THE SCARS ON MY BODY ● JEGULUS |MARAUDERS|

✹FIFTY THREE✹

I'M SORRY FOR THE TIMES SKIPS BUT I DON'T WANT THIS BOOK TO BE TOO LONG AND WE HAVE LOTS TO GET THROUGH xx

LOVE YOU ALL!

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✹ I couldn't care less 

about where 

you're going.✹

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"Welcome to the last feast of this schooling year," Dumbledore said from the front of the Great hall, silencing everyone. "But, before we eat, I believe we have some exam results to open."

Each Head of House made their way down the tables, passing envelopes to each 5th and 7th year. Bailey looked terrified, Humphrey had never looked more excited in his life, and Regulus was utterly exhausted. It turns out O.W.Ls are as tiring and difficult as everyone says they are.

"Mostly O's and E's!" Bailey exclaimed, shoving her results in her brother's face proudly.

"Well done, sis." Humphrey ripped open his letter and beamed at the words in front of him, "It's much better than last year. I'd say that's a reasonable achievement."

"Yes, Humph! Auntie would be so bloody proud." They smiled softly at each other but did not cry, for this was a good thing. This was right. "What did you get then, Reg?"

"Outstanding in everything except Exceeds Expectations in Divination." Humphrey rolled his eyes and put his parchment back into the envelope.

"Always the smartass, aren't you?"

"Hey! Bailey's a smartass too!"

"No, I'm not! I just read a lot!"

"Exactly! Smartass!"

"Oh, shut up!"

"No, you're more of a smartass than me!"

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"Are you completely sure about this, Reg? You can come with me and Sirius, you really can." James mumbled into Regulus' neck as they hugged in the train compartment, students rushing past the door to get off. He reached a hand out to close the door curtain (therefore, no one passing by could see them) then placed it back around Reg.

"I'm certain. I'm sure I'll be fine." Regulus replied, causing James to groan, but he did not argue. If it was even possible, he hugged him even tighter.

"Write to me?"

"I might not be allowed, but if I can, I will." James pulled away slightly but left his arms around the younger boy's neck.

"Don't make any stupid decisions, please." Reg nodded, earning himself a kiss on the cheek, "And ignore Crouch at all costs, if he hurts you, I'll kill him." He laughed but Potter didn't, silence overtaking them a few seconds later. "I'm going to miss you so fucking much."

"I'll miss you too, Love."

"Oh my, did you just show me...aff-affection?" Regulus tried and failed to hide his smile, looking into his boyfriend's eyes. It wasn't long before he let out a pained whine and pulled him into another hug. 

The train's whistle blew, signalling that they only had a few minutes left to exit the train. James let out a sigh, pressed a kiss to Reg's forehead and then pulled away fully to pick up his trunk. He ran a hand through his hair and made his way over to the door, about to leave, but paused.