Michelle was now really scared as Professor Vindictus mentioned `pushing off'. Why I came here in the first place, I don't know! What happens if I fall?
Trying not to think about the aftereffects of flying, Michelle tried to concentrate on pushing off. She grasped the broom handle tightly, and kicked hard on the ground. To her utter surprise, she realised she was soaring high above everyone else. Chelle didn't even want to look down, or else she'd realise how high she was flying. One moment of joy because she was actually flying! She felt good, but the next moment she realised that she didn't know how to land. Dreading the height at which she was soaring above others, she tried to recall Professor Vindictus's words. She leaned forward a little but that made her move forwards. Panicking, yet trying not to panic, she sat upright again, pulling the broom handle towards her. That was much better, and it made her hover around in the air. Now it was time to ask for some help. `P-p-pro-fessor! Ho-w e-exact-ly do I-I- get b-back down?' she asked, raising her voice a little. She wasn't sure that Professor Vindictus had heard her, as her voice was quivering so badly! It must have been difficult to understand what she was saying.