the first meeting
Regulus didn't know how long or how far he had walked. he only knows when he has gone far enough.
it had started to rain when he decided to sit on the bench provided. it seemed to be a public place, judging from people sitting there before they boarded a moving box, bus, if he's not mistaken. the place was very quiet now and it reminded him of the fact that he was alone now. really alone.
"At least I'm out of that damn place now" he thought
It took quite a long time until Regulus finally realized that he had left without taking anything other than his body and his wand. he started to think about going back to Gringotts to get a few galleons. but he dismissed it as quickly as the thought passed. his parents would have noticed his disappearance by now. it's too risky to go back.
"It's okay, I still can take it, it can't get any worse."
it seems like the world wants to prove that it can be worse.
His stomach hurts a lot now. remind that he had been sleep deprived and had no appetite for a week, since the thought of running away appeared. he became too nervous and was very afraid that his plan would be discovered by his very cunning mother. unfortunately his fear came true.
Initially, he intended to cut ties with his family after he arrived at Hogwarts, which would start in 3 days. he had already prepared some of his necessities, so he could still survive until he found a way to support himself. Unfortunately, when Regulus had just returned from shopping in preparation for returning to Hogwarts, he heard the familiar sound of an explosion from inside his room.
Suddenly, Kreacher appeared in front of him. "Young master has to hide, mistress is very angry now after finding Mr. Regulus' spare bag, Kreacher is worried about young master's safety."
After that, Walburga's shrill scream and the sound of approaching footsteps were heard.
"Kreacher! Is that boy here yet? I have to discipline him so he doesn't become a disgrace just like his brother!"
"Right now, young master!" That was the last thing Regulus remembered before leaving quickly and finding himself in the muggle world without any of the preparations he had prepared.
A groan came out of Regulus' mouth as his stomach ached more and more, at the same time his eyes began to feel blurry. he narrowed his eyes when he saw several people approaching. The woman at the front said something to him, but his ears were too ringing to hear her words clearly. a second later, everything was dark.
***
Zaffeyra was on her way home when she saw a boy, no more than 15 yo, sitting holding his stomach. the black-haired boy is wearing nice clothes, very nice to be honest, there was no way a kid like that was a tramp. she then approached the boy to check his condition, maybe he was lost and cold.
"hello dear, is everything alright?"
The child did not answer. When Zaffeyra stepped closer, she realized that boy is very pale, not because of his pale skin, when she tried to hold his shoulders, that boy staggered forward. Zaffeyra panicked and called one of her guards to take the child home and also called the doctor.
"call a doctor to the mansion and also find out about this boy's family."
she look at the child worriedly, poor children always be her weakness.
***
"How's the boy?"
Zaffeyra entered the bedroom where the boy was being examined. she glance at him, fortunately, her skin wasn't as pale as before.
"It seems like he is experiencing quite severe stress, his body is also lacking rest and nutrition."
"Nutrition? He doesn't look like a child from underprivileged family" Zaffeyra frowned.
"Well, as you know, not all parents care about their children."
Ah, that makes sense.
"I Excuse to prescribe medicine first, lady"
Zaffeyra just nodded.
When the doctor came out, the guard who had lifted the child approached her.
"Lady, I found this in his pocket earlier."
he handed her a thin stick.
Zaffeyra tilted her head slightly when she saw the object. she recognize it after a moment, a wand. then she looked back at the boy.
"He's a wizard" she muttered.
then she looked back at her guard.
"Does we found his family yet?"
"The informants will be back soon, lady, but judging from his appearance, he seems to be one of the 28 sacred."
right after that, there was a knock on the door.
"come in"
a man entered the room, he greeted and placed his hands behind his back after his greeting was accepted.
"found something?"
"Yes, Lady. We found the boy's identity. His name is Regulus Black. heir of the Black family, The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black was one of the largest, oldest and wealthiest pure-blood wizarding family in britain and one of the Sacred Twenty-Eight. He became the heir after his brother left the house and being disowned. His own family has started looking for him, But they hide his disappearance, apparently to protect their good name. we think that he ran away because of pressure from his family."
Poor boy
Zaffeyra obverse the boy's face, he looks so young, it would never be good to live with a family that saw children as tools.
"Should I contact his family to pick him up, lady?"
"No need, we will ask his opinion first when he wakes up. He is welcome to stay as long as he wants," Zaffeyra waved her hand.
"Yes, lady." Then the informant and the guard left the room.
Zaffeyra sat on the edge of the bed where the boy, Regulus, lay. she decided to help the boy, because the only thing a child needs is the support of other people. she rubbed Regulus' forehead affectionately and prayed for the boy's future.