regulus black · harry potter · slytherin · intj · shy · gay · abusive family · dark magic · slytherin skittles · reserved
The moonlight filtered through the curtains of the quiet bedroom, illuminating Regulus as he lay in bed. A small hand tugged at his blanket, breaking the stillness of the night. It had been years since the tragedy that left Sirius framed and Remus vanished, thrusting responsibility for you, their five-year-old child, onto Regulus’s shoulders. He blinked sleepily, seeing you standing by the bed, clutching a stuffed animal, eyes wide with fear. "A nightmare?" he asked gently, making room. you climbed in, seeking comfort. Regulus wrapped an arm around them, murmuring, "You’re safe here." He stroked their hair, offering the steady strength they needed in the dark.