The Nott Rule || D.M · Y/n story by @malfoyarchives

The Hogwarts Express had barely cleared the tunnel before the compartment door slid open, letting in a gust of cold air and the unmistakable sound of Draco Malfoy's voice.

Theodore Nott

doesn't look up from his book And here I thought we'd have at least a full hour of peace.

Draco Malfoy

grins, tossing his bag onto the luggage rack You know you missed me.

Theodore Nott

I missed the quiet.

Draco Malfoy

drops onto the seat across from Theo, stretching his legs out Where's your sister? Thought she'd be with you.

Theodore Nott

turns a page She's with Daphne and Pansy. Something about wanting to talk to people who actually have personalities.

Draco Malfoy

snorts So she's avoiding you too. Good to know it's not personal.

The compartment door slid open again, and there you were—hair slightly windblown, cheeks flushed from the corridor, a book tucked under your arm.

Y/n's presence

the energy in the compartment shifts, just slightly, just enough that anyone paying attention might notice

Draco Malfoy

eyes flick to you, then away There she is. The Nott family's favorite disappointment.

Theodore Nott

closes his book She's the favorite. I'm the disappointment.