GOD KILLERS. Tom Riddle

02. Brother oh brother

CHAPTER TWO
BROTHER OH BROTHER

THE GAME ENDED WITH A SLYTHERIN WIN. Bunny wasn't present as the rest of the team got changed back into their usual clothes.

That was good, Augustine thought as he noticed his lack of presence. The scouts must've called for him to tell him the good news.

Augustine instead sat on his own whilst the rest of his team celebrated their win. He looked down to his hands, saw the bruising and scarring that sat proudly on his skin. He'd quite enjoyed beating, it got his pent up anger out in a way that was normal and definitely not as dangerous as slitting someone's throat.

That someone being his brother as well, that would not have gone down well at the family dinner.

After getting changed back into his clothes; his usual uniform which was now suited for the new spring weather, he walked quickly, out of the changing rooms and almost back to the castle in record breaking time.

He had completely forgotten Theo and Reinhardt until they hurried up to meet him.

"Don't rush, you know this is too much exercise for me," Reinhardt complained out of breath, his school jumper wrapped around his neck by its arms.

"Sorry," Augustine responded, slowing down so that their paces matched.

"What's wrong with you this time? Every time I see you I feel like you're always miserable." Theo admitted with what Augustine hoped was a joking tone.

"I think Vincent set me up," he explained, "how else would Juno think I'm madly in love with her?"

"Don't exaggerate," Reinhardt said, "maybe she just assumed you were going together? She is your only female friend now," now that Olive had her tongue removed, Reinhard should have added on.

Augustine cracked his index finger irritated, "maybe," he said not entirely believing it.

"I didn't see Tom at the game," Theo said trying to change the subject.

"He was . . . with Atticus apparently. . Brax told me." Reinhardt exclaimed awkwardly, still trying to catch his breath, even though both Theo and Augustine had slowed down, Reinhardt still had to almost run to keep up with them due to his short stature.

"Atticus?" Augustine inquired, "who the fuck is Atticus?" his voice growing louder.

"Year below, blonde one," Theo said unhelpfully, and a little quietly.

"And how does he know Tom?"

Theo shrugged and looked to Reinhardt for answers. They shared a glance that made Augustine smile, the glance showed both of them in an odd position, they were scared to tell Augustine the truth.

"Um, I think Atticus has been asking for help with his potions work?" Reinhardt replied, and gulped.

Augustine nodded, before continuing his strides towards the castle.

Once inside, he did not go towards the Slytherin common room as Reinhardt and Theo had expected from him. Instead, he went towards Gryffindor. It was time to give his brother a visit.

....

"Simon! Let me in!" He banged on the Gryffindor door loudly awaiting Simon Khatri to open up.

He didn't entirely expect him to be there, to be quiet honest he didn't know anyone else in Gryffindor worth knowing other than Simon and Ivan.

A few moments later, his expectations were correct. Ivan instead appeared, looking shocked that Augustine was there banging furiously on the door.