Chapter Five - Lullaby

When Walburga and Regulus could no longer be seen in the hall, a discussion about what had happened joined in.

- "Are you sure that the person, who carried Regulus, is my mother?" - Asked Sirius incredulously.

- "Yes, Sirius, as hard as it is to believe, the person who left the room with your brother is definitely my sister," - Assured Alfhard calmly.

- "How can you be so sure? It's not possible that the wicked witch we have as a mother could behave like that because of a mere blow," - He continued, still unsure.

- "Sirius I'm your most trusted uncle if you don't trust me who are you going to trust" - He only received a cautious look, and he sighed regretfully - "Sirius I confirmed that it was her when I hugged her it's her magic I confirmed it alright."

- "But you can st..."

- "I've been with her since she was born, I know very well how to recognize my own sister, so I can assure you that she is, don't worry,"

Sirius only nodded, still suspicious, Orion took spoke again.

- "I think it's time for you children to go to your rooms tomorrow morning and we'll talk more quietly," - The children looked at each other and nodded as they went upstairs to their respective rooms.

Orion was left alone with his brothers-in-law.

- "We just have to wait, tomorrow a doctor that I know personally will come and do a check-up, depending on the result we will see what to do."

The brothers nodded in agreement

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Meanwhile, in Regulus' room, a mother and son were in a tense silence.

Well, the youngest kept looking at her with owl eyes, at the woman in front of him, he just couldn't believe what had just happened in the living room of his mansion, his mother would never have defended him at least not in that way, everything was so strange as if it was a dream, he came out of his thoughts when he felt a warm hand on his cheek.

- "Does it still hurt, child?" - She asked.

He walked along his mother's arm until he found her face, it was the same but so different at the same time there was no longer a mask that covered her emotions, and when he saw her eyes so similar to his he was impressed because they showed concern, shyness and some tenderness towards his person which upset him a lot. His mother never saw him with those emotions.

- "Hey boy, are you feeling bad?" - She asked me again 'Worried'.

I forced myself to concentrate and answer - "No, I'm fine Mother" - His mother sighed calmly and more relaxed.

- "Good boy, now tell me what happened to deserve the blow you got" - Mother was about to remove her hand from my cheek, which I tried to avoid, it felt good, the warmth of her hand.

Mother was surprised and then smiled at me, I blushed instantly and let go of her hand, and lowered my head.

- "Sorry Mother" - I said softly.

- "Why do you apologize?"

- "For my audacity, I'm sorry"

- "Oh but what a sweet boy, let's see boy look at me please" - I raised my head and she was still smiling and in my mind I thought 'Mother is beautiful, but she is more beautiful when she smiles' - "Look honey, I'm not upset, I'm just surprised, now you're going to tell me."

I didn't understand what she was saying, tell her what?

- "Apparently, you weren't paying attention, I want you to tell me why?" - With her finger, she pointed to my injured cheek and that's when I understood what she wanted to tell me.

- "I raised my voice to Uncle Cygnus," - I said softly.

- "Is that why he hit you, did you insult him or something?"

- "NO I WOULD NEVER DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT I JUST TOLD HIM I WASN'T GOING TO APOLOGIZE BECAUSE I DID NOT DO ANYTHING WRONG¡¡¡¡" - I answered nervous and a bit exalted when I realized I covered my mouth.

- "It's not a big deal anymore, I don't know the real reason, and I don't care either, I just know that he didn't have to hit you."

- "You're not upset?" - He asked shyly

- "I'm not, boy, now enough of all this drama, that's what the theatre is for" - Earning a little smile from Regulus - "That's it my boy, smile, you look prettier like that, go and change."

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Pov Walburga

As the boy grabbed some clothes and went to change I looked around the room, for his age I thought his room would be more colorful with toys and clothes all over the floor but what I see is that he is a very tidy boy although that would be a relief for any mother but it can only mean that he is a boy with too many responsibilities and rules to follow to the letter.

My god, just the thought of that poor child having to spend hours at a desk studying to make his parents proud of him and then not getting a reward for his hard work makes me curse this family, but that is about to change. Regulus, your family is going to change and I'm going to make sure you have a future!

The sound of a door opening made me turn in his direction.

- "Mother you are not going to change"

- "Oh well you see I don't know where exactly my room is and I don't remember and I thought maybe, well maybe you will let me sleep with you, I honestly think you are the only person I trust, besides if I am with you I will make sure you are safe" - She answered with a smile and security that she didn't have.

'Actually I am afraid of getting lost in the huge mansion that looks like a Halloween horror house and no thanks I just want to sleep comfortably, safe and what better than a child to give me security is the best plan'

- "Oh it's okay you can stay"

Yes, thank you, child, God bless you, you are an Angel from heaven.

- "Kreacher" - Called the elf and in a snap, he appeared.

- "Master Regulus called Kreacher, Kreacher at your service Master Regulus."

- "Bring Mother's nightclothes and her toiletries, mother will sleep with me."

- "At once"

- "Thank you, Regulus, with everything that has happened, I didn't realize I needed a bath, surely I must stink like a pig?"

He tried to hide his amusement at my comment but obviously, I saw it.

- "Just a little bit," - He said amused, separating his thumb and forefinger.

- "So it's fun for you to see your mother all dirty right, I think that deserves a punishment I'm going to tickle you so you really want to come here, little guy."

Instantly when I said punishment he tensed up but when I finished speaking he started to run around the room.

For a little guy, he is fast but I was smarter than him in one quick move I caught him on the bed and as I promised I tickled him a lot.

- "Mummy stop it hahaha I'm going to pee hahaha mummy hahaha help" - He begged laughing we went on for a while until the elf appeared with my things.

- "Saved by the bell little guy I'll be right back, order something to eat something light, please."

It took me a few minutes to clean myself up when I came out, the boy had already set up a small table on the floor and some cushions, and dinner was already served, a simple chicken soup.

- "It smells so good, thank you for waiting"

- "It's nothing Mother, besides I'm hungry too."

- "Well then, what are we waiting for?"

When we finished dinner we made ourselves comfortable, we let the elf take the plates away, I thanked him for the food, an effect that caused strange looks, one incredulous and the other with adoration, I ignored both, and went to bed, Regulus behind me copying my action.

- "Good night Regulus" - I said with a yawn, I was very tired, and my eyelids gently gave way to my tiredness the quiet was interrupted by a question from the boy.

- "Mother why did you leave?" - He asked, I didn't see him, my eyelids were still closed, enjoying the darkness that enveloped me.

- "Mmm, because I didn't remember you" - I answered with some truth, I couldn't tell him the truth, he would think I was even crazier.

- "And now you've remembered us?" - He asked again, the tone of his voice sounded a bit anxious, poor child.

- "No, I didn't."

- "Then, why did you decide to come back?"

- "Because I want answers, Regulus. Regulus I know you have a lot of questions, but I am tired, tomorrow I will answer your questions ok now sleep child" - I told him still yawning and stretching my words a little bit.

- "Ok, it's ok Mother rest"

At last, sleep come to me.

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However, minutes later, feeling movements in the bed, she opened her eyelids slightly, to glimpse a small body stirring the sheets without finding the right resting position.

- "Mmmm Regulus what's wrong?"

- "Oh Mother I woke you up! Sorry"

- "You can't sleep, can you" - He didn't answer me but his silence told me that I was right in my affirmation. - "Hey Regulus I'll watch over your dreams ok, I'll stay awake until you close your pretty eyes" - I got up a bit leaning my back against the headboard of the bed, still, without looking at him he spoke again.

- "And if I still don't feel sleepy" - He also sat up a bit on the bed, but I put him back on the bed and tucked him in quietly while he followed my every move, his eyes stayed on my hand that was caressing his head.

- "Then I only have plan b" - I answered him with a warm smile, and his eyes quickly fell on my face.

- "And what would plan b be?" - He asked curiously, his grey eyes sparkling as only a true child would do.

- "A lullaby my boy, that never fails," - I said amused by his surprised face.

- "Mother can you sing?" - He said with surprise and disbelief, I figured that this woman never sang a lullaby to her children.

- "Of course, I do" - I said with a smug smile, he looked at me as if I had told him a lie, the sparkle in his eyes was about to fade as I continued speaking - "Well I'll prove it to you."

Son of my heart, stop crying, I'll be with you and never hurt you again.

Your little eyes of light, tears will not cloud your eyes. Come here, my sweet love, no one will separate us.

My son, my love, I don't mind suffering, like a sun you give me light and warmth in my life.

Come my love,

Come, my love.

When I finished the song the child had already fallen asleep.

- "Rest my child"

And smiling, I settled down to sleep.