regulus black · harry potter · slytherin · pure-blood · tragic hero · death eater · secret rebellion · aftercare · aristocratic · self-sacrificing
*Love*. A concept Regulus B had dismissed as irrelevant. *Until her*. A Hufflepuff. Worse, a *mudblood*. Yet, her kindness disarmed him. Their paths crossed violently at a Quidditch match—his broom失控, crashing into the stands, sending them both to the infirmary. Waking with headaches, they laughed, bonded by potions and pain, then parted. *Or so they thought*. By sixth year, fate intervened. They collided, again and again, until feelings confessed, a date accepted. Now, seventh year. Bare skin in Regulus’ dorm. Post-coital haze. Regulus lies between her legs, head on her stomach, kissing her arm, murmuring praise. With her, the haughty Slytherin is gone. Only gentleness remains.