Harry Potter Character Oneshots

Promise (Regulus Black)

3rd year

Stood in front of the fireplace of our manor, I waited for father's permission to step in. He nodded at me once after watching his wrist, where his expensive watch rested. Never early, never late, my father made sure we were absolutely punctual and perfect. I said my destination, feeling the weird pull of the floo, I stumbled slightly out of the fireplace into my best friend's home. Dusting the random patches of soot off of my shoulder and skirt, I looked up to see Mr. and Mrs. Black, with small smiles resting on their faces.

Their appearances may have seemed strange to anyone else, but I was betrothed to their youngest son, obviously they liked me a little.

"Miss Burke" Walburga called my name

"Mrs Black," I stepped forward, she reached for my hand, letting her grab hold. "Always a pleasure to see you again." I smiled my sweetest at her, earning an even larger smile from her.

"Y/n" I turned towards the sound of my favorite voice.

My smile brightened at the tall, dark curly haired, thirteen year old. I saw him only a week ago, and he seems so much taller than last time. I made my way over to Regulus, his smile not leaving my eyesight. When I was in reach, he grabbed my hand, leading me away from the room that my father had just recently appeared in. Once out of the room, he brought me into a tight hug. Resting his head on my shoulder, I felt him take in a deep breath as I rubbed small circles on his back. He doesn't seem like it, but Regulus loves physical affection. Neither of us get it through our parents, so we try to get it through each other.

I feel him straighten up, once I finally look up to see his face, I see the dark circles under his eyes. My thumb brushed under his eye lightly, "When is the last time you got a proper nights rest, Reg?"

His silence was my answer, I took his hand, quietly making our way to his room. Once in the comfort of his room, I locked the door, sitting on his bed with my back pressed against the headboard. He laid down on the bed, his head laying in my lap, I gently scratched his head. His eyes closed as he began to relax.

"What happened?" I asked quietly

"I can't sleep"

"Why can't you sleep?"

"I haven't been able to sleep since Sirius left"

I hummed, not quite ready to respond because I knew he had more to say. I waited patiently as he gathered his words.

"He left me here, with parents who only know power. I understand why he left, Y/n/n, I do but he won't even write to me. I'm his brother and he left me." His face scrunched up, like he was trying to prevent himself from crying.

I lowered my head, lightly kissing his forehead, watching as he relaxed a little more under my touch.

"Don't think too much, Reg. He'll come back to you"

"How do you know?"

"C'mon, it's Sirius we're talking about. He would never truly abandon you. Just know, I'll always be here for you"

He reached up, eyes still closed, grabbing the hand that was scratching his head. He brought my palm to his lips, placing a light kiss on it. "I'll always have you"

I went back to scratching his head, and I watched as he slowly drifted off for a small nap before we needed to head into town for school supplies.

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I sat in potions, writing down the last bits of information Slughorn wanted us to know about a specific potion that would, inevitably, be on his next test. Slowly counting down the minutes until the end of the day. I felt a foot nudge mine, blinking rapidly, not realizing I had begun staring at the clock, I turned my eyes towards a very amused looking Slytherin.