Chapter 30 - A big small promise (1/2)

Before I could go with Nymphadora my great grandfather called me to talk. I couldn't say anything to him before he told me to follow him to his study where he sat down and his face changed to one of total seriousness. The atmosphere started to get tense as I got nervous because it was the first time I had seen him like this, he told me.

”Sirius has been arrested and Regulus has died.”

The news surprised me, although it was something that I knew would happen and that I expected, I did not believe that I would receive both at the same time. Although so far I have never seen Sirius or Regulus I suppose that being family still affected me somewhat to receive the news.

''Although I won't do anything to fix Sirius's situation. At least I think you should know what is going on with his life. Since you are his son after all. '' My great grandfather continued to tell me.

'' Is that why that elf came? '' I asked him.

''Yes, Walburga, although somewhat insane, really cares about the family. In her letter she asked me to avenge Regulus's death. And as always she told me that Sirius was a disgrace and to find a way to make him disappear in Azkaban. Besides that she informed me that Orion was in bad shape since he heard the news of both his sons.''

Hearing this, I finally understood that the reason for Orion's death so early was the sorrow for the fate of his two sons. But now a new question arose in me. Why did Walburga die? I guess it's something I will know in time.

While I was lost in thought my great-grandfather cleared his throat to get my attention. Looking at his face and seeing his hand still covering his mouth for a moment I could see a certain sorrow that his eyes carried, it disappeared in an instant as if he had never been there as soon as he noticed that he was paying attention.

''Well I know you have a lot to think about. Rest and do not worry about what may happen, even if they are family they no longer have anything to do with us. '' My great grandfather told me as he sent me to sleep and watched me walk down the hall.

But before I left I knew I had a unique opportunity. Although there was nothing he could do about Sirius's arrest, Regulus was another case. I went to one of the libraries furthest from everyone's sight. And I said.

''Kreacher come to me. '' Suddenly Kreacher materialized in front of me. He was confused when he noticed the room where he was. But he quickly noticed me.