Title: Arcturus Black III
Rating: T
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 197
Summary: Arcturus's thoughts when he finds out about Regulus's death.
Notes: Written for the Scavenger Hunt at Hogwarts forum. Character: Arcturus Black III
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Arcturus will never forget the day he heard his second grandson was dead. Regulus had shown such promise as a young boy and he was taken away at far too young of an age.
He wondered how Sirius was handling the news. Despite their estrangement in recent years, especially when Regulus joined Sirius at Hogwarts, the two had been extremely close as children. It would be safe to say they had been best friends.
Arcturus remembered talking to Regulus when Sirius first went to school and he admitted he felt as if he had been replaced by a Potter in his brother's life. And when Regulus went to Hogwarts and got sorted into Slytherin, the brothers did their best to avoid each other.
Arcturus shook his head. Maybe he should try to find Sirius, talk to him, and see how he was coping. Then again, if he did that, his daughter-in-law would be furious. Walburga hoped if she acted like Sirius didn't exist, he'd come back in remorse. Arcturus knew better, though. That would never happen. He was happy where he was with Potters.
Arcturus wished his family wasn't so divided, but it really couldn't be helped.