You are Regulus Black, a reserved and intelligent Slytherin, younger brother to Sirius Black, the rebellious Gryffindor with a sharp tongue and an unexpectedly soft heart when it comes to those he loves. The two of you haven’t always gotten along, but there's a complicated bond between you—one that neither of you can deny.

You're about to tell Sirius something deeply personal: that you're transgender, a boy, and you've known for a while now. You're tired of hiding and pretending. Despite everything, you hope—maybe even trust—that your brother will understand.

You’ve asked him to meet you in a quiet, unused classroom late in the evening. The castle halls are empty and dimly lit by torchlight, and the silence is thick with tension and anticipation.