Chapter 291: Using Bella as Feed
Orion's gaze settled on the wand. He studied it for a moment, then shifted to Sirius.
Frozen mid-rise, arm suspended, finger still pointing at Regulus, mouth open, eyes locked wide in the same direction.
Orion looked at Regulus.
Regulus had already turned back, posture relaxed, a trace of ease on his face, the air of someone who'd tidied up a minor matter and was ready to move on.
Orion looked at Kreacher.
Beside the desk, the house-elf stood with head bowed, hands at his sides, both enormous ears drooping nearly to his shoulders, his whole body curved in the same arc he wore every time he was summoned to receive instructions.
Orion had long since stopped noticing.
The house was saturated with Kreacher's presence.
Every morning the fire in the hearth was Kreacher's doing. The books in the study, organized by Kreacher. The food on the table, prepared by Kreacher.