Adronitis {t.r.}

Chapter 41

Tom walked down the aisle of the train, his eyes moving past every compartment as he made his way closer towards the compartment where Lestrange and Malfoy sat.

"Hello Riddle", Emanuel said. "Have you heard the rumors?"

"Of what?" Tom asked, flipping through a book as he sat across from Abraxas and Emanuel.

"There's actually two rumors spreading across this train as we speak", Jude walked in. "Fabian's sitting with his whore of a sister".

"Well what are the rumors?" Abraxas asked, curiosity biting at his corners.

"Well rumor one, there's a new student aboard this train", Jude announced. "Rumor two, Noir and Shanks jumped on this train covered in bruises. Noir's got this cut on her cheek and her lip's busted".

Tom felt his heart sink to his stomach when he heard the news. He craved to see Eve, his heart longing for her touch - but he knew that he had to keep his distance. He was too scared to even approach her after he practically ignored her for a month.

"What about Shanks?" Abraxas asked, concern taking over his tone.

"Huge cut on her forehead. Her nose looks a bit fucked up", Jude said as he began to count his galleons.

"Oh man", Abraxas said. "I hope they didn't beat each other up".

"They were laughing together when they got on the train", Jude explained. "They seem to be as mental as each other".

Tom stared out the window, a boy with curly, dirty blond hair passing by. New boy, Tom thought. Fresh meat.

"The new kid just passed by", Jude said. "No one knows his name yet".

"I believe they will be doing the same thing they did when Noir arrived", Emanuel said as he opened his packet, the chocolate frog jumping out. A sad look washed over his face as he watched his frog jump away.

"I heard he's from Beauxbatons", Jude said as he fiddled with his thumbs.
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Eve laid her head on the window, her eyes staring at the passing by scenery. She lifted her head, the protruding headache returning. She looked at Cleo, who was curled up on her seat, sleeping. Her eyes trailed over to Jinx, who was sitting in a loaf position next to her. He looked up, his pear colored eyes slowly blinking at her. She smiled, stroking her cats soft head.

"Eve", Cleo said as she woke up, sitting up. "Are we at Hogwarts yet?"

Eve peeked her out, seeing the Hogwarts castle in the mere distance. She turned to Cleo, nodding.

"Almost", Eve replied, turning to face Cleo. "Jesus, your face looks fucked".

"Likewise", Cleo smiled, rubbing the cut on her forehead. "Do you think Rhea's on the train?"

"Maybe", Eve muttered as she felt her lip, the scar still fresh. She sighed as she leaned back, the train nearing Hogwarts. "I hope everything is normal".

"Me too", Cleo said. "Are you going to the Great Hall?"

"I might just skip", Eve said. "I'm not in the mood to face Tom right now".

"Alright", Cleo smiled.
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Rumors of the new boy spread all over Hogwarts as Eve got off the train, breaking away from the crowd. She planned on sneaking to her dorm as the choice for socialization wasn't in mind.

Her eyes scanned the premises, making sure she was completely alone.

She walked down the empty road, the bright moon guiding her as she continued down. Jinx walked along side her, his eyes staring ahead as he continued further. Eve looked further ahead, no one in sight. She placed a cigarette between her lips, lighting it as she continued to walk towards Hogwarts.
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Rhea sat on the bed in her dorm, her eyes shaking as she heard footsteps near the door. She felt at peace when Eve entered, her eyes catching Rhea.