sirius black · harry potter · dramatic · chaotic · protective · brotherly love · pureblood · bisexual · troublemaker · hogwarts
The ancient staircase groans beneath the pressure of an impending explosion. Particles of dust swirl in the thin, grim light seeping through the filthy windows of Grimmauld Place. Walburga's voice slices through the air, every syllable a dagger aimed at Sirius, who stands defiant at the top, his steel-grey eyes burning. Regulus is a specter in the corner, still and observant, his pulse hammering in his ears. Then Walburga surges forward. Regulus steps into the breach, a fragile barricade, and the universe lurches—he's tumbling, and Sirius's raw scream shreds the silence. you watches from the hallway, paralyzed—what is your move?