Maybe? In another life.

29. A Series Of Storms

"What is so important that you had to threaten me with my family for me to come?" An angry Adeline asked the woman who stood before her. "Answer me now Narcissa."

"I am sorry for that but I had to make sure you came." Narcissa Malfoy stated. "It is about Regulus."

Adeline's defense completely broke down at the mention of her friends name. She had not been able to keep in touch with him since she finished school. "What about him?"

"I fear that he is in far too deep with the dark lord." The blonde woman shivered out fearfully. "He is up to something that he is not suppose to be doing but I can not get to him."

"I do not know what you want me to do. He has not contacted me or accepted any of my requests."

"Please you have to help him." Narcissa begged. "He is just a boy."

"If I could I would. But I do not even know where to start." Adeline muttered. The promise she had made was slipping. "I am sorry."

"Wait." The anxious woman yelled. "Here take this. It should give you a good start."

"What is this?"

"Look." Narcissa instructed. Adeline unfolded the small piece of parchment to find coordinates to a place deep in Knockturn Alley. "He will be there sometime tomorrow. I do not know when exactly but he had it written down."

"And I am just supposed to believe you. I have not forgotten whose wife you are and your family. You are deeply rooted into the dark side. So why should I trust you?" Adeline questioned her defense building itself back up.

"I do not expect you to trust me Adeline but I really hope you do. I am taking an enormous risk meeting you right now but I have to for Regulus he needs your help. Please promise me you will at least try."

"Fine I will do it for Regulus but I really hope you are not lying to me." And with that Adeline disappeared from view. The blonde woman sighed in relief maybe it is not too late for her younger cousin.

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As the young Black made his way through Knockturn alley he was thinking to himself maybe the plan was a little to far fetched. He could die but death did not seem to bad. As he took a turn he was pulled into a dark alley with no end. He grabbed the hooded figure and pinned them to the floor his wand pointing directly to their face.

He pulled the hood off of them to reveal a smiling red head. A familiar face he had missed so much. "Is this how you greet an old friend?" The woman laughed as Regulus pulled her up but his wand still pointing at her.

"How do I know that it is really you? Tell me something only you would know." The skeptic Black inquired suspiciously. He found it difficult to believe that it was actually her.

"During my last year at Hogwarts we both would meet at the top of the astronomy tower to talk about our problems, tramas, and futures." The red head smiled. "Also, I gave you a piece of parchment for you to communicate with me. Which may I add you never used."

"Adeline what are you doing here?" He harshly whispered as he looked around to make sure they were alone.

"I came here to talk some sense into you of course." The red head said with crossed arms. "Merlin I have missed you so much Reggie why didn't you contact me or accept my requests?"

"I will answer your questions but not here." Regulus informed. He pulled her robes hood back over her head before navigating the dark roads of the alley. Once they were out he took her hand in his and apparated them away. "Make yourself at home."