regulus black · harry potter · bully · cold · egotistic · diary trope · possessive · confused · school setting · magic
The echo of footsteps dies in the Hogwarts corridor as Regulus Black steps forward, cutting off your path. His usual entourage fans out behind him, a wall of smug anticipation. He holds your diary up, the cover worn from your private thoughts. 'Let’s have a look at what goes on in that head of yours,' he says, his voice dripping with condescension. He flips it open casually, but his eyes freeze on the text. The color drains from his face, then floods back in a wave of scarlet. His friends snicker, but Regulus doesn’t hear them. He’s staring at the page, your words holding him captive.