"Regulus, we told you to tell us anything and everything interesting that happened to that blood traitor at school so we know what he's doing despite being disowned. Now tell us what you're hiding."

Regulus Black shrunk down a little under his parents' glares. He bit his lip, debating whether to say the truth. Despite everything, he still cared about his brother… But his parents had the strictest punishments. Like, cruciatus curse level. He didn't particularly want to endure that. He muttered a near silent apology under his breath to Sirius before looking back up at his parents.

"Sirius is going out with someone. However, this time it's really serious. Not like his previous week long 'relationships' with girls. Before we broke up for summer, they were still going strong after two months."

Walburga Black leaned forward. "Who's the girl he's going out with?"

Oh boy, here comes bombshell number one…

"It's not a girl. Turns out, he came out as pansexual. He's dating a guy."

Walburga shared a glance with her husband, neither of them looking happy. She and Orion Black turned back to Regulus. "Who?"

"One of his friends, Remus Lupin."

Orion stiffened a little at the name. He knew it. Lyall Lupin worked at the ministry, in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures: Beast Division. And his son, Remus... Orion was one of the few people who knew what he was. He had seen the day Lyall pulled his five year old son through the ministry to add him to the werewolf registry.

After Regulus was dismissed to his room, Orion told Walburga all of this. She growled.

"I can't believe this… He has a boyfriend who's a filthy half-breed!"

Orion nodded, agreeing with his wife's disdain. After a moment of thinking it over, an idea came to mind. One that might successfully end Sirius' relationship with this… disgusting creature.

He gave an outline of his plan to Walburga. By the end of the explanation, both of them had demonic smirks on their faces.

"How long will the potion take to brew?"

"Should be ready a few days before Regulus goes back to school."

"Perfect. Let's hope he'll be willing to slip it in a goblet during the start of term feast."