Chapter 47

On Tuesday, the first-year wizards left Hogwarts Castle and went to the Quidditch field outside to prepare for flying lessons.

During the morning spells class, Seamus had a small accident and blew up the lock with the unlocking spell. (Just let me know if it was opened or not!)

Fortunately, it didn't have much impact; he was only a little blackened by the smoke and fire from the explosion.

This class was the most enthusiastic Ethan had ever seen, with groups of little wizards gathered together, discussing excitedly.

Among them, Slytherin and Gryffindor were the most enthusiastic, each boasting about their impressive flying experiences, so much so that even Ethan and others in Ravenclaw overheard them.

"They said they caught up with a plane on a broomstick. Have they really seen a plane?"

Terry, who was born in a Muggle family, couldn't help but wonder if it was true. How impressive a broomstick must be to catch up with a plane!

Anyway, he didn't believe it.

"Don't expect wizards to know much about the Muggle world. Maybe they just overtook a toy plane."

Ethan found it amusing. Fighter jets travel at Mach speeds, and civilian aircraft reach speeds of several hundred kilometers per hour. How could a broomstick keep up?

However, the Muggle world has indeed advanced rapidly in recent years, and many wizards' understanding of it is still stuck in the past.

"Hold the broom handle in front of you with both hands. Beginners use it to control the direction, and..."

Gene didn't comment on the plane; he just shared some precautions. He had used the flying broom a lot at home.

As class time arrived, Madam Hooch came to the field with dozens of flying brooms and handed one to each student.

Just looking at the broom under his feet, Ethan wanted to complain. Where did the funds go?

The broom was not only old but also had a nearly bald tail and noticeable cracks on the handle.

The antiques Ethan collected in the Room of Requirement were in better condition.

The lesson began.

The first step was to call the broom to your hand.

Ethan had no problem with this; the broom was easily summoned. Many little wizards managed this step without issue.

But Ethan clearly saw that Hermione's broom kept rolling and turning on the ground, refusing to lift off.

This almost made Ethan laugh out loud. She seemed to have no talent for flying at all.

Ronald was the same. Ethan had heard him and Harry boasting about their flying skills, but now they were struggling to get their brooms off the ground, hitting their heads as they tried.

After about ten minutes, everyone was holding their brooms.

Ethan also noticed a few clever ones using their toes to hook up the broom.

Then Madam Hooch demonstrated how to ride a broom without sliding off and began to correct everyone's grip.

"Okay, when I blow the whistle, you kick your legs off the ground, push hard, hold the broom steady, rise a few feet, then lean forward slightly and fall back to the ground. Listen for my whistle..."

However, before Madam Hooch could signal the start, Neville had already rushed out, too nervous to wait.

No matter how Madam Hooch shouted, Neville couldn't bring himself down; he was panicking.

He flew higher and higher, reaching the height of the Hogwarts tower.

"Ahhh~"

With a scream, Neville fell from at least twenty feet.

This professor is really not good!

Ethan wondered if she's related to Dumbledore.

At least use magic to pull Neville down!

Although wizards have some magic resistance, you're an adult wizard and a professor. Can't you do this?

"Shock Absorption!"

Ethan cast a deceleration spell and intercepted Neville, who was falling rapidly from mid-air.

Bang!

Neville landed face-first in the bushes but quickly got up.

Madam Hooch checked him and found that he was unharmed, just frightened.

Fortunately, there was no serious accident. I don't know what's happening with this class; all kinds of issues have arisen just after the start of the school year.

"Ravenclaw, plus ten points!"

Madam Hooch looked at Ethan with great appreciation and announced loudly.

Cassandra and Hermione looked over at the same time. Ethan had actually taken the lead in this flying class!

"I'm sending this child to the infirmary now. You put the flying brooms back in their place. No one is allowed to move!"

She said, helping Neville into Hogwarts Castle.

Although Neville wasn't hurt, he was frightened and needed some calming treatment.

As in the original book, even though Neville had Ethan's help, the memory crystal ball still fell and was picked up by Draco, who was arguing with Harry.

"Crystal ball!"

Without even using his wand, Ethan took the crystal ball from Draco with a casual wave.

Studying hard in the first grade and participating in Quidditch, whether it's professors or principals, they don't follow the rules. How can we expect the students to?

"You..."

The crystal ball in Draco's hand suddenly flew away. He panicked at first and then pointed at Ethan with resentment, but couldn't find the words.

After all, this was truly embarrassing!

He wanted to use his father's influence, but it was too shameful to admit he needed his father to fight a Muggle wizard.

"Harry, pass it to Neville."

Ethan threw the crystal ball to Harry, ignoring the frustrated and angry Draco.

"Leave it to me!"

Harry, who received the crystal ball, looked at Draco proudly.

This only made Draco angrier.

Originally, he wanted to use the crystal ball to embarrass Harry and make him look foolish, as a way to get back at him for hanging out with the Weasley family and rejecting the noble Malfoy.

Such a good opportunity was ruined.

He blamed Ethan for all this.

When Madam Hooch returned, thanks to Ethan's intervention, there was no commotion, and everyone began to practice again under her guidance.

As Ethan took to the air, he thought he might get stuck, but it turned out he had worried unnecessarily.

There was a magical cushion on the broom that couldn't be seen or touched but was felt while sitting on it. (The cushion spell invented in 1820 made significant improvements to flying brooms.)

Whether due to his good flying talent or experience from his previous life, Ethan found it not difficult.

However, before Ethan had flown for long, Cassandra rushed over and overtook him, casting a provocative look.

So, she was looking for trouble?

Ethan remained unmoved and continued flying, but Cassandra seemed unwilling to let it go.

After drawing a semicircle in the air, she caught up with Ethan again, determined to outshine him.

This scene played out at low altitude on the Quidditch field, with Ethan dodging and Cassandra chasing him.