Parting of Ways

1K 34 8
                                    

Regulus, Aged 18
Sirius, Aged 17

"I've had enough! I WANT OUT!" roared Sirius, his voice mixed with menace and hysteria. He grabbed his suitcase and shoved away a wooden chair, which collided into a nearby table. The almighty crash was followed by the bloodcurdling shatter of the Black pendant.

"Sirius!" cried Regulus, tears welled in his eyes. In the weak golden rays of sunlight, Regulus's tears gleamed as brightly as the miserable smithereens of the pendant which had once held the beautifully crafted Black family crest.

"Sirius! Please, no. I'll - I'll hex you," Regulus said tearfully.

Sirius turned to face his desperate brother. His lips curled into a twisted smile and he snarled, "Not if I hex you first."

Sirius drew his wand in one swift motion and muttered something under his breath. Instinctively, Regulus did too.

✔️ | Tales of the Black BrothersWhere stories live. Discover now