Regulus Lestrange

Preparing

After leaving the former Quidditch stadium, Regulus and the others headed to the Black Lake while Michael and Yuki stayed with Lorelei.

"So, shall we see what's inside?" asked Blaise.

Regulus and Astrid look over at the golden egg before shaking their heads. "I don't think that's...a wise idea," Astrid replied.

"Why?" asked Tracey.

"Well, judging by the design, it could be related to the Merfolk," Regulus answered. He looked over at Astrid, "What do you think?"

"I'm thinking the same thing," said Astrid, tapping her chin. She points at the top of the egg, "There's a starfish on top and it looks like there's a city design around the egg."

"Is there any Merfolk around here?" asked Kylee.

"I'm not sure," replied Draco.

"There could be. I mean there's a giant squid at the lake, so why couldn't there be mermaids in the lake too?" said Nyla.

"Well, open the egg underwater," said Lelouch. "Merfolk voices can only be heard underwater, but on surface, it comes out as a high pitch scream."

"Then, what are we waiting for? Come on Reg, let's go!" said Irving, pointing at the lake.

"I'll wait after the holidays," said Regulus. "I don't want to be the only one that solved it while the others are still figuring it out."

"How can you be so sure?" asked Millicent.

Regulus didn't answer, but rather opened the egg. The moment it was open, there was a loud high pitch scream coming from the egg. Immediately, Draco and the others covered their ears.

Regulus quickly closed the egg after a second even though it felt like more. "Does that answer your question?" he asked.

Millicent nodded, silently while rubbing her ears.

"Well, I'm heading to the Great hall. I'm starving," said Vincent and Gregory agreed.

"I'll meet you guys there. Need to drop off this guy at my dorm," said Regulus, holding up the golden egg. "And change my clothes. Anyone wants to come?"

"I do! And can I hold the egg?" said Nyla.

"Sure," said Regulus, handing her the golden egg.

"Just don't drop it," murmured Pansy.

Nyla sticks her tongue, "I don't have butterfingers like some dunderheads around here!"

"I'll go as well," said Draco.

Regulus nodded and the three headed to the castle. When they reached to the dungeons and entered the Slytherin common room, Regulus and Draco were on the ground with three familiar little girls on top of them.

"Big brother, I miss you!" said Lily, happily and hugging him, tightly.

"So, did you win, cousin?" asked Ashley.

"Miss you too and yea, I did," said Regulus. "Um, why are you three here? Aren't you supposed to be with..."

"Yes, but your sister and cousin wanted to see you."

Regulus, Draco and Nyla turned their heads to see Narcissa and Hilda sitting at the couches, both holding a book.

"How did you fare in the First task?" asked Hilda as Regulus and Draco got up from the floor.

"Great and tied in first with Viktor," replied Regulus then pointed the golden egg that Nyla was holding. "Inside in this egg there's a hidden message for the second task, but that's until February. I have time to solve it."