Chapter 42: Snape, I Want You Working for Me
Remus Lupin was the first to notice Regulus.
He sensed the dangerous presence almost instantly, turned, and spotted Regulus standing motionless at the far end of the corridor. His face shifted. He immediately nudged the still-chattering James with an elbow.
Regulus raised an eyebrow slightly. 'The beast's instinct?'
James followed Lupin's gaze and the grin froze on his face. He gripped his wand reflexively, a flash of alarm and forced hostility in his eyes.
Peter yelped and ducked behind Lupin.
Sirius looked over as well.
When the two pairs of grey eyes met, the devil-may-care smile slowly drained from Sirius's face.
Brothers, separated by a dozen feet, locked in silent eye contact down a corridor still hanging with malicious laughter.
Sirius's thoughts drifted.