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I thought about au with blind Regulus and deaf Sirius. It is not congenital, most likely acquired after 5 years of Sirius and 4 years of Regulus at Hogwarts. Their mother's unsuccessful punishment spell hit both brothers. Total blindness forever for Regulus, too much damage to do anything about it, even magic is powerless. Sirius rolled down the stairs, hitting his head on all corners, causing serious damage to the head, including the auditory cortex. The predictions of the Black' personal doctor were positive, of course, no one was going to upset them. But the rumor does not return to Sirius in a year or two.

And this difficult for them, almost impossible to make contact, despair splashes, their psycho-emotional state is not just a light wind, it's a fucking storm, like, they never can be ok again. They need more than a one year to talk to each other again. It's been hard before, don't think they don't love each other, we all know true, and yet their family didn't anticipate the possibility of healthy communication among its members. But now it takes a lot more effort to talk. Sirius can't hear, but he can speak. Regulus can speak and hear, but cannot see. So, Sirius speaks. Sometimes Regulus answers and Sirius lip-reads, it gets better and better with the years but never perfect the meaning of some phrases is inevitably lost, but that's something they can at least handle. Sometimes Regulus writes — he remembers good how it's done, but still a little awkward, not nearly as perfect as it used to be, and yet understandable enough. They learn to use it more often. Talk more often. It is important for them not to lose connect. They seem to have lost it all their lives and only learned to fix it when it was too fucking late.This was exactly the moment when Sirius runs away from home and starts living with James. And Regulus needs time, his parents are careful with him, they no longer try to be as cruel as they used to be, mostly just words, and over the years he managed to develop a good immunity, they do not hurt as much as they could. Sirius hates himself for not being able to take Regulus. They still didn't talk back then, it was so difficult for them and Sirius couldn't just ask Regulus to come with him, he didn't believe he could protect him and felt incredibly vulnerable. But he offers in a year and Regulus agrees.

When they get back to Hogwarts, things clearly change. Honestly, even too much. Regulus has a specially trained guide dog, this is a collie named Lyra (actually, in honor of the constellation, but he did not tell anyone about it except Pandora), she is big, soft and fluffy, and she is also smart and really very strong helps him. He also has a cane inlaid with many spells, so he knows Hogwarts quite well, much better than the first years (which is a dubious achievement, but nonetheless).

Sirius is trying to cope with his condition, mostly not really knowing what to do. I'm thinking of a spell he might have found one day to help take notes, literally translate the words spoken by the professor into text (I know there's nothing like that in canon, but it would be fair if there was, and generally, I just don't care about canon, I REALLY don't care, it's there because I made it up right now). He carries around a notepad and pen so that people can write what they want to say to him, but he also often understands what they are saying by watching their lips move. He can also talk, but he can't hear himself, so it's often very loud/very quiet, he prefers to write, but in the company of marauders, he doesn't care if he seems stupid or awkward.

I think Regulus, even after losing his sight, plays the piano, it is important for him to hear and feel the keys under his fingers, it grounds him, calms him down, makes him feel whole. Sometimes it is unbearable, but more often it gets easier than worse. (As he gets older, there are days when his hands shake too much and he can't find the right keys. Then Lily kisses his temple and James puts his hands over Regulus', they play slowly, making Regulus feel more, feel integrity, pushing the keys until he's finally okay)

And sometimes their duet with Sirius is also heartbreaking. Sirius can't hear but can guide his hands, he just feels, he has enough feeling, he doesn't really like to play. He desperately wants to help Regulus. And he sees the keys, he may be his eyes.

So, speaking of marauders. Honestly, James was the first to know. I think Sirius ran away to him somewhere in the middle of summer vacation, so James went to Hogwarts already fluent in sign language and actively continuing his studies. They met Peter during that time, so he definitely found out, even if Sirius didn't want to show it, and sign language was incredibly difficult for Peter, but he tried!! (damn, he tries so hard to be tactful, I just know it, he doesn't want to offend him, he doesn't even speak in his presence, but mostly writes on a notepad to make Sirius comfortable!!!)

Remus only finds out at Hogwarts, not because Sirius doesn't want to tell him, but because Sirius feels bad and doesn't want to appear weak in front of his boyfriend, ok. In this universe, there is no prank, so they are really happy together, but Sirius's disability is very difficult, and he wants to withdraw into himself and never share his burden with anyone. But he still has to do it when they meet on the train, and it's, well, never been easy, ok? Sirius also believes that he is much more fortunate than Regulus and feels guilty because people surround him with care, it seems to him that he does not deserve it. 

I also think that Remus KNOWS sign language very well (I headcanon him with a large family, several younger and one older sister, I think one of his sisters is deaf so he had to learn sign language for her, I can talk about his sisters, in case anyone is wondering, I just love the concept of a big family where Remus is the middle child, and he is the only wizard, except for Lyall, if we are not talking about the fact that Pandora could be his sister. He also suffers from lycanthropy, and I think one of his sisters might, but that's another TALK....but, you know, he'll never be alone and his family is, well, a little wolf-family-pack. ..okay, just let me know if anyone is interested, this isn't even about Remus, I should fucking shut up) so that makes things a little easier? Except that Sirius himself needs time to learn sign language, but it's absolutely in his best interest, so he's trying so hard. Remus really tries to take care of him, he shares his notes with him before Sirius finds that spell (he's never done this before and it was never needed, but now Sirius is so grateful) and he's definitely taking the translator's position a bit with people who do not know sign language, he really is not a burden, because Sirius will never be a burden for him. Never.

And also I think that Regulus has a spell that makes the book read itself, which makes life easier, magic is beautiful. And he definitely learns to read braille later, but I don't think it's very common among wizards (he probably isn't at all. but over time his life is so closely intertwined with muggle world, he can't ignore it)

Let's talk about girls! I like to think that Lily was fluent in sign language before that, as if she seems like someone who will know it, or at least try to learn it. Mary and Marlene absolutely don't know but they are really good friends so they try. And Marlene is in love with being able to write constant notes in a notebook (gives atmosphere. She puts Sirius notes between textbooks, very, very many notes in a day, they become less over time, but she was never going to throw constant gossip with her bestfriend, thanks, even deafness will not interfere with her). Mary also uses her notebook to write for Sirius when she wants to say something.

I also think that Lily absolutely cares about Regulus (platonically or romantically, your choice), but she doesn't know what she can do for him, she just goes with him all the time, almost seems to blend in with the Slytherins. She reads books to him aloud because he likes how soothing her voice sounds, he actually has an amazing memory, he quotes something from what he has read before or from what he heard from Lily.

Evan and Barty don't know how to act at first. But over time it gets easier. Like there's no problem putting things back where they belong so that Regulus can move around the room with ease, at which point they're very clean. They try to spend a lot of time with him, sometimes it's even annoying, he can say it, but honestly he is grateful.

(also Lyra is absolutely delighted with Barty and Pandora, when Regulus is in bed and she doesn't help him anymore, she often goes to Barty's to get her helping strokes)

Dorcas is so excited when she finds out about this, she is actually so mad at his family. One of her best friends will never fucking see anything else because of his family (Regulus never told them the reason but they know. They all know). She is very afraid of how unsafe he can be in his house, but she obviously does not show it, it would be inappropriate and not quite in her character. She tries to be tactful and act like nothing has changed. And she's also very supportive, actually, she's just not clingy like Barty and Evan, for example, she's just expressing help in the little things, I would say. Her help is usually silent, but also surprisingly eloquent.

I didn't say much about Pandora, I'm sorry. They have an amazingly cute duo and an interesting way of getting around, when Regulus assumes his animagus form, he is also blind, but he is literally cat, so she often carries him around in her arms to his destination. It's faster. Oh, and she was the one who helped him find the spell to read!!

Also, I think Sirius's hearing will start to recover at some point, but it will never be good enough, it's just... some sounds, more sounds than total silence. I didn't mention hearing aids before and I don't think they're common among wizards, but he'll definitely use them when they get out in muggle London and, well, it won't give him perfect hearing, but it's a lot better than nothing...

(little bonus: when Sirius wants to be kissed, but he doesn't want to write about it in a notebook or make gestures because it will upset the mood, he puts his finger on his lips or on his forehead or on his cheek, my boy just wants kisses. And he spreads his arms out to the side when he's waiting for a hug and doesn't want to initiate it first. when alone with Remus, sometimes he just reaches out his palms. Oh, and he claps his hands when he tries to get someone's attention. It's easier for him not to talk than to talk so he keeps the conversations to a minimum)

art: likeafunerall

I need fics with this

some of my personal marauders headcanons about ethnicities, sexualities, genders, disabilities & neurodivergencies !!

Sirius is autistic, has ADHD, C-PTSD, BPD and POTS, is half French half Vietnamese genderfluid mlm and demiromantic + demisexual

Regulus is gay trans man, is autistic, has OCD and C-PTSD, is Deaf, obviously French Vietnamese same as Sirius

Lily is bi and demisexual, Scottish, is autistic and has anxiety and depression

Marlene is NB lesbian, German and has ADHD tourettes and dyslexia

Dorcas is trans fem, aro lesbian, Dominican and has anxiety and dysgraphia 

Mary is trans woman, pan, Jamaican and is auDHD

James is demiboy, pan, Indian and is autistic with ADHD and dyspraxia

Peter is bi, trans man, Scottish and is autistic with anxiety OCD and tics

Remus is autistic and has hEDS and dyslexia, is half Welsh half Polish, trans masc and bi

Reblog bc I’m bored:)

I need marauders friends/mutuals bc I’m desperate and I’ve none. My discord is “www.mylife.org.uk”

Thank you! Someone with the same idea

obsessed with my pandora board

I need marauders friends/mutuals bc I’m desperate and I’ve none. My discord is “www.mylife.org.uk”

The saddest headcanon that I think of DAYLY is that regulus knew how to swim, he loved it and would always feel calm in water but when he was in the cave he saw no hope in life so he let himself drown 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

This is my whole thought process in a paragraph

I think the reason I kin Reg is more prominent now. I want to be Sirius. I want to be–but I can't. Maybe I will be Siri someday, but right now I can't. I'm a coward. I want to run away like Sirius. I want to scream in anger like Sirius. I want to rebel like Sirius. I want to shout at my parents like Sirius. I want someone to run to, like Sirius. I want to find a real family like Sirius. I want to be brave like Sirius. Sirius. Sirius. Sirius. I want to be free. I just want to be free. Please let me be free.

As a fic writer I 100% agree

me in my authors end note after dropping the most heart wrenching, vomit inducing, miserable chapter i’ve ever written:

Regulus would seem like a cold heart, emotionless person when you look at him. But the second he trusts you he is one of he sweetest and most empathetic person ever

As the black sheep of my family I would love to have this thought process, but I’m a Regulus kinnie

"If I’m going to be the family disappointment, Sirius thought, moving to his trunk, I’ll be the best bloody disappointment they’ve ever had."

Please I have no idea what to read bc I’m bored as fuck

Sibling bonding

Sirius: I was telling Moony how annoying it was that an increase in dosage improved my life. Like why is my doctor always right? And he had the audacity to say it’s because i am mentally ill.

Regulus: Normally I would agree with Rem but James did the same thing. When the correct answer would be to agree with us, get us take out and cuddle us.

Sirius: Exactly, Let’s get all pretty and go out without them

Regulus: Petty. I love it

-after they are all dolled up-

James: Hey love, you look beautiful. Where are you headed?

Regulus: Out. *walks out of the house*

Remus: Hey baby

Sirius: Bye.

*James and Regulus about to kiss*

Regulus: wait!

Regulus: I have to make sure.

Regulus: Sirius, are you here?

*silence*

*silence*

*silence*

Sirius, from underneath the bed: ..maybe

James: Sirius.

Regulus: get the fuck out.

*James and Remus arguing about something*

Sirius: My earring!!!!! *trying to put his earring back in*

James: Really Sirius!!! Can you get your boyfriend off me then fix your earrings!

*Remus with a hand full of James hair in his grip and James with Remus arm twisted*

(This happened between me and friends)

Yes

100 times yes

Everyone always says James "I would die for you" Potter and Regulus "I would kill for you" Black

But I think James "I would kill for you" Potter and Regulus "I would die for you" Black has so much force

Like James is not a violent person but would become violent for the ones he love in an instant, and Regulus is a martyr, a tragedy, but at the same time he would only sacrifice himself for the ones he truly loved in every circumstances

I need Regulus Pov fics, and even better if it’s jegulus bc I’m in need.

This realest thing ever

wanting to talk to people is so fucking embarrassing. literally hi it's me again I wanted to have a conversation with you because I think you're fun to talk to. oh god you can just fucking kill me if you want sorry

I can’t even imagine how happy and proud Lin-Manuel Miranda was/is to see his songs played and loved by so many.

He is “William Shakespeare” of this century.

I love Remus and Lily’s friendship so much. Like in POA with the scene on the bridge. I could write a thousand page essay about them

If the marauders era was in a British secondary school, I feel like regulus would ether have 100% attendance or 30% attendance. Like there’s no in between and barty would call him and threaten to drag him to school everyday if he didn’t come in.

It’s 4am and I’m so bored

I like Jegulus but why is it in EVERY SINGLE black brothers fic (with autistic regulus) is James there are reg just falls head over heels

I have done this before

Realest thing I’ve ever read

Regulus "have you ever wanted to cry but no tears came out, so you just stare blanky into space while feeling your heart break to million pieces?" Black.