Rodolphus clenched his stomach as the wave of nausea surged, his insides twisting painfully. He tried taking slow, deep breaths, but the effort was futile. His stomach rebelled, and he bent forward, vomiting on the floor with a painful groan, gagging and feeling faint. Leaning back, he held his stomach, struggling to catch his breath.

Tom was the first to react. Seeing how pale Rodolphus had become, he quickly moved to his side, rubbing his back in an effort to soothe him. "Easy, Rodolphus," he murmured.

Rodolphus spat one last time before his body gave in to the stress, his eyes fluttering shut as he passed out.

Tom caught him before he could fall, gently lowering him onto the couch. With a flick of his wand, he cleaned up the mess and gestured for the others to help.

Abraxas and Orion immediately moved closer, scanning Rodolphus for any signs of illness. After a tense moment, both sighed in relief.

"He needs rest," Abraxas concluded, shaking his head. "The stress is overwhelming him. If his mother is behind this, she'll only escalate things."

Lucius stepped forward, his voice firm. "I'm staying with him. He shouldn't be alone right now."

Rabastan nodded, grateful for the support. "He needs Lucius."

Abraxas agreed. "Of course. If anything happens, call us immediately."

Orion added, "My sons, Sirius and Regulus, would want to be here for him. They're very protective of Rodolphus."

Lucius nodded thoughtfully. "I think that would help him. They're close."

"I'll summon them at once," Orion said, stepping out briefly.

Abraxas turned to Tom, concern etched into his features. "My Lord, the stress is taking its toll on him. If we don't act soon, his mother will cause more harm."

Just then, Rodolphus stirred, groaning softly as he regained consciousness. His eyes fluttered open, scanning the room in confusion. "What happened?" he asked, his voice weak.

Tom leaned over him, his expression soft with concern. "You fainted, Rodolphus. Your body can't handle this level of stress. I've called for Sirius and Regulus to come help."

Rodolphus managed a small smile. "Thank you," he whispered, just as the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the hall.

The door burst open, and Sirius and Regulus rushed in, immediately running to Rodolphus's side. Sirius flopped down next to him, pulling him into a fierce hug, while Regulus slid behind him, offering quiet support.

Tom raised an eyebrow, slightly amused by the scene. "Is there something I should know?" he asked with a hint of curiosity.

Rodolphus huffed tiredly. "No, they're just ridiculously overprotective."

Sirius's gaze flicked protectively around the room. "We're here for him, no matter what."

Rabastan grinned, finding the whole scene endearing. "They're like his children, my lord. They treat him like family. What started as a joke has become their reality."

Rodolphus flushed a bit but couldn't help a small chuckle. "Alright, come on then, cuddle time, you two."

Sirius wrapped his arms tighter around Rodolphus, while Regulus gently rubbed his back, both boys showing their deep affection and concern.

Lucius approached with a soft smile. "This is too cute."

Sirius flashed a grin, pulling Lucius in closer. "Don't act like you don't want to join us."

Lucius laughed, giving in as he settled beside them. "Fine, but only because I care."

The group huddled close, finding solace in each other's company as they prepared to face whatever challenges awaited them.