Chapter 14: Basilisk venom
Summary:
Regulus sets out for ways to learn how to destroy the diadem and ring before they continue the search for horcruxes.
Notes:
TW: Feelings of not feeling real or human
TW: Mention of grief
TW: Mention of people being tortured (not described)
CW: Smut but it's made skippable
Chapter Text
Regulus
Christmas came and passed with little progress made in destroying the diadem nor the ring. The ring of course being what Regulus was most interested in, he could see he his son if only for a moment. Everyday the boys would take turns going out to try and destroy the horcruxes trying useless spell after useless spell. They took a break december 23rd to 26th to give Harry a proper Christmas and booked a hotel mostly Regulus and James celebrating with Harry, Remus was Jewish and obviously did not celebrate but that didn't mean he didn't like the idea of a couple of nights in a hotel to relax and read have Sirius to himself.
Regulus enjoyed the hotel as much as he could but the thoughts of destroying the ring were almost obsessive, this was definitely worse than he'd been with the locket. He did enjoy the warm cups of tea and hot chocolate cuddled in bed with James watching 'It's a wonderful life' on Christmas eve. Harry awoke to presents from 'Santa' and kept repeating the word and of course by Santa, That meant he got a box of crayons and a drawing book from James, two bed time stories from Regulus 'Good night moon' and 'The little mermaid' amd from them both a set of toy cars and a baby doll.
The hotel served a massive spread of food for Christmas Day. Remus and Sirius went to a chinese restaurant though and just did their own thing. Regulus and James watched Yogi's First Christmas with Harry who giggled and pointed the whole time and then they watched a movie called 'Scrooge' which Regulus ended up being enthralled in he noticed at the starting credits that it was based on book called 'A Christmas Carol' Regulus supposed he would read it next year when hopefully all this was behind them. Later on Harry took out his crayons and book and drew (very poorly) a picture of his baby doll (which look nothing like it)
Regulus showered him in praise for the photo and asked would Harry draw him next in the simplest words he could so maybe Harry would understand to which harry drew two wonky circles a small one he supposed was his head and a very large wonky circle somewhere under it
"Papa," Harry said happily and Regulus burst into tears and not the good kind.
"Baby, what's wrong?" James had asked
"He thinks I'm fat," Regulus sobbed. James suppressed a smile and rubbed circles onto Regulus' lower back.
"Babe, you're pregnant you're not fat," he cooed. "Also, it wouldn't matter if you were. There isn't anything wrong with people carrying extra weight," James kissed the side of Regulus' head.
"No, I know, sorry I shouldn't get like this sometimes I can still hear maman's voice in my head," Regulus sobbed rubbing his nose.
"For the record I think you look fucking amazing like this," James purred into Regulus' ears letting his hands run all over Regulus' stomach. "You're growing our baby, you're incredible
and you look incredible doing it," James cooed. "We did this Reg together," he whispered scratching very lightly at the sides of Regulus' bump. "Do you think Sirius and Remus would take Haz for half an hour," Regulus could tell James was getting excited.
"Go ask," Regulus said looking back and fluttering his eyelashes. James shot up and picked his one and half year old son up gently..
"Want to go see uncle Pads and uncle Moony?"
"Moony!" Harry screamed
"Oh my god, that's the first time he said that!" Regulus gasped. James just beamed looking at his son.
Now on January 9th. It was five days after Regulus 21st Birthday, which he had spend with James sharing chocolate covered strawberries in bed, as fruit was what Regulus had been craving that week, Remus and Sirius had happy taken Harry to babysit him on that day. Now Remus was in the shrieking shack with Sirius awaiting the painful transformation caused by the full moon. James was tucked away with Harry in the three broomsticks and Regulus was in Hogwarts Library, the restricted section. He was feeling extremely uncomfortable his bump was growing by what seemed like the day, he started to silently worry about how far along he was and wondering when he was going to go into labour he was large at the moment but he told himself he would be even bigger if the baby was due. His lower back was killing him these days. James was a great help and would massage it around four times a day or literally whenever Regulus asked.
His feet were swollen and Sirius kept making fun of him for it. He kept having to be reminded to drink water and misplaced a lot of things he had Remus Lupin called it pregnancy brain. With his bump bigger he was finding it more difficult to sleep he was very uncomfortable at night and sometimes throughout the day. He was uncomfortable now as he sat on the floor of the restricted section reading a book called 'Secrets of the Darkest Art' he was seeing a lot of stuff that they used on muggles when he was a Death Eater and felt strange he didn't feel human reading them he felt like he wasn't real but what he did manage to take in was that Voldemort definitely read this book.
Regulus never wanted to be a Death Eater, he was marked so he could bury his son and the few years after Altantis passed he wasn't in a very good mind space at all. It was pure raw grief verging on insanity; it was a dark, dark time in Regulus' life. He would never recover if it happened again. 'Please don't die' he thought, rubbing his big bump and 'please,' he thought 'let me die first never let me have to bury any of my children again' as he started to feel more real and more human again simply by keeping one hand on his stomach to feel his baby. Feeling flutters and flips in his stomach he knew that was baby moving he also told himself he'd feel them a lot more if baby was coming soon.
He felt painfully aware of his dark mark as he read. He didn't want his baby girl seeing that, he didn't want Harry to see it and know what it meant for now he was only one and a half he would look at it and not know anything about it even if Regulus told him he wouldn't understand he would just giggle and ask to be lifted. Not that Regulus would try to tell him at this age because he wouldn't. One day though Harry is going to find out and his baby girl is going to find out and he dreaded what they'd think of him. He almost started crying as he turned the next page to see it was on marks and removals.
Regulus blinked hard. Does this mean he could get the mark off? He scanned through the pages that were on marks until he found removals and he then ripped out that page and pocketed yes it was a Hogwarts library book but you know fuck Dumbledore and all that. Eventually Regulus did come across a chapter on Horcruxes. It went through the making progress which Regulus was aware of from another book the book that told him about fiendfyre it didn't make him any less sick yes there was the act of killing to rip the soul but there was also another step that wasn't as much talked about a sick act that made Regulus' stomach weak at the best of times worse now he was carrying his baby girl. He thought for a moment about how it meant Voldemort did that act on Lily and almost snapped the book shut and started crying
Lily was Harry's mother at the end of the day, Regulus having a new found love for Harry had a newfound respect for Lily. He wishes she was still alive so he could befriend her. He missed his chance and he would regret that for probably his whole life. He often thinks about back when they were at school when Lily pretended to people she was dating James so James and Regulus could really date of course all that did was spout rumours James was cheating because he was hardly seen with Lily so they ended that fake dating quickly enough, but that wasn't the point the point was it was kind of her to do. She didn't really know Regulus all too well and yet she saw a boy who had just come out as trans terrified for people to know he was gay as well as, and she covered for him or tried to.
Sometimes at night Harry would still cry for her that broke his heart. He deserved to be able to see his mother not have her ripped away from him by Voldemort. Sometimes James cried about her at night. At this stage Regulus knew James' feelings for Lily were platonic but even then he loved Lily with his whole heart because that is the way James loved everyone he loved. Regulus would comfort James as best he could in these moments of grief; he wishes he was better at it, but he would always try his very best. Regulus' eyes stopped at the words that told his Basilisk venom would destroy a horcrux he snapped the book shut and started laughing. He was fairly certain people would be peddling stuff like Basilisk venom in knockturn alley. Regulus rubbed his stomach
"We're going to see your big brother, little one!" he said softly to his bump. Regulus walked back to the three broom sticks ordered a flagon of pumpkin juice and went up to the room he was staying in with James and Harry.
"Hi love, any luck?" James asked happily as he blew raspberries on Harry's belly and began changing him into his pyjamas.
"Hi darling, hi my special boy," Regulus said happily to his boys.
"Papa!" Harry giggled.
"Yes, honey I am back I missed you so much," Regulus tickled Harry's sides and then began drinking the pumpkin juice. He passed the flagon to James who took a drink. Regulus put Harry into the travel cot and told him the story of the three brothers which he now knew from memory. Harry drifted to sleep with the sound of his step-fathers voice and James wrapped his arms around Regulus' bump as he recited the last line of the story. "I did actually manage
to have a stroke of luck," Regulus whispered into his husbands ear and nibbled the end of it James shivered.
"Yeah?" he said a little breathlessly.
"Basilisk venom," Regulus said, licking James' neck.
"Huh?" James asked beginning to pant.
"It destroys horcruxes." Regulus said excitedly before sucking a lovebite onto James' neck,
"Ok, two things. One, really? That's um where do we get it? We need to try get some and two, if were going to take things further we can't do it with Harry in the room so if you would like to follow me to the bathroom we can take things further if not we can get into bed and cuddle whatever you want love," James whispered excitedly.
"One, I think we should try knockturn alley to start off with there's always people peddling stuff there. Not good stuff either. Two, I would never take things further with Harry in the room and I would like to follow you to the bathroom," with that James helped his pregnant husband off the bed and guided him to the bathroom.
-- Smut --
"Baby." James gasped as Regulus pushed him onto the toilet seat. He didn't want Regulus to bend over to free his cock for him so he pulled his sweats and boxers down all in one and let his cock spring free.
"Beautiful," Regulus said, James was already pulling down Regulus' pregnancy trousers anf his boxers. He turned Regulus around gently
"Sit little king," James whispered. Regulus sat down slowly guiding his husband cock into his vagina. Moaning as the cock pushed into him. "Feel good?"
"Mmm," was all Regulus could get out. James quickly cast a silencing charm on the bathroom. Regulus moved up and down James' length as best he could and James grabbed on his hips and tried to give as much help as he could.
"Doing so well baby," James kissed Regulus' shoulders as he spoke then Regulus slipped his top over his head James peered round to see his exposed bump, "Beautiful, you are so beautiful," James whimpered. "Getting so big Reg, you are growing our baby so well," James groaned as Regulus worked himself up and down James' cock. "You feel so good damn baby,"
"You feel wonderful darling, I love feeling you fill me up," Regulus slurred through his steady string of moans. Regulus turned his head to kiss James and feeling a different type of butterflies than baby movements more like butterflies James still gave him after all these years and he kissed his husband moving up and down on his cock he felt a sense of pride
for James, James was responsible for the butterflies Regulus got from sex, he was responsible for the butterflies Regulus got when James smiled, when James said something sweet when James hugged him or gave him a small peck or a snog and technically he was responsible for the butterflies caused by baby movements as he technically put the baby into Regulus.
James and Regulus shared clumsy kisses as James worked his hips helping him with the movements.
"Suck a good boy. Going to be rewarded with daddy's cum soon" James groaned. Regulus threw his head back and James reached forward to touch Regulus clit to help him tether over the age and Regulus came 15 seconds before James did smiling happy from the high of his orgasms and sense of pride from being filled with James'
-- smut ended --
James dressed Regulus and then pulled up his own boxers and sweats and took Regulus into the room. They cuddled up with a french poetry book Regulus was reading. Regulus knew James didn't understand but he asked him to read aloud for him anyway so Regulus did he could have translated them if he wanted to but he felt they sounded better in the language they were intended to be spoken in.
"Au point que j'expirais, tu m'as rendu le jour
Baiser, dont jusqu'au coeur le sentiment me touche,
Enfant délicieux de la plus belle bouche
Qui jamais prononça les Oracles d'Amour.
Mais tout mon sang s'altère, une brûlante fièvre
Me ravit la couleur et m'ôte la raison ;
Cieux ! j'ai pris à la fois sur cette belle lèvre
D'un céleste Nectar et d'un mortel poison.
Ah ! mon Ame s'envole en ce transport de joie !
Ce gage de salut, dans la tombe m'envoie ;
C'est fait ! je n'en puis plus, Élise je me meurs.
Ce baiser est un sceau par qui ma vie est close :
Et comme on peut trouver un serpent sous des fleurs,
J'ai rencontré ma mort sur un bouton de rose."
Regulus read and James listened happily pressing kisses onto his cheek every seven seconds he stole glances as Harry asleep in his travel cot and thought about Basilisk venom and how he was going to do everything to get it.
Sirius
Sirius walked through the door with Remus' arm over his shoulders, the next morning, still slightly groggy but he spotted Regulus and James and of course Harry who was happily colouring in at a table. Regulus was already sitting at the table with a cup of Earl grey tea in front of him. Sirius waved to him and walked Remus towards the table making him take a seat before he made his way to the bar.
"Could I get a pint please?" Sirius asked.
"Sirius it's half nine in the morning!" Regulus called over. Sirius chuckled and looked over his shoulder.
"How did you even know what I was ordering? And besides, I had a very restless night last night! My love, do you want anything?" Sirius called back and looked at Remus who was rubbing his eyes and winching as he sat on the seat shook his head.
'Because Sirius - it's you… it's a shock to almost see you drink anything other than alcohol, surely your body could be doing with a bit of water at least," Regulus said in a stern voice and Sirius held up his finger and pointed it at him.
"You know what Reggie, you're right, BARTENDER a shot of water also if you don't mind," Sirius called and he heard Regulus sigh from behind him. The bartender looked at Sirius confused before shrugging his shoulders and pushing the drink and water towards Sirius. Sirius paid him and made his way towards the table, where Regulus was shaking his head, "Look see? Water" Sirius said with a smirk and gulped the water down.
"You're impossible sometimes," Regulus said as he rolled his eyes, "I hope you're ok Remus" Regulus said with a soft tone.
"I've been better," Remus muttered.
"We can go to the room if you want?" Sirius said softly and Remus waved him off. Sirius rubbed his back slightly and looked at Regulus.
"Becoming quite the softy aren't you," Regulus smiled and Sirius shrugged.
"Is it such a big deal to make sure the person I love is ok and also want to spend time with my brother before he has his kid and has no time for me anymore?" Sirius questioned with a smirk.
"Sadly big brother I will always have time for you," Regulus smiled and Sirius felt his heart warm. The bartender came over to take their order and Sirius, james Regulus both ordered french toast, Remus didn't eat or drink anything, he just pulled his clock over his head. This was a new item on the menu that Sirius had made them put on, since Regulus had been craving it a few weeks before, Sirius wanted to make sure there was something for his brother to eat.
"So what's going on,?," Sirius asked as he gulped down his beer.
"Harry on the paper my love," James said gently and Harry laughed and James then turned to face the two of them.
"Well actually I have found something that could help us," Regulus beamed, "Basilisk Venom!" Regulus says and Sirius lifts his eyebrow.
"What?" Sirius questioned as he took a sip of drink and stared at Remus who seemed to be drifting off into a sleep.
"Sirius, I need you to pay attention, Basilisk venom can help us with the Horcruxes," Regulus said sternly and Sirius head snapped towards him.
"Wait, like get rid of them?" Sirius asked and Regulus nodded.
"Yes, like actually destroying them, so we need to get our hands on some for the ones we have," Regulus whispered as the food arrived. Sirius smiled quickly at the server and then faced his brother again.
"This is huge Reggie, Where do we get that?" Sirius asked, his eyes continuing to side eye his lover who was holding his ribs.
"I'm more than sure there will be peddlers in Knockturn Alley, that's always the place to find things like this," Regulus replied.
"Ok so I'll go then!" Siruis said instantly.
"Ah not without me!" James interjected, "We don't do anything alone, not at a time like this," James said sternly.
"Ok so me and James go then," Sirius replied.
"A-a-and me!" Remus stuttered.
"Not a chance my love you'll be headed to bed my moon," Sirius soothed and Remus tried to shake his head, "No I have to help," Remus muttered and Sirius shook his head.
"I'm gonna take him up the stairs," Sirius whispered and James nodded.
"Wait, Sirius could I talk to you real quick?" Regulus said gently and Sirius lifted his eyebrow.
"Sure," Sirius smiled.
"Alone…" Regulus said softly and Sirius looked at him confused, "Like just me and you?" Regulus continued and Sirius felt his stomach drop, was something wrong? Why would he need to talk to Sirius in private?
"Yeah… Yeah of course Reg let me just to get another beer and meet me over there?" Sirius asked and got up to get another beer, Regulus nodded and moved, James looked confused and Remus was just about passed out in his chair. Sirius grabbed himself another beer and ordered a jug of water to be put in his room with Remus for later and then made his way over to his brother.
"What's up Reg? Is everything ok? Is the baby ok? Are you ok?" Sirius' mind was racing and Regulus shook his head.
"No just listen Sirius stop stressing, the baby is fine, I'm fine and hopefully with this information everything will be fine," Regulus replied in a hushed tone.
"Well spit it out, you're freaking me out!" Sirius said quickly.
"Well I was in the restricted section yesterday of course, looking for ways to destroy the Horcruxes, but I also came across something else…" Reggie trailed off and Sirius' heart was racing as he lifted his hands to encourage his brother to go on, "Well I found a way that could possibly get rid of my mark,'' Regulus whispered and it took a moment for Sirius to understand what he was talking about. Sirius' eyes widened in excitement.
"Seriously? Reg this is great! How do we do it? Have you told James?" Sirius words rushed out of his mouth as he spoke and Regulus looked over his shoulder, worried someone would overhear their conversation.
"Sirius!" Regulus whispered in a harsh tone, "Calm down, I don't know if it'll work and I haven't told James yet and I need you not to tell anyone either encase it doesn't work," Regulus said sternly and the smile dropped off Sirius' face.
"So it's not 100 percent?" Sirius asked and Regulus shrugged his shoulders.
"I don't know but I do think it's worth a try, but the fact remains I don't want anyone knowing encase it doesn't work," Regulus answered and Sirius nodded.
"I understand Reg, it would be the best outcome tho to get that ugly thing off you once and for all," Sirius replied and Regulus nodded, "But you secret is safe with me and you need to tell me when you're going to try it, I want to be there to make sure nothing bad happens!" Sirius finished and Regulus nodded again.
"Ammm Sirius, I really think Remus needs to go to bed, he is talking to himself and trying to fight himself in his sleep," James called over. Sirius had almost forgotten they were there for a moment and he jumped up from his seat.
"Yeah he does that sometimes after… you know…" Sirius trailed off, "Remember come and get me when you try," Sirius whispers, "James get that kid up stairs and I'll get my lover upstairs and then me and you are on a mission," Sirius said loudly as he grinned and placed his arm under Remus' and lifted him up.
"Let me sleep," Remus muttered lazily, slapping lightly at Sirius' face. Sirius chuckled and kissed him lightly on the side of the head.
"That's the plan my love, but lets you get to a bed yeah?" Sirius said softly as he led Remus towards the stairs for the rooms.
"I was in a bed," Remus muttered again, his eyes still closed.
"Well if you thought that bed was comfortable just you wait to see what I have in store for you," Sirius chuckled and led him upstairs.
Sirius led Remus up stairs and into their room, he tucked him in nice and cosy and gave him a soft kiss on the head.
"I'm just going with James to Knockturn Alley to get some Basilisk Venom ok?" Sirius said softly and Remus grunted slightly holding his hand out, Sirius took it and squeezed it gently.
"Please be careful," Remus muttered softly and Sirius smiled.
"Don't you worry my love I'm always careful," Sirius laughed.
"Careful my arse," Remus replied in a tired voice as his hand went limp and he fell into a deep sleep.
Sirius met James back down in the bar section of the The Three Broomsticks, Harry was not eating some porridge that Regulus was feeding him. James stood up and kissed Harry on the head. Sirius made his way over and smiled at Harry.
"See you later little man,' Sirius smiled as James went on to kiss Regulus, before leaning down and kissing Regulus' stomach, "Merlin you two are the picture perfect family aren't you," Sirius grinned and Regulus rolled his eyes.
"Yeah actually we are, aren't we my love," James smiled at Regulus who blushed, "We are the type of family we see in witch weekly," James chuckled and Regulus waved his hand in a bored fashion, but laughing under his breath as he continued to feed Harry, who was grabbing the spoon causing the food to end up everywhere.
"Would you too just go already? you're making Harry excited," Regulus smiled and Sirius smiled.
"Well back before you can say Dumbledore's left tit," He replied as he ruffled Regulus' hair. Regulus swatted him away angrily.
"SIRIUS CHILDREN!' Regulus shouted, covering Harry's ears, "and don't ever do that to me again" Regulus said as he stared daggers at Sirius who smirked.
"Dum-dum-dum," Harry stuttered out.
"No no Harry we don't repeat that," Regulus said softly, "Go now goodbye!" Regulus said in a stern voice and Sirius chuckled.
"But Dumbledore doesn't have tits," James muttered as Sirius pushed him towards the fireplace to use the floo network.
Sirius went first through the Floo network and he waited for a few minutes before James appeared out through the Leaky Cauldron's fireplace. Sirius had already ordered drinks for them. James made his way to the bar.
"Aren't we supposed to be on a mission," James asked in a confused tone and Sirius nodded and pushed the drink towards James.
"We are gonna need a few drinks to handle the scum we will be dealing with the creeps we will be dealing with today," Sirius said, lifting his drink and knocking back, James followed suit and they ordered another round before taking a seat at an empty table. The place seemed relatively empty for this time of the day, Sirius noted.
"Do you remember that prank we did on Snivellus ?" James chuckled and Siirus furrowed his brows.
"Which one?" He asked with a laugh.
"The dancing one, remember? Remus taught us it when he was pining after Lily"James asked and Sirius nodded.
"Wait, you mean the tap dancing one!" Sirius erupted into laughter.
"Yes!" James replied, "I was just thinking about it this morning and couldn't stop laughing," James wheezed.
"Oh his face was a picture he was furious and he truly knew it had to be us obviously," Sirius laughed loudly as James slapped the table.
"We could have had him tap dancing for the rest of that year. I swear to Merlin all my problems would have been solved," Sirius cackled back,"What about the prank that all the Slytherins remember?" Sirius howled, "Oh my balls where they angry as fuck," He continued and James nodded as he took a drink.
"I think I know the one you're talking about…" James paused and smirked, "The one where they were glued to the floor or wait was it a jelly floor?" James questioned and Sirius shrugged his shoulders.
'I think it was glued to the floor and Slughorn had to rush round all morning trying to undo it and they missed their breakfast," Sirius chuckled and James wiped his eyes.
"Honestly I can't remember whose idea that was but it was perfect, they all looked so tense the whole day," James laughed.
"Wait the singing prank too !" Sirius barked a laugh, "that had to be one of our best and to be fair I think everyone enjoyed that one and oh, wait! then remember Petes prank?" Sirius said loudly as he pointed to their now to empty glasses so that the bartender would bring them more, "The heels oh Merlin was that genius, we have to give credit where credit was due, he never really ever came up with pranks of his own, but by fuck when he did they where good," Sirius laughed hard and James placed a hand on his shoulder as he joined in.
"Everyone was so confused and didn't understand how it was happening, for both those pranks, but out of both I think the heels one was the best, I mean watching the whole school walk round in six inch heels for the whole day -" James cut off laughing.
"If I'm honest I think I pulled them off and I never got to thank Pete for my new found interest in heels," Sirius said in a breathy tone as they looked down at their new fresh pint.
"I wonder about Pete, you know?" James asked and Sirius stared at him, "Just what happened to him, I mean he was found in a really bad condition - I mean with everything that's going on it's hard not to wonder, I mean was killed and Harry was almost taken from us as well and well-" James stopped and took a drink as Sirius did the same.
"Well?" Sirius asked with his eyebrow lifted.
""Frank and Alice as well… I mean Pete is with them and we need to visit them, soon, we can't really leave it any longer,"James trailed off and Sirius nodded.
"Yeah I'll visit Alice and Frank soon, " Sirius began, feeling his skin get hot and angry, "We owe them a visit at least but James I might kill Peter if I see him," Sirius growled out as he lifted his glass again and James blinked hard at him.
"Sirius we can't just go assuming we know what happened," James bit his lips.
"I know the story James, he sold out to him, - he put you all in danger " Sirius growled and James shook his head in frustration.
"Sirius we don't know that, we have to wait until he's better and talk to him properly!" James said sternly and Sirius rolled his eyes, "Sirius he was found just as much tortured as Alice and Frank!" James continued and held his hands out, "We owe him that at least, to hear him out, he was out best friend Sirius and was tortured he probably didn't even know what he saying and just wanted the pain to stop" James answered in a concern voice, "Anyone would be the same," He finished and lifted his glass as Sirius scoffed.
Sirius couldn't listen to this, this situation was just James, he always wanted to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and in this situation Sirius wasn't prepared to listen to it so he changed the subject the best way that he knew and opened his mouth as he waved at the bartender again who ruled his eyes.
"So baby names?" Sirius questioned and James looked momentarily caught off guard, he blinked rapidly for a moment and then a smile was plastered across his face.
"Actually at the moment me and Regulus haven't actually discussed names, we have just been living in the bliss of the pregnancy," James smiled as the bartender appeared with two more drinks and held out his hand for money, Sirius tutted at James as he handed over the money for the last two pints.
"No good enough Potter, a name is a very powerful and important part of having a child," Sirius laughed, "You mean to tell me that my niece has no name? Uncalled for this has to be changed," Sirius continued and James smiled softly.
"Sirius with everything going on at the moment, I guess it isn't the top priority at the moment I ean we have time and I'm sure when the time comes we will have the perfect name for her, one that shows who she truly is," James beamed and Sirius shook his head playfully, "But while we are on the subject I need to say I honestly can't wait to meet her," James gave out a little chuckle, "to hold her in my arms and look into her eyes for the first time," James sighs happily, "Whatever her name will be, I will love and protect her with all my heart," James finishes and Sirius can't help but feel his heart swell as he seen the love in James' eyes already. Sirius could see the flushed colour on james' cheeks now that the beer had began getting to him.
"I'm happy for you James honestly," Sirius smiled, feeling his own cheeks heating up from the beer.
"I do have to confess however, " James burped slightly, "Excuse me… but I have to say of course I can't wait to meet my daughter, I mean thats a given but I will miss Reg's little bump," James replies and Sirius grunts in confusion, "Because you know Regulus looks so good with a bump don't you think?" James asks more to himself and Sirius chokes on his beer and slaps his chest before sticking his fingers in his ears so he doesn't have to listen anymore. Sirius could see James lips moving but couldn't hear anything coming out of his mouth, Thank fuck, Sirius thought to himself. Then for a moment it seemed like James had stopped talking and was drinking and Sirius took his fingers out of his ears, "To be fair however Regulus looks good even without a bump, he's just -" James was cut off by Sirius.
"James sweet Merlin enough! This has never been information I ever needed, I need you to shut up now please for the love of any god out there enough!" Sirius barked and James blushed, "I think sometimes you forget this is still my little brother you're talking about I don't need to know that he drives you wild in your trousers, christ!"
"You're such a prude when you want to be," James chuckles as he hiccups and Sirius looks at him shocked.
"No James, honestly I am anything but, HOWEVER you should only be having pure thoughts of brother, clean and pure and not disgusting and kinky shit, that is reserved for me and Moony and actually now that we are on the topic, from now on you two are only allowed to hold hands nothing more, that is your punishment for telling me all this," Sirius said pretending to throw up and James laughed sarcastically, but Sirius stared at him with serious look and James held up his hands playfully, "Lets go before you try and tell me anymore sexual fantasies you have about my brother," Sirius' scoffed as he stood up and finished his pint and James followed.
James and Sirius walked down Knockturn Alley, Sirius' skin was crawling as all the hooded witches and wizards sulked past them. James spotted a dark figure in the shadows and pointed him out to Sirius.
"Do you think he'll have some?" James whispered and Sirius shrugged.
"All we can do is ask right?" Sirius asked and James nodded as they made their way towards the hooded figure, "You!" Sirius said in a strong voice, "are you trading?" He asked and the figure turned to face them, his face still hidden by his hood and the figure gave out a chuckle.
"What are you looking for?" He said in a hoarse voice and James looked at Sirius.
"Ammm Basilisk Venom," James said, trying to remain strong.
"What would two clean looking wizards like yourself want with something like that?" The man growled and Sirius' back tensed.
"Potion work, anyway is it really any of your business, do you want to sell or not?" Sirius barked back and James gulped. Sirius saw the hands had tightened, more than likely on his wand.
"Need to make sure I'm not going to be part of something unlawful with my clientele," The man sniggered, "Now I'll ask again what do you need it for?" He asked and Sirius growled.
"Do you have it or not?" Sirius snapped and suddenly the wizard had his wand at James' neck. James looked pale and Sirius took a step back in shock.
"Would it matter or not if I have it? I mean I could just kill the two of you right now and just empty your pockets myself," He sniggered, his skin was pale and bruised Sirius could now see. Sirius reached behind his back and grabbed his wand and whipped round throwing a stunning charm at the wizard and grabbing James as they took off running.
"Fuck sake Padfoot that could have hit me!" James said in a breathless tone.
"I have great aim Prongs surely you know this by now," Sirius replied as they continued running until they came across another shadowed figure in a side alley.
The second encounter didn't go much better, it had ended with James and Sirius being surrounded by a group of no less than six cloaked figures, which had ended in them having to fight their way out, just by the skin of their teeth, Sirius had been hit with a fire spell which stung like mad against his clothes, he wanted to pull his clothes off . Sirius and James, now sweaty and out of breath, sighed deeply and leaned against a wall.
"Are we ever going to get what we came for?" James sighed and rubbed his forehead.
"That depends what are you looking for?" Said a voice off to the left. Sirius head snapped up and once again they were met with a cloaked figure, for fuck sake, Sirius thought to himself, what is it going to be this time? He questioned himself.
"Basilisk venom," James said quickly and looked at Sirius who already had his wand out.
"Wow slow down there, no need for wands, I have exactly what you need," the man replied, Sirius could see his mouth, his crooked yellowing teeth shining in the sun, "300 galleons," He grunted and held out his hand. Sirius lifted his eyebrow and looked at James who just nodded.
'We need this," James whispered as he reached into his satchel.
"Well go halves it's not fair one of us is paying for it all," Sirius answered back and reached into his own bag. They handed the money over to the man and he chuckled as he placed the money in his bag and handed over a small vial not bigger than a rollie," Sirius snapped it from his hand and held it up.
"Is this it?" He barked and the man nodded, "300 Galleons for this ? what the fuck is it as rare as unicorn blood or something this has to be a joke right James?" Sirius continued and the man shook his head.
"No joke here customer, you get what you paid for," he replied back. Sirius could feel his face getting red with anger and he felt James hand on his arm.
"I have a good mind to shove this up you as-" Sirius began his voice, his voice getting louder but James pulled him away.
"Sirius, let's just count our blessings. That we got any ok? Come on, let's get back," James said in a hushed tone.
"THIS BETTER BE THE REAL DEAL YOU SCAMMER!" Sirius shouted back as James continued to pull him away back to the leaky cauldron for the floo network back to the three broomsticks.
Once back at the Three Broomsticks James returned to his room, to Regulus and Harry. Sirius made his way to the bar and ordered eggs for Remus, hopefully he would be more rested and awake now that they had been out for the day. Once the eggs were served Sirius made his way up to the room carrying the tray and pushed open the door. Remus sits as he enters. Sirius places the try in front of him.
"Eat my love," Sirius smiled and without a word Remus began digging INto the eggs in front of him, wolfing them down quickly. Once Remus was done he smiled at Sirius.
"Feel better?" Sirius asked and Remus nodded.
"A little yeah, thank you," He smiled back, "Did you get what you need?" Remus questioned and Sirius nodded.
"Yup Basilisk venom obtained," Sirius smiled, "just a few bumps in the road, but you know I've never been in a situation where I couldn't get myself out," Sirius smirked and Remus smiled back at him. Sirius' heart fluttered at his smile, there wasn't a man on this earth that Sirius thought was more beautiful than Remus Lupin. Sirius climbed on to the bed and crawled towards him and leaned in to kiss him hard on the mouth, Remus accepted the invitation into Siriuis' mouth.
- - - -SMUT - - - -
Sirius kissed Remus hungrily, as if the world was ending and this was their last chance to be together and Sirius wasn't going to waste it. Sirius hands were cupping Remus face gently as Remus gave a small moan, into Sirius' mouth. Sirius smirked and began taking Remus' clothes off, Remus lifted his arms above his head, they had hardly even broken their kiss before Sirius began kissing around Remus' scars on his neck.
Sirius unbuckled his belt as Remus did the same, Sirius' lips never leaving Remus' skin. Remus moaned gently. Now naked Remus ran his hands through Sirius' hair. Sirius pulled back breathless and placed his forehead on Remus'
"Are you able to?" He breathed and Remus nodded as he reached down to Sirius' cocked and gripped it lightly, Sirius moaned lightly and smirked at Remus and Sirius reached for his partner's hard throbbing cock. Sirius' skin felt tender as the two of them ran their hands up and down on each other's members. Their moans were loud and feral as they both threw their heads back in pleasure. Remus was gripping at Sirius' shoulder with his hand, which Sirius was pulling at his own hair in pleasure.
Remus chuckled and took Sirius' hand off his cock and he began to play with himself as well as Sirius' back arched and he moaned loudly. Remus was licking his lips as he felt himself building up while watching Sirius' body squirm in front of him.
"Remus, fuck," Sirius breathed out, "Let me touch your cock," he breathed again and Remus tutted.
"No no no, I'm running this show my little slut," Remus growed which just seemed to excite Sirius more.
"Aww Sirius," Remus moaned and Sirius grabbed Remus' shoulders, his fingernails digging into Remus' skin. Remus moaned at hs touch, "Fuck Sirius I'm gonna cum," Remus groaned, Sirius' head was still thrown back in pleasure.
"I want to make you cum," Sirius moaned and Remus chuckled slightly.
"I already told you I'm running this show," Remus moaned as he came in his own while still rubbing his hand up and down Sirius, Remus could tell it would be long before Sirius was done himself, so he pulled Sirius' groan towards his face and took Sirius' fuck length of his cock in his mouth.
"FUCK!" Sirius screamed as he began to thrust into Remus' mouth, Remus reached up and placed his fingers in Sirius' mouth making sure to get his finger wet. Sirius could feel his own saliva running down his chin but he didn't care, not right now and the next thing he felt was Remus' fingers, with Sirius' own saliva slipping into his entrance. Sirius clenched just from pure pleasure as Remus began sliding in and out of him, ticking at his prostate, Sirius could feel himself building up and he reached forward and grabbed Remus's hair and thrusted hard into his mouth as Remus fingered his entrance hard and fast.
"REMUS!" Sirius moaned loudly as he exploded in his mouth. Remus drunk him down happily and then both collapsed beside each other on the bed breathing heavily.
- - - -SMUT ENDED - - - -
"That was …" Sirius trailed off in a blissful tone. Remus reached over and kissed Sirius on the lips gently.
"Worth staying up all night?" Remus asked with a chuckle and Sirius nodded in lazy fashion.
"Oh fuck yes" He breathed and they both began to giggle as Remus pulled Sirius closer into a cuddling position. They spent the next hour of two kissing and cuddling, with the idea that they are able to destroy the horcruxes, so right now this moment was theirs.