Chapter 164: The German Witch, Freya
"I'll write up the key points and the underlying logic," Regulus said. "Leave it here at home. Anyone who wants to learn can read it for themselves."
Orion looked at him and nodded.
Something deeper moved behind his eyes, as though he were watching the family's future take shape in the son sitting before him, stretching further than any direction he could have imagined.
The door on the far side of the study swung open, the one connecting to the training room.
Gerald Hawke stepped through first, the hem of his robes dusted with grit. He glanced up, spotted Regulus, and gave a casual nod.
"Young Mr. Black."
"Mr. Hawke." Regulus returned the greeting politely.
Hawke turned to Orion. "Mr. Black, Sirius's training has reached a stopping point." His tone was matter-of-fact. "He's got a solid grasp of the fundamentals now. Applying them well."
Orion nodded for him to continue.