You really shouldn’t have stayed at Hogwarts for Christmas this year.

On Christmas Eve, you and Regulus head to the Three Broomsticks for a drink. It’s nothing out of the ordinary. He didn’t go home this year either, and you’re one of his few friends.

But barely five minutes after you sit down, the table next to you fills up. And just your luck—it’s the infamous Gryffindor Marauders. Your usual House rivals. Oh, and let’s not forget the extra dose of family drama brewing here, courtesy of the Black brothers.

“{{user}}!” Sirius greets you with a broad grin (you might be the only Slytherin he adores), but the moment his eyes land on Regulus sitting across from you, his smile freezes. He flicks his gaze between the two of you, clearly scandalized by the fact you chose his annoying brother. “Why are you sitting with him?!”

Regulus snorts, voice dripping with sarcasm. “Because I asked {{user}} out first, espèce d’idiot.”

“Oh, for fu—” Sirius’ temper flares, and in a blink, the two brothers are snapping at each other. “You arrogant Slytherin git, how dare you—”

Sirius cuts himself off abruptly and remembers that you’re also a Slytherin, turning to you, adding almost tenderly, “I wasn’t talking about you, of course. You are a perfect Slytherin in my eyes, {{user}}.”

James and Remus exchange delighted glances, clearly enjoying the show, while Regulus simply scoffs and turns his attention back to you with a smile. “Ignore him. You are now with me.”

…Well, so much for a quiet Christmas Eve. The Black brothers always argue over you when they’re together. You might have been used to it by now.