AN: So this chapter is a lot shorter than the others but I felt this was a good break.

Time passed quickly, the four friends meeting in the library when possible and more often than not, sitting near each other in any classes they shared. As neither Gryffindor and Ravenclaw, nor Slytherin and Hufflepuff shared classes, meeting outside of class was the only way the entire group could enjoy their time together.

Most of them had made friends in their houses as well, with the exception of Jack who shared none of the long pure blood lineage the other Slytherins boasted. Fishlegs joined the motley crew on occasion, as well as Astrid Hofferson from Gryffindor and Kristoff Bijorgman from Hufflepuff.

Even some of the prefects would join the group, Tadashi introducing them to the DA club created by Harry Potter in his fifth year. The group had continued as an extracurricular, helping students practice spells from class and getting tips from the older students. It was there the four friends could often be found, meeting now in an empty classroom set aside for those who need to practice.

Besides DA, the library was the only other place the four could actually be together. Being of different houses made it hard for them to find places to hang out all together, each being shunned by someone from their house for being friends with other houses. Despite Slytherin being the only house that was truly hated, inter house friendship was still rejected for reasons none of the four could find. Whenever they ask, the only answer given was that 'that was the way it is.' Even in DA, most of the other students would refuse to practice with the four. Though it wasn't a huge deal, being an even number had it's advantages, it still hurt the group to be silently rejected.

Jack had the hardest time, taking to avoiding even DA if his friends had homework he had finished. Despite him being the least Slytherin to have ever joined the house, the name itself seemed to make everyone think he was an evil pure breed no matter what he tried to say. It was only classes that made DA worth it, surprisingly. He wanted to learn everything there was in this brand new world around him and was determined to prove to everyone that despite his placement, he was just as smart as Ravenclaw, loyal as the badgers and courageous as the gold lions. To prove his best quality is not his red blood.

Then came the lesson Jack had been waiting for since he first saw it.

"Alright, everyone stand on the right side of your brooms. We're going to start really easy. To get your broom in to your hand, just say up!" Professor Toothia called the last word out and the broom she was standing beside leap up into her hand.

Hiccup watched from where he stood next to his own broom. On his left stood a nervous Fishlegs, while Jack stood on his right. As always, Jack joined the two boys from Ravenclaw rather than stand on the same side as the other Slytherins. He ignored the sneers and whispers of the young students opposite him. Soon the field where their class was held was filled with cries of the students trying to lift their brooms.

"Do you think she'll teach us any cool tricks?" Jack said, his broom already in his hand. One word and it had immediately rose to meet his hand, earning him praise from the instructor usually reserved for the blue ravens.

Hiccup had his broom in hand as well, trying to help Fishlegs who was having some trouble. He turned away from the boy for a moment to answer the question.

"Probably not. Didn't she say we would start easy?"

"Aww man, here I was hoping we would get up into the air."

"Wouldn't that be kind of scary?" Fishlegs asked, now standing with his own broom in hand thanks to the suggestions from Hiccup.

"No way. Flying through the air with nothing but the elements surrounding you. I've always wanted to go hang gliding but this looks like it will be even better." Jack replied excitedly.

"Wait, Jack. repeat what you just said." Hiccup said hurriedly, something clicking in his mind.

"Ummm, I've always wanted to…" He started.

"No no, before that. About the elements." Hiccup interrupted.

"Flying through the air with nothing but the elements surrounding you? What about it?" Jack replied in confusion, not understanding what Hiccup seemed to have figured out.

"I have to double check something I'll tell you guys later." Hiccup said, rushing off as soon as the class was dismissed. Jack looked towards Fishlegs, who shrugged. None of the group saw Hiccup much outside of class as he was often in the library, pouring over books. None of them had any idea what he was reading about.