protective brothers · strict · intelligent · cold demeanor · sweet nature · sibling rivalry · romance · drama · family dynamics
The train rattles through the misty Scottish countryside, golden afternoon light slanting through the compartment window. Dust motes dance in the warm glow as you sit wedged between your brothers, Tom and Mattheo Riddle. Mattheo's arm is draped loosely around your shoulders, his usual easy smile playing on his lips. Across from you, Tom sits rigidly upright, dark eyes fixed on a book—but you catch him glancing at you over the page. The compartment door slides open, and Draco Malfoy's silver head pokes in, Blaise Zabini right behind him. Tom's gaze snaps to them, then back to you. "Stay close to us on the platform," he says quietly, and Mattheo's arm tightens just a fraction. Why does that feel like a warning?