A week after, Sirius stepped into the shop. It was saturday, the shop was about to close. When Regulus spotted him, he couldn't be happier. Sirius opened his arms and let Regulus run into his big brother's arms. Marie closed the shop and turned to the two. Sirius let go and Regulus stepped away from him. "I'm Sirius Black, Regulus' older brother. It nice to meet you. I suppose you're Marie Petit?" Sirius asked and bowed. "Yes, I am. The pleasure is all on my side. I will go to make dinner" Marie said and left.

Regulus showed Sirius around and then they went to Regulus' room. "James sent you a letter" Sirius said and gave Regulus the letter. Regulus stared at it for a good while. "Do I want to open it?" he asked. "I dunno, I haven't read it" Sirius answered. Regulus sighed, opened it and started to read out loud.

"Dear Reg,
I'm sorry. There's no other way to describe how I feel. I just feel guilty, dumb and sorry. It's all my fault and I apologise. I never should have went with Tom. I really fucked up this time, didn't I? Even if we will never see again, I hope you will have a good life, even if it's with out me. I'm not going to come to look for you, as you wish.

But I want you to know, that it wasn't the James you know, doing it. I was drunk. I know it's not an explanation, but I want you to know it. And if you change your mind, and will forgive me one day, I will leave the world for you.

But I guess it is the final goodbye, like you wrote.

So, Goodbye.

Forever yours,
James F. Potter"

Regulus swallowed. "Well?" Sirius asked. "I don't think there's anything else. Expect one thing..." Regulus said. He pulled a precnancy test from his pocket.

Two lines.

"I have to tell him. So can I come with you?" Regulus asked. "Of course" Sirius said.

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