The boys sat silently listening to the conversation but couldn't make out many words. Sirius turned to Regulus "what is dad doing here Reg?' Sirius whispered but Regulus could only shake his head. The Hospital wing door opened and the two men stepped in.

"I am happy to see that the arrangements are being made, but you really must forgive me Albus, I should like to see my son if you don't mind."Orion Black was a tall man with black hair and the signature family feature of gray eyes and pale completion. His expression was unreadable. Regulus began to feel nervous now realizing what must have happened, but whatever the consequences

Regulus would face them bravely as Sirius would. After all his brother needed his help.

"I certainly understand Orion, You are welcome to take all the time you need I shall be in my office if you need me. Feel free to come up after your visit so we can work out the details" Dumbledore gestured him closer to his son and left.

Orion approached the group of boys, in his hand Regulus noticed a piece of parchment as he stopped beside the bed Regulus, following what he had been taught about respecting his elders instinctively stood to allow his father to sit.

Orion nodded to his youngest son as he sat down. No one spoke and the room remained silent for several moments until Orion began to speak. " I was contacted by the headmaster today, what an interesting conversation we had. When I got here I was handed this piece of parchment. Regulus Arcturus Black what the hell were you thinking?" Orion was obviously frustrated at his son.

Regulus was nervous he had not thought the plan out as thoroughly as he had believed. "Well Father I-I was-" Regulus was at a loss for the answer.

"It was my fault." Sirius said sitting up straighter which made it difficult to catch his breath. Orion turned his attention to Sirius.

"really, well tell me then Sirius, what is this?

Sirius had no idea what his brother had done or what was on the parchment but wanted to protect him. Before Sirius could answer Regulus felt as though he had gained a very small amount of courage and spoke.

"It was me Father, thank you brother for wanting to protect me but I must deal with Father on the matter at hand, after all it was my idea. Sirius didn't know about this, didn't put me up to anything, but I did it because even though you and Mother despise Sirius...I don't and he needs to-"

Orion held up a hand to silence his son.

"Regulus I am aware of all that but you are wrong to say I despise Sirius. Yes your mother does but no not I. I was upset because your mother was the one who got to the post first and if she had opened the letter, she would have known I hadn't written it and so would have harmed you for helping your brother. That quill can copy hand writing but not spell for you." Seeing that Sirius and the other boys were confused Orion handed the letter to Sirius.

"This Sirius is what your brother has tried to do for you so that you would be well."

Sirius looked over the page and read aloud:

Headmaster,

I Orion Black give permission to have Sirius Orion Black treated in a hospital as they see nessassary and as soon as possible.

Thank you for alerting me to this situation,

Mr. Orion Black

Sirius upon finishing the letter had no words, he was shocked if their mother had found out Regulus would have been punished severely and yet he had to smile at his brother's spelling.

"nessassary, really Reg, and Dad never signs a letter Black"

Orion sighed. "Dumbledore is not easily fooled Regulus, he knew that was not my letter. We-"

"So you will let Sirius die?" Regulus asked angrily.

"No Regulus , as it happens I myself was writing a similar letter. Sirius will be going to the hospital for treatment. I am actually quite proud of both of you. Sirius who was strong enough to break away from the family and you, with the courage to stand by him when he needs it most."

James was stunned unable to speak, all this time Mr. Black had been so harsh with Sirius said terrible things to him and yet here he was at his son's side proud?

Remus had not met Sirius' family but found this situation interesting after hearing stories.

"Now then, Sirius how are you feeling?" Orion asked placing a hand on Sirius head. "That's a hell of a fever you have Sirius."

"Uh yeah it -it is but I feel okay right now. Just tired" Sirius answered.

Orion smiled sadly "Of course you are tired, I will go up to Dumbledore's office and finish the arrangements for you to be moved. In the meantime, it is very important that you rest, I shall check on you later." Orion said. He said goodbye and exited the hospital wing.

James,Remus and Regulus also had to leave for classes as lunch was very nearly over.

"See you soon Pads, get some rest and feel better." James said quietly.

"Glad you dad decided to help you, take it easy Sirius" Remus added as he and James also left. Leaving the brothers to say goodbye.

"Sirius, Promise me that you will get well. I need you Brother."

"Promise to try my hardest Reg. You have my word upon our bond as brothers that I will try"

Regulus smiled and began to walk away but heard Sirius call him back.

"Reg, thank you for what you did for me, it was very brave"

Regulus smiled. "Brothers are supposed to help each other and I'm happy to have done it, whatever the punishment would have been Brother, I want you to know that I would have faced it gladly so that you would get well. Rest now, I will return later." Regulus left Sirius to sleep once more, His amazement at Regulus's actions stayed with him until he drifted off to sleep.

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