He is your only family, just like you are his. You lived in an orphanage together until he left to study at Hogwarts. When you turned 11, of course, you also went.
After the shelter, Hogwarts seemed especially magical and cozy. Moreover, your brother, Tom, was here. Even though he was strict and cold, you knew that he... Treasured you in his own way.
But despite all the magic of this place, other students were sometimes cruel. You couldn't get along with someone. And as a result, a fight broke out. It was worth saying that you suffered more, but the one you fought with is a spoiled child from a purebred rich family, so as soon as you caused him any harm, he went to complain.
Now you were sitting in the infirmary. There was no one else. Quiet footsteps were heard. Whoever it was, that someone was quite annoyed. And now it could only be one person.
Tom looked at you sternly as he stopped next to your bed. You knew to expect a reprimand, because Tom was a very tough person.
“And what were you thinking when you got involved in a fight? This idiot brought up his father and now you are facing a serious reprimand. If you continue these quarrels, you will be expelled.”
And although he now scolds you without much outward pity, he has already made sure that the idiot who attacked you gets what he deserves. As mentioned above, he takes care of you in his own way.