Moving On

Fighting Back

He looked up and grinned wolfishly at Severus, "I'll give you the rings for free actually. The trio you'll give them to will be very happy."

This made Severus' face burn. He did not want to admit that the people he thought of were the three Marauders that he's on acquaintance terms with. But the rings would look extraordinary on their fingers.

"Hey, don't think too much about it, you don't have to give it to them you know. You could keep them to yourself. But I would suggest that you give it to them."

This made Severus smile slightly, although it felt strained. He wondered why he'd be given such things for free. They looked so valuable, what would he want from Severus?

He sighed, looking towards the window. He might as well get Christmas shopping done with, he decided as he stared at the black and silver bracelet. It had tiny charms on it that screamed elegance. He decided to get that for Regulus, he thinks he would like it.

After half an hour of begging the shopkeeper to let him pay at least half of what he owed, Severus successfully exited the shop, meeting Regulus outside. Who left before he did to go stock up on stationery.

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Raphael smiled as the black haired boy named Severus left his shop. He could not believe that he met a customer that was able to awaken the rings! He did not tell the boy, but the kid turned a bunch of musty rings into one of the most valuable things in the entire Wizarding world.

Legend had it that when a member of four lovers came in contact with the three rings, they'd lose their disguise of being regular antiques to being rings of great power and strength. The power dictates the magical prowess of the lovers, not just physically but also in regards to their magical core. The strength is in terms of their love, stubborn and conquering all that is in it's way.

But, the lovers aren't just ordinary people. They are a four wizards and/or witches destined to be. Their compatibility exceeds the comprehension of the wizards and witches around them. They just fit. However, not all these lovers get a chance to be together, some have killed eachother in battle, hated the others guts or never acknowledged the others existence.

Now, after decades of the rings being in the possession of his family he can finally see the power of a destined couple flourish and bloom! Just like his great grandmother said, this would be the best sale of his life. He already felt himself getting excited!

All he had to do was wait for the other three to come and awaken the gift of their beloved. 

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After a long week of exams the day came. The new moon, the night the monster would be at its weakest and also it's most ferocious form, Severus had to meet it head on that night.

"Good luck, I really hope that you can finally put that thing to rest," Regulus said, looping their hands together as they walked away from the Common Room.

"I want to hang out with you more when you're done with this all. Maybe my brother and his friends will stop stealing you from me too." He continued.

"Ugh! Speak of the devils! I'll see you later Sev, go see your boyfriends." Regulus complained as the three members of the Marauders appeared in their field of vision.

Severus laughed, "I love you too Reggie."

Regulus changed routes and left him be with the Marauders.

They stopped a few feet away from him. He smirked, he had not seen them since the day he talked to James, it's good to know that they are back to being friends again.