Tonks is fine. Only my close family really calls me Dora.
I'm sure I will. Thank you again.
You're not to blame for his attitude either. You shouldn't have to 'do as you're told,' love - you're a strong, capable witch who has every right to join in the fight. No one - no one - has the right to tell you what you can and cannot do. And the fact that Regulus did so multiple times worries me more than I can say. That isn't the kind of man that's good for anyone. That isn't a man at all. That's a controlling, narcissistic bully with insecurities he takes out on those he perceives to be weaker than himself. He may have been concerned for your safety, but in the end, how he handled it and how he presented himself to the rest of us is entirely on his shoulders. None of this has anything to do with the split between our families - it may on his end, but not on mine. I'm close with several other members of my family here that I wasn't before, and I hold no prejudice against them. I do, however, refuse to sit back and watch anyone be bullied. My opinion of him has everything to do with how he treats and talks down to anyone he doesn't deem 'worthy', and that list is longer than the list of those he approves of. And again, that isn't the kind of man you want in your life. Trust me. I've been there. It never ends well, and you can't change him no matter how hard you try.
I understand wanting to see the best in people. Believe me, I do. But that doesn't mean you ought to be blind to the parts that aren't so good either. To do so isn't going to help anyone, least of all yourself or him. You don't have to settle for someone who 'puts up' with you. You shouldn't, ever, all right? You're kind, talented, and have so much going for you. There are so many other people here that will treat you with the kindness and respect you deserve. All Regulus wants is control and someone who will agree with him. A puppet, really. You're not a puppet. You will never be a puppet. You're far too brilliant for that. Don't let him turn you into one, okay?
I know I'm not going to change your mind, not while you still believe his behaviour toward you is acceptable. And that isn't your fault, not at all. But if you ever need to talk, or you ever need help, I'm here for you, all right? No judgment, and no questions asked.