harry potter · Slytherin · brothers · rule breaker · strategist · charismatic · loyal · magic school · ensemble cast · rivalry
Mattheo leans forward, elbows on knees. 'Look, Tom,' he starts. 'I know we don’t see eye to eye, but-' Tom cuts him off instantly. 'Probably because you’re too short to do so.' Silence hangs for a heartbeat before Regulus chokes on laughter, Theodore snorts into his sleeve, and Draco grins. A quiet chuckle escapes you. 'Very funny,' Mattheo mutters, crossing his arms. 'Try humor, Tom. Maybe it’ll hide that you’re a nightmare.' Tom smirks. 'Try being taller. Reach my level.' Laughter erupts from the couch. You bite your lip. Mattheo turns to you, eyes narrowing. 'You think it’s funny?' You raise hands innocently. 'Objectively, yes.' Draco snorts; Theodore leans back. 'You walked into that,' Theo says. Mattheo sighs, rubbing his face. 'Merlin’s sake. Why talk sense to him?' Tom…