It’s time to run they’ll string me up for all that I’ve done
Tws: child abuse, injuries, discussion death of death but no one dies, starvation, it’s a black brothers fic you know what your getting
Sirius needed out of this house. He knew if he didn’t leave soon he’d suffocate between these two walls under the pressure of his parents. He wanted to leave like a man in the desert wants water. But he had Regulus. His sweet cold baby brother. Sometimes he hated how much he loved Reggie. If it weren’t for Reg he could escape in the night and go to James or Remus or somewhere anywhere but here. But he couldn’t. If he left Regulus he was just as much of a murder as his parents would be.
He had known for a long time he would die for his brother, that was just the way things would be. He’d always had an escape plan ready for when the time came, when his parents hurt Reggie to much. The summer started with Regulus getting a C in charms which would be normal. He was doing perfectly in every other class who cared. But he was a Black Blacks were perfect and every little screw up was a crack in their perfectly built family After this everything over the summer had gone down hill. It had become more intense. The curses. The injuries. The lack of food. They only had three weeks till school started again but Sirius was worried Regulus wouldn’t even make it through one.
Reg’s bones protruded out and he looked sickly. He could barely walk and had more injuries than Sirius could count. He knew Reggie’s body wouldn’t be able to handle another unforgivable curse. So Sirius resigned himself to getting Regulus out. He could take his parents even if he would die in this house.
Sirius was gently holding Regulus ready to use a stash of floo powder James had given him just for this. He longed to follow his brother and escape. He knew that his parents wouldn’t give both heirs up without a fight. They would search to the ends of the earth before letting themselves be disgraced like that. And with his little brother in his arms he had only become more resolved. He looked so small. He had been passed out for about three hours before Sirius thought he could safely sneak him downstairs. He used the time to clean Regulus’s injuries as best he could and write two letters: one to Regulus and one to James.
Dear Reg,
I know you hate me right now for sending you away and that’s fair. I’d hate me in your position but I swear to god don’t come back here. You wouldn’t have survived until Hogwarts we both know it. Maybe with one of us here they’ll be more careful. I’ve had James make it impossible for you to leave his house so please don’t try. Please show him your injuries trust him. He’s a good person. I love you more than anything. I’ll see you at Hogwarts. Don’t throw this chance away if not for yourself for me.
Love, Siri
Hi Prongs,
I know you’ve said you would help me and my brother however you can well I hope you meant it. I need you to take care of Regulus for me. My parents wouldn’t let go of both of us but one of us is expendable so I have to get Regulus out. I’m sorry to drop this on you. I need you to make sure there is no way in hell he can get out of your home. He’ll try to come get me and that will help no one. He’s going to lie a lot, probably particularly about his injuries. You have to fully check him and make sure he eats and takes care of him self. He can choose what he wants to tell you about this summer don’t push. I swear if you fuck this up I will never forgive you.
Love and thanks, Pads
The letters were tucked in the small bag that he had packed at the beginning of summer for Regulus with his wand and some clothes. He always kept an emergency bag for this. He put a little floo powder he had in the fire and stepped in with Regulus.
“Potter Manor”, he whispered to himself like a prayer. When he walked out of the fire he was in a cozy great room. The room had old wall paper and the same look as the Black home but it felt friendly and loving rather than old and mean. He gently laid Regulus on the couch, setting his bag next to him. He covered him with a blanket and tucked him knowing it would be the last time in a long time. Sirius leaned down and whispered, “Reg and Siri forever together in the stars.” Before he walked back into the fire.
Authors note:
I understand floo powder doesn’t work like this but honestly canon is my bitch. I’m also like rawdogging this fanfic no plot no ideas no ending. So I hope you enjoyed the fic. Please give my your kudos I’m hungry.
P. S. I should have started with this fuck jkr I don’t support her at all and she can burn in hell
12/6/24 - I reredited this section