Heath nodded at the professor’s reply. Good to know that Kazmi wasn’t expecting rain tonight! He could probably handle flying at night or flying in rain, but he wasn’t sure about his abilities to do both at the same time. He saw the way Claudine brightened when he mentioned her broomstick, and that in turn made him happier. Best broomstick ever? He beamed upon hearing those words. Good! If it wasn’t the best broomstick, he would’ve had a few choice words for his quidditch player brother who recommended it! Never mind, that conversation wasn’t necessary, and besides, class was starting.

Heath turned his attention to Professor Kazmi as he spoke. No, the lesson hadn’t thrown off any other plans. If he wasn’t here, he’d probably be somewhere studying or practicing his audition for the Christmas play over the holiday break back home, but he could do those things any time. He considered the question. In the past, he probably would’ve said he didn’t like flying or at the very least, had a hard time coming up with something he liked, but now he had a different perspective. He listened to his classmates’ answers, noting that most of them had to do with the feeling of being on a broom, but he took his own answer in a different, slightly broader direction. “I like flying because it challenges me to step outside my comfort zone,” he said after raising his hand. “And there’s the sense of accomplishment that comes with learning something new, especially something I never thought I’d do.” Merlin, that was such a Ravenclaw answer, wasn't it?