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House of Black Part 4

Regulus Black AU

Request: Regulus and his wife are raising Sirius’ daughter after he ends up in Azkaban. Now after his escape Sirius comes to them to thank them and get to know his daughter.

Pairings: Regulus Black x Reader. Former Sirius x Reader

Link to Part 3

Rating: T

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Tea time proved to be a silent affair. No one said a word for the first little bit. You sat quietly by Regulus’ side while Sirius sat beside Remus. Sirius had tried to talk to Regulus a handful of times only to be met with the biggest go-to-hell look that he had ever seen in his life. If looks could kill, Sirius would have been dead on the floor.

After Sirius’ newest attempt, you finally looked up from your teacup and met Remus’ gaze. He raised an eyebrow. Neither of you really wanted to get into this “love fest.” If it were up to either of you, the two of you would bail off someplace and let Sirius and Regulus handle this.

“How did Abby do in school this year, Remus?”

Regulus asked, wanting to change the subject himself. He wouldn’t admit it but his mind was a very confusing place to be at the moment. Part of him, the innocent child-like side, was thrilled to see Sirius. He had missed his older brother more than words could say. From the time that Sirius left home to now, Regulus had missed him. He had missed the days when it was the two of them against the world.

The adult side, however, the side that had been slighted and hurt felt differently. Regulus was ready to keep his walls up. From Sirius leaving to how he treated you…Regulus would keep an eye on him constantly if he had to. Regulus would be stubborn if he had to and he didn’t care to admit it. If it kept his family, meaning Abby and yourself, safe then Regulus would be ready to fight in an instant.

They don’t call me King Petty for no reason.

Regulus thought with a smile before looking over at you. You hadn’t said much through tea time. One of your hands was resting on his thigh as if giving him a reason to keep himself calm.

My wife…

Regulus smiled at the thought. You were all his. He had won the girl. Of all the times that he had lost out on other things that he wanted; Regulus was thankful to have won you.

Remus speaking tore Regulus from his thoughts.

“She did well. All of her grades were high. She’s a smart girl. Don’t let the whole end-of-the-year fiasco totally ruin her whole year behaviorally.”

Regulus knew exactly what Remus was referring to…the “Sirius” incident. You meanwhile, smiled.

“I knew that she would do well. I see so much of Regulus in her. She is nearly as good as a student as you were.”

Regulus smirked. The expression of annoyance on Sirius’ face was enough to make his whole day.

“I’m glad that something good wore off on her.”

Regulus commented as you leaned over to kiss his cheek again.

“She does well with most everything.”

Remus had to agree with that. While he did see a lot of Sirius in Abby, he saw more of Regulus. Sure, a lot of this had to do with who raised her but there was a lot of Regulus and yourself. Abby was respectful and always did well with schoolwork. Something told Remus that Abby and Hermione would do very well in life if they continued to work as hard as they did.

Glazing at Sirius, Remus had to roll his eyes. Remus wouldn't be shocked in Sirius started yelling.

“She even studies over the summer. Regulus really is some father.”

You added a look of pride in your eyes. To say that you were proud of Regulus was an understatement. He had come such a long way from where he was when the two of you became a couple. He had gone from a foul-tempered death eater to doing a complete 360. He was now at a point where he could freely admit was a nutcase Lord Snakeface was.

Regulus had been afraid that he would never be able to admit that nor be a decent husband and father. Yet here was doing the job like a champ. You knew that he was constantly worried about being like his father. As much as you wanted to tell him that it was a silly thought…you didn’t. You wanted Regulus to see what a distance he had come from his time growing up to now.

Regulus wrapped your hand around yours giving you a gentle squeeze. You always knew how to make him feel better.

“Aren’t you two adorable?”

Sirius said, in an annoyed tone. The last thing that he really wanted to do was sit and watch the two of you be gaga over each other.

“We can be more adorable but it would be weird for you to be watching me snog my wife.”

Regulus commented, making sure to put emphasis on the word “wife.” Sirius shook his head with a grossed-out expression. You, meanwhile, stood up and ran a hand through Regulus’ curls.

“That’s enough you too. We don’t need to be going on like this when Abby and Harry come back. They have enough on them without adult problems.”

Regulus and Sirius glared at each other again before both nodding. As much as Regulus wanted to be a snooty bitch, he wouldn’t do anything that could hurt his “daughter.” Even if Abby was Sirius’ daughter, she was Regulus’ and he wasn’t about to start thinking any differently.

“Yes, love.’

Regulus commented before looking down at his watch.

“It's time to go get her anyway. Are you coming?”

You shook your head. This was a conversation that happened every year at this time. No matter if the three of you would be in Grimmauld Place or not, you had the traditions that you were not about to give up. Regulus always picked Abby up from school and you were at home fixing all of her favorite homemade treats. This gave both Regulus and Abby time to bitch about people that they jointly disliked (for example, the Malfoys).

“I have a cake in the oven. I always make her a cake when she comes home from school. Besides, she will want some time alone with you anyway.”

Regulus nodded as he stood up. He turned his attention to Remus.

“Would you like to come?”

Remus nodded, standing up. Neither made a comment in Sirius' direction. Both men knew that he was unfortunately locked in the house for the time being.

Regulus didn’t fancy the idea of leaving you alone with Sirius but he had a feeling that you had your own peace that you needed to say. It would be best that he wasn’t home to witness it either. If Sirius said something too out of the way, Regulus would lose his shit and no progress would ever be made.

You, meanwhile, pushed in your chair as Regulus came to stand beside you. He gently tilted your face to his with a small smile.

“I’ll see you soon, darling.”

You couldn’t help the smile that came over your face. Of all of the years of marriage and rather unpleasant things, nothing changed how the two of you looked at each other like teenagers finding their first love. This was the true love that you craved as a child.

“Be safe.”

You said as Regulus leaned down to kiss you.

“He isn’t going off to war.”

Sirius muttered. Regulus turned to look at his brother coldly.

“You’re the one standing watching. If you don’t like it then go haunt another room in this house. Maybe talk to Mum’s obnoxious portrait?”

Sirius shook his head and bolted into the sitting room as Regulus and Remus left.

You had been in the kitchen for around five minutes when Sirius got brave enough and came into the kitchen. He was quiet for a few moments as you put the final details on the cake. You were quietly humming and for the first time in a while, Sirius felt a peace.

He had missed you. There was no easier way to say it. He regretted what happened between the two of you with everything that he had. Even if he couldn’t have you romantically, he still wanted your friendship. Harry and yourself were all Sirius had that reminded him of James. Harry was the visual reminder of James and you were the constant of James.

“I know you’re there.”

You commented, finally looking up. Sirius shrugged before scratching the back of his neck.

“So…is he treating you right?”

You again looked up from the little purple cake. Blinking, you put the icing down.

“Compared to who?”

You replied, looking up with a very James Potter-like sassy expression. Sirius sighed, rolling his eyes.

“Alright, I deserved that. Go ahead, Y/n. Give me what you’ve got. I know that you are dying to do so.”

You shook your head putting the icing down. Of course, you wanted to lay into Sirius. You wanted to tell him everything that you had gone through over the years. From losing James and Lily to fighting the Dursleys over Harry, to losing your own baby with Regulus, and all of the bullshit experiences in between…but you weren’t. It wouldn’t make any difference anyway.

“I would not waste one iota of energy on it, Sirius. What I will tell you is that you need to lay off Regulus. He’s my husband and I am telling you to leave him the hell alone. He doesn’t need it.”

Sirius raised an eyebrow.,

“Oh damn it, not you too. You are on the Protect Reggie train that my mother and everyone else were on.”

You froze before looking up with an expression on your face that told Sirius how much he fucked up.

“Now you listen to me and you listen good Sirius Black because the next time I say this I will be hexing you. Leave Regulus the fuck alone. Yes, I am protecting him and I will die protecting him. You owe your brother a lot for everything that he’s done for you. He isn’t the spoiled little boy that you remember. He’s the man that I love and I will never stop defending him. He didn’t leave me for someone else. You did. Regulus picked up the pieces that you left broken without care. You like to think that you are the most powerful member of the House of Black. No, you didn’t apply yourself. Regulus is the most powerful member of this family and that won’t be changing. He’s the one that was recruited by Voldemort at 16 for his abilities. He’s the one that figured out Voldemort’s secret of horcruxes and nearly died to get one of them. Regulus is the one who nearly destroyed his body so the rest of us can live. Of course, you don’t know about any of that but you should be damn grateful to him. If you can’t be grateful or proud of him for that then thank him for stepping up and being the father to your daughter. You were the one that lost your shit on Peter Pettigrew and got locked up….before you say it, I understand your anger…trust me I felt the same way and I still do…knowing that he is still alive and out there…I can’t see straight…”

Sirius stood totally motionless. He didn’t expect to totally have his ass handed to him that intensely but…it happened. Sirius wanted to ask what you were talking about with Regulus. What was Regulus doing? He seemed okay. Was the whole Horcrux business why Regulus limped when he walked? Sirius had so many questions but now didn’t seem like the time.

You wiped angry tears from your face. In the weeks, that it had been since you learned of Peter Pettigrew being alive, your rage had returned. Knowing the monster of a man that betrayed your brother and sister-in-law was alive and well tormented you.

“Y/n…I didn’t….I had no….”

You held a hand up.

“No, you didn’t know but now you do. Sirius, I care for you. That won’t ever change but I love your brother. I married him because I love Regulus more than anything. If you can’t respect your brother for the man that he is then respect me as your friend for my own choices. My choice is and will always be Regulus.”

Sirius was quiet for a moment before sighing.

“It's hard seeing you kiss him…love him…when he was the boy that you used to be scared to death of.”

You tried to empathize with Sirius. In ways he was right. You were scared of Regulus when you first met him. He was the boy that was always angry. Something in his cold grey eyes scared you to death…but it changed.

Now Regulus was your comfort. Things had indeed changed. His once cold eyes were now the eyes that you could look into for hours.

“That’s because I didn’t know him…just like you don’t know him now. As I said…you owe him a few thousand thank yous.”

The conversation stopped when the front door opened and closed. You gave Sirius a final look before turning and going into the foyer where Regulus stood with Abby, Remus, and Harry. Abby still had her hand wrapped around Regulus’.

“Mum!”

She said cheerfully before running over and wrapping her arms around you. You immediately kissed the top of her head as Regulus smiled from his place.

“Hi, darling. Did you have a wonderful year? I sure have missed you.”

You said. Abby nodded.

“I did. I missed you and dad so much!”

When the words “mum and dad” left Abby’s mouth, your eyes met Regulus’. Abby didn’t call the two of you mum and dad very much. She did when she was a little girl but as she got older it was by your names. Regulus shrugged, noticing Sirius watching from the door. The two of you didn’t have to speak to the other to know that Abby was simply stating that you were still her parents even if Sirius was back in the picture.

“We’ve missed you too, love.”

You said, patting her cheek. Abby went back to Regulus and wrapped her hand through his again. Regulus knew why Abby was acting this way. She was overwhelmed. With everything that had happened this past year, from meeting her actual father to now being back at Grimmauld Place…the poor child was overwhelmed and Regulus didn’t blame her.

“Is Gran’s portrait still screaming at everyone?”

Abby asked. Regulus rolled his eyes

“Oh yeah, Gran is still at it making everyone’s lives miserable…its her Christmas. Why don’t you and Harry go unpack? Kreacher is roaming around here someplace. Don’t give him too bad of a headache.”

Abby nodded before following Harry out of the room. Regulus waited a moment before shaking his head. Something told him the upcoming weeks were not about to be easy and unfortunately, there was no escaping it any longer.

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