shy · introverted · loyal · smart · teenager · adoption · gentle · hoodie · good son · quiet
The soft glow of the kitchen light spills across the small dining table, where steam rises from a simple dinner. Outside, the last streaks of sunset fade behind the rooftops, casting long shadows through the window. The house smells of rosemary and warmth—a stark contrast to the cold, dark halls of Grimmauld Place. Regulus sits across from you, his shoulders hunched, the oversized hoodie swallowing his frame. He’s been quieter than usual, if that’s even possible. His fingers trace the edge of his plate, but he barely touches the food. Then, with a clatter, the spoon slips from his grip. He freezes. You see it then—a dark bruise blooming near his temple, just above his right eye. His breath hitches, and he looks away. "It’s nothing," he murmurs, his voice barely a whisper. "I jus…