Chapter 28: Lighting Charm
Kyle didn't know much about Cho Chang, Cedric's future girlfriend and Harry Potter's unattainable crush, besides the fact that she was in Ravenclaw. But now, there was something new he could add to that: she was helpful.
After all, not every Ravenclaw would go out of their way to help others; many preferred to immerse themselves in their own thoughts, often revolving around schoolwork or intellectual pursuits. That didn't mean they were indifferent—they just tended to be more reserved. If someone asked them for help, they would usually oblige, but they rarely took the initiative.
Cho Chang was chatting with her friends nearby, so Kyle simply glanced at her and then looked away.
"It's only the first class, and we barely made it," Mikel groaned, clutching his hair in frustration. "What are we going to do for the rest of the year? We can't leave an hour early for every lesson! If this keeps up, I'm bound to be late one day."
"Don't worry, the professors at Hogwarts won't expel you for being late," Kyle reassured him, giving him a comforting pat on the shoulder. "At most, they'll just deduct some house points. Speaking of which, I've got something that might help you out."
"Something good?" Mikel and Ryan leaned in with curious expressions.
Kyle pulled out the map Cedric had given him and spread it across the table. "You can thank Cedric for this. Without it, you'd have been lost for much longer."
Mikel was still trying to figure out what it was, but Ryan, whose father was a wizard, immediately recognized it. "A map of Hogwarts?" he gasped. "Where did you get this? Can I make a copy? I swear I'll return it after class."
"Of course, we're roommates!" Kyle grinned, then turned to Mikel. "What about you? Want to copy it too?"