𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 - regulus black

𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎

There was a non-verbal settlement that Regulus would be staying at Valentina's place from now on, because it also became his place. There were times where she would be absent or he would be absent and they didn't spend all their days together. One day, when Valentina wasn't there as she was very busy at St Mungos and that Regulus was all alone at the flat, he got a letter from Jo, by owl because this little boy was clearly a wizard. He definitely couldn't have prejudices against Muggle-borns anymore because he knew very well this child had magical abilities, and strong ones. Just the other day when Regulus was passing by to say hello, he got so excited that the chandelier illuminating the room got brighter. His mother said it was very common and it was just interesting to see that a Muggle found this more normal than him. He just spent a lot of time with them when Valentina wasn't home and he had nothing to do. All of this constant spy mission was wearing down on him and stressing him, so instead of being alone and overthinking, he felt better when seeing people. That was how Regulus got to take out Jo from times to times especially since their grandmother was busy on holidays with her boyfriend. Hannah could be of help sometimes but she was also busy studying to be an Auror. They went together to buy Muggle school stuff for Jo, his mother said that was so easy he wouldn't even need Regulus' help which he was glad for. And now he was on his way to pick up Jo for a sleepover. They would go out eat at his favorite Muggle place before going back home. He didn't know whether Valentina would come home for the night.

"Are you interested in Quidditch?" wondered Regulus at some point while they were eating. It had been silent so far, just them enjoying Jo's favorite hamburgers. He was surprised he had never brought up the subject before.

"Yes, it looks so cool! Hannah used to play at Hogwarts and she would show me tricks, and she was just so cool!"

"I forgot Hannah even played anyway... You haven't played yourself have you?"

"No, I haven't."

"I could show you someday."

"Yes please, Regulus! That'd be so cool!" he said, his eyes shining with excitement. He was again feeling so excited that the lights turned brighter around them. Some people looked up at the ceiling in confusion.

"Calm down," chuckled the boy, "look at what you're doing."

Jo only chuckled at this.

It wasn't late when they went home but they went directly to bed after washing up. While Jo was in his bath, Regulus found some time to clean up and do some chores. He was basically a housewife now. He was still thinking about applying for a job at the Ministry, maybe he should contact Lucius, he probably had great relations inside the Ministry.

When he walked into the bedroom, the child was already in bed, reading a Muggle book.

"What are you reading?" he wondered, going to lay by his side before taking a hold of his notebook. He had written down all the information he had caught during his last few meetings.

"Charlie and the Chocolate factory."

"And what is it about?"

"It's a poor boy named Charlie who gets to visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and inside it's a bit crazy. You should read it, it's really fun."

"Okay, I'll give it a try later."

Jo went back to reading and Regulus to study his notes.

After a while, they heard some noise. A crack sound and footsteps. The boys looked at each other then Regulus glanced at the clock. It was past 9.

"Is it Valentina? I'll hide so she'll have a surprise."

Smiling maliciously, Jo slide under the blanket. Valentina opened the door right after he did.