the kids aren’t alright (they never will be again)

With Regulus gone all of the time and their parents wonderful approach to life (that was sarcastic), Sirius finds himself falling into a deep self-destructive spiral where no one can reach him. An alcoholic at 16 and an addict soon after, he searches for any way to escape his emotions and his life in general. On his way, he meets the most brilliant man he will ever know: Remus John Lupin.Follow our favorite traumatized boy as he falls into every unhealthy coping strategy he possibly can, all while falling in love. Featuring abusive Walburga, alcoholic Orion, concerned Regulus, and everything that could have gone wrong in a world where Sirius never had his magic or, worse, his friends.

Hi! Just a quick little note before we begin: I began writing this on a whim and am posting it before it's finished. That's important because I can promise no semblance of a posting routine or schedule.Also, I offer a warning. This fic will get heavy. Point-blank period. Addiction is a heavy topic and so is loving someone who is an addict and I will not be shying away from hard truths. At some point, every single character will be in the wrong or look like a jerk, but I ask that you have empathy for them. There is no correct way to handle this type of situation or cope with traumas (although there are many wrong ways *cough* drugs *cough*).With that said, know that Sirius will recover because I do not have it in myself to write a sad ending.Anyway, I hope you enjoy!