The International Gang
Or how eight students became friends for life

A/N: English isn't my first language so I apologize in advance if there is any grammar mistake or mishaps. This takes place during Harry's fourth year and is focus on original characters I created.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, everything belongs to J.K. Rowling

So far Henrik was happy with his trip to Scotland. He wasn't a champion so he was serene, he had new friends who didn't judge him for his liking for food and said food was actually good compared to what he had heard previous to coming here. He hadn't been in any trouble so far and the weather was quite charming for early December. He made sure to stay away from Nathan Cameron, to never eat apples near Giulia Simeoni and to never talk about Hufflepufs, Gryffindors, astronomy and spaghetti to Gideon Hamilton. His life was quite good. Until two french students started to hang out with Nathan, one of them being the french girl Gideon had a crush on. So, of course the two snakes would start hanging out more with the Ravenclaw. The two french students – Jonas Beauregard and Hazel Lucas- had also made friends with a girl from Gryffindor- Moira Knightley – and a girl from Hufflepuff; Cristina Walker. Gideon hated Cristina, Giulia was still mad at Nathan, Moira didn't like the Slytherin duo, Henrik was kinda scared of Nathan, Gideon had a crush on Hazel who was making sure Jonas wouldn't jump on Nathan. In the middle of it all, Cristina just wanted to eat sweets and talk about the Yule Ball. Needless to say, Henrik wasn't bored at all.

They managed two whole days without hexing one another, until Henrik made the mistake to make a comment on Muggle super-heroes. Then all hell broke loose.

-Oh please, Batman is shit. He only wears his underpants over tights and has a creepy relationship with a kid, talk about a super-hero, was saying Giulia to Nathan.

-Because you think Iron Man is better ? He's just some rich guy in a flying suit, countered the blond guy.

-Are you hearing yourself ? Tony Stark is a genius who survived war and torture and shrapnel, who dedicated his life saving others thanks to his brain and his money. Bruce Wayne is a guy who marvel in inspiring fear, having weird relationships with children, buying cars and who should really see a therapist !

Giulia and Nathan were screaming at each other in the middle of a courtyard, only inches apart.

-Don't be daft, said Hazel with her light french accent, everyone knows Superman is the best !

-Love, Superman is waaaaay inferior to Batman. And everyone knows Spider-Man is the best, said Gideon to the pretty blonde.

-Stop acting like you know what the hell you are talking about Hamilton, interjected Giulia while rolling her eyes, you only know Spider-Man because I landed you some comics !

-Am I the only one who doesn't know what they are saying, voiced out loud the only Hufflepuff of the group.

-Nope, said Moira popping the 'p'. And by his face, I'd say the french the dude doesn't either.

-Maye nameuh iz Jonas, said the french dude in question with his accent making the girls cringed.

Moira was going to say something when Giulia's shout interrupted her.

- BATMAN IS NOTHING BUT A CREEP IN UNDERPANTS, was she saying. DON'T YOU DARE DISRESPECT TONY STARK !

-Why are you always yelling at me ? Cried out Nathan. I have my own opinion, respect that at least! Plus, I'm only saying you've got bad taste, I'm not insulting you.

-Bad taste ?! I don't have bad taste ! You do !

-I do not, said the Ravenclaw, I only appreciate the best.

-You like Batman Nathan, that's the summon of bad taste, snapped Giulia, anger still lacing her voice.

-I like you just as much as I like him, I don't see how that means I have bad taste !

Nathan was weaving his arms around him, in the middle of the courtyard, facing the Slytherin girl while their friends were eating pastries they got from the kitchen.

-You...excuse-me what ? Are you saying I am at the same level as Batman ? Voiced incredulously Giulia.

-YES! There's nothing wrong with that. Batman is great and so are you. Why are you still arguing about all of this ? I won't change my mind just for you !

-Batman is bullshit of course I'm going to be offended you like me as much as you like him !

-But that's not the same thing ! The blond British was getting desperate for her to understand him and for someone to stop this whole nonsense. Batman is my hero and you're a friend and the girl I like, there's a difference ! Can you stop taking such offense in someone not thinking the same way as you for once in your life ?

Giulia had turned pale at her friend's declaration while the others were watching the whole thing with great interest - except for Jonas who didn't understand half the things they were saying and who was too busy staring at Nathan dreamily.

-This...this was the worst declaration ever Nathan Cameron !

The young Simeoni stormed out of the courtyard, muttering curses in Italian. Hazel was translating everything to a bewildered Jonas, offering comforts words when the Beauxbatons student finally registered that his crush wouldn't return his feelings. Moira and Cristina were still eating, making comments on what had happened with Moira sending glances to Henrik and Gideon who were struggling hiding their laughs.

-Really Nate ? You've been crushing on her for ages and that's how you decide to declare yourself ? Gideon finally asked after having calmed down.

-But that's true, she's always mad when others don't agree with her. I just like Batman very much and I think she should at least respect that instead of yelling at me and telling me I have bad tastes, replied Nathan while sitting himself on the hard stones of the pavement.

-Wait, demanded Henrik, furrowing his brows, you like her ? Like, really like her ? But you hit her with an apple the other day !

Nathan blushed, not wanting to look anyone in the eyes.

-I admit my flirting technique is lame but that still doesn't excuse her behavior toward me just for my liking of Batman !

-You also boiled her goldfish and send a cutting curse toward her in September that cut her hair, pipped in Cristina. This is worse than being lame, you are being dangerous.

At this point the Ravenclaw student was hiding his head in between his knees. He really had screwed up.

So yeah, Henrik's life was good and not boring at all. But he really could do with not hanging out with Nathan Cameron. He just hoped the Scottish castle would still be in one piece by the end of the year and that no one would die.