Allies to Friends

His Brother, Reg

Sirius

"Sirius!" james said loudly

"What?" i startled

"Were you listening at all?"

"Sorry, I was thinking of reg. I can't believe I didn't worry about him all the time last year.. I guess I was too angry that he was ignoring me?"

"He's probably okay.."

"I wish I could contact him."

"Hmm," he said, thinking. "I think we can figure something out. We are masters of avoiding teachers and masters of pranks. Should be easy to make a secret message system."

"Right."

***

Regulus

"Of course the little mudblood seems smart, she has to study hard to pretend she fits in."

I laughed as if it was funny and not cruel. "She'll learn her place soon eno-" I was interrupted by my brother's friend crashing into me. "Ah! The stray needs to learn to look where he's going."

"Sorry, little Black." James apologized.

"I'm not little, potter." I shoved him a little and continued on.

It was only until almost to class when I realized there was a note in my pocket. I waited until after class to slip into a washroom to read it.

"Dearest little mouse,

Since you are surrounded by snakes, we shall have to find a new way to communicate. Quiet as you are, little mouse seems appropriate. Sir Prongs enjoys the potted plant you sent and gives his thanks. Sir Wormtail asks that you pet your owl for him. Sir Intello says hello. And of course, I, Sir Padfoot, wish you well in your studies.

Sincerely,

Messrs Padfoot, Prongs, Wormtail and Intello"

An introduction to their nicknames, then. I was not sure if coded messages were the best idea but it was the best one any of us had.

***

James

"Ooh what is this?"

I turned around to see regulus pick something off the floor. He held it up and it had jmaes written on the front. "Oh, I guess that's mine."

"A secret admirer? You haven't even opened it yet, shall we see what's inside?'

"Give it here, Black."

"Aw, poor potter wants his letter?" a few slytherins laughed

"Just give it."

"Come and get it."

I tried and he dodged it a few times. "Thanks" i said sarcastically

"It's likely to be uninteresting, no one really likes you."

"Bye, baby Black."

In my dorm room, I opened it.

"Dearest,

Lovely name. How long did it take to think of all of your wonderful ideas? I wish you safety. Things have been quiet. You need not worry about me, love. I await only your beautiful script. My cat, Lady, would love you, I'm sure of it. She is quite spoiled and fat but yet still eats mice. My family is well, if you were wondering, they love to write to me so I do not miss them too deeply. I believe they are very proud. Of course, they would love you.

Love,

The prettiest girl <3"

Ah, so he wrote as if it was a love letter. I wasn't sure what Lady was code for but he seemed okay.