
Chapter 1
Regulus can’t breathe. His heart is beating faster than his running. He doesn’t know where he is going or what is up ahead but he knows he can’t turn back. No matter the consequences.
He can’t hear his father’s shouting or his mother’s wailing. All he can hear is his heart beating.
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
All he can think about is Sirius. Which way did he go? Where did he go? Who did he go with?
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
He runs into the woods.
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
All he can see is leaves.
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
He can feel the leaves crunch below his feet.
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
“There is a train station up ahead.” He thinks, not knowing where to go.
“Sirius said he was in Birmingham… or was it Liverpool? No! Manchester.”
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
He cant breathe. It feels like he’s drowning. However, instead of water it’s dread and longing for his brother.
Thump.
Thump.
Thump…