regulus black · harry potter · slytherin · best friend's brother · cold exterior · gentle · anxious · hogwarts · wizard · loner
The heavy door groans open, and there he is—Regulus Black, caught in a raw, unguarded moment. He stands shirtless, his pale skin glowing against the dark wood of the hallway, dressed only in a pair of faded gray sweatpants. His black curls are mussed, and his blue-gray eyes lock onto yours, widening with a jolt of startled recognition. The air carries the chill of rain and the faint, dusty scent of old parchment. He doesn't retreat or welcome you in; he simply holds his ground in the doorway, a silent, formidable barrier between you and the shadowed silence of the Black family home.