#why do both regulus and socorro have to die

[decennia]

If Socorro and Regulus had a kid

(will this make me cry? probably...) in some perfect world, socorro and regulus would have wed, and they would've lived, and they would've loved. but this is not a perfect world.

name: Castor "Cas" Tiberius Black II

significance: Castor, for the constellation tradition kept by the Black Family, and Tiberius, for Socorro's adoptive brother, who, although a callous presence in her youth, became one of her greatest protectors during the war.

gender: male

general appearance: Like both his parents, Cas is pale and slender, rather gaunt. He has the same bone structure as his father, and the same willowy limbs as his mother. His hair is often jet black and slicked back, and he constantly dons a skeptical arch of his brow. He seldom smiles, but when he does, it'll take your breath away.

personality: He is quiet, but not unfriendly. A thinker. A very good liar, much like his mother, though he holds honesty in a very high regard and tries his best to only tell the truth. He is in constant pursuit of knowledge and truth, and is very quick on his feet. A skeptic. Doesn't like things he can't understand, and if he doesn't excel at something the first time, he doesn't want to try again. Very stubborn. His icy exterior however hides a very kind boy, and he is very good with healing charms.

house: There was a bit of a pause with the Sorting Hat, but he was ultimately placed in Ravenclaw.

special talents: Healing charms and effortless lying aside, Cas is also a wonderful pianist. He discovered his love for the instrument during a summer excursion to muggle London, and, when telling his father about it, discovered that Regulus, too, enjoyed playing the piano. He spent the rest of the summer learning, and even went on to play for the school choir at Professor Flitwick's request. He is also very good at baking.

who they like better: He can't decide. Both his parents are wonderful. Regulus, forever patient, teaching him the piano, how to analyze artworks and poetry and little spells that were forgotten by most of the wizarding world, but were remembered by yellowed parchment of old Black Family grimoires. Socorro, gentle and sweet, encouraging, teaching him how to dance before the Yule Ball (Regulus played the waltz on the piano), telling him the funny stories of her childhood, about Uncle Sirius and his crazy friends. Both were perfect, and he couldn't – and wouldn't – choose.

who they take after more: He took after Regulus more, Socorro would realise. But that only put a smile on her face.

personal head canon: Sirius, Cas, and Harry are complete menaces when they're together. Regulus would often watch on with soft amusement, while Socorro would try her best not to laugh through her admonishments. Cas also has The Biggest™ crush on Hermione, and felt like he was dying when he found out she was going to the Yule Ball with Krum. He ended up going with Fay Dunbar, and had a good time irregardless. He enjoys muggle London very much (finds it fascinating) and will often go with his friends during the holidays. He was one of the few who believed Harry after Voldemort's return, and also became a member of Dumbledore's Army (mainly as a medic for his healing charms). During the Battle of Hogwarts, he assisted mediwitch Varsha Patil with the wounded, and consequently was witness to her death. Because of this, he now sees Thestrals. He also ate his twin, Pollux, in the womb, for which he feels irrationally guilty.

face claim: Freddie Carter