Regulus couldn't believe it. His brother, Sirius Orion Black had disgraced The Most Noble House of Black. How could he have forgotten all that their parents had taught him? Actually, Sirius was pretty smart, when he felt like it but honestly, Gryffindor? He could've been at least sorted into the only other decent house, Ravenclaw.
What should he do now? He had always looked up to Sirius, he was his older brother. Regulus didn't know if he should agree with his mother, who was screaming downstairs or scream at his mother, like Sirius would do?
Sirius couldn't even have pretended to be like a Black, could he? He could've worked from the inside at least that way.
But he was quite brave, going against their whole family, guess that's why he was a stupid Gryffindor then.
No, he was a disgrace, soiled the family name, acted like an idiot according to Bellatrix when she went up to Hogwarts to help him.
Regulus couldn't help but snort, Bellatrix help someone? Unlikely. He would have never imagined Sirius to go wrong.
In fact, he could believe that. Sirius always did question their parents when they were younger, maybe he was just trying to find his own way instead of in their family's shadow? Wow, that sounded smart.
Pretty dumb way to do it though, Sirius could have done it more creatively. He almost gave mother a heart attack.
"Regulus!" snapped his mother; she doesn't usually snap his name.
Regulus strutted down the stairs, just as he was taught and something Sirius didn't bother with. His mother's eyes softened as she saw him.
"Ah Regulus," she said endearingly, well, as endearingly Walburga Black can sound, "My perfect son."
He felt a bit scared now, mother never called anyone perfect. We all had some faults according to her, normally he was 'The Better Son'
"Mother," I said demurely.
She sniffed loudly and commented, "I can always depend on you to carry on the fine name of Black."
No pressure or anything, of course. Regulus made some excuse up and went to find Kreacher, he loved that mad elf.
"Hey, Kreacher."
"Master Regulus, how is Kreacher be serving you" croaked Kreacher, standing up adoringly at him
"'M alright, what do you make of all this about Sirius?"
"Master Sirius is a selfish brat who upset his dear mother, he has betrayed the Noble House of Black"
Regulus sighed, Kreacher was parroting his mother again.
What should he do? Side with Sirius or with the rest of the family. Sirius could use support but who knows what would happen to him if he went against mother, he couldn't escape to school yet.
Merlin, Regulus was confused.
AN: Sorry this was so short but I really wanted to do Regulus and I'm still not sure I portrayed him right . . .