Regent’s Park, Muggle London A summer day in 1978 (( @dxrispurkiss ))
it had not been long ago that andy and ted had trusted regulus with dora out of the house. he had been babysitting for them for a long time, but outside where people might recognize him? this was new. and of course it was never to wizarding london, muggle london was safer because the people that would mind if he was seen with andromeda and ted tonk’s daughter, would be caught dead in muggle london. regulus liked the muggle park. there was always something new to do, and dora enjoyed it, so that was really all he needed.
regulus set dora down near the duck pond, making sure to have a firm hold on her hand -andy had mention that dora liked to sprint now, so he had to be extra careful, having had her in his arms for most of the visit. ‘duck duck’ dora said in her baby voice, ❝yes duck, do you wanna feed them? what sound does the duck make?❞ regulus asked looking down at dora, the toddler shook her head with a bright smile, ❝quack, quack❞ regulus said returning the smile, ❝can you make like a duck? qua-❞ regulus regretted the words as soon as they left his lips because dora began to transform her face, he quickly kneeled down next to her and tried to stay calm, ❝oh no dora please don’t do that❞ and when he was met with a confused face he added, ❝remember mommy said not here, okay?❞ he asked, starting to freak out, maybe it was best to just leave, he could get her some ice cream and hopefully she won’t mention the incident to andy. the little girl seemed to understand the desperation in his voice because she just nodded and returned her attention to the pond, but regulus stood up and scanned around to see if anyone had seen, he was prepared for every possibility, except staring into a very familiar face.