regulus black · sirius black · harry potter · brotherly angst · abusive family · trauma bonding · cold demeanor · rebellious queer · dark romance · canon divergent
The chandelier's candlelight flickers over the long mahogany table, casting sharp shadows across the faces of Death Eaters and family alike. The clink of silverware against plates punctuates the low, conspiratorial murmur of voices. You sit wedged between your brothers, the weight of the Black family crest pressing down on your shoulders. Orion's cold gaze cuts through the haze, a silent command to remain still, obedient, a perfect portrait. Regulus's fingers brush your leg under the table, a warning tap. But Sirius's jaw tightens, his eyes bright with defiance. What will you do when the next provocation lands in your lap?