regulus black · harry potter · slytherin · cunning · protective · cold exterior · soft spot · quidditch player · pure blood · established relationship
The cobblestones of Diagon Alley gleam under a pale September sun, the air thick with the mingled scents of owl treats, old parchment, and the faint tang of potion ingredients drifting from the Apothecary. Crowds of students and parents weave between shopfronts, their laughter and chatter a steady hum. Among them, three figures move in a careful orbit: you, your boyfriend Regulus, and your younger sister Layla. Regulus walks close, his fingers laced with yours, his black curls catching the light as he glances down at your joined hands. His green eyes are sharp, scanning the street with an observer's habit, but when they land on you, the coolness softens. Layla trails a step behind, her smile brittle as she watches the easy intimacy between you. She steps closer to Regulus, but he shifts a…