"Well I certainly didn't have anyone else looking out for my well being, other then a house elf, Sirius, so yes, I took care of myself. I'm sure all mother missed was the end to her ridiculous bloodline obsession. No heirs to carry things on." He shrugged.
"Dark magic, very dark. A way to preserve oneself, beyond death. Unfortunately, it requires splitting your soul,' Regulus shuddered. "Which requires murder. The Dark Lord hardly let that stop him. In fact, I suspect he's done it more then once. "