"Right, of course not," Cedric laughed awkwardly, in what was quickly becoming his usual response to Howard's biting sarcasm. The poor guy probably needed some friends, he thought to himself. Not that Cedric would necessarily be the best choice, but there had to be a few someones.

He set off after Howard with the sort of smile that said 'what a day'. But he was grateful for the convenient help all the same.