A joyful squeal penetrated the calm school grounds, making many students turn in the direction of the sound; the Forbidden Forest.
Suddenly bursting through the foliage were the strange visitors. Although they seemed to be floating, Harry could see the difference.
"Alright! This great!" The blonde cheered from his seat.
"What are you doing?!" Ron yelled over to them.
"What does it look like I'm doing? I'm playing with Uma-chan!" Naruto said, throwing his arms around the skeletal steed's neck. "Isn't she cute?!"
Behind him walked up his teammates, each atop a horse.
"C-cute?" Harry asked in disbelief.
"Yeah. I mean, she's a little creepy, but once you get past the 'reptile skeletony' thing, they're really cute!"
Harry gazed at each person on the thestrels. Naruto looked completely enchanted with his "Uma-chan". Sakura seemed less so, but from the way she absently stroked the horse's mane, Harry doubted her nervousness was from the actual horse. The- Gray? Silver?- haired man appeared amused as he read the strange orange colored book. Harry sucked in a quick breath when his eyes landed on Sasuke. He looked like the epitome of death looking down with an arrogance that clearly stated, 'You are nothing compared to me.'