Some of the students were complaining now about the weather.

But.. But....But! They were probably almost at the destination where Botros intended to take them too.

Intrigued by all of the runes and whatnot, Simon wanted to discover where the Professor was taking them and what he was going to be saying more about binding the kneaz rune and whatnot. "Ventus," he whispered as he warmed himself up. Ahhh... Much better.

All of a sudden, some of the torches near Simon had gone out. Merlin's...! thought Simon as his eyes widened. Perhaps he should have suggested that they went with the protection charm as it looked like they needed it now. Were the Cold Ones nearby? He chanted once more, making his flame grow bigger; however, it was not nearly as big or strong enough to counter the harsh frigid wind or the darkness. He glanced at Cutty and then Ethan, wondering if the two of them were thinking what he was thinking. Could they even see his facial expression?

Who knew.

Before he could offer another suggestion, Botros suggested that they should head back. Taking back what he had thought before, he nodded. It was smart to head inside. Now they wouldn't be at risk of getting frostbite or something worse. He blinked all of a sudden when Botros said that the older students could give younger students piggyback rides. Merlin's beard, was this going to turn into another race?

....Maybe? He sort of hoped actually for the quicker they got back into Hogwarts, the sooner he'd be by the fireplace.