Loved the background and further insight into the Black brothers' family, especially their scum of a father; also the brutal but honest dialogue between the brothers, at least on Sirius' part, which I feel took a lot for him to do.

Regulus' denial and confusion is painful; one can feel the accumulation of his stress and containment growing, about to explode.

As a huge Lupin fangirl, I adored the scene between Hestia and Lupin *sigh* I know this is a RB/HB ship but... really lovely scene!

I wonder how much longer Regulus can juggle his feelings, and how much longer Hestia can not be affected by his actions--great chapter, as always, lovely work!

So many lines are being crossed, and Regulus and Hestia are becoming intertwined in more ways than they know--and it doesn't help that Sirius has taken it upon himself to shove Regulus into a situation neither he, even under guise and approval of mum's plotting, nor Hestia may be ready to experience... Great Chapter!

Must read on quickly to see what and how far this brooding Black has planned for her and his intentions upon her--great chapter! Reading on!

Love the almost ominous glimpses into Regulus' thoughts and feelings, intensifying his deperation and needs... Thoroughly enjoyed severus and Hestia's exchange, as well as Sirius' with her. But the sly Lystra switch and a caught Regulus was a wonderful twist! Each chapter is tightening the tension between these two--yum! Great chapter!

Brilliant twists of events--loved Hestia turning it around on him, not being afraid of him, and him tasting her feistiness and strength of character--bravo, Tia!  Now to the Maurauders... *sighing* I have a feeling Sirius is not going to let Pete's news be used for nothing--it's too juicy and too much potential amunition to not truly torture his brother with--poor Regulus! Poor Hestia! Lovely writing and great chapter!

So... Regulus, in his pressured frustration, along with his misreading of Hestia's actions and affections, seems to be giving over to his darker instincts... Love the contrasts of the different points of view--truly wonderful layering on of narrative and plot!

Mmmn, the tension is thickening, and yes, Regulus, Tia is pissed off! I have a feeling Regulus is about to get a taste of his own medicine from Ms Jones Great Chapter!

Wonderful characterisation and bringing a rare character to life--love Hestia's Ravenclaw know-how--and yes, she's only human--those tall dark Slytherins are difficult to *resist* I love the potential set-up of Sirius egging on and interfering with relationships. And there is a sadness, futility, and frustration going on with Regulus--poor Hestia, little does she know that Regulus perceives her as being 'in on it', siding with his brother to help make his life miserable... Great chapter!

I am so glad you updated this story! I had to go back and catch myself up on it, and found it as fresh as when I first began reading. The back and forth in this episode is nicely balanced, with both of them being thrown off their game. I can't help but feel sorry for Tia, as she does not know she's being played, but as the ending proved, it may be a harder game than Regulus expects.

Oooh! A Regulus Black & Hestia Jones pairing--this is my lucky night! So beautifully, richly written--am looking forward to catching up on this gem!Love the insight into his world and perception of it and those around him--Regulus is one of those so little, and yet so profound, written about characters--look forward to discovering more of what older brother Sirius has planned as well as how Regulus deals with it and others--so lovely a portrayal of Hestia--maybe she is someone who Regulus can let his shields down around... Looking forward to more!