Chapter 4: The Hunt Begins
Summary:
The hunt for Horcruxes begins.
Notes:
CW: Smut
TW: injury
Chapter Text
Regulus
The vomit just wouldn't stop this morning. Regulus Potter was sure he couldn't have anything left within him to throw up but it kept coming. This pregnancy was going to be rough, he wondered how long he could keep it hidden from Sirius. He was planning to tell Sirius after the wedding but then Lily died. He did not think James deserved to be sitting through a lecture from Sirius about the fact he'd accidentally gotten Regulus pregnant for the second time. Not when James' grief was so fresh. This time of course was slightly different Regulus had entered his twenties, whereas last time he was sixteen years old.
After what seemed like a lifetime Regulus was able to join the rest of the boys at breakfast. Their plates were all half empty as James pushed a plate of scrambled eggs towards Regulus. They were somewhat cold but not cold enough that they didn't taste ok, Regulus knew he wasn't going to be able to eat them all though. His stomach was still mildly turning. At least some had to be eaten for the sake of his and James' baby. He was mostly picking at it though.
"Did you sleep ok man?" Sirius asked with a mouthful of sausage, Regulus scowled and ignored his brother. James rubbed Regulus' back and Regulus felt a bit more content. The power James held.
"So these horcruxes," Regulus begins,
"Yeah?" James perked up.
"The one we know about thanks to Kreacher is of course the locket, which I got back from Kreacher yesterday," Everyone was listening intently to Regulus, except for baby Harry who was humming a tune and smashing his spoon down on his porridge. "What can you tell me about the locket?"
"It was Slytherin's, like old Salazar's himself," Sirius chimed in. James and Remus nodded,
"Yes this is true, but also it was a relic," Regulus told them.
"So what you are saying is we are looking for the founder's relics," Remus said, studying Regulus' face. Regulus nodded, "So there is the locket which we have, there is the cup which belonged to Helga Hufflepuff and there is the famous lost diadem of Ravenclaw and also-,"
"I don't think the sword of Gryffindor is a horcrux," Regulus cut in, "If anything that is something that will help us destroy it, so maybe Gryffindor's crown? The one he very seldomly removed?" Regulus added. Remus looked like the wheel's were turning in his head.
"I agree, however I also think that some form of a family heirloom would have been turned into a Horcrux." Remus says seriously. The other three men nod in agreement.
"I also think we should look into Slytherin's wand," Sirius threw in.
"May as well just to be safe," Remus said, rubbing Sirius' back.
"Where going to have to look into Voldemort's family then to find out what kind of heirloom it could be, if they even have one," James spoke up. He took a big gulp out of the butterbeer, "This isn't going to be easy,"
"We will manage," Lupin promises. Regulus takes James' hand and intertwines their fingers. James immediately starts rubbing circles around his husband's hand with his thumb.
"Mama, Mama, mama," Harry babbles frustratedly. James looks as though he is about to collapse. You can't explain to a one year old that their mom isn't coming back, that she is gone to the afterlife, that you can't see her until you cross too. Regulus is heartbroken for Harry and James, he wishes with all that is in him things had turned out differently. He also thinks that he will never be enough for Harry as a step parent. James lifts Harry out of the highchair and begins to soothe him.
"Maybe we should stay at a muggle hotel today, let Harry watch some cartoons?" Regulus suggested. James looked torn about the thought.
"Mate we will find these Horcruxes I promise," Sirius added, "But Regulus is right we need to make sure we are looking after Harry too," James looks at Sirius and then nods and goes back to soothing Harry. The three older men finished their butterbeer while Regulus finsihed his gillywater. You see there was a small amount of alcohol in butterbeer only enough to get a house elf drunk but all the same Regulus was staying away from it while pregnant. They appareated a few towns south into a muggle area and got checked into a four star hotel.
"Let's find something to watch Harry!" Sirius said happily, taking Harry from James' arms and setting him on the hotel bed. There were two double beds in the hotel and the room was pale green. The bedsheets were completely white and there was a mahogany desk that went the length of the room and had a tv in the middle. All four men gathered on one bed with Baby Harry at the front pointing at the tv and laughing. Sirius flicked through the channels while Regulus prompted up the pillows and sat back James' threw his arm over his husband and pulled him close. Regulus felt content in James' arms, quite possibly the place he most liked to be.
"Oh! Oh!" Harry said happily as what Regulus recognizes as a rerun of Willo The Wisp because Regulus hates the fact he knows that it is usually played in the evening after the news. He supposed he will have to get used to knowing stuff about cartoons seeing as he has not only Harry to look after full time but he has a baby girl growing in his stomach. Making it turn at the moment but he loved her all the same for she was a product of James, he hoped he'd be just like him. This episode was called the bride-groom and James, Sirius along with Harry hummed the theme tune.
Regulus hated the fairies' voice as she sang the bridal march. He hated the caterpillar's voice too. He found both these cartoon characters grating, it wasn't as good as others like scooby doo. He rolled his eyes as the fairy said she wanted a handsome prince. She was annoying and what was even more annoying is that Harold the handsome came in who was a prince but of course he got turned into a beast by the witch who was a tv. Cartoons were odd. Of Course the fairy gave him a suit and then complained she couldn't marry him because he couldn't pronounce his 'r;s' not because he was a beast. Regulus sighed and
James chuckled probably at amusement of how Regulus was pained by these cartoons not because anything was funny in it. Then Harry laughed because James was and Harry looked back at his dad and pointed at the tv
"Fun Harry?" James asked in a soft voice and Harry squealed and turned back to the tv. Soon enough it was the roadrunner that came on and Harry made his way to Sirius' lap. James turns to the other two men,
"Which horcrux should we start with then we need to be planning if we aren't out looking," he asks after Sirius is done laughing at the tv while cuddling Harry.
"Well we are in Scotland, so why not head to the glens in search of the diadem or atleast in search of anyone who may have any useful information about it and the whereabouts," James murmurs in agreement.
"We are going to have to take the locket to a remote location first and destory it with the fiendfyer," Remus states. Regulus of course agrees with this but he feels anxious he feels this could go wrong so easily. He can't have James nor Harry in danger,
"Yes, however James should go on to an area near the glens with Harry and owl us where to go. Once we've got the directions, we destroy it. This is too dangerous for Harry," Regulus tells them.
"Yes, much too dangerous," Remus agrees.
"Regulus you should accompany Harry and I to the tent," James chimes in.
"What?"
"I don't think you should go with them, Pads and Moony are able enough to destroy it. Please stay with Harry and I," James begs. Regulus blinks hard,
"James, you do realise I am the reason we know about the horcruxes? The reason we have this one to destroy, I'm the one who went to get it with my brother and Lupin, I definitely should be there when it is getting destroyed I have to be,"
"But Reg," James began
"James he brought us to the cave with Kreacher, he took that horrible potion for us he nearly bloody well drowned. I think he has earned the right to be there when it's destroyed," Remus sighed. Of course Remus didn't know Regulus was carrying a baby. James seemed to have nothing else to say except,
"Alright, please be careful though love, and you two look after him," James said, kissing Regulus' hair. They watch cartoons all morning cuddled up, scooby doo even comes on which cheers Regulus up. When afternoon broke though Sirius convinced Remus to go to the bar for a drink. James put Harry down for a nap. Once he heard Harry snoring he put his arm back around Regulus and started kissing his cheek.
"I have to take lower dosage of my T potions while pregnant remember," Regulus brings up remembering the first time he was pregnant and how he had to discover that for himself in books he checked out himself unable to tell madam Pomfrey he was pregnant because he was still underage and she'd of written home to his mother and he had decided that Walburga Black should not find over letter. "I um I have some in because I was going to ask you to start trying a few months after the wedding I got them incase you were interested but I discovered the night before that I was already pregnant," Regulus continued
"I'm sure Remus would have just packed all your T potions so I'm guessing there is some in there want me to check,"
"Mm" Regulus whispered. James went through the bag and took out a vile,
"This one?"
"Yeah," He gave it to his husband who took it and sighed,
"It'll all be worth it in the end," James assured him, rubbing his belly. He made a groaning noise, of course Regulus could never forget how James was when he was pregnant with Atlantis he went mad for the fact Regulus was growing their child. Regulus did think his swelling was bloat caused by the baby and not a bump at the point he thought he was at but really Regulus' didn't know exactly how far along he was so he let James revel in it. James planted kisses along his jaw while rubbing his belly then as he found his lips he removed his hand and placed it on Regulus' face kissing him passionately. Regulus started making happy noises into James' mouth
"Come to the bathroom," James breathed and they both got up and headed to the bathroom and closed the door. As soon as it was shot they started kissing again. Regulus pushes James against the wall without breaking their kiss James groans and pulls Regulus close. Regulus feels James hard on against his stomach and gasps before returning to kiss him. Regulus begins to grind on James' hard penis though it is still in his trousers. Moans escaping his mouth every five seconds like clockwork. He grinded happily kissing James until James pushed his head down and kept pushing until Regulus was on his knees. Regulus smirks up at his husband and begins to kiss along his waistband
Regulus opens James' trousers and takes them down along with his boxers and is met with a very large and very hard cock. Regulus licks the top of it while James starts to squirm. He pulled his tongue down James' length before licking the word 'Reggie's' up his cock so James knew exactly who owned it. Who always owned it. James bucks inwardly as Regulus takes his length into his mouth humming enthusiastically as he takes it in. James gasps,
"Merlin Reg, I have to say as good as you look at all times, you look best on your knees," James spewed out in between moans. Regulus' mouth moves up and down James' length, he really loves getting to do this. He is always hungry for James' cock. He is going nice and slow, taking it easy, savouring his penis. He feels like he could cum himself just by having James' penis in his mouth and his clit is so sensitive with the pregnancy that he just might. Finally James starts thrusting hard into his mouth making it go at such a speed Regulus' makes a noise almost like singing as feels the hard cock move around inside his mouth. "It's my fucking mouth Reggie, I own it," James screams. Regulus feels his clit tingle just a little more of James' cock ravishing his mouth and hell be ready. James is gasping with each thrust into his husbands mouth. Regulus rubs his clit through his trousers and lets the cum happen letting moans spill out his mouth as he takes in all of James. Just as he finishes just about ready to fall over James climaxes into Regulus' mouth. Regulus swirls the cum around his mouth making sure to taste it properly before he swallows hard.
"Fuck," Regulus breathes falling over slightly. James picks him up and holds him close allowing him to shake in his arms. After they check on Harry in the other room James whispers about Regulus writing the letter to Frank and Alice about all the names of the death eaters. Regulus does it right away to get it out of the way he writes down absolutely everyones name except for Barty's. Evan is dead, he tried to take on Alastor Moody who now people call him Mad eye after Evan was through with him. In the end though Evan's skills didn't match Alastors, Alastor was too powerful for Evan. Regulus would always miss Evan; he was just a kid who got caught up in a war that wasn't his to fight. To be honest Evan like Regulus didn't have much of a choice. Barty on the other hand did, but just for their time at school Regulus wasn't going to put down Barty's name.
When it came time for dinner Regulus just picked at his dinner he didn't eat much while Sirius and co wolfed down there's and James played that weird aeroplane game with Harry in order to get him to eat. When they got back to the room this very, very odd movie called 'Chitty, chitty bang bang' was on.
"Chitty Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang We love you and in, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang What we'll do? Near, far, get over the car. What a happy time we spent Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Our fine four fendered friend Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Our fine four fendered friend" Sirius and James sang while Remus hummed the tune. Regulus just felt dreadfully confused.
James
James sat in the massive tent with baby Harry. Remus had made sure to pack everything they needed for this adventure into a Mokeskin pouch, which included this beautiful big tent, that on the outside looked no bigger than on that would sleep two people. Inside however was a different story altogether. It had two separate full bedrooms that came complete with four poster beds, bedside tables with little lamps and even in James and Regulus' room it also had a small cot for Harry to sleep in. Also within the tent was a bathroom, shared living area and a full working kitchen. Even though James grew up his whole life with magic he never got tired of it and its abilities.
On this day however, it was not just like some little holiday. The had travelled to a just outside a little village that was pretty much as close to The Glen as they could possibly need to be and Remus, Sirius and Reg had gone out with the locket, far from the tent, further than James wanted them to in order to destroy it. James had wanted to join his companions but Regulus felt it was he who stayed with Harry while they did what they had come to do. James was sitting on the floor with a baby Harry as they played with his toy cars, pushing them back and forth, Harry giggled as the wheels on the same toys turned. Harry laugh always had an ability to make a serious situation and make it seem childlike.
As Harry begins driving the cars up James' arm, James can't help but suddenly get filled with worry and fear and a lot of guilt that he had allowed Regulus, his pregnant Husband to go on such a dangerous mission while he sat here in the safety of the tent with Harry. James mentally cursed himself as Harry let the car roll back down into his hands, letting out a little laugh as it picked up speed. James just smiled at his young son as he looked towards the door in hopes that his two best friends and Husband would suddenly walk through it, the Job done. James wanted to strap Harry to his back and run to find them, begging Regulus to return back to the tent and allow him to help destroy it. What if something happened? What if Reg got hurt? Or the baby? They would be using FiendFyre for Merlin's sake, anything could go wrong. James was beginning to sweat as Harry sat oblivious to the entire world outside. James shook his head and smiled at Harry. He forced the thoughts from his mind.
"Won't be that long until you have a little sister to run about and plan with hm?" he questioned Harry who just stared up at him, his green eyes piercing into James, "Well long enough I suppose," James laughed as he pushed the dark thoughts into the back of his mind and pictured Regulus' small swollen stomach in his mind.
"Ba, ba, ba, ba," was all Harry had to say in return. James honestly could not hold in his excitement of his and Regulus' future when all of this would be a distant memory. Then it would just be James, Harry, Baby and Regulus against the world, and of course uncle Sirius and Remus. Who would have thought that wild James Potter would have a son and a daughter? And with his best friend's brother he was building his life nonetheless.
James pictured his life when all this would be done. He, Reg, Harry and his daughter are all on holiday. They could take the kids to theme parks and the beach. James tried to imagine who his daughter would take after. James prayed that she looked like Reg, a baby girl would be the most adorable thing to see, or even if their daughter grew up and realised she wasn't a girl or a boy. James just wanted her to be happy and healthy. James was going to make sure that she knew he would always be in her corner to protect her and love her and more than likely spoil her rotten, just as he has done with Harry. James would make sure his daughter would never have to grow up not knowing one of her parents. He swore to himself, he wasn't going to allow anything to happen to Regulus, like he did with Lily. Someone would have to kill him before they could get to Regulus.
"Oh your bored of your cars now are you?" James let out a little laugh as Harry threw the car to the side and screwed up his face, "I have an idea how about we play Superman yeah?" He asked and Harry just stared at him as James stood up and lifted Harry into his arms., "You'll be able to do this one day with your kids," He laughed as he pulled out his wand and whispered ' Wingardium Leviosa' as he pointed his wand at his son, who lifted up into the air. Harry was clapping his hands and giggling as James flew him round the giant tent, making sure not to bang Harry into any of the posts holding up the tent. James finished making Harry 'F ly' and then brought him back down into his arms and walked to the kitchen area. James opened the fridge and took out the strawberries he had brought before they apperated here and gave them a quick wash and a little chop before handing a small bowl to Harry who was laughing, when suddenly he heard the pained screams coming closer from outside.
"JAMES! JAMES!" he heard his name being called. James gently brought Harry back to his arms and walked to the opening, pulling back the fabric on the door area. He was immediately met with the worried and concerned faces of Regulus and Remus who had Sirius draped over their shoulders.
"Jesus Christ!" James exclaimed as Sirius' head just hung in the air.
"WE NEED TO HELP HIM!" Remus shouted, his voice strained. James nodded and moved out of the way as Regulus and Remus carried Sirius over to the bed.
James felt frozen to the spot for a moment before his instincts kicked in and he followed to where they had laid Sirius on the bed. James just stared at his friend, trying to process what had actually happened. He looked from Reg to Lupin and then back down at his best friend. James sat Harry down on the floor, who looked confused at his father.
"Get him into a sitting position we have to get that shirt off him, it's all burnt at the back!" James said quickly, grabbing the first aid kit from under the bed, "How did this happen?" He questioned, trying to keep his voice steady as they took Sirius' shirt off him. James' breath caught in his throat as he looked at Sirius' body, he was covered in angry,painful looking burns.
"Fuck," Regulus muttered as the three of them looked over Sirius.
"We have to try and do something!" Remus began, before getting his wand out and began muttering healing spells at Sirius, which didn't seem to be doing anything.
"It just got.." Reg began but stopped as his eyes filled with tears, "The flames they just got so wild…so quick," he finished and James stared at him, "Sirius tried to calm the flames but nothing was working!" Regulus finished and looked at his brother with pain in his eyes.
"And where's the locket? Did it work on that at least?" James questioned and Reg turned to face James again.
"Yes I threw in while the flames got out of control and it seemed to make the flames angry but it worked," Regulus nodded.
"At least that's something right?" James couldn't find any other words to use. Sirius began to stir and his eyes snapped open as he let out a loud scream of pain.
"FUCK!!!!" He called and the three men around him looked at each other as if they were useless.
"Cream? Give me burn cream!" Remus said suddenly, "We were trying everything Sirius I promise," Remus continued his voice cracking against his emotions. Regulus snapped open the first aid box and took out a magically potion like cream for burns and handed it to Remus. Sirius seemed to be going in and out of consciousness as Remus began rubbing the potion on him. It seemed to disappear instantly as soon as it hit his skin. Remus' tears were now freely flowing down his face as he tried to keep reapplying the potion but the burns didn't seem to get any less angerier.
"Remus is it working at all?" Regulus asked as he watched Sirius squirm under Remus' touch.
"I don't think so… nothings going to work on these because that spell is cursed fire," Remus said through his tears. James' heart was breaking as he watched his friend's heart break for his lover.
"So he's like this … forever?" James asked and Remus nodded, Sirius gave out a sob of pain from beside him.
"I just need the pain to subside for him… I don't want him in pain… I can't watch him like this," Remus continued, James honestly thought Remus was going to break down.
James watched his friend squirm in pain when he noticed some of his hair had also been burnt.
"Jesus no please" James gave out a little scream. His heart pained as he looked at Sirius' hair knowing that because the flames were cursed that Sirius' hair was fucked forever now. Sirius loved his hair, it suited him so perfectly, he was going to be devastated once they told him. The scars James' feels like Sirius wouldn't mind so much, might even call them 'cool' but his hair… Fuck.
James lifted Harry from the floor, who was now crying loudly amongst all of the panic of the other three men. He carried him into the other room and soothed him so that Harry would take his afternoon nap. Once James had successfully gotten Harry off to sleep he came back out of the room. Remus was holding Sirius gently as to not hurt him as he cooed to him that everything was going to be ok. James walked briskyfully over to Regulus and grabbed his hand leading him out of the tent.
"Where are we going James?" Regulus asked, confused.
"I just needed to speak to you," James answered, continuing to lead Reg in a direction that was decorated with flowers and trees before stopping near a large oak tree.
"What about?" Reg asked, lifting his eyebrow.
"Reg… I can't have you destroying any more of those things. It's too dangerous…" James trailed off and Regulus opened his mouth to speak but closed it when James spoke again, "The baby needs to be protected, that could have been you!" He said in a horse voice.
"James I.." Regulus began.
"Please let me finish.." James cut in and Regulus just nodded, "I won't forgive myself if something was to ever happen to you or our baby so I think it's best that the rest of them is left for me and Remus and Sirius to deal with…. You need to keep yourself safe and healthy and we can't really take the chance not after…" James trailed off thinking about their first child. He could feel the tears crawling out of his eyes and Regulus just smiled at him sadly.
"James, I understand what your saying, I really do but I don't need to be kept safe," Regulus said softly reaching for James.
"No Reg you do!" James answers back, his eyes sparkling from the tears in the sun.
"James we are all in this together for the good of the world. I can't just leave you all to do this alone," Regulus insists.
"Why not?" James answers, "We are more than capable of doing this alone… there is no need for you to be in danger… you could take Harry back to your flat and you two could just start your lives and I'll come back when we have finished…" James croaked.
"James we are all in this together like I said, this is a part of me just as much as it's a part of you.. I started this and intend to finish it with you," Regulus stated.
"Reg but I can't get rid of this feeling that something is going to go horribly wrong and you'll get hurt or the baby…." the words rushed from James mouth so fast he didn't think he even took a breath.
"James" Regulus said in a stern tone, "I am not a delicate little flower… you concerns are valid… this is a dangerous mission we are ALL on but it is not one that I am going to sit back and watch," Regulus finished gently, "Protecting our child is my main concern and always will be I will protect our daughter just as you will protect Harry it's no different," He smiled gently and James sighed.
"I would just feel better if…" James started and Regulus shook his head.
"We would all feel better if none of us had to do this but the fact of the matter is we have to do this for everyone… this isn't just about me and you. This is the fate of the whole world," Regulus cut in.
"I know that… and I know I'm never going to get you to agree to go home," James said with a soft laugh, "But it would ease me if you did," He finished and looked at Regulus who put his hands on either side of james' face.
"You're not getting rid of me that easy Potter," he smirked and James melted inside. Regulus was the only person who could make him melt like this.
"I missed you Reg," James said in a gentle tone. Then their lips crashed together and James pushed Regulus gently against a tree as their tongues explored every inch of the inside of their mouths. James savours the taste of Regulus as they both let little breathless moans between the snogging. James wanted this to be forever. No fighting, no horcruxes just snogging Regulus and raising their children. After what seems like a lifetime in heaven Regulus began rubbing himself against James' leg. James squirmed and could feel his trousers becoming tighter in his crotch area as Regulus moaned loudly, breathing heavily. Regulus didn't seem to care if Sirius and Lupin could hear his moaning and James also didn't give a damn. He listened as Regulus pulled him closer and tighter against his body as he rubbed more vigorously against James' leg. James was throbbing inside his trousers, watching Regulus squirm against him was sending James so wild he felt he would just cum himself from the scene before him.
"Purr for me Regulus," James whispered with a small growing tone in Regulus' ear and Regulus compared which made James want to have him then and there on the flowers under them, "Do you know how handsome you are?" James continued as Regulus moaned again in his ear. Regulus was building up to cum James could feel his whole body was tense against James as his breathing became more laboured and just like that Regulus gave out a loud final moan as he climaxed in his who trousers and felt against James. Regulus's whole body was vibrating from his orgasm as he whimpered from pleasure into the nap of James' neck. James smirked to himself with pleasure at how sensitive Regulus' clit had become since James had gotten him pregnant. James could reminisce in the scene of watching his husband cum for days. James held Regulus up against the tree because as soon as Regulus had come his legs had given way from under him. James laughed a little.
"Enjoy that?" he questioned in a low tone.
"More than you will ever know.." Regulus trailed off in a breathless voice. James lived to please Regulus and James lived to watch Regulus in pleasure. After a few minutes Regulus lifts his head to look into James' eyes.
"You're just so lovely," is all James says as he places a kiss on Regulus' head, allowing Reg time to get strength back in his legs.
Once Regulus had fully come back to himself, both him and James headed back to the tent.
"We are going to go into the village to ask about the dialem," Regulus stated as Lupin and Sirius looked at them both.
"Wait let me get dressed I'll come with you" Sirius said as he started to move but winched in pain.
"No you stay here with Lupin and rest you have done enough today… we need you strong and back on your feet," James jumped in, putting his hands up in front of him.
"But we are suppose.." Sirius started but Lupin chimed in.
"For once in your damned life Balck would you just do as you're told…. You were almost toast not two hours ago." Lupin snapped.
"The best looking burnt toast you ever did see, am I right?" Sirius smirked and Lupin rolled his eyes as he tried to push him back down onto the bed.
"Just rest Sirius for now please," Regulus pleaded and Sirius rolled his eyes.
"Fine if you all want to act like saviour of the world without me fine," Sirius replied in a fake huff, "I'll just stay here and get drunk and play with moony," Sirius said wiggling his eyebrows.
"Play with yourself more like…" Lupin stated back.
"Is that not your job?" Sirius questions with mystery in his eyes.
"Please take me with you. I can't be left alone with him much longer" Lupin sighed with a laugh.
"Sorry mate but you're on baby duty," James laughed.
"I didn't realise we were bringing two along with us," Lupin answered and poured tea into two little cups as Harry began making small noises from the room.
"We'll try and be as quick as possible but we need to get a head start on this next one," Regulus said and Sirius and Lupin nodded as Lupin stood to retrieve Harry. We said our goodbyes and made our way into town.
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"That's at least the tenth person we have asked that has insisted that no one has seen Ravenclaw's Diadem in centuries and no one has an idea where it is," James huffed as the dark haired woman walked off.
"That's exactly the reason I believe it to be one" Reg answered and James looked at him.
"But if we can't find it and no one else knows where it is how do we find it?" James asked, exhausted.
"We have to search for it James," Regulus laughed, "Isn't that the whole point?" He asked back.
"Yeah I guess you've got a point there," James laughed back, "I'm starving and tired," James groaned and Regulus let out a deep breath.
"We have to find this James," Regulus laughed.
"I know we do but could we maybe do it after some cheese burgers?" James asked, "and a good night's sleep maybe?" James tried to laugh back but if he was being honest with himself he was feeling more defeated than he ever had in a long time. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was failing Regulus and Harry from his protection.
"It is getting dark I guess we could call it a night for now," Reg answered.
"Yes!" James said excitedly, "I'll get Lupin and Sirius to come back with me tomorrow and go to where Rowena actually lived and talk to her distant relatives maybe they know," James replied as they began walking back to the pathway to their tent.
"That's a good idea and it might be a good idea for me to have a bit of rest tomorrow," Regulus smiled and James reached over placing his hand on Regs' stomach.
"Yeah you and Harry and bump can have some time together," James whispered gently as he slipped his hand off Regulus' bump and intertwined their fingers together.