Chapter Fifty-One: Secret Meetings

Regulus' P.O.V.

"Hey, I have to meet Moody five minutes ago, so you don't think that you can give me a half hour or so to talk to him? I'll meet you at Honeydukes?"

"Sure thing, Sophie. I need to get some new quills anyway. I guess I will see you later then?" I confirmed with my best friend.

She nodded and I gave her a supportive squeeze on the shoulder. My hand lingered there for longer than necessary, but it felt like I hadn't seen Sophie in forever. Then I reluctantly let go and watched her walk away from me toward the pub. I could feel my heart ache when she fell out of sight because I knew that Sophie was hurting and I couldn't do anything to help her at the moment.

I heaved a heavy sigh and then turned around. After I made a quick stop at Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop, I still had an ample amount of time left to spend before meeting Sophie at Honeydukes, so I decided to just walk around for a bit.

The thing that has been bothering me so much lately is that my family plans to have me join the Dark Lord's ranks during Easter holiday, which is only in a few weeks. What will happen to Sophie? It's bluntly obvious that she will never fight for our side after they murdered off her family, even though she had that stupid idea of joining with me months ago, which I squashed out of her mind as soon as I found out. She would never survive the things that his followers have to do. Sophie is a lot of things, but I know that she is not a cold blooded killer. When I join the ranks, they will begin watching me closely. And I know for a fact that they would disapprove of me having a Potter, a blood traitor, as my best mate.

Then there is the initiation to think about. I can't even begin to think of how I will pass by torturing and killing an innocent person. Then to add on to the pressure, it's in front of the Dark Lord himself. Even though it will be one of the hardest things I'll ever do in my life, I know I have to because if I don't I will be killed. There is a reason why I'm in Slytherin. I am just a coward that is afraid of death. There is only one person that I'd do anything for and it's Sophie Lynn Potter. The girl that I am hopelessly in love with.

My thoughts are cut short when I feel someone pulling me into a dark ally.

Sophie's P.O.V.

"You're late," Moody grunted while fording up a copy of the Prophet he was reading as I took a seat across from him. How he managed to actually find a table in this crowded bar I'll never know.

I sighed heavily, "Sorry, slept in late after a restless sleep. Nightmares are a bitch, aren't they? They never let you forget the things that haunt you and always make sure you remember the worst mistakes in your life."

The Auror nodded in agreement, "Yes, but you gotta learn how to live with the things that haunt you and remember the mistakes that happen in life because you learn from them. "

I pursed my lips in thought as I thought over what the man said before asking him a question, "So is there anything that you wanted? Other than last night you mentioned my father."

"I think that we have done the best we can do about your mother. The only thing that will help us is to stop their leader and send them all to Azkaban. I am sorry about that, Sophie. Though the main reason we are here is to talk about your father, yes," Mad-Eye said as he took a swig from his flask. Then he through the paper in front of me. "They Daily Prophet has also gotten word about last night. Sorry about the bad reputation, but that Rita Skeeter only writes what's interesting to her and nothing is the least bit true."

While rubbing my tired eyes, I tried not to think about my mother's death and the culprits who did it. They were walking around free and my family was dead. Then I slowly picked up the news paper and read the front page.

ANOTHER POTTER DEAD! CONSPIRACY OR COINCIDENCE?

Article by Rita Skeeter

Late last night, at Potter Mansion, an attack was laid out against a member of the Potter family yet again. There was a group of approximately seven Death Eaters that invaded the house, though as they were only expecting one member of the family, Mrs. Evelynn Potter, they were surprised to find another one there. Miss Sophie Potter, a young student at Hogwarts, was for some reason visiting home. Sources say that early yesterday evening Miss Potter was called to Gringotts for the reading of her late grandmother's, Dorea Potter's, will. She supposedly stopped home last night for a quick visit to her mother. That was when He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named's followers attacked.

An intense battle then took place inside the house with seven against two. The two Potters fought strong and hard, taking at least five Death Eaters out in a matter of minutes, but it was that terrible moment when Evelynn Potter was hit with a strong curse that caused her to bleed out later when the fight was over. Little Sophie Potter was able to take out one more off the treacherous men before the last one, who I was informed was a high ranking member in You-Know-Who's army and the leader of the operation, escaped after the Dark Mark was shot up above the house. Aurors and Healers arrived in minutes, but it is sad to say that Mrs. Evelynn Potter had passed away from a wound to her stomach. The surviving Death Eaters have been sent to Azkaban.

Now, as everyone knows, this had been the third attack and casualty against the Potter family. Is this just a coincidence or is there more behind the story? Reliable sources tell me that conspiracy might be the answer. Sophie Potter has witnessed both the deaths of her parents and seen by her grandmother's home days before her death. The Slytherin student has also been sighted with known families that are supportive of the dark arts and the Dark Lord's ideals. Though nothing can be confirmed at this time, please keep an eye out on the Potter family.

"What a load of bullshit. She even used my house against me and made it sound like I was a bloody Death Eater. Who does this Rita Skeeter think she is?" I sneered as I threw the paper down.

Moody shook his head, "Just some rookie reporter, but nothing she ever writes is true. She is just trying to make a name for herself. Now, about your father. I have known him for years, well, ever since he became an Auror. The thing that I came here to really tell you is that I am your god father. Since your father respected me and became one of my best co-workers, he asked me and I accepted. It's nothing special really since you are almost of age and your brother already is. Your birthday is only in a month and I'm not really needed, though, I just wanted to let you know."

I stared at him for a bit. Out of all of the people in the world, my parents picked Mad-Eye Moody to be my god father. Actually, I found it funny. The fearless Auror that scares every Death Eater is my god father. At least it's better that James' god parents. He was stuck with Aunt Vera and Uncle Joe.

"Well, I never would have guessed that," I said as I took a sip of my butterbeer that Madame Rosmerta supplied me a bit ago.

Regulus' P.O.V.

"What the hell?" I shouted as I yanked my arm out of the hand of the person that grabbed me.

"Aw, what's wrong, Reggie? You're not happy to see your dear cousin?" a sickly sweet voice mocks from behind me.

I turn around to see my older cousin, Bellatrix Lestrange. I then out a fake smile on my face and pretend to be happy to see her, "Oh, Bella, I apologize. I had no idea that it was you. How have you been? And if you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here?"

She cackles at me and wipes a stray piece of her unruly hair out of her heavy lidded eyes, "Just fine, cousin. And I have been sent to watch you. What are you doing talking to that Potter girl? You know that she helped attack us and she is a filthy blood-traitor. Are you fucking her or something?"

"No, Sophie and I are just acquaintances," I lie, keeping a straight face to hide my anger after Bellatrix insulted her only after many years of hard practice. "And I presume that you are watching me for the upcoming event?"

"Why yes, I am indeed," Bella said with a smirk on her face. "Our Dark Lord wanted to make sure that you have been behaving, Regulus, and I don't know what to tell him after witnessing you with that dirty whore. Don't think that I didn't see your eyes trailing after her like a love struck puppy. Is that it? Are you in love with a filthy blood-traitor that is after our own? I can't say that I'm surprised."

I shook my head quickly, even though Bellatrix got everything right on the spot, "Not at all, Bella. I can't say that I used to have a little crush, but that was long ago. I know what is right and it isn't her. The Dark Lord is the only thing that I would give my loyalty to and you know that."

She pursed her lips and examined me closely, "Well, I guess I believe you, but don't think that we won't be watching. If you ever dare to betray us, then you will get the cruelest punishment we can think of that involves both of your heads. Do you understand?"

"No need to worry, dear cousin. There is no need to fret because I would never do such a thing," I said in a very convincing voice, though everything I just uttered was a complete lie. I didn't give a damn about the Dark Lord, but they will never know that.

"Good. Now, I must be going. The Dark Lord is an impatient man. You better behave, Reggie, or you will be punished. I know for a fact that it isn't pleasant at all," the older girl said quite seriously and then apparated away.

I let out a sigh in relief at leaned against the wall. Of course Bellatrix would notice his affection for Sophie. He would have to get better at hiding it, even if it pained him so, if Sophie were to stay safe. My heart was breaking just at the thought of keeping my distance, but it was necessary if things were to go as planned. I was going to infiltrate the Dark Lord's inner circle and give away the information to Sophie to give to her brother if she doesn't join the order, which I doubt will happen.

AN- So how was it? Did you enjoy Regulus' point of view? I thinking of having it more often later on in the story...

Band Camp starts in a few days, but I think that I can manage to update every now and then.

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Until next time. -Laura