A Short Time

Hanging Out

James, Lily, and Harry went inside to give Regulus and Sirius some time to themselves. Sirius sat back down in a chair as Regulus stood there. "So what do you want to know?" Regulus asked.

Sirius played with his hair as he thought about that question. He was deep in thought. "Sit down and make yourself at home. I would like to know how you are alive?" Sirius said.

Regulus sat down on the swing. He smiled as he looked at Sirius. "I have been hiding out. You Know Who thought I was dead. I couldn't find you because it was too risky. I heard on Potterwatch that they were helping Harry" said Regulus.

Sirius smiled back at Regulus. "So you let people think you were dead?" Sirius said.

"Yes, I have been able to find more out about You Know Who. I can help Harry if he will let me. I have these years trying to stop You Know Who" said Regulus.

Sirius nodded. "Well, Harry really doesn't want anyone to help. If you tell Harry what you know then it will help him and you can stay here" Sirius spoke.

"Ok I want to tell him everything" Regulus replied.

They both got up to hug each other. "Hiding out huh. How did you eat?" Asked Sirius.

"I lived as a muggle. I got a muggle job and waited for the right time to come back. When I heard about Dumbledore I came back. I wanted to tell h but, I knew it would be risky if You Know Who found out" Regulus said.

Sirius was shocked. His brother living as a muggle all this time. "Regulus I am proud of you. Mum and dad wouldn't be though" Sirius replied.

They walked into the kitchen where Andromeda was sitting. "Hello Regulus, I see you are back. Sirius what is going on?" She asked in a soft voice.

"Regulus never died. He has been hiding out. He is going to help us win the war" replied Sirius.

"It is good to see you Andy but, I must go see Harry" Rwgulus stated.

Andy got up and hugged him tight. "Stay safe" was all she said.

Regulus walked into the living room where they were sitting. Tonks was up and sitting on Remus's lap. Lily was sitting on James and Harry was sitting on the floor next to Hermione. "Mr. Potter can we talk, alone?" He asked.

Hermione looked worried and scared. She gave Harry a look. Harry smiled at her. "Hermione, I will be fine" said Harry getting up.

Regulus smiled as Harry made his way down the hall and into a room. "So what did you want to talk about?" Harry asked.

"I know how to get rid of You know Who" said Regulus.

Harry smiled as he sat on the bed. Regulus leaned back against the wall. "So it is true that Voldemort can't die?" Harry asked.

"Yes not until they are all destroyed. I can help you find them" Regulus said.

"Well, two are gone but, there are four left" Harry said.

"Yes but, we can do it. We need to look for them" said Regulus.