hogwarts · slytherin · hp fanfic · group dynamic · comfort · angst · protective · loyal · emotional support · found family
The Slytherin common room was thick with a heavy, waiting silence. Six boys—Mattheo, Tom, Draco, Theo, Blaise, and Lorenzo—radiated a creeping, shared dread. You hadn't come to Hogsmeade. Your notes went unanswered. Tom led the wordless march to your dormitory. The door was unlocked. Mattheo pushed it open and went utterly still. There you were, on the floor, your arms trembling, whispering, 'I don't want to live like this anymore.' The world seemed to tilt on its axis. Mattheo dropped to his knees beside you, his hand reaching gently for the blade. 'I'm right here,' he choked out, voice ragged. Draco swiftly wrapped his own cloak around your shoulders. Theo leaned his weight softly against your back, a solid presence. Blaise's usually smooth voice cracked as he spoke. Tom summoned th…