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When Sirius arrived at 12 Grimmuld Place, he was shocked but negatively.When Hermione started asking him about his family, he couldn't hide it anymore and arranged a meeting with someone he didn't trust and who could probably endanger the three children. He led them to the dining room and in front of them sat a figure so similar to Sirius it was practically a mirror.All three of them looked questioningly and Sirius took a deep breath.
-Hermione, you asked me about the initials R.A.B. I didn't answer then, so now I'm reflecting.This is Regulus Arcturus Black, the author of your letter.
The girl looked at what was obviously Regulus, and Regulus looked at his brother mockingly.
-As long as you don't tell them who we are to each other.
-Nobody.- Sirius said sharply, without even looking.
-Nobody.- Regulus snorted, not taking his eyes off him.- Lovely, brother.
-Brother!-Harry, Ron, and Hermione shouted in unison.
Regulus turned to them with a smirk.
-Yes, Sirius is my brother. But of course he didn't tell you, why would he? True, brother.
-There's nothing to talk about. But you have it. You'll answer any questions they ask you.- He said harshly and Regulus looked at him, surprised by his statement.
-There's nothing to talk about. 16 years of life, Sirius, and you have nothing to say.
Sirius glared at him and pointed at the children.
-Your interlocutor is there. If you raise a hand against them, I will kill you.
Regulus snorted and looked at Hermione who was staring at him intently.Regulus looked her up and down and raised an eyebrow.
-Aren't you too young for such fun?
-Apparently you weren't particularly old when you joined the ranks.
-So he did tell you something. I'm almost afraid to ask what my dear brother treated you to.
-Nothing special that you joined the ranks very quickly like a coward
Regulus's temper boiled and he looked at his brother indignantly.
-Coward?! I'm a coward! I joined the ranks to protect you so they wouldn't look for you and you call me a coward!- he shouted at him and Sirius laughed.
-You always were and still are, don't make up a story about it
Regulus jumped up from his chair and stood in front of his brother.
-Are you kidding me! I was protecting you.
At the same moment, Sirius pointed his wand at him and he looked at him in shock.
-You have to answer the questions. Sit down.
Regulus looked at him in shock but finally sat up and glared at the girl.
-Talk, girl.
-I've read about horcruxes and I'm almost sure that...
-Reading isn't enough. I know because I was disappointed myself. Don't get involved, kid. It's not fun.
-I know you don't. But it's important.
-What are you saying? I thought it was a joke.
He felt vibrations on himself and looked at his brother who was aiming at him.
-Leave it, Sirius, I won't hurt her. Why?
-Because I don't trust you.
Regulus looked at him in shock and pain. It hurt so much.
-I never gave you a reason not to trust me, Sirius.
-Yes? That'll roll up your sleeve.
-I did it to protect you! And you're aiming at me!
-Protect? - Sirius scoffed, not lowering his wand. -Where were you? I was in Azkaban.
Regulus watched silently. He knew of his arrest and was devastated.He was sure this rat would chicken out.He made a mistake and Sirius paid for it with his freedom and he paid with stress and guilt for not protecting him.
-I was sure he would chicken out.
-He chickened out,- he said bitterly and looked at Hermione.
-Do you have any questions for him?
-Just like destroying a medallion?
Regulus turned around abruptly and looked surprised.
-Where did you get it?
-I found it
-Stupid girl, you don't even know what you're holding in your hands.I hid it so it wouldn't fall into such hands, throw it away, you understand?
Hermione looked at him calmly, but Sirius had no patience anymore.
-Leave, end of conversation.
They obeyed, all three of them left and closed the door while Regulus looked at him.
-Kid Potter. Always Potter, nothing else.
-What else? Apparently you're dead.
-Sirius. I never did anything to harm you. Azkaban was a mistake, I did it wrong, I admit it, I didn't want you to be there.
Sirius looked at him angrily and approached him.
-I'm disgusted by you. If you touch these children, I'll kill you, you understand?
Then he left, leaving him dazed and hurt.
Sirius avoided him like the plague and didn't even say a word.He listened to this girl, she was not stupid but naive.When the order went on missions and the children went to Albus, he could finally go to his brother.He leaned against the doorframe. Sirius was smoking in the dining room and looking out the window.
-You will avoid me, that is the solution
-Shut up
-No! We've been silent for a long time, that's enough.
Sirius took a drag and remained silent.Regulus walked up to him and sat down next to him without even looking at him. Sirius hadn't looked at him in years.The greatest torture that distance has ever endured. That he had to watch him from afar and then made the biggest mistake of his life and lost his brother for a very long time, not knowing if he would survive Azkaban.It was torture and pain that paralyzed him and now he doesn't even look at him, he doesn't trust him and that hurts too.
-Don't encourage them to do this, Sirius.
-I have no influence on it.
-You have!
Sirius got up from the chair and was about to leave but he grabbed his wrist and stood up.She won't let him leave because it's been going on too long. He forced him to look at himself and those blue eyes finally looked at him after so many years of separation, he sees them again.
-I'm sorry. But I really did it to protect you.To protect your freedom, but things turned out differently.I never wanted to hurt you, I never closed my eyes, I'm sorry if I didn't let you feel it, but I did it for your own good.
Sirius looked at him with tears in his eyes.He quickly wiped them away and kissed him on the forehead before finally hugging him.Sirius didn't resist as he expected, he just snuggled into his neck.Sirius had always been shorter and it gave him satisfaction, somehow this trait helped protect him even though Sirius hated it.He was always independent, but Regulus often left him no choice, like now.
-I'm sorry, my little star.I'm sorry for everything.
He felt tears on his skin so he hugged him tighter.
-I love you, honey. I always have. I'm sorry I let you doubt me. I'm sorry I didn't make that clear.
-Don't go away
-I won't leave, I swear. I swear I'll never leave again, my little star," he said quietly and kissed him on the temple.
He won't leave him anymore. He's allowed him to live alone for too long, and now he won't let him anymore.
This nac was one of the best in his miserable life He ran his finger over the tattoos on his body.Azkaban had disfigured and destroyed him and the tattoos were disgusting.The number on the body of the star of his life until the end of his days.Proof of his mistake and that he let him go Now he was sleeping on his chest and the weight of his body was much lighter than before, but it still gave him peace.She is alive and has him back at her breast safe and sound. He leaned over and kissed him with all the love he had for him and still has.His little Polaris, the meaning of his life and the hope that all is not lost yet He finally got it back, so now it will only get better, everything is better with him by my side.