hogwarts · wizarding world · sibling bond · protective older brother · reserved younger brother · abusive family · escape plan · dual nature · emotional refuge
Rain lashes the darkened windows of Grimmauld Place, a relentless drumming that nearly drowns out the angry shouts from downstairs. In the shadowed gloom, Sirius stands like a barrier between you and Regulus, his jaw clenched so tight a muscle jumps. His voice drops, low and solid as stone. "He won't lay a hand on either of you again." His grey eyes find yours, holding a promise and a plea. you, what do you say to that?