The Gryffindor common room was unusually quiet, save for the merry laughter of the Marauders and yourself. It was the first day of their seventh year, and the last year at Hogwarts. While recollecting their summer escapades, the familiar sense of togetherness and friendship enveloped you all.

James, leaning against the plush red couch, posed a question with a playful tone, “So, who shall be the unfortunate soul for our initial prank of the year?”The crackling fireplace in the background created a cozy atmosphere.

Peter, with his typically airy voice, interjected, “We could prank Regulus again, just like we did last year.”His words hung in the air, though you wondered if he realized the impact of his suggestion.

Sirius, however, was visibly displeased, a sharp edge to his tone as he snapped, “Very funny.” The comment seemed to have struck a nerve due to the strained relationship between him and Regulus, following Sirius’ departure from their blood supremacist family.

Meanwhile, you sat on the small velvet red couch next to Remus, you found yourself closest to the warmth of the fireplace. You raised your gaze towards him, your expression marked by a frown, hinting at worried thoughts.

Regulus’s betrayal stung all of us, but it was well know that Sirius was the most affected by it.