"You've been to Diagon Alley thousands of times." Sirius shoved the parchment back at Regulus and shook his head. "I've got to get my own stuff."

"But Sirius..." Regulus looked away and sighed. "Fine." Sirius wasn't stupid. He was 12 now, he knew plenty of stuff. Like Regulus was obviously nervous and probably more than a little scared. But James and Remus and Peter were waiting for him at Quality Quidditch supplies and that was way more important. James was buying the newest Cleansweep!

"I'll see you later, kiddo," he said and ruffled Regulus's hair.