I Will Follow You Into The Dark || Jegulus

79. Under Pressure

Dear James,

The castle feels terribly empty without you and Sirius. Your laughter and your pranks will be missed within these walls. Even Peeves doesn't have the same pep he used to with his pranks. I think he misses you.

I do too. I love Evan and Barty and everyone else to death, but I am going insane being here without you and Sirius. I'm worried about him. Have you spoken?

Love you so much,
Regulus

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Dear Regulus,

I miss you so much.
Sirius is still out on a mission. He and Remus still haven't gotten a chance to talk about everything that happened. Maybe they should try letters, like us.  I think their lack of communication is tearing them apart.

Just like the castle, the house feels empty without you. Even with Remus and my parents. Remus has been bonding with mum a lot more often. I think it's helping him.

My garden is growing back. It's looking amazing, I'll have to send you some flowers.

My father has been working hard on that potion you two started. I think Remus will appreciate it greatly when he finds out.

I miss you,
James

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Dear James,

Pandora had another vision. This time I think it was years of possibilities and it all seemed horrible. She saw everyone except Remus die. She saw Sirius in Azkaban, and us dying trying to protect our child.

I don't know what to make of it, but based on my experience with her visions, they are not set in stone prophecies. Her visions about my drowning weren't correct, or a few other things. Maybe we can change the course things are running. Anything for things to be different.

The new head boy, your replacement, and the love of your life,
Regulus

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Dear Regulus,

Lily is pregnant! That means it was a success. They're due to be born after you graduate. Hopefully Dumbledore will get his shit together and kill he-who-shall-not-be-named before the end of the year.

Good luck with all your exams. Slughorn does not go easy on seventh years. McGonagall is actually harder on them than anyone else. I will see you at Christmas.

Tell Pandora that my heart goes out to her. I know how hard those visions are on her. Everything will be alright. If they aren't set in stone, then we can find ways around it.

Forever yours,
James

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Dear James,

I can't wait to go home and raise a baby with you. I want nothing more than to have that life. Pandora's visions have been worrying me, but we can find a way to avoid those. Has Dumbledore or Snape brought up a prophesy to do with he-who-shall-not-be-named? I remember him bringing it up to me once as a threat but I can't remember the details.

Just a little longer until Christmas. Any longer and I might just drop down from the astronomy tower.

Joking obviously, I would never do that to you.

I expect constant updates on Lily. I'm meaning multiple letters in a row. Every detail James.

Love,
Regulus

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Dear Regulus,

Mum and dad got dragon pox. They're not doing too well. I'm doing the best I can to take care of them without catching it myself. It's hard on everyone. Remus is on another mission, same with Peter. Luckily nobody else is around to spread the disease to others, but it is terribly lonely.