According to Ms. Rowlings timeline, Regulus was born in 1961, which would him 31 or 32 at the begining of PoA, depending on when his birthday is. Also, Regulus died trying to destroy one of Voldemort's horcruxes (read the Harry Potter Wiki's article on Regulus for more details). Also, Regulus died in 1979, the year before Harry was born, and Harry's parents were killed in 1981, when Harry was 1 year and 3 months old.

but do they die because Sirius does and who are they shipped with

this chapter is an interesting one, especially with the added bits with remus, and his point of view on the whole werewolf-essay thing. its a very in character reaction, i think, for him to be trying to see the best intentionally, even though hes aware of what it could be (and as it turns out, actually it). hes had so much if the Absolute Worst Case Scenario happening in his life, but he's still somehow trying to look on the bright side because he just has to keep going.

regulus' little moment of respect for how strong his brother's been in somehow staying (mostly) sane after his Incredibly Traumatic Experiences, and then 12 years in constant close contact with the dementors is really great, too. I love how the brothers are getting to know each other all over again, slowing, and beginning to see the best in each other- under pressure the both of them were able turn their lives around for the better, and survive impossible situations just by sheer can totally tell theyre related here, lol

alright , its been a minute since my last review, but Current Events are happening. so.

anyway chapter 5! a short one, but regulus' getting treed by a thestral is too damn funny. also imagining him trying to climb diwn as a person is really funny.

the time skip from the beginning of sirius' confrontation w the fat lady to regulus reacting to him Stabbing A Portrait is just. excellent comedic timing. it was going so well...

ch 3: not much in this chapter but the obviously suppressed tension between sirius & regulus. theyre obviously happy to be together again, and theyre trying to get along, but theyve still got all this unresolved history that theyre just ignoring for the most part. its a very realistic sibling mood, or maybe just family in general. they love each other, but boy do they have issues!

the introduction of foreshadowing re: the dark mark is interesting as well- ive always liked the idea that in its dormant state it looks like a burn scar. it is, after all, a brand more than a tattoo.

ch 4: again with the lurking, sirius!

also: crookshanks! he's smarter than the average cat! (and dog, in my humble opinion...) his reaction to sirius was pretty funny- it reminded me of my stepmothers cat eileen, who at the ripe old age of 19 was dying of kidney failure and still managed to terrorize the local dogs, no matter their size.

dropping a cat on your brother is the ideal way to wake him up, i dont know why regulus is so upset? haha

here i am again! i decided to combine my review for chapters 1 & 2 because theyre pretty short and things are still ramping up

ch 1: does lurking about dramatically in the dark run the family or something? or do purebloods get lessons in lurking alongside comportment and etiquette?

the bit about the spam was a fun little detail, as was sirius not remembering his own preferences- a very subtle nod to all the things he lost to the dementors without being too much of a downer in a relatively light-hearted fic. the image of orion hating spam is strangely humanizing, too. also, regulus fussing over how skinny/underfed sirius is was cute. he cares about his dumb big brother!

ch 2:
i cant get over the image of regulus halfway in a trash bin. its too funny. lil foxy butt in the air...

regulus' Magic Pockets are a very fun detail, and now im wondering about the years he spent in europe. specifically, the '4 or 5 years he spent trying to be a muggle', which had to have been a comedy of errors if i know anything. people mustve had so many wild theories about him, he was probably the local cryptid lmao

why bother writing this if nothing changes in the end?

"With knives comes the temptation to use them"? Are you a Tamora Pierce fan?

Wasn't sure what to expect from this story, but it certainly wasn't this. So much better than what I expected! Going to see if you have a sequel for it right now.

That was exactly the right way to end this magnificent
Story having regulus christen Sirius with another name
Snuffles is adorable and it irritates him making it really
Hilarious though they wouldn't survive without each
Other now to keep them as sane as possible given their
Family history .so it has been one marvellous roller
Coaster ride into the beautifully madcap zany world of
The unique black brothers finding out that their bond
Cannot be broken and I've thoroughly enjoyed and
Laughed along while being utterly spellbound by this
Quirky fast paced time traveling journey which was
Incredibly unforgettably brilliant and I'm hoping for
A sequel as this great story has me hooked on it plus
Wishing to read more about their magical adventures
Plus their new found friendship so could you please
Write another one very soon taking up where this
Left off please consider this request thank you so
Very Elizabeth skinner from Australia.

Actually they are hard to write though as I couldn't stand
Fumbled ore that's fine and I thought that everybody
Trusted him far to much yet I'm not certain that it's necessary to go by the book as regulus was conveniently
Left out and he was pivotal in my opinion plus your cliff
Hangers are the very best ones I've read apart from some fremione ones and thank you for filling in regulus,
Back story I'd hoped he survived and in this great story
He did as he never deserved that death planned for him
Though fumbles looking for horcruxeswas suspicious to
Me he might've been better than voldy but I just didn't
Trust him but your one of the greatest most innovative
Intelligent worthwhile creatively brilliant writers whom
Can write up a storm and leave your readers wanting to
Read more spell binding magic that flows rather easily
When this exceptional story just becomes a soul
Searching exhilarating epic work of art written by an
Absolute genius it's been a truly beautiful journey into
A great adventure so thank you very Elizabeth
Skinner.

I'm going to love the chapters coming up with regulus
As he's a favourite plus it will be great to see him tackle
That filthy rafting, Sirius is fine in small doses yet slightly
Irritating as he still has some qualities I don't like yet he's preferable to Ron asi didn't want Sirius dead .the
Wonderful things about cliffhangers is you don't see them coming but you enjoy them particularly when you
Write them so long as regulus lives he's to young to
Die still if it leaves some lingering questions hopefully
That might mean you could write a sequel to this
Exceptionally awe inspiring magnetic high octane fun
Filled tense dramatic great quality intriguing spell
Blindingly beautiful story which is enchanting so
Thank you so very much it's truly been appreciated
I love everyone particularly Elizabeth
Skinner.

Well everything you've written has turned to gold without
Any trouble as these brothers are such fun to do they
Have wonderfully amusing ironic one liners said with a
Straight face but giving nothing away though Sirius won't put regs life in danger as he's just getting to know
Him though I don't really want this to be the last cliff
Hanger as they're just so surprisingly exciting while
Staying true to the story line and it doesn't matter about
The veil as I'm definitely loving the magnificent changes
To accompany regulus being an intrinsic part of this
Pivotal part of potter history I'll always be on regs side
It's exceedingly realistic and totally eclipses any others
As it's written so that regulus and Sirius can become
Not only true friends but great brothers whom will
Stand by each other so it's a truly unforgettable story
I'll love forever and thank you for such brilliance when
Writing this gem which shines like a star .im hooked.
Love Elizabeth a genius.

I've got to say that snape was actually a favourite since
The order of the Phoenix as I've never liked bullies they're terribly cruel people whom never grow up so
It's great that the last two marauders did,though having
To relive the night his best friend was murdered along with lily would've been horrorific for Sirius thank heavens
Regulus is there for him and Harry believes him that's
Truly fantastic as he can be quite stubborn after inheriting that trait from both parents thankfully hermione is the voice of reason even regulus is
Impressed with her and he's a tough nut to crack
Having been a child genius himself I'm loving the
Deja vu plot lines the deeper they go it gets more
Enthralling and difficult to put down not that I ever
Want to stop reading this incredibly knife edge stunning
Awe inspiring wacky delightful tender insightful anti
Climatic highly intoxicating genuinely heart stopping
Story in appositive way as your an absolutely wonderful
Creative genius with a colourful unique imagination that
Jk Rowling would appreciate and thank you for giving
These two closure which they needed your definitely
My favourite writer of this regulus black genre you can
Achieve anything so go for it good Elizabeth
Skinner.

I actually like the excess of snape although one thing
Always bothered me how could he still be angry at them
When they were teenagers and as his father abused him
He was treated a lot worse and he had become a traitor
Similar to regulus when mr reptile face killed lily yet
Sirius never liked being in the wrong a childhood trait
He never grew out of worse in half blood
Prince he had to keep up the image that moldy voldy
Believed in and the other death eaters were dumb
So no the shrieking shack simply calls out
For great tense dramatic cliffhangers which you delivered
With absolute style and panache plus lots of wicked
Humor also while still making this ingenious up lifting
Excellent bewitching yet puzzling story which just keeps
On getting absolutely more thrilling relaxing and truly
Magically blessed in so many intriguing ways while
Being utterly wonderful but intrinsically bewildering
Yet a barrel of laughs and thoroughly enjoyable on
Every page so thank you very much your an excellent
Writer and I'll read anything you write so thank you
Very Elizabeth skinner.