thistle and weeds
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In 1979 Regulus Arcturus Black dies in an attempt to help defeat the Dark Lord. In 1980, Regulus Cygnus Malfoy is born alongside his twin brother Draco. Named after his would-be godfather, Regulus seems normal at first. That is, until he starts remembering a life that was both his own, and someone else’s.
Remus has lost everything after the war, and Harry is sent to live with the Dursleys. But, Remus refuses to let his nephew in all but blood grow up alone, even if he has to keep it secret from Dumbledore.
Harry grows up knowing he is loved, and Regulus gets a second go at things, and maybe that’s the chance that the wizarding world needed.
(Year 1)completed through book 6 - book 7 posting soon
a regulus black reborn au + a remus raises harry au
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- Part 1 of thistle and weeds
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take all the courage you have left by elfbroetchen
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
03 Nov 2024
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It is now their second year at Hogwarts. Regulus Malfoy is coming to terms that he is, as a matter of fact, Regulus Black reincarnated, and his memories of Before have set him and his twin brother Draco on a different path than what their parents intended. But can Regulus maintain his secret? It would be pretty inconvenient if anyone other than his brother were to know what he is…
Harry is excited to go back to Hogwarts, even though he’ll miss his Uncle Moony. Last year brought danger for him and his new friends, Ron and Hermione. Surely nothing can go wrong this year, right?
And what was up with those Malfoy twins anyways?
(Year 2)a regulus black reborn au + a remus raised harry au
part 2 of a series - you will want to read part 1 for this to make sense hahacompleted through book 6 - book 7 posting soon
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- Part 2 of thistle and weeds
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so hold my hand (consign me not to darkness) by elfbroetchen
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
31 Jan 2025
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After a crazy second year, Regulus Malfoy is becoming more comfortable with the fact that he is indeed Regulus Black reborn. He has a good group of friends, and things look like they might actually be nice for once. That is, until the big news breaks.
Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban. Remus is called to teach at the school, seeing as he knew Sirius before and can hopefully protect the students. But Remus is conflicted, and confused, and can he truly believe that Sirius was the traitor all along?
Regulus is certain his brother from Before is innocent, but no one else seems to believe him. Oh, and his brother’s friend is teaching this year. And what will happen if… or more likely, when he sees Sirius again? Will his brother even recognize him? And will his brother forgive him for everything that happened Before?
(Year 3)a regulus black reborn au + a remus raised harry au
part 3 of the series where regulus is reborn as draco’s twin brother - last two parts are fully postedcompleted through book 6 - book 7 posting soon!
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- Part 3 of thistle and weeds
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‘cause you were all I ever longed for by elfbroetchen
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
15 Feb 2025
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During the summer and following months of 1994, Remus and Sirius learn how to heal.
(This story is a part of my Regulus Black reborn au where he is reborn as Draco’s twin brother - completed now through book 6 with book 7 posting soon)
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- Part 4 of thistle and weeds
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After an exhausting and dramatic third year, Regulus and co. are looking forward to a normal year at school. Regulus Black, reborn as Regulus Malfoy and Draco’s twin brother, is happy to have found support in his friend group. He and Draco have found being friends with the Golden Trio to be eye-opening and exciting to say the least.
And things actually seem normal for once as they start their fourth year, but then Harry’s name is selected from the Goblet of Fire, and all hopes for an easy year fall away. Harry must struggle and fight against three other champions, but it is hard to focus on the tournament when his own friend group faces struggles of their own.
Regulus' memories grow only darker and darker, especially as he starts to remember his time as a Death Eater. How will his friends ever be able to forgive him for what he’s done, when he can’t even forgive himself?
(Year 4)a regulus black reborn au + a remus raised harry au
part 4 of the series where regulus is reborn as draco’s twin brother - completed through book 6 - book 7 posting soonSeries
- Part 5 of thistle and weeds
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Regulus Black, reborn as Draco Malfoy’s twin brother, has just finished a harrowing fourth year at Hogwarts. But he and Draco are not out of danger yet. Voldemort is back. The situation is grim and Regulus knows that he and his twin brother are in more danger than ever, especially since they are friends with Harry Potter. Not to mention, if the Dark Lord were to figure out who Regulus actually was, he’d be in trouble.
But Voldemort isn’t the only one they need to look out for. There is evil in the castle this year, and it’s going to take all of them to stand against it.
Also there is pining. Literally so much pining.
(Year 5)a regulus black reborn au + a remus raised harry au
part 5 of the series where regulus is reborn as draco’s twin brother - completed through book 6 - book 7 posting soonSeries
- Part 6 of thistle and weeds
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They’ve somehow all made it through their harrowing fifth year. Sirius is alive and Regulus and Draco are safe from harm’s way for the time being. They were able to escape becoming Death Eaters, Regulus escaping that fate in his second life this time, but their decision will bring consequences for others. At least they have each other, their friends, and Sirius.
It is hard to have a normal year when another wizarding war has begun. Terror is on the rise again, and something has to be done about the Horcruxes. Regulus won’t fail again to destroy them. He can’t afford to. But first, he must wage a war between Regulus from the past, who wishes to destroy all Horcruxes, and the Regulus from the present, who is friends with Harry Potter.
Surely nothing bad will happen this year, despite all the odds stacked against them.
(Year 6)a regulus black reborn au + a remus raised harry au
part 6 of the series where regulus is reborn as draco’s twin brother - last 5 parts are fully posted - book 7 posting soonSeries
- Part 7 of thistle and weeds
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wide eyed (with a heart made full of fright) by elfbroetchen
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
30 Mar 2026
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Remus, while on a werewolf assignment for Dumbledore, has come across a recently turned werewolf girl who was orphaned by Greyback. With no home or family to go to, the girl says she wants to stay with Remus and Sirius.
But she has a lot of hurt to work through, and Remus and Sirius realize that raising a kid is going to be a lot more work than they expected.part of my regulus black reborn au - set during book 6 (all other parts and books are posted!)
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- Part 8 of thistle and weeds
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it’s getting dark darling (too dark to see) by elfbroetchen
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
01 May 2026
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The hunt for the remaining Horcruxes has begun, and tensions have never been higher. The line between Regulus Black and Regulus Malfoy has never been starker, and the difference between them only creates more conflict within their group.
But this is it. The endgame. They must find all the Horcruxes and destroy them, no matter the cost. Regulus was reborn for a reason, and this is it. He won’t let anyone stop him from destroying the Dark Lord. Not even his own brothers or friends.
(Year 7)a regulus black reborn au + a remus raised harry au
part 7 of the series where regulus is reborn as draco’s twin brother - all previous 6 books are completed and posted for your enjoyment!Series
- Part 9 of thistle and weeds