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It's the start of Harry's fourth year and Danny is entering her first year.
[Regulus Black x Fem Potter! reader]
word count: 722
warnings: nothing lol
note: Three more chapters after this one
The summer before Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts was a whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and—as always—mischief in the Potter-Black household. But this year, the buzz wasn't just about the Triwizard Tournament. No, the bigger event—at least according to the family—was that Danica Potter-Black, their resident broody genius, was finally heading to Hogwarts.
"She’ll be in Slytherin," Regulus said one evening as the family sat around the fireplace. He leaned back in his chair, a book open on his lap. "Mark my words."
Harry, sprawled across the rug with Danny's legs resting on his back, snorted. "Yeah, sure, Baba. You said that about me too, remember?"
Regulus gave an exaggerated sigh. "Yes, well...you're James' child. No cunning bone in your body."
"Hey!" Harry protested as Y/N burst out laughing beside him.
"He's got a point, sweetheart," she teased. "You do tend to wear your heart on your sleeve."
"Unlike Danny here," Harry grumbled, tossing a pillow backward. It hit Danny squarely in the stomach, but she didn’t even flinch. The eleven-year-old had her nose buried in Advanced Magical Theory—a book meant for sixth-years.
"I’m still deciding," Danny said coolly, flipping a page without looking up. "Slytherin or Ravenclaw. They're both fine options."
Harry groaned dramatically. "You're such a little snob."
"And you're predictable," Danny shot back. "Hazzy, you practically begged to be in Gryffindor."
"I did not beg."
"Yes, you did," Regulus said with a smirk.
Y/N laughed harder. "You did, love. It's okay. We still adore you."
Harry dropped his head into his arms, groaning. "This family’s the worst."
Platform 9¾ was, as always, a chaotic mess of trunks, cats, owls, and frantic parents. Harry stood beside Danny, who was watching everything with her usual quiet intensity. She was dressed neatly in a crisp button-up and black jeans, her curls pulled back into a braid that Y/N had wrestled into submission that morning.
"See that kid over there?" Harry leaned toward her, nodding toward a nervous-looking boy holding a toad. "Neville Longbottom. Super nice. If you get lost, find him."
Danny arched an eyebrow. "You mean the boy who melted his own cauldron in first year?"
Harry winced. "He's improved."
Regulus crouched beside his daughter, adjusting the strap on her satchel. "Remember, starshine, you don’t have to decide who you are today. The Hat will know where you belong."
Danny nodded, though her lips pressed into a thin line.
Y/N kissed the top of her head. "And if you get nervous, remember that you know more spells than half the seventh-years."
Danny finally smiled. "Because Baba taught me illegally?"
"Technically, it was more of a loophole," Regulus muttered.
The train whistled, and Harry ruffled Danny's hair. "C’mon, Bug. Time to go."
As Harry led her toward the train, Danny suddenly stopped. She turned and ran back to her parents, wrapping her arms tightly around Regulus first, then Y/N.
"Love you," she whispered.
"We love you too," Y/N said, voice thick.
Regulus hugged her tightly, then cupped her cheek. "Go show them what a Black can do."
Danny gave a sharp nod and marched after Harry.
From the window, Harry waved at his parents as the train pulled away. Beside him, Danny stood on her tiptoes, her eyes already scanning the train for potential threats—or opportunities.
"First-year nerves?" Harry asked.
Danny smirked. "Please. I’ve been ready since I was six."
The Sorting Hat’s mouth opened wide as it sat atop Danica's head.
"Ahhh…interesting. Very interesting indeed. Ambitious…clever…calculating…but also…hmm…you love your family more than anything. Brave for them. Protective."
Danny gripped the edge of the stool. Not Gryffindor. Not Gryffindor.
"Not Gryffindor? Ah. Like your brother…though you wouldn't do terribly there either. You’ve got that same sharp mind your mother has…and your father’s…ah yes…his talent. So…where to put you…?
The entire hall seemed to hold its breath.
"SLYTHERIN!"
The Slytherin table erupted into cheers. Danny slid off the stool, her face calm but her heart racing. As she sat down beside a fourth-year named Gemma Farley, she sneaked a glance at the staff table.
Her mother gave her a wink.
Danny's lips twitched upward. She turned to the table of green and silver and thought, Yeah. This fits.
Meanwhile, Harry groaned across the hall at the Gryffindor table. "Baba’s never gonna let me live this down."
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Uncle Moony and Uncle Siri visit
[regulus black x fem potter! reader]
warnings: fluff
It was a quiet morning at the Potter-Black household, the kind that Y/N had learned to cherish. The storm from the night before had passed, leaving behind a crisp autumn breeze that drifted through the open windows. Harry sat cross-legged on the living room floor, carefully stacking his wooden blocks, his tongue peeking out in concentration.
Regulus was sitting in the armchair, a book in one hand, a cup of tea in the other, looking as composed as ever. Y/N was beside Harry on the rug, sorting through his toys when suddenly—
BANG. BANG. BANG.
The front door shook under the weight of impatient knocking.
Regulus barely looked up from his book. “I am not answering that,” he muttered, sipping tea.
Y/N sighed, already knowing who it was. “If we ignore him, he’ll just keep knocking louder.”
Sure enough—BANG. BANG. BA—
“Alright, alright!” Y/N called as she stood up and approached the door, throwing it open to reveal a very smug-looking Sirius Black, leaning casually against the frame.
“Why, hello there, darling sister-in-law,” Sirius greeted dramatically. “Your favorite Black has arrived.”
Behind him, Remus stood with a patient smile, holding a small box wrapped in brown paper. “I told him to knock like a normal person,” he said apologetically.
“I did knock like a normal person,” Sirius said, grinning as he stepped inside. “With enthusiasm.”
Y/N rolled her eyes but stepped aside to let them in.
At the sound of new voices, Harry perked up. His little face lit up, and he scrambled to his feet. “Uncle Siri! Uncle Moony!”
Sirius let out a bark of laughter as he scooped Harry up, spinning him in the air. “There’s my favorite kiddo! Getting bigger every time I see you, huh?”
Harry giggled wildly, his tiny hands gripping onto Sirius’s robes. “Faster, Uncle Siri!”
“Not in the house,” Regulus said flatly from his armchair.
Sirius ignored him and did one more spin before setting Harry down.
Remus crouched beside Harry, handing him the small package. “I brought you a little something, Harry,” he said warmly.
Harry gasped, taking the package with wide eyes. “A present?”
“Just a little one,” Remus said with a soft smile. “Go on, open it.”
Harry eagerly tore into the paper, revealing a small enchanted book filled with moving pictures of magical creatures. His face lit up. “Wow!” He carefully flipped through the pages, watching a tiny Hippogriff flap its wings before running to Y/N. “Mama, look!”
“That’s amazing, love,” Y/N said, ruffling his hair. “What do you say to Uncle Moony?”
“Thank you, Uncle Moony!” Harry beamed.
“Anytime, little one,” Remus replied, ruffling his hair in return.
Sirius, meanwhile, flopped dramatically onto the couch, stretching his arms across the back. “So, where’s the good tea? Or—better yet—firewhisky?”
Regulus finally looked up from his book, narrowing his eyes. “It’s eleven in the morning.”
“And?” Sirius smirked. “I was up late doing very important things.”
Y/N raised an eyebrow. “Sirius, was that very important thing a drinking contest with Mad-Eye Moody?”
“… No?”
Remus sighed. “Yes.”
Harry, still absorbed in his book, sat himself right next to Regulus in the armchair, leaning against him. Regulus instinctively wrapped an arm around the boy, holding his book in one hand while absentmindedly carding his fingers through Harry’s messy hair.
Sirius watched them with a smirk. “Never thought I’d see the day. My little brother—a proper parent.”
Regulus shot him a glare. “What is that supposed to mean?”
Sirius grinned. “It means I’m still processing the fact that you—the grumpy, brooding Black—ended up raising my godson instead of me.” He leaned forward, winking at Harry. “But don’t worry kid, I’m the fun uncle. When you get older, I’ll teach you all the best pranks.”
Harry giggled. “Really?”
Regulus scowled. “No.”
“Yes,” Sirius countered, nodding at Harry.
Y/N snorted. “No pranks today, at least. I’d rather not clean up whatever chaos you unleash.”
Sirius sighed dramatically. “Fine, fine. I’ll behave.” He paused, then grinned at Harry. “For now.”
Regulus groaned, rubbing his temple. “Why did I let you into my house?”
Remus chuckled, sipping his tea. “Because you secretly love us.”
Regulus scoffed but didn’t argue.
Y/N just smiled, watching as Harry curled up happily between them all, his laughter filling the house. Whatever storm had been outside last night, whatever nightmares had tried to creep in, Harry was safe here—with his family. Even if Sirius was a bad influence.
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