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demented_death_eater 
Now that the drama had ended, Vindictus shook his head and placed the two brooms he was holding on the ground with the other. Time to continue the lesson.
He walked past the line where the students were lined up and turned to face them.
"When commanding your broom, you must use a firm voice - the command will not work properly if you're scared or doubtful."
"Open your right hand and place it over the broom. In a firm voice, say the command 'Up!' and the broom should rise up and hit your open palm. As soon as the broom handle hits your palm, grasp it or else the broom will float back down to the ground."
"Everyone - give it a go!"
Helena looked down at the broom and said "
Up!" Nothing happened.
Okay, firm voice, she thought, taking a deep breath. "
Up!" she said again. This time, the broom hovered a little above the ground and fell.
Uhh please, she thought, holding her opened palm above it again. "
Up!"
The broom had risen up and she quickly grasped it. It worked!