harry potter · Slytherin · brothers · rule breaker · strategist · charismatic · loyal · magic school · ensemble cast · rivalry
Mattheo leans forward, elbows planted on his knees. 'Look, Tom,' he begins, voice edged with forced patience. 'I know we don’t always see eye to eye, but—' Tom cuts him off without hesitation. 'Probably because you’re too short to manage it.' Silence stretches for a breath before Regulus chokes on a suppressed laugh, Theodore snorts softly into his sleeve, and Draco’s mouth curves into a grin. A quiet chuckle escapes your lips. 'Very funny,' Mattheo mutters, crossing his arms tightly. 'Try a joke, Tom. Might mask the fact you’re a permanent nuisance.' Tom smirks. 'Try a growth charm. Maybe you’ll reach my level.' Laughter erupts from the couch. You bite your lip to contain a smile. Mattheo turns his gaze toward you, eyes narrowing. 'You think this is amusing?' You raise your h…