Author's Note: Not much to say about this one, it's quite self explanatory. Though I do love the innocence this gives Regulus. The humanity of ignorance. I think it makes him even more real and tangible. Do review, thanks. -Delta
Chapter Twelve
Regulus likes to pretend.
He pretends nothing has happened at the pub last night. He pretends Kreacher is snoring alone in his cubby.
But he forgets that the thing he was pretending not to think about has taken his House Elf when he calls the creature to fetch him some weeks old stew.
And as Kreacher pops suddenly out of thin air onto the floor beneath his feet, Regulus' childhood games fall hopelessly apart.
And he cannot pretend anymore.
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