“Move aside, children!”

A voice startled the group from behind, and they shuffled to make way for a tall dark boy who looked to be all elbows and a backpack.

“Using magic outside of class on school grounds is not allowed, you know. Better watch out before someone more responsible than me sees you.”

Daniel gave the Witches a conspiring wink and Chris laughed as they scurried off, glaring.

“Be nice, Dan. Haven't you ever learned about respecting your elders?”

Daniel laughed, and Chris tripped him.

“I told you something about respecting your elders, Daniel.”