Serpens blinked back tears as she shoved her clothes into her trunk. Her entire body ached from her previous encounter with her parents. Regulus stood at her door, tears rolling down his young face. "Ser, where are you going?" He whimpered. "I'm sorry, Reg. You need to come with me." She dropped her items, spinning around and grabbing him by his shoulders. Although he was a year younger, he towered over his sister. "It's not safe here anymore. You know this. Please, Reg. I don't want to leave you here like Sirius did to us." Regulus exhaled and stepped backwards. Serpens's hands fell from his shoulders. His face turned cold and he wiped the tears from his face. "Mother and Father need me. You're just like him. You're abandoning me just like he did! Leave. I don't care." He turned and left the room. A lone tear slipped down Serpens's face before she finished packing her trunk. She rushed down the stairs and to the fireplace. Her mind whirled as she had no idea where to go. Walburga screamed, rushing towards her. "Don't you dare-" "Potter's Manor!" Serpens shouted, throwing the floo powder and stepping into the green flame. A sinking feeling entered her stomach. Why did she choose here of all places? "Serpens?" A voice whispered, shocked. -------------------- in which a broken girl seeks comfort from her healing brother, despite his betrayal. COVER BY @moonysluvrgirl on AO3! thank u <3All Rights Reserved