"Cyrus, are you sure you don't want to come to the Three Broomstick with us,"Andi asked.
"I'm sure. You guys have fun on your triple date and I'll be fine,"Cyrus said.
"But we never get to see you Cyrus,"Buffy said.
"That's a lie because I have all of you in at least one of my classes. And you guys should spend time with each other,"Cyrus said motioning to the three couples of Andi and Amber, Marty and Buffy, and Jonah and Walker.
"Okay, than let's all meet up at the end of the trip,"Walker said.
Everyone nodded as the three couples headed off to get butterbeer.
Cyrus wandered around the cold winter streets of Hogsmeade. It was winter meaning most people were home for the holidays but you could see some of the Hogwarts students in the small village.
Cyrus made his way over to a nice tree, sitting down and taking out his camera.
Photography was one of Cyrus' favorite things and his parents had gotten him a new camera for Christmas.
He looked at all the photos he had gotten.
Pictures of his friends walking to Hogsmeade and goofing around having a snowball fight.
He looked at the peaceful surrounding area and took a picture.
Then he realized it was blurry and readjusted the camera.
He put his eye to it and moved it around to find the best picture but found himself suddenly snapping a picture of a boy.
"You know, If you wanted to take a picture of me, you could've just asked,"The boy said walking over to Cyrus.
"I was trying to take a picture of the snow. You were the one who messed it up,"Cyrus said.
"Wow, harsh. Is that your way of saying I'm not attractive,"the boy said.
"No, just my way of saying you ruined the peace and serenity of the shot,"Cyrus said.
"I'll show you peace and serenity,"the boy said making a snowball and throwing it at Cyrus.
"Hey, watch the camera,"Cyrus said setting it down on it's case not realizing he had pressed record.
A snowball fight broke out between the two and the boy even picked Cyrus up in his arms before dropping them both into a snow bank.
They were both laughing and shivering when they sat up from the soft pile of snow they had fallen into.
Cyrus was still laughing as he sat on top of the boys lap who began to brush the snow off of Cyrus' face.
So Cyrus laughed before brushing the snow out of the boys blonde hair.
"I'm TJ,"The boy said.
"Cyrus,"Cyrus said smiling.
"I'm gonna call you snowflake,"TJ said.
"And why's that,"Cyrus asked.
"Because you're soft, delicate, beautiful, and unique,"TJ said smiling.
Cyrus blushed before saying,"Okay, then I'm calling you snowball."
"Why,"TJ asked,"Because I'm bland and hard."
"No,"Cyrus said,"Because you're playful and we both need snow related nicknames."
TJ smiled before Cyrus got up and walked over to his camera.
He hung the strap over his neck before walking back over to TJ, who was standing up against a tree, and snapped a picture.
"What, did I ruin that shot too,"TJ asked.
"No,"Cyrus said,"Not at all."
*A few weeks later*
"Hey Snowflake,"TJ called out to Cyrus.
Walker and Cyrus stopped walking towards their first class.
"Hey snowball,"Cyrus responded to TJ who walked over to the pair.
"Wait, snowflake and snowball. What are you guys, superhero and sidekick,"Walker asked.
"I met TJ in Hogsmeade over the break while you guys were at the Three Broomsticks,"Cyrus said.
"Oh, so you're the famous Slytherin TJ Kippen,"Walker said,"Our friend Amber has talked about you."
"Oh, yeah. Amber is my sister,"TJ said.
"What,"Cyrus exclaimed,"But you have different last names."
"Yeah, I have our dad's but she has our mom's last name,"TJ explained.
"Hey Cyrus, I'll see you in class in a few minutes,"Walker said leaving the pair of boys alone in the almost empty corridor.
Cyrus looked down to his shoes.
"Umm, do you want me to walk you to class,"TJ asked.
Cyrus nodded.
"Okay, then let's take the scenic route,"TJ said grabbing Cyrus' hand and pulling him towards a corridor.
They winded through various Doorways and went upstairs before they reached an upstairs breezeway that looked out over the school.
"Wow,"Cyrus said,"This is amazing TJ."
TJ smiled, his arms leaning against the banister.
"Is this your own little hideaway,"Cyrus asked.
"Yeah, most people don't know about this area of the school. Or if they do know they don't know how to get here,"TJ said.
Cyrus smiled again, looking around the view of the school.
"Hey Snowflake,"TJ said.
"Yeah,"Cyrus said turning back to him.
"Do you think you would want to go on a date with me,"TJ asked.
Cyrus was surprised by the question but nodded.
"Cool, well then. We better get back to class,"TJ said.
They both grabbed their books before walking back through into the main corridor.
Cyrus reached out his hand and offered it to TJ.
TJ happily took it and in twined their fingers.
Snowball and his trusty sidekick Snowflake were ready to face the unknown, together.