Brothers 2

Hiding Out

Regulus' POV
I think I've read the letter from Everleigh at least five times over since I got it. I don't know how she continues to figure out all of this information on Voldemort and his past but I'm so thankful for her. Her letters always make me feel better. I've been feeling very closed off and lonely from being away from everyone... but I know it's for the best.

It's only been an hour or so since I got the letter from Evie but now there's another owl here. Not the one Evie's been using.. this is one of the school ones I think.

I thought the only other person who knew about me was Sirius but this isn't his owl. Why wouldn't he use his own owl?

I grab the letter from the owl and go to the bed. I decided that a muggle hotel should be a safe place to hide out. No one would expect it from the Heir of the House Of Black. Plus, as far as anyone else knows, I don't know a whole lot about muggles besides the fact that they are filth.

Little do they know, my brother was a very rebellious, stubborn kid who was set on having me understand that muggles are not below us. He would read me articles from some muggle newspapers that he'd steal from the neighbours doorsteps and he would tell stories to me about muggles that he had met before. Our parents would have killed him right there if they found out half of the stuff he told me but luckily, they never found out.

Sirius was a little shit. Well, actually- he still is a little shit but now he's not worried about whether or not our parents will find out. Ever since he left home- as much as I hate to admit it- he's been happier and more free.

I open the letter and recognise my brothers hand writing right away. Why didn't he just send his owl instead of using one of the schools? Would have saved me a lot of panic.

After reading his letter, I have this nervous and guilty feeling in my gut. Evie's sad and I can't be there. Maybe for a little visit but it's too dangerous for me to stay with her.. Even though that's all I want to do. Hearing that she's so upset that she's crying, breaking down hurts. Knowing that it's because she misses me... makes me feel like shit.

I hold the letter close to my chest and take a deep breathe.

I know she's been saying that she misses me in her letters but I had no idea how bad it was for her.

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Padfoot,
Let me know when and where and I'll be there. Take care of her for me in the mean time please.
Arcturus.

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I sent the bird back with my short letter and then pulled out a book that I bought at the muggle shop in the hotel. I have this book back in my dorm and Evie and I were going to read it together before all of this. Having it here with me brings me comfort. Maybe we'll get to read it when we can be together safely.. maybe she's reading the book while I'm not there because it brings her comfort too. I don't know but thinking about those possibilities brings me comfort.

At least if Sirius is there, I know she won't be alone.

A part of the letter confused me. Sirius actually said he's proud of me... He's proud of me for doing this.

Sirius and I used to be really close when we were younger but ever since he left home, things have been rocky between us. Slowly, it's all getting better.. but to hear that he's proud of me. That means a lot to me.

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Later that evening I got another letter from Sirius. This time the letter had more details about how that night went with Evie.. which I was thankful for because I had been worrying since I got the letter saying she was upset.

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Acturus
How about we meet up in the place we did last time tomorrow. Early in the morning so we can surprise Everleigh. She goes for breakfast at 9 on Saturday's so maybe we meet at 8:30. I can sneak you into your dorm before she gets back.

Last night, we all spent the night in your dorm with her to make sure she was alright and distract her from her thoughts. Everleigh wanted to read so she picked one of the books and I read to them. James wasn't very happy that she chose reading because- well you know him. He hates reading. Remus and Andromeda came too.

I think she's okay right now. I know she still misses you but she's distracted right now. I told them all I was going to get snacks so my letter can't be too long. Right now they're doing impressions on some of the teachers.

Write back tomorrow morning when you're leaving for the spot and I'll meet you there with the cloak.

I hope things are going well and you're almost done with this mission because we miss you. Plus, lying to everyone is not easy. They all miss you so much and think you're no longer here. It's getting to be a lot.

Anyway, see you tomorrow morning then.

Padfoot.