Chapter 15: Hogwarts
Kanna soon left, and Kyle, ever principled, didn't touch the pile of Galleons on the table. Instead, he used a simple Floating Charm to return the money to Kanna's pocket as she walked away. Even though she seemed wealthy, Kyle had no intention of cheating an eleven-year-old out of her money. It was a matter of principle.
Well... at least wait until I get back from Dorset, he thought with a hint of humor.
Cedric, who had been watching the entire scene unfold, turned to Kyle with a look of mild disbelief. "Well, since I'm kind of your first customer, can I try the tonic?"
"What are you talking about? You're my friend, my brother, not a customer," Kyle responded seriously, waving off the suggestion with dramatic flair.
Cedric nodded, catching on quickly. "Mm-hm. So the trial tonic..."
"No, that's only for customers," Kyle cut in, smirking.
Cedric stared at him, his eye twitching. Really? This was the first time he'd seen someone treat acquaintances so differently while sounding completely justified. Kyle has no shame, does he? Cedric thought, feeling a wave of exhaustion.
Deciding to change the subject, Cedric brought up Hogwarts again, and soon enough, their conversation veered toward Quidditch. It was inevitable—both of them were passionate about it. But that's where the disagreement began. Kyle was a proud fan of the Wimbourne Wasps, while Cedric staunchly supported the Chudley Cannons.
Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted. The air between them grew tense, as they locked eyes, sparks of rivalry flying between them. Once a dispute over Quidditch teams started, neither side could afford to back down. They stared each other down for a good ten minutes, the temperature in the compartment seeming to drop with the tension.