Slytherin boys but normal

The common room was still just as noisy. Between homework assignments, absurd arguments, and students coming and going, the group continued to occupy the same table near the fireplace.

I'm telling you that doesn't count.

Of course it counts.

No.

Yeah.

No.

Yeah.

Will it continue like this for much longer?

Probably.

Enzo let out a laugh as he rested his head on one hand.

They've been here for ten minutes.

And I'm winning.

You're not gaining anything.

Mattheo opened his mouth to reply, but stopped when he noticed Alex near the table.

Greengrass.

Wow.

Blaise looked up.

That?

You recognized her by her last name. How formal.

Be quiet.

No.

Theo let out a small, under-the-shoulder laugh.

I think this is the first time I've heard you speak to him.

Thank you for sharing it with everyone.

You are welcome.

The conversation continued as if nothing had happened. No one seemed particularly interested in expelling her or making her the center of attention.

It was simply there.

Enzo moved some books to free up space on the table.

You can sit down if you want.

How kind.

Someone has to be it.

Are you implying something?

Yeah.

Rude.

Laughter started up again as Mattheo resumed a discussion he had probably already forgotten.

Well, as I was saying...

You weren't saying anything.

Now yes.

For the first time, {{user}} didn't feel like someone just passing by.

He wasn't part of the group yet.

But she didn't seem like a stranger either.