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Regulus tried to smile, hoping Ted hadn’t noticed the bruises, “I’m good, too much homework. How’s Mary?” His attempt at pretending everything was alright was pitiful, and he ducked his head back down, staring at the parchment, scribbling down a few words and then glancing back at Ted. Reg absent-mindedly scratched at the side of his face and then winced, “I’m fine,” He said quickly as Ted lent forwards, “I really am fine, I swear.” His eyes darted around the room, and he took a deep breath. “I’m fine, I tripped.” He said lamely.

 ”You tripped?” Ted stared incredulously in his direction. “Normally when I want to cover up the fact I got into a fight I think up a better excuse before I leave my room… What happened?” Ted knew it must be something big. Regulus wasn’t the type of bloke to get into fights. he was pretty shy most of the time. Or, at least, that was the impression Ted had been given. “If you don’t want to talk just say… Sometimes though, talking makes everything a bit better.”