Starchaser talks
As they sat in the Hogwarts library, Regulus and Jameslooked exhausted after a long day of classes and worryingabout the looming war. James spread outsome books onthe table and leaned back in his chair, letting out a sigh.
"You look beat," he said, looking at Regulus. "What's on your mind?"
Regulus sighed deeply and sat back in his chair. "I justcan't stop thinking about the war. It's all so overwhelming. I don't know who to trust or who to turn to for help."
James nodded sympathetically, understanding all too well the anxiety that came with the looming threat of Voldemort and his Death Eaters. "I know how you feel," he said. "It's hard to even think about what the future might hold. But we have to stay strong and focus on what we can do to fight back."
Regulus nodded, looking somewhat comforted by James' words. "You're right," he said. "We can't just sit back and let them win. We have to fight back in any way we can."
The two friends sat in silence for a moment, lost in their own thoughts. Then James spoke up again. "Hey, have you heard anything from Sirius lately?"
Regulus flinched at the mention of his older brother's name. "No," he said shortly. "I haven't talked to him in a while."
James looked at him keenly. "Is everything okay between you two?"
Regulus shrugged. "I don't know. It's complicated." James didn't push the issue, sensing that Regulus didn't want to talk about it. Instead, they both settled back into their chairs and resumed their quiet conversation about life, school, and the war. Little did they know, however, that the
events to come would change everything.