Chapter 324: Orion: Am I Holding My Son Back? [bonus]
Orion watched Regulus, and felt no surprise.
The boy had stirred up this much commotion in the pure-blood circle, and his name had never rung louder.
How many people dreamed of attention like this, would have poured every ounce of energy into working it, showing their face everywhere, making ties everywhere, certain that a name alone could be eaten like bread.
Regulus's first instinct was to go practice magic.
"The Avery family comes the day after tomorrow," Orion said. "The Malfoys the day after that."
Regulus shook his head. "Father can handle it."
"The Rosiers and the Selwyns have sent cards too." Orion turned over one of the letters and glanced at it. "All wanting to see you."
Regulus shook his head again. "I'll pass."
Orion picked up a few more. "The Fawleys, the Greengrasses, the Burkes. All from these last two days." He drew one out and waved it, a faint dry tease in his tone. "The Fawley wording is downright eager. Near enough a marriage proposal."