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Excellent. He was taking a seat near Tag. Good. The kid looked like he needed a rest.
An a really smart student, kid at that. Also getting fresh air and getting himself out of the castle. It could be a hassle, getting out of there and everything, but even Tag, who created a lot of ruckus sometimes, just needed air and some peace. That was bound to happy to everyone who lived at Hogwarts during the school year. " Wonderful thinking. Once the cold comes in its not as fun or enjoyable to get the fresh air, you know. Enjoy it while it lasts. Especially here at Hogwarts, the scenery is always nice. Though, I don't mind having snowball fights when the winter does come." Nope. He didn't mind that at all.
Aha! See, Tag had been correct. Even caught the kid slightly off guard, but not completely. And when he explained his reasoning, Tag nodded. Keeping in shape was always good, but keeping the shape even before the season of training started was even better. "Smart. Which position do you usually place for Quidditch?" Just out of curiosity.
Apparently, being tracked to Alec had its ups. Not that there weren't any downs of being tracked or associated with Alec. "We're usually always doing something together. Practically joined at the hips sometimes." Not literally, but one got the idea. Tag then added in a teasing manner, " I'll have to thank Alec for having people recognize my face" with a small smile at the end. "He's an excellent seeker, he is." Added the blonde in a slightly distant voice. And yes, quidditch was Tag's thing. Not as competitive as Alec or some other kids here at Hogwarts he just tried out to pass the time at the castle. "I do. Only two terms so far. Mostly play chaser. But I'm a terrible beater, when I need to be one."
Tobias nodded to indicate that he would, in fact, enjoy the scenery now.
"It's real pretty when it snows here, too," he added.
"Like a cake." That's how Ella had put it the first time they'd properly spoken in Toby's first year, and the only way he'd ever be able to describe it now. Thanks Ella.
Ignoring his sudden craving for cake, Tobias focused on the next topic of conversation. Quidditch. That was an easy one to focus on after all.
"I don't think I have a usual position," he explained, enthusiasm really picking up now.
"I've played three games as Chaser and three games as Keeper. Don't really have a preference, but I'd like to give Beater a try one day too, maybe." One day. Maybe. Although Tobias didn't really have the upper body strength to it. He wondered vaguely if the groundskeeper was ever a Beater, but the dude was so huge and packed with muscle it was hard to picture him flying through the air on a broom at all.
"Professor Tyner says I've got a while before I need to pick a position to focus on." So for now, it was all about the fun, YUP.
Tobias grinned at Tag and the way he spoke about Alec. It was obvious that they had a strong friendship, strengthened even more, probably, by the fact that they'd attended Hogwarts together for so long and everything. It made Toby think of Forrest, and he felt a pang in his chest. Forrest. He missed him.
Sooooo back to Quidditch.
"What's your favourite position then? Chaser?" Tobias only wondered because usually people preferred the positions that they felt they were good at. Usually.
"Beater looks kinda difficult; I can see why I've never been played as one. I'd probably be awful." He raised an arm and made like he was showing off his non-existent bicep.
"Beaters are always so strong."
Still.
Looked fun. As long as nobody got hurt.