
ā€œI was a little more focused on my undead lover walking into my garden.ā€ You said. Regulus shrugged and gently set the book down on the coffee table. Regulus kicked his foot up, resting his ankle on his knee. James and Remus joined you with all three boxes. They were all labeled with a different form of his name, three different handwritings. Evan wrote R.A.B. in his swirly handwriting. Sirius had written Regulus in his pristine handwriting. You scribbled down Reggie on the top with an almost empty Sharpie. It looked like you didnā€™t care but you couldnā€™t bear to look at the boxes any more than you had to.Ā 
Regulus leaned forward, tearing open the nearest box. He started rummaging through it and you wished Evan was here. You couldnā€™t fold things as perfectly as he could. Regulus pulled out his favorite stuffed animal, setting it on the couch next to him. He closed the box, reaching for the next one. He tore it open just as fast. He pulled out his favorite blanket and book. Regulus threw the blanket next to his stuffed animal. He set the book on the coffee table and as you watched him close up the box again, you sucked in a shaky breath. Regulus lifted his head, looking at you. You turned into Jamesā€™ arms. James tightened his hold. You hated to get Jamesā€™ shirt dirty but watching Regulue tear through the boxes you were sure youā€™d never touch again made your throat close up.Ā 
ā€œSorry did I do something?ā€ You heard Rehgulusā€™ voice behind you. Jamesā€™ hand ran up and down your back. You felt SIriusā€™ hand land on your shoulder.Ā 
ā€œNo, weā€™re just processing, I think. Lots of changes today.ā€ James said, rocking you back and forth. Sirius took on the role of changing the subject so you still had a little bit of dignity.Ā 
ā€œWe need to call the others. I mean this is a big change weā€™ll have to get every-ā€œ Regulus cut off Sirius.Ā 
ā€œListen, I know okay. I know, but I havenā€™t felt at home in over a year. I just want to spend today here. Tomorrow I will tell everyone of my resurrection but right now I just want a nap. You and Remus can stay if you want, I really donā€™t care. As long as I get a nap on the couch, Iā€™m okay. I will gather everyone tomorrow but today is just..ā€ Regulus sighed, a visible weight lifting from his shoulders. ā€œJust for me. Is that okay?ā€ Regulus asked. Sirius stayed silent a moment. He glanced around the living room. He shrugged, looking back at Regulus.Ā 
ā€œYeah, thatā€™s okay.ā€ Regulus slipped his shoes off, setting them next to his cane, and laid across the couch. You pulled back from James, wiping at your eyes. You headed off for the bedroom, tearing open the closet. You pulled down Regulusā€™ pillow and brought it back to the living room. Regulus gave you a soft smile and gently took the pillow from your hands. He set it down before quickly sandwiching your hands between his. He was warm, not cold like a dead body. Maybe he was real. Regulus stared up at you.Ā 
ā€œI learned how to cook traditional French dishes,ā€ Remus said, picking at one of the boxes. Regulus hummed. He was on the brink of sleep but still wanted Remus to feel heard. ā€œYou should come over for dinner some night.ā€ Regulus nodded against his pillow. Remus left after SIrius and not long after you heard SIriusā€™ motorcycle fade away. You imagined Remusā€™ long legs cramped behind Sirius on the back of his bike and snorted.Ā 
ā€œI love you, you know that? Every day I wasnā€™t here I worried for you. I missed you so much Iā€™d feel sick. Iā€™m sorry I left like that.ā€ Regulus said. Your eyebrows pinched and you sank your teeth into your bottom lip, trying your hardest to not cry again. You nodded. Regulus hummed and pressed your palm to his lips. You sighed and rubbed his cheek lightly. He dropped your hands and laid back on the couch, now with his pillow propped behind his head.
Regulus turned onto his side, clutching his stuffed animal to his chest. He pulled his blanket up to his nose. Sirius stood next to Regulus, brushing hair out of his face and gently rubbing his cheek before roughly smacking him and messing up his hair again. Regulus groaned and swatted his hands away. Sirius pulled back and slipped out the front door.Ā 
ā€œMon Soleil?ā€ Regulus whispered into his blanket. You glanced at James, watching his water line fill.Ā 
ā€œą¤›ą„‹ą¤Ÿą¤¾ ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤œą¤¾?ā€Ā  James whispered, his voice fragile. You looked back to Regulus. His eyes were still closed.Ā 
When James heard Regulusā€™ snores next to his ear he slid the bookmark into their place and set it on the coffee table. James leaned his head back, resting it on the couch armrest. You sighed, watching Regulus sleep peacefully.Ā 
ā€œRead to me?ā€ Regulus asked. James nodded and grabbed the book Regulus pulled from the box off the coffee table. James sat on the floor next to where Regulus head was on the couch. He opened the book to the page they left off last time, and you felt like James might cry. He started reading and as he went on you started to wish Regulus had given you a task too. You were just standing there watching them. You quietly joined James on the floor. You sat a foot and a half away from James. He paused his sentence for a second to look up at you and give you a soft smile. You returned it and slipped a hand under Regulusā€™ blanket. It probably smelled like the attic but Regulus didnā€™t seem to care, snoozing away. You rested your hand on his hip, lightly rubbing it before getting your hand to sit. You wished to hold his hand but one was clutching his stuffed animal and the other was pressing his blanket to his face.Ā 
ā€œI donā€™t think weā€™ll be getting much sleep tonight.ā€ You whispered, not wanting to wake up Regulus. James turned his head to face you. He reached over and held onto your other hand, kissing the back. He nodded and looked over towards the wall.Ā 
ā€œI feel like we shouldnā€™t go to sleep because when we wake up, the boxes will be back in the attic. Sirius will be back on the couch and weā€™ll be sitting on the bed sobbing together.ā€James whispered. You humed. You slipped your thumb under the edge of Regulusā€™ shirt, pressing your finger into his warm skin.Ā 
ā€œHe wonā€™t be warm anymore.ā€ You muttered, eyes still caught on Regulus. Jamesā€™ thumb rubbed against the back of your hand. You wondered if he was testing to see if you were warm still.Ā 
ā€œWeā€™ll visit his grave on Wednesday together and wonder if those wild animals were well fed. If it was all worth it. Stare down at the dirt and know six feet under is an empty wooden box with nothing but a copy of Regulusā€™ favorite poetry book inside.ā€ Jamesā€™ voice wobbled and you gripped his hand tighter.Ā 
ā€œI thought every day that I would wake up and itā€™d all be a nightmare. I was just dreaming. All those crime shows got to me and my brain inserted me into an episode while I was sleeping. Every morning Iā€™d wake up to find out we were still planning his funeral. I thought I was dead for a while. Thought this was my punishment for not recycling enough or something.ā€ You said, pressing your thumb further into Regulusā€™ skin. Not to hurt him, but you needed to feel his pulse.Ā 
ā€œI canā€™t go back there,ā€ James whispered.Ā 
ā€œThen maybe we go to sleep tonight. Maybe weā€™ll wake up and heā€™ll be in bed with us.ā€ You said giving the side of James' face a sour smile.Ā 
ā€œThen we start again. We heal again.ā€ James gave you a sad look and stared ahead again. You decided to lighten the mood a little. ā€œAnd we had a freaky joint dream.ā€ James snorted. He sniffed and stared down at his lap. He kissed the back of your hand again. You focused on Regulusā€™ skin under your finger. Still warm.Ā 
ā€œAnd if we wake up to find ourselves right back where we started? What then?ā€ James asked, turning his head to face you. You paused for a moment and let his words stir in your head. You thought about getting thrown right back into that dark and messy place.
You didnā€™t take showers unless Mary forced you and you hated yourself for everything you did. Why didnā€™t you stop Regulus and tell him to stay home that day? Why didnā€™t you drive him to work yourself? Why didnā€™t you deviate from your routine, anything to save Regulusā€™ life? And when you got over what ifs that couldā€™ve stopped this all from happening, then you hated yourself for not helping James more. Why couldnā€™t you take care of him? His parents called every day and he could barely pull himself out of bed to answer the phone. You couldnā€™t look away from the floor to pick the phone up. You picked apart yourself with sharp nails and then let your pieces rot into something awful that barely resembled yourself anymore. All in the name of grief.Ā 
ā€œSo sorry to break up such a sweet moment, however I am trying to sleep. So if you two could shut up: thatā€™d be preferable. ā€œ You heard Regulus say. James turned his head back, glancing at Regulus. He looked back at you.Ā 
ā€œSeems pretty real to me.ā€ You whispered.Ā 
Regulus stayed true to his word, calling every one of your friends to your home. When he joined them in the living room there were screams and cries and most definitely noise complaints from the neighbors. Barty fell to his knees, taking Regulus down with him, and sobbed into his hair. He was an ugly crier too, saliva connecting his two lips when he opened his mouth in a silent cry.
Dorcas and Evan were quick to join them on the floor, wrapping Regulus up in a sea of arms. Probably the first body of water he felt comfortable in a while.
Eventually, Regulus made it to his feet, giving everyone their own hug. Peter told him he had books he found that Regulus would enjoy. Mary smacked him on the back of the head and told him to brighten the fuck up before dragging him into a tight hug. Lily told him she had a new bread recipe sheā€™d been meaning to try. Marlene cracked a stupid joke through her tears and lightly punched Regulus in the arm. Regulus made it to Pandora and she pulled him to her chest, squeezing him as tight as she could.Ā 
ā€œI didnā€™t see this.ā€ She whispered in his hair. Regulus gripped her back just as tight.
You all had a warm dinner made by Remus and Lily. Regulus and Sirius share a nostalgic look after the first bite. You didnā€™t have a big enough table so you all crowded into the living room, gathering around the rug. Regulus earned a spot on the couch. Barty was at his feet, arms wrapped around Regulusā€™ leg.
James shot up halfway through dinner, dashing across the house. He came back with his camera. He took one shot of everyone in the living room before turning the camera around and squeezing himself into frame too. He labeled them both ā€˜Regulusā€™ first family dinner backā€™ on the backs. He added the date and set the camera and photos on the kitchen counter deciding to deal with them later.
On his way back into the living room, he kissed you before pecking Regulus on the cheek. As he settled back into his seat on the floor, the group broke into ruckus laughter from a joke Sirius made. Sirius beamed and your and Jamesā€™ eyes shot for Regulus. You found him snorting out his tea through his nose. His pain, disgust, and laughter all conjoined and you knew when you woke up tomorrow, heā€™d once again be in your bed. Warm.Ā 
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poolpvrty Ā· 4 months ago
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Lily but she's the goddess of love and pure death, with a sprinkle of motherhood as part of her domain, and Regulus Black who knows he's going to die soon and prays to her in despair. because he's always had a deep facination/fondness for her, especially when he was little, and these days she feels like the only friend he has left. so he rereads her myths everyday and he sets up a small altar in his room and he talks to her whenever he's lonely or scared, and he doesn't know she's been listening and accepting his offerings kinda desperately until he finally dies in the cave......... she grants him divinity in death and he becomes Regulus, her consort: the god of caves, drowned souls, and redemption.......
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we-r-loonies Ā· 1 year ago
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when james dies, he does not see the white light that he expected, but the concerned frown of somebody he was not just fond of, but devoted to.
"you weren't supposed to die, not yet," the man seemed to be more distraught than james was, face pale in the dim light.
james smiled sadly, cheeks stained with tears that he didn't remember shedding, "neither were you,"
they were supposed to meet on the other side of the war. a flat would be bought in wizard london, and james would be an auror. regulus would be a professional quidditch player, though he would retire at the peak of his career and decide to teach. without the looming threat of the war, their lives would be dull.
the highlight of their weeks would be the nights where they'd curl up on the sofa, limbs intertwined as if they were foolish teenagers again, and talk until the sun piqued the clouds. work would get in the way, but they'd always find time for eachother, and those which they loved.
even when james was throwing himself into danger, which could never compare to his experiences in the Order.
even when regulus got home, knackered from days of teaching loud teenagers.
that was a pipe dream now, something that james would dream about sometimes.
"you waited for me," james whispered. if he spoke any louder, the image would evaporate into the air.
"of course," regulus took the man's hands in his own, guiding him to his feet, "i would've waited for you forever, allowing that i could've seen your face once more. heaven or hell, on the earth or in the stars... i would have waited for you to join me,"
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lulublack90 Ā· 2 months ago
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Prompt 19 - Cheek
@rosekillermicrofic September 19, word count 790
Previous part First Jegulus part
A round little man waddled into the cafĆ© and Regulus nodded his head towards him. Barty grinned a toothy grin as he eyed up his prey. This was going to be fun. He nudged Evan and jutted his chin towards Pettigrew. Evan patted him fondly on the cheek and stalked towards the man, whoā€™d just sat down at an empty table.Ā 
ā€œHello,ā€ Barty heard Evan say in his most velvety voice. It sent a shiver down Bartyā€™s spine. He loved that voice. Pettigrew jumped, not realising Evan had sat down at his table. Barty pulled out the chair next to Evan and sat down, making sure his pointed teeth showed clearly. Heā€™d been called a vampire many times over the years, as his canines were rather sharp. Smiling like that didnā€™t help the rumours, but Bart couldnā€™t care less.Ā 
ā€œOh, er, hi. Erm, I donā€™t really like sharing a table, if, if you donā€™t mind,ā€ Pettigrew squeaked nervously as Barty picked up the fork from in front of him and twirled it in his fingers.Ā 
ā€œWell, we donā€™t like little rats who film our friends,ā€ Barty said in an over-calm way. He pulled his top lip up even more, knowing how insane heā€™d look to the other man.
The sound of scraping chairs behind him alerted him to the Potters moving in. He didnā€™t take his eyes off the rat for a second.Ā 
ā€œAnd we donā€™t appreciate our sonā€™s being used for your entertainment,ā€ Effie hissed as she and Monty sat down beside Barty. Barty looked at her, impressed. Effie Potter had bite!
ā€œWhat she said,ā€ Monty said so cheerfully that Barty nearly broke character to stare at him in bewilderment, but he didn't have time for that as Pandora popped up beside Evan.Ā 
ā€œPeter? Peter Pettigrew, is that you?ā€ She gasped. Wait, did Panda know him? ā€œOh, havenā€™t you been naughty? Iā€™ve a good mind to tell your mother on you. Using my dear friend Sirius to get views online. Thatā€™s not very nice, you know,ā€ She wagged her finger at him. Barty felt nervous himself. When Pandora wagged that finger, usually someone would be filled with regret not long after.Ā 
Another two chairs were pulled over to the table and Regulus and James sat down.Ā 
ā€œThe only one who can torture my brother is me,ā€ Regulus sneered, his voice full of venom. "The fact you think you have the right to film him at all is beyond me."Ā 
ā€œDickhead,ā€ James shot at him. Barty had to try very hard not to snort. Ā 
ā€œJames Fleamont Potter, language,ā€ Effie gasped.Ā 
ā€œSorry, Mum,ā€ James flushed and tried again. ā€œYou hurt my friend, prepare to diā€”ā€ Monty elbowed his son in the ribs, ā€œHave a good telling off,ā€ James huffed as he rubbed his side.Ā 
Finally, Remus and Sirius joined the group around the table. Ā 
"It gives me great pleasure, Mr Pettigrew, to inform you--ā€ Remus said sweetly, too sweetly. Barty looked Remus over again and saw the fire behind his eyes. Oh, Remus had a crazy side. No wonder Regulus liked him. Ā 
ā€œSling your hook, you're barred!ā€ Sirius shouted at the cowering man, making Barty jump. Pettigrew leapt to his feet and ran for the door. Ā  Ā 
The odd assortment of defenders chased after him. Barty felt exhilarated as he charged down the pavement. Regulus had been adamant that they were to scare Pettigrew only and not actually harm him. Sirius didnā€™t want that. So Barty let him escape. The stubby man could move surprisingly fast. He stopped running once Pettigrew disappeared around the corner and waited for the others to catch up.Ā 
ā€œI got it all on film! I got it all on film!ā€ Effie cried out excitedly.Ā 
ā€œSo did I,ā€ Monty grinned wildly. ā€œOh, wait,ā€ His face fell. ā€œI had it on the wrong camera. Itā€™s just my face.ā€ Barty couldnā€™t help it. He burst into knee-slapping laughter. Jamesā€™s parents were hilarious.Ā 
ā€œSo whoā€™s watching the cafĆ©?ā€ James asked, looking around the gathered people.
ā€œOh shit!ā€ Sirius yelled and raced back to the unmanned cafĆ©.
ā€œSpeaking of videos, wait until I show you what Barty did the other day. I can guarantee itā€™s the best thing youā€™ve ever witnessed in your life,ā€ Evan said, baiting them until everyone wanted to see what Barty had done.
ā€œLetā€™s wait until the cafĆ© shuts,ā€ Barty added. ā€œI think there might be multiple viewings required. Evan agreed and put his phone away as they all walked back to the cafĆ© together. Barty took Evanā€™s hand in his and winked at his boyfriend mischievously. He couldnā€™t wait to see Regulusā€™s face when he watched what Barty had done to his mother, but he could wait a few hours more. The anticipation was the best bit.Ā 
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your-girl-nina Ā· 21 days ago
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What if I said that Orion was abusive towards Sirius not after finding out that he was a gryffindor, but after he befriended the marauders? What if I said that till the day he died, even if he loved them more than anything in the world- he still held a bit of secret resentment towards his friends? What if I said Orion was once somewhat of a good father until he found out and realized he failed as a pure blood father? What if I said sirius called out for his mother after a nightmare and remus and james looked at him weird? What if I said Orion's heart aches with each hex and curse he cast on his own son, his own blood but bit back his emotions because that was his duty? What if I said that after sirius left, Orion didn't discipline Regulus, didn't acknowledge Regulus, because he already failed once and left Walburga to deal with the second one? What if I said that in their early day, before they had children, Orion begged his wife to run away with him after his brother ran away? WHAT IF I SAID ALL THAT?!?!
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acciofanfics Ā· 1 year ago
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An Arrangement- Regulus Black (Part 2)
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Pairing: Regulus Black
Warnings: Arranged marriage
Word Count: 2k
A/N: So here is part 2 to the rewrite of An Arrangement, I hope you enjoy! As always requests are open! Iā€™ve been really into writing for Regulus so far so Iā€™m open to any ideas!
The days following her engagement had somehow blown by and dragged on all the same. Her day-to-day life had changed minimally since; a fact that she found relieving in a sense, but disheartening nonetheless.
Sheā€™d imagined that the days following her engagement would be full of blissful love. That she wouldnā€™t even want to leave her partnerā€™s side because she couldnā€™t bear to be apart from them. Instead, she had a fiance that she hadnā€™t seen since their ā€œengagement partyā€, and to be honest she was dreading having to face him again.
It was nothing against Regulus personally. She just wasnā€™t quite sure how she was supposed to act towards him just yet. How do you converse with your fiance that youā€™ve had maybe two conversations with? What if he turned out to be an ass? What if he decided that he hated her?
She supposed that it wouldnā€™t matter either way. Theyā€™d already made an unbreakable vow. It wasā€“as the name suggestedā€“unbreakable. One couldnā€™t just change their mind after that. They were tethered to one another permanently; all for their familiesā€™ benefits. What those benefits were, they would probably never know.
She boarded the Hogwarts Express with much less enthusiasm than usual. She dragged her feet down the aisle until she found an empty seat.
The train smelled of warm vanilla, a scent that had become a comfort over the years; an indication that she was on her way home. The castle had always felt more like home than her own house, a feeling that was beginning to make more sense the older she grew. Her parents had been so eager to get rid of her, marrying her off to the highest bidder it seemed.
Students continued to file through the train cars as she found an empty compartment to slip into. She laid her head against the cool glass of the window, hoping that she wouldnā€™t be bothered.
Outside, many of the first years were saying goodbye to their families. Their mothers held onto them tightly as they cried. She wondered why her own mother had never been so affectionate. She didnā€™t think that she had a particularly bad childhood, but she couldnā€™t recall a time in which either of her parents had seemed remotely interested in her. She didnā€™t have any siblings that took their attention. They just acted as though they had no child at all.
She just wondered what her mother had received that was worth signing over her daughterā€™s entire future. Tears welled in her eyes, but she brushed them away quickly. She didnā€™t want anyone to see her cry. Word traveled fast and it wouldnā€™t be long before everyone knew that she had been bawling on the train, and she didnā€™t feel like answering any questions.
ā€œ(Y/N), itā€™s good to see you!ā€ A familiar voice echoed through the compartment. ā€œI was a little afraid that you mightā€™ve died or something given that you havenā€™t responded to my owls all summer,ā€ Geoff joked, though there was a slight accusatory tone. She wouldnā€™t say it, but she couldnā€™t help but think that she wished she was.
To be honest, sheā€™d forgotten about Geoff and the promises sheā€™d made to write to him over the summer. Geoff was a sweet Ravenclaw boy that had graciously offered to help her in potions the year prior, quite literally might have kept her from getting failing marks.
Geoff pushed his rectangular glasses up the bridge of his nose and pushed his shaggy blonde hair away from his eyes. He was the total opposite of Regulus, she noticed. Regulus was tall and lanky, while Geoff was more average height and stocky. He was still handsomeā€“though she supposed that she probably shouldnā€™t say that given the fact that she was now engaged.
ā€œSorry, Iā€™ve beenā€¦busier than I expected to be.ā€ It wasnā€™t necessarily a lie. She mightā€™ve been wrong, but she considered practically being forced into making an unbreakable vow to be substantially more eventful than anyone couldā€™ve imagined their summer before their sixth year to be.
ā€œIs this where youā€™re sitting?ā€ Geoff gestured to the empty seat next to her. She nodded, hoping that her lack of verbal confirmation would deter him from wanting to pursue a conversation, though that would be asking for too much. ā€œWell, I set up with some friends a bit further back, but Iā€™ll tell them Iā€™m moving. Iā€™d hate for you to be all by yourself.ā€
ā€œThatā€™s alright, Geoff. I-ā€
ā€œWhat she means is that wonā€™t be necessary, Geoff. She wonā€™t be sitting alone.ā€The familiar scent of mahogany and fresh parchment filled her nostrils.
Regulus had arrived so suddenly and silently that she hadnā€™t even noticed him approaching until he spoke. She supposed that it was quite similar to how he arrived in her life as well.
He plopped next to her, linking their hands before shooting Geoff a sly smirk. Geoff stood there, a puzzled look on his face before Regulus spoke again.
ā€œNow, if you could leave us, Iā€™d like to enjoy the train ride with my girlfriend.ā€ She couldnā€™t help but internally wince at the word. It seemed quite diminishing to what their situation is. Granted, she couldnā€™t think of a more appropriate one. Fiance was too formal, they werenā€™t officially married, so wife wouldnā€™t work.
Geoff looked between the two of them, a flicker of hurt crossing his features before he regained composure. ā€œAlright, I suppose Iā€™ll see you later then.ā€ Geoff straightened his back before rejoining his friends.
ā€œThat wasnā€™t very nice, you know.ā€ She shot Regulus a glare. It was one thing to be forced into a marriage, but she wouldnā€™t be policed on who she could or couldnā€™t converse with. She hadnā€™t wanted this, and it wasnā€™t as though she could pursue Geoff even if sheā€™d wanted to, so there was no threat to Regulus whatsoever.
ā€œWell, I donā€™t generally enjoy watching others flirt with my future wife. Iā€™ve never really been good at sharing, ask Sirius.ā€ She didnā€™t give him a response, earning a huff from the brunette. ā€œYouā€™re right, that may have been a bit excessive.ā€
ā€œMay have,ā€ she scoffed. ā€œI think that might be a bit of an understatement. Heā€™s just a friend.ā€
ā€œAre you sure that he knows that?ā€ Regulus raised an eyebrow.
ā€œItā€™s not like you have anything to worry about even if he didnā€™t,ā€ she retorted.
Regulus shook his head in annoyance. ā€œI have something for you,ā€ he said bluntly. He dug a small box from his pocket and placed it in her hand. ā€œAnd before you freak out on me, this isnā€™t because of Geoff. I already thought of it.ā€
The box itself was small, but it felt as though it weighed about two tons as she turned it over in her hand.
ā€œThank you.ā€ She swallowed the lump that had formed in her throat. A ring just made the whole thing more official. It made it harder for her to ignore and pretend like it was all just a sick twisted dream concocted by her imagination.
She flipped open the lid of the black velvet box and was greeted by a dainty gold band with a small stone sitting in the center. It was a beautiful ring, one that she surely would have fawned over had she received it under different circumstances. Looking at it, though, she couldnā€™t bring herself to be anything other than melancholy.
ā€œI know itā€™s a bit forward, but I just thought that it might be nice for you to wear something that made you seem a little lessā€¦ available.ā€ Regulus looked at her, awaiting a response.
ā€œAnd I suppose youā€™ll be capable of just saying ā€˜no thank youā€™ to any sort of advances, then?ā€ She wasnā€™t trying to be rude, but it just didnā€™t feel fair. He garnered far more admirers than she did, and yet she was the one being forced to wear a ring representing the relationship that she hadnā€™t wanted in the first place.
A smile played on his lips as he took in her expression. He would find it funny. Heā€™d seemed to find the whole situation thus far to be not that big of a deal. She wanted to hit him. She really wanted to hit him, but she refrained. It wouldnā€™t do much good to get herself expelled.
ā€œOn the contrary, I actually thought that it might be a nice statement for both of us, thank you very much.ā€ He held up his left hand flashing a thick silver band on his ring finger.
She quickly averted her gaze, not wanting him to see her flustered. She also didnā€™t want to see the gloating expression that he was surely wearing at the moment.
ā€œIt looks like weā€™re properly engaged now,ā€ she said glumly. She looked down at her own hand that now adorned the ring, symbolizing their bondā€“whatever that bond was. She bit the inside of her cheek, doing her best to keep her face from telling on her current inner turmoil. She was angry at the situation, of course, but at the end of the day, it wasnā€™t Regulusā€™ fault. He was most likely forced into this just as much as she was. He was just handling it with more grace than she was.
ā€œWell, that was kind of the point.ā€
She rolled her eyes at his matter-of-fact tone. He was handsome, but that didnā€™t make up for the fact that his personality grated on her nerves. Every time she started to feel like perhaps he wasnā€™t so bad, he was able to completely run that thought from her mind with his sarcastic quips or general sense of entitlement.
The train started to move and she laid her head back against the window. Pretty soon, Platform 9 Ā¾ was far behind them and the mountains were in full view. The scenery was beautiful, and usually she was eager to be completely immersed into the landscape for the four hours that it took to get to Hogwarts, even though it was the same landscape that sheā€™d seen for the past five years. She couldnā€™t appreciate it as much as she normally did, though. The experience dulled by her current predicament.
The train ride was surprisingly silent from that point on, Regulus offering little to no input. She found it to be quite out of character for him. She looked over to check if he was still there, and was greeted by his sleeping form.
Soft snores escaped from his lips and it wasnā€™t long before his head had slumped on her shoulder. She debated on whether or not she should wake him up,but she found him to be far more bearable when he was asleep. His hair smelled like cinnamon, she noticed. She liked it.
She found herself studying his features for the first time. She couldnā€™t really explain the feelings that she had. Sheā€™d found herself in the strange predicament of being engaged to practically a stranger, and while she did find him to be quite attractive, she didnā€™t love him, nor did she want to marry him. Maybe she would have, had their relationship started in a more traditional fashion, but with the current state of things, she felt forced. If she did grow to love him, there would always be that part of her that would wonder whether it was true or if it was because she was supposed to feel that way.
Regulus stirred beside her, drawing her from her thoughts. ā€œIā€™m sorry,ā€ he mumbled drowsily, sitting up. ā€œI didnā€™t mean to fall asleep.ā€
ā€œItā€™s alright, you only drooled a little bit,ā€ she teased. He shot her a cross look, though his eyes held a bit of amusement. ā€œIā€™m only joking, donā€™t worry. You werenā€™t asleep for long, only about a half hour or so.ā€
ā€œOh good.ā€ He nodded, his demeanor still groggy. ā€œWouldnā€™t want you to think I was bored of you.ā€ She wasnā€™t quite sure how to take that. Was he bored of her? It wouldnā€™t matter if he was, she supposed. There wasnā€™t much that could be done about that now. Though she still found herself a little bit upset by the notion, whether it was true or not.
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