Chapter 11 - Flying Lesson Dangers (1/2)

Madam Hooch arrived and floating next to her were 20 broomsticks that looked new unlike the ones in the book. Everyone started whispering as soon as they saw that.

”I heard that the brooms used here were really bad. Those are Comet 260s,” A Hufflepuff student whispered to his friend.

”Yeah, my older brother who went here years ago told me that they used Shooting Star brooms. While the Comet isn't the best broom, it's a 1000x better than the Shooting Star,” The other Hufflepuff student said.

”Before we start, I would like everyone here to thank the Evergreen Family for donating 40 Comet 260s for the school to use,” Madam Hooch said as she laid down the Comet 260s in front of every student. ”Mr. Evergreen stated that he wanted every student at Hogwarts to have a safe and fun first flying experience. ,”

'What?! When did father donate this?' Chris thought as he did not receive any owls from his parents about this. Most likely, it was Bradley making it easier for him to make friends.

Everyone started clapping excitedly and the Ravenclaw students all went up to Chris and threw him up into the air.

”Guys, guys no... Let's not do...” Regardless of what Chris said, the Ravenclaw kids continued throwing him up into the air.

After a while of doing this, Madam Hooch stopped the Ravenclaw kids and Chris was finally able to make it down. He went back to his spot next to Hermione and Kristine.

”Well at least now the brooms are a lot safer so you don't have to worry about hurting yourself as much,” Chris said to Hermione groggily.

”Yeah,” Hermione said with a smile. Madam Hooch started the first flying lesson.

”Hello students, my name is Madam Hooch and I shall be your flying instructor for this year. Today's lesson will be on the most basic of flying. Firstly, you must be able to summon the broom up to your hand. Please stick out your right hand and say 'UP!'”

”Up!” Everyone in the field shouted as they stuck out their right hand. Chris' broom went straight up to his hand while everyone else struggled to get their brooms into their hand as the brooms simply rolled. Another kid in the Hufflepuff House was able to get his broom up.

Madam Hooch then explained the correct mounting form of the broom. Hermione, Kristine, and Chris were all able to get the proper form very quickly. Madam Hooch went around to check if everyone had the proper form. She scolded some kids along the way and after checking everyone, she proceeded to the next step.

”Now it is time to fly. Kick off the ground and rise a few feet. To come down, lean to the front of the broom a little. When I blow my whistle go up. One -- Two-- Three!” Madam Hooch blew her whistle and everyone rose a couple of feet. Chris felt amazing. It felt so surreal that Chris wanted to fly around everywhere. However, he resisted as he knew he would get into needless trouble. After a couple of seconds, everyone safely came down.

”Alright this is going much smoother than before with better brooms,” Madam Hooch said. ”Alright we're going to try again,”

45 minutes passed and now the students were now able to go up 5 meters high. Hermione shook a little during one of the take-offs, but was quickly able to get back.