Epilouge p1 Silver Spring
A year later,
Regulus sat on the kitchen island in James and his flat. It had been a year since he left his parents' house and was still attending his final year at Hogwarts. It seemed as though much had changed, but nothing at all. Regulus now looked happy and full of life, no longer as pale and thin as he had unhappily been at Walburga and Orion's house.
He grinned and talked with James about how things had been at home while James stirred a delicious-smelling sauce on the stove. James got to spend his days doing as he pleased, enjoying his ridiculously rich lifestyle, volunteering at different shelters, and working part-time at the coffee shop in Hogsmeade to see Regulus more often. Overall, it was the perfect life.
The flat was everything they could ever want: two bedrooms, one for them and one for guests (and for Sirius's peace of mind), a big kitchen attached to the living room, large windows letting in natural light and sounds. It was perfectly lovely, with nothing cold or dark about the place.
James quietly sang along to the music playing theough the record player next to Reg, Fleetwood mac there favorite band was playing. “You van be my silver spring.” James sung softly as he smiled fondly at regulus.
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"We should probably go," reg said, checking his watch after they finished eating. "Marls and Dorcas are probably already there," james said, setting his bowl in the sink.
Dorcas and Marlene had moved into the same building as them, and Marlene was training to become an Auror with Sirius.
"Marlene, we have drinks," James called, grinning as he and Regulus made their way to the roof of the apartment building.
Dorcas had clearly decorated; fairy lights were strung around with chairs set up for them all, along with snacks. Soon enough, Evan and Barty arrived, the latter having taken a more liberated approach to self-expression. Barty wore a ripped fishnet top with a black tank top and ripped black jeans, along with his signature green streak in his hair.
"Reg! Hey, little brother," Barty cheered, running over and punching Reg in the arm. "Hey, Crouch," Reg smirked. "I am no longer a Crouch, remember?" Barty reminded Reg with an air of arrogance. "Right, right. What do I call you, then?" Reg asked. Barty shrugged, and Evan leaned against Barty, whispering something that made Barty smirk.
Next to arrive were Mary and Lily, hand in hand. "Hello, boys!" Lily said happily. "Lils!" James smiled as he ran over to greet her. "Hey, stay away from my girl," Mary joked. "How dare you! I am a happily boyfriended man," James responded, feigning offense.
Remus and Sirius were last to arrive due to Remus's crutches. The last full moon had been particularly bad, but there were rumors of a new potion being made for werewolves called Wolfsbane or something like that.
"Sorry, we're late," Sirius waved, seeing all of them. "Remus," Reg said, rushing over to his favorite Gryffindor.
“Who wants drinks?!” Marlene asked pouring glasses of wine for dorcas and herself. “Oo me!” James cheered running over. Eventually everyone had drinks and there hands and soembody. (Probably remus or Regulus.) put on music. It was just like a grieffendor party again exept instead of a roof above them was the endless galaxy.
Regulus had relized he quite liked dancing as well as ‘The chain’ by fleetwoodmac played around them regulus through his arms up gliding them gracefully through the air even if he was not the best dancer it did not mater since it was fun and James was there to glide him.
When Silver springs turned on Mary cheered. “Can we put on good music?” Remus sighed looking to sirius. “Ah my little music elitists but yes please something good.” He agreed. Malrne rolled her eyes. “You two are no fun.” “Yeah Stevie Nicks is a god.” Mary proclaimed.
Sirius rolled his eyes. “Of course you all would think that.” He sighed sarcastically. “Lesbains.” He mumbled. Remus laughed. “Hey we aren’t lesbaians!” James exclaimed in defense of reg and himself. “Yeah!” Lily giggled in agreement before looking back to mary who was dancing beautifully in a short sparkly pink dress. “What ever helps you sleep at night evans!” He called across the room.
Sirius and remus just rolled there eyes as the rets danced and sang. “YOULL NEVER GET AWAY FROM THE SOUND OF THE WOMEN THAT LOVES YOU.” Mary screamed. “I’LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN TO THE SOUND OF MY BOICE WILL HAUNT YOU!” Marlene cheered.
“Who hurt you!” Sirius exclaimed sending Evan and Barty into fits of laughter. James and Reg just continued danceing ignoring mary and marlenes ‘lovely’ voices as well as sirius’s ubsurf claims that Stevie nicks was not god.
James hummed along as he danced with Regulus who kept staring at him as if he was the most beautiful thing on the planet..
"Guys, 30 seconds," James said, checking his watch. They all crowded on the edge of the roof to watch the Muggle fireworks. "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!" They all cheered.
"Happy New Year," James grinned at Reg. "Happy New Year, love," Reg responded, pulling James closer to kiss him.
"Looks like everyone had the same idea," James laughed, looking around at everyone and their respective partners.
Sirius saw Lily and Mary and gasped. "Could it be?" Mary rolled her eyes at him. "Sirius, you've been to our flat; you've seen our room. It's not exactly a roommate situation," Mary said dryly.
"Lesbians," Sirius muttered. Remus rolled his eyes and turned Sirius back to him.
It had been the perfect night. James lay down on the roof, letting Reg lay his head on top of his chest. They gazed up at the clear sky, observing the deep blue void scattered with glistening stars. "Look, it's you," James said, pointing up to the constellation Leo. "Yeah," Reg sighed, smiling as he saw how proud James was. "Star," James yawned. "Yeah, Jamie," Reg asked as he closed his eyes.
"I love you."
"I know, Jamie. I love you too."
Regulus drifted peacefully into sleep as James ran his fingers through Reg's hair. The sun and his star.