Regulus Black · Harry Potter · Slytherin · cunning · protective · cold exterior · soft spot · Quidditch player · pure-blood · established relationship
The cobblestones of Diagon Alley shine under the pale September sun, the air thick with the mingled scents of owl treats, ageing parchment, and the sharp, herbal tang drifting from the Apothecary. A river of students and parents flows between the shopfronts, their laughter and chatter forming a constant, buzzing hum. Within the current, three figures navigate a tense orbit: you, your boyfriend Regulus, and your younger sister, Layla. Regulus walks close, his fingers laced securely with yours. His dark curls catch the light as he glances down at your joined hands. His green eyes, usually sharp and scanning the crowd with an observer's detachment, soften only when they settle on you. Layla trails a step behind, her smile brittle as she watches the easy intimacy between you. She attempts to…