September 1st came quicker than Regulus would have expected. He'd spent the holiday trapped in his own home , but this time it was different, Sirius wasn't there; it had left Regulus in tears after he awoke that morning without his brother there. His mother and father didn't care they had him removed off the family tree, as painful as it had been to watch he did.
The great hall was packed by the time Barty , Evan , Pandora and Dorcas had made it into the hall. The five said goodbye and split ways, Dorcas going to Gryffindor table, Barty and Pandora accompanied eachother to Ravenclaw leaving Evan and Regulus to go to the Slytherin table.
Evan took a seat first, fortunately for him he was next to Avery. "So anything fun happen this holiday, Reg?" Evan asked, he already knew the answer but it had become habit to ask.
Regulus gave him a cold stare before replying. "Same thing as usual, a few cold weeks." And no, he didn't mean cold as in literally he meant metaphorically since his parents had always been cold towards him and Sirius. Regulus just watched Evan nod for a while before speaking again. "Anything happened with you? "
Evan seemed not to hear him for a moment before letting out a slight but audible sigh. "My father was home more again, I assume he's been doing more of his so called work." He replied, his tone annoyed but level still.
Regulus hummed a reply as the great hall's door's flew open like a gust of wind had blown them off.
Lots of 1st years come flooding in and most of them drenched from the rain outside.
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Mcgonagall strode in, her head held high as she walked down the pathway, a peice of partchment in one hand and the sorting hat in the other. She began reading out names one by one.
The first child was sorted into Ravenclaw as screamed out by the sorting hat . "RAVENCLAW!"
The child had visibly jumped at how loud it was but seemed happy to be in Ravenclaw and got lots of applause. The second was sorted into Gryffindor , much to Mcgonagall's delight. She continued reading the names , until all off them were sorted.
Mcgonagall placed the sorting hat back down on the stool , pulling out her wand. She tapped the parchment and it lit into flames and disappeared, leaving some smoke behind for a few moments before it was gone.
She turned on her heel heading towards the teacher's desk, taking her space next to the headmaster,Albus Dumbledore.
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Dumbledore rose from his chair, letting the children have a few moments to finish their conversations. He spoke after a moment. "Quite down please." He spoke his voice slightly hoarse.
The children obediently obliged to quieting down. They all looked towards the headmaster, head's turning everywhere.
Dumbledore smiled softly, a sparkle in his soft eyes behind his half-moon spectacles. "I would like to remind you all that the third floor corridor shall be restricted access to all students unless you wish to stuffer great pain." He paused letting it sink in. "The forbidden forest is forbidden to students unless with staff or for care of magical creatures." Some students eyes narrowed and some pupils faces stayed neutral letting Dumbledore know he can speak again.
"I believe that is all that needs to be said, now I hope you all have fun this year. You may eat, classes start tomorrow." Dumbledore said and with a wave of his hand food appeared on every table, some of the first years looked baffled , but the older years looked stoked.
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He began shovelling some food onto his plate, starving for something he actually liked. Regulus began eating, gracefully as he had grown up to, not caring about any conversation going on around him.
He looked up and saw Evan looking towards him. "Need something , Rosier?" He asked, raising a brow as he took a bite of some more of his food.
He looked at him, nodding before speaking. "Are you nervous for our O.W.L.S ? " he asked, a bit scared of the answer since he was used to Regulus getting annoyed at him for asking a stupid question.
Regulus' eyes narrowed slightly but he decided not to get annoyed. "Yes..so don't expect me to join in on you and Barty's shenanigans, I'll be studying." He spoke, finishing his food , his lips creeping up into a small smile but he quickly forced them back into a thin line.
Evan let out a small smirk seeing Regulus' lips twitch upwards. "So are you gonna get with anyone this year you reckon?" He asked, a brow cocked as he looked at him.
"Evan, you know I don't like anyone." He replied shaking his head, it was a stupid question from Evan in all honesty. "What's happening with you and Barty? Finally realised you're both helplessly in love with each other yet?" He asked, smirking himself now as Evan flushed pink.
The shock and embarrassment of Evan's face was inevitable. "W-what? No! We aren't!" Evan paused, he opened his mouth to say more but no words came out so he just groaned as Regulus started laughing. "Fucking Black." He hissed his tone annoyed but also amused.
"You wish." He replied, rolling his eyes, the fork in his hand twirling between his fingers, almost hitting Evan's shoulder.
"Oi watch it !" Evan growled, giving Regulus a glare who resorted by actually hitting Evan this time. Evan stole the fork , much to Regulus' disappointment, and slid it down the table, it landed at one of the 2nd years who ignored it.
Regulus glared at Evan, his eyes narrowed and his lips pressed into a thin line, staring daggers into him. "That was my fork." He sighed before turning to Evan again, his gaze softer. "So what actually is going on between you and Barty?"
The silence between the two was so thick it could be a barricade but luckily Evan broke it. "Well..we are together I think..I'm not sure if it's official because he always calls me love and refers to me as his boyfriend so I assume we are?" He said shrugging.
"Wow. Just know if you two do it put up a silencing charm. I get enough of Avery and Nott being loud doing whatever." Regulus said sternly, it wasn't a request, it was an order. He turned away from Evan and his eyes started scanning the Great hall, he landed instantly on his brother as per usual but something was off, he wasn't looking at his brother, he was looking at Lupin. Regulus himself was confused why but something had drew him to look at the boy whom had taken his brother's heart, he shook his head, running a hand through his hair before turning back to Evan.
Evan had been trying to get Regulus' attention and only just managed to get it back. "What you staring at pretty boy?" He asked in a teasing tone, his eyes filled with amusement.
"No one important.." He replied, his gaze still half over at Gryffindor table but he hid it with his hand, so it looked like he was just resting on his hand. He saw Evan open his mouth to speak, he shushed him with a growl.
"Okay , Okay , calm it Reg, let's head back to the dorm." Evan said, pulling the other snake up with him as the two and some others headed for the dungeons.
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Avery and Nott had already gotten inside by the time the other two arrived.
"Black." Nott nods towards Regulus in acknowledgment, doing the same with Evan . Avery just looks at them , both the other boys knowing that Avery would probably talk later as per usual.
Nott got up and walked over to the space between Evan and Regulus' beds , leaning on the wall. "So Rosier, you got a boyfriend yet? The crouch lad seems to like you." He said with a smirk, Nott had never been the best at hiding his feelings.
The two exchange a few looks before Evan nods. "Yes, I have." He said, in a confident tone , watching Nott's eye's widen. "Wow, congratulations Rosier, you're not a pussy I see?" Nott congratulated him, the Pussy part most likely aimed at Regulus whom had never been known to date or like anyone for that matter.
Regulus flipped off Nott , a bit annoyed at the fact Nott said that. Avery and Nott laughed loudly. "Oh come on , Baby Black, we all know it's true!" Avery said , gaining a grin from Nott and a small one from Evan. "Is not! It's called I'm not a whore!" Regulus's replied, with an edge to his tone.
"Oo, someone is feisty." Avery barked out a laugh. "You know ,Black. There many who want you ." Nott spoke up, a grin plastered across is face still. "Yeah well even if I don't wand them." He replied, before rolling his eyes at Nott's facial expression changing to begin more annoyed.
"Just leave him alone , Nott. I'm sure our Reggie will find someone soon." Evan spoke now, giving The two a look as if to say to stop annoying eachother.
"Thank you Evan." Regulus said, happier now the two would shut their traps.
The four continue bickering throughout the night and end up having a pillow fight at some point which Regulus doesn't even know why they started one.
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The four lions sat down in the common room which was filled with all different years now, mainly 1st years who were in awe. They all took their spots which they hadn't changed since first year. Remus listened to the other three talk amongst themselves before speaking himself but mainly to his boyfriend. "Hey Siri, do you reckon anything happened with your brother over the holidays? He kept looking at...you.." Remus changed it quickly from himself to Sirius since he didn't actually know if he was being stared at or if it was at Sirius; though it felt as though he was the one being stared at.
"No? Well nothing out of the ordinary. Not like he'd get punished , he's to much of a mama's boy." Sirius hissed in return. Not liking the mention of his brother or family in general. "How'd you know he was staring at me anyways?" He asked, a bit skeptical now.
The wolf gulped but came up with the best solution. "Uhm, werewolf instincts..?" He said, holding his hands up so he wouldn't seem guilty of anything because he wasn't really, was he? He watched as sirius' eyes narrowed "hmph, fine then I believe you." With that Sirius burrowed himself into Remus' arms, smiling.
James made a vomiting sound. "Get a room you two!" He hissed but it was in a joking tone though it was slightly annoyed but probably at the fact they have classes tomorrow.
"Oh shut up prongs." Sirius stuck his tongue out at James. "Nuh uh!" James said, sticking his tongue out also. "You both act like children am I right, wormy?" Remus said to Peter, rolling his eyes at the other two's behaviour. "Yep. Complete idiots." Peter agreed as James put him in a headlock messing his hair up. "Oi!" Peter hissed trying to get free as James laughed.
"Let him go , prongs." Remus spoke, shaking his head as he watched Peter be let free and put his hair back to normal. "Fineee." James whined a little bit but smiled. "So, what lessons are you looking forward to?" James asked, a brow raised.
"Herbology and Potions!" Peter spoke up, a smile on his face as he did, he quite liked herbology. James have a slight chuckle along with Sirius, it amused them how Peter's face lit up when he could talk about herbology.
Sirius spoke up afterward, Peter having given them a whole essay of words on herbology. "Hmm.. charms and transfiguration I guess..?" He said, moving to be laying down his head on Remus' lap who ran his fingers through his hair. "Mines gotta be Ancient Runes and Defence against the dark arts. This year un ancient runes we are having some younger years join us, apparently they were to smart for their year." Remus spoke as he watched James raise a brow. "Oi, pads doesn't your brother take ancient runes?" He said to Sirius who shrugged. "I think so but I'm not to sure." He spoke , turning his gaze back on Remus.
Peter, Remus and James talked between themselves as Sirius listened in, letting Remus mess up his hair and make his face feel tingly and hot. "Do you lot reckon we should go upstairs? The common room will be empty soon and I'd rather not be down here when it's dark seeing as it's still winter." Peter said, a bit a fear in his tone, he hated the cold and feared the dark.
"Sure thing wormy." James said, pushing himself up off his seat as he watched Remus stand up, Sirius still clinging to him as he stretched. "Come on lover birds." James said in a teasing tone as he received a glare from the wolf. "Wow angry wolf eh? Moony needs to calm down it was a joke." James said, throwing his hands up in defeat.
The wolf eyed James, his gaze softened after a few moments and he began walking with Sirius. "Watch it prongs." He hissed sneakily as the wolf inside him begged him to. Remus didn't know why he did but he let it .
James turned to face him, his eyes narrowing at Remus before shrugging. "I'm gonna head to bed early..my eyes are killing me.." James muttered, pulling off his glasses as he closed the curtains that were around his bed.
"Get some rest Sirius, I'm just gonna have a shower quickly." The wolf spoke, pressing a kiss to his boyfriend's lips as he slipped away into the bathroom.
Remus pulled off his shirt first, revealing the abs down his stomach , and the scars that marked his skin, some older some newer. He runs his hand over the scar decorating his hip, marking where he had been bitten by the monster whom is known as Fenrir Greyback. Remus slowly strips down to nothing, his legs having newer cuts from the previous full moon, that transformation had not been peaceful as he'd been alone , sadly. He moved slowly, as if every step caused him pain, which they did, making his way towards the shower. He stepped inside, turning the handle and letting the water ease the tension in his body, feeling it on his newer cuts also helped, the water hot and steamy. He grabbed some shampoo and scrubs it into his scalp, it felt like it was on fire but he washed until he felt clean again.
About half an hour later Sirius looks down from the ceiling as Remus walks back in. The wolf wore shorts and an oversized shirt, slinking into bed alongside his boyfriend. "Mm.. you smell nice , moony." Sirius spoke, moving to cuddle his boyfriend. Remus smiled and pressed a kiss to his boyfriend's head. "Ready to sleep dear?" He asked as they moved to a more comfortable position. Sirius nods, curling up into remus' side.
Sirius' bed on the other side of the room hadn't been touched since fourth year , well unless you count when they broke up throughout 5th year with the prank, it remains tidy and neat. Sirius half always found Remus' bed to be of more comfort and easier to sleep in.
James slept like a baby the whole night except the fact that Peter and Sirius kept snoring , he wondered how Remus dealt with Sirius' snoring due to him having much better hearing then James due to being a werewolf or , furry problems , as James likes to call it.
That night it rained, heavily on the windows, Remus lay awake for a while before drifting off to sleep. The others had no idea what the wolf was thinking about as they all slept peacefully.