He withdrew his hand and took half a step back. "It's nice to know what you truly think of me, cousin," Regulus sneered, yet he couldn't quite keep the hurt out of his voice. "Maybe I wouldn't have to toady up to anyone if you, Sirius and Alphonse hadn't brought shame on our family! We used to be the royalty of pureblood nobility. Nowadays we are known for our blood traitors!"