Chapter 8
They were gone in an instant. Zooming away towards what Kyle recognised as Ravenclaw tower. They both seemed accustomed to flying, as neither of them showed any sense of fear as they rounded the turrets of the castle with ease. They also seemed very easily matched, as they were able to keep pace with eachother. Kyle lost sight of them as they flew past the other side of the castle, out of his and the others view.
"What idiots" Wendy muttered. "I think I had the wrong impression of Stan. Craig however is proving me right by the second." Kyle thought that this was slightly harsh, as Craig had seemed rather level headed until now, and it wasn't like Stan had done anything previously to warrant any ill opinion. However Kyle did agree that this was much too reckless. These feelings intensified as the two flew into view again neck and neck, speeding up as each of them tried to get an edge over the other. They flew past the castle windows, and came hurtling towards the ground. Everyone dived to get out of their way, as their descent conjured up a cloud of dust and smoke as they landed. Kyle used his cape to cover himself and Wendy, to shield themselves. He heard Tweek exclaim from next to him.
"Craig!"
Once the air had cleared up, Stan and Craig came into view. They both had grins on their faced. They looked ecstatic to say the least.
"Woah dude! That was sick!" It was the most emotion that Kyle had ever heard in Craig's voice.
"That just got my adrenaline pumping man" Stan looked giddy with excitement.
"Uh... Who won?" Scott said from somewhere behind him
"Who cares about that" Craig shot a glare at him. "The experience is what matters. Bro... I think I wanna be a seeker"
"You know what... Me too! This has really opened my eyes." Stan said animatedly "imagine us in a real game, doing just that! I think I really misjudged you man." Craig gave Stan a sidelong glance
"...right" He nodded along anyway though.
"Do you have the time?" Kyle said to Wendy next to him.
"Yeah. The lessons over. The next one starts in 5" Wendy said to him, and then addressed everyone else. "OK guys, time to get to the next lesson. Don't worry about what just happened, no one else was involved besides the two of them" she shot a pointed glare at Stan and Craig, but they were too deep in chatter to notice. "What do you have, Kyle?"
"I have Defence against the Dark Arts with Stan, so I'll wait for him" Wendy nodded and they waved goodbye to eachother, as Kyle approached the other two.
"... God that Cartman wasn't here. He'd snitch in an instant" Stan was saying.
"You think anyone would believe what that fat tub of lard said" Craig retorted
"I mean, it's the whole classes word against ours" Stan pointed out. Craig deflated slightly and nodded. "Sorry man, I'm keeping you aren't I, we should get going" however as Stan said that, out of the corner of Kyle's eye, he saw a caped figure marching towards them.
"Stan Marsh, and Craig Tucker! In my office immediately" it was a teacher that Kyle hadn't met yet. However recognition and panic sparked in both of the other boys faces.
"Mr Garrison...!" Stan stammered. "We were just about to go to class!" Mr Garrison waved him off dismissively
"What on earth were you pulling in your last lesson? It would be very difficult not to notice two first years speeding past my office window." Realization set in.
"Oh shit" Craig said under his breath
"To my office immediately." Mr Garrison turned on his heel and walked away.
"We are screwed" Craig concluded, hand pulling at his hair in anticipation
"It was fun while it lasted" Stan shrugged, much less affected "Sorry man, looks like you'll have to head to class alone. You waited for me and all..." Kyle shook his head.
"It's fine. I feel more sorry for you actually. You are about to get a fucking lashing."
"Oh well. Garrisons all bark, no bite. I think he's our DATDA professor too. So at least I won't have to catch up on the lesson work
"Oh for real?" Kyle glanced at Craig for confirmation, and received a sharp nod. "How do you know him then Stan? We haven't had his class yet."
"He's the head of Gryffindor house. Met him on the first day." Kyle nodded
"I see. Well better get going now. I don't want to miss anything important."
"Nerd" Kyle heard Craig sigh. Kyle locked eyes with him, and Craig gave a good natured grin to show he was joking, as Kyle turned away to head to class.