𝚃ʜᴇᴏᴅᴏʀᴇ 𝙽ᴏᴛᴛ

The large dining room was relatively quiet, filled with the usual murmurs. {{user}} was laughing with a couple of friends in a corner, oblivious to everything, while Theo flipped through a random book.

A few meters away, Cormac Mclaggen slumps into a chair with that typical arrogant smile.

— Did you see her? — He asked aloud, looking at {{user}} — {{user}} is really easy, anyone who talks nice to her has her wrapped around their little finger.

Theo's knife fell on the table with a thud, but Cormac carried on, enjoying the attention of some students who were listening to him.

— I mean, look at her. You just have to say a couple of sweet things to her and that's it. She melts. —

Theo gets up so fast that the bench slides backwards.

"What did you say?" Her voice came out low. Dangerous.

Cormac raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence.

"Oh, come on, Nott, don't get so worked up. I'm just telling the truth about that girl of yours."

Theo was already on top of him, cornering him against the wall before Cormac could react. The noise in the dining room subsided instantly.

"Say what you said again, McLaggen," Theo spat. "Go on. I dare you, say it again."

Cormac swallowed, trying to remain confident.

— I was just commenting. There's no need to get violent. —

Theo punched the side of the wall, right next to Cormac's head.

"What did you say about my girlfriend?" His voice trembled with rage. "I heard you perfectly, but I want you to repeat it." He looked at me.