Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787114)

One by one, the students returned to their seats on the grass and Vindictus was ready to resume the lesson.

"Now that you have flying on broomsticks out of your system, let's discuss flying in general," he began.

"Why do we fly on broomsticks?"

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787114)

One by one, the students returned to their seats on the grass and Vindictus was ready to resume the lesson.

"Now that you have flying on broomsticks out of your system, let's discuss flying in general," he began.

"Why do we fly on broomsticks?"

Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl (Post 9787120)

Originally Posted by Cinn-O-Bun (Post 9787123)

Miles sat back down on the grass feeling much relieved after the bumpy ride. Sighing as he leaned back he watched Vindictus, "Because it's usually a lot simpler on those of us who don't have the stomach for apparating." He said with a wince and a hand to his stomach. Even the thought of apparating made him queasy.

Originally Posted by Roselyn (Post 9787128)

Discussing.

*sigh*

Going from the incredibly fun stuff, to having to discuss stuff. Oh the fun it is!! "Umm, well they are good transportation for people who can't apparate." Obviously, that was one. She herself was never, ever ever going to apparate ever again. True it was side-along apparation but, not ever again. Ever!! "Besides, they're too fun not to fly." she said, putting down her hand and leaning back on the grass.

Originally Posted by Gryffindorgurl (Post 9787132)

Amber thought for a moment. Was this a trick question? She raised her hand and said, "Professor, that could have a different answer for different people. For instance, like Fletcher said, it's a form of transport. But for another person, say a Quidditch captain, they'd probably say to practice to beat the other teams." She blew a piece of hair out of her face, smiling. Her know-it-all moments amused her so much!

Originally Posted by PattyH. (Post 9787134)

This was a slightly unusual question, Patroclus thought
Listening to the other's examples and thought of one for himself.

"Besides for transport, I think we fly because beside being Wizards, we are also Humans, and man's greatest desire is to do what we are physically not designed for. If you look back at history the countless attempts at flying, be they failures or successes just proves that we fly, because we want to feel the wind in our air, to feel the rush of adrenaline, and touch the sky!"

T'was rather an out there answer, but it was why Patroclus liked to fly.

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787139)

"Good! One point to each of you for your answers," Vindictus replied and continued.

"But why don't we use flying carpets or bathtubs or recliners?"

Originally Posted by Deniiz (Post 9786722)

Evan almost had a heart-attack when something passed over his head and pulled next to him. Oh, thank God, it was just Marie. See, that's why he didn't like flying. Everything was fast and dangerous! He was way better on his feet, thank you, rather than on a hurting bum.

He eyed her. Wasn't she still mad at him? Apparently she got over it. Hmpf, it was quite unnatural for her to just forget something. She must be growing up. Or maybe, she simply forgot it out of shock. After all, an Evan Cartwright on a broomstick wasn't something you could see daily. Actually, this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance she was seeing right now , because he wasn't getting on a brook EVER again. So, in a sense, she was witnessing history. Hehe. Wise thing to put aside her feelings on such an important day.

"I wish your eyes were deceiving you..." he muttered mainly to himself, barely audible, although if she--and the Huffie Champion, for that matter--listened carefully, they could still hear it. Forcing himself to smile, he nodded. Honestly, even he didn't think himself on a brookstick, and the next thing he looked today, he was here. His legs had betrayed him.

"Life is full of surprises, eh?" he said. This was too much of a surprise though, he didn't like it. Was she crazy? Of course he did not want to race! He wanted to stay alive and healthy, thank you. And he didn't like that evil grin AT ALL! Looking to consider the offer, he glanced over the champion, then his hands which felt sore because of holding the broom for his dear life, he finally looked at her with a shrug too casual.

"No, I'm fine here. Later, maybe?" As in eternity?

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9786992)

Professor Vindictus watched the skies carefully and winced each time a student smacked into the invisible barriers. Every so often, he'd check his watch for the time. Finally, he raised his silver whistle to his lips.


TWEET!


He pulled the whistle away from his mouth and spoke rather loudly like a coach barking instructions to his players on the court during a game. "Everybody land and return your brooms to the rack!"

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater

One by one, the students returned to their seats on the grass and Vindictus was ready to resume the lesson.

"Now that you have flying on broomsticks out of your system, let's discuss flying in general," he began.

"Why do we fly on broomsticks?"

Originally Posted by Professor Vinny

"But why don't we use flying carpets or bathtubs or recliners?"

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787114)

One by one, the students returned to their seats on the grass and Vindictus was ready to resume the lesson.

"Now that you have flying on broomsticks out of your system, let's discuss flying in general," he began.

"Why do we fly on broomsticks?"

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787139)

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787139)

"Good! One point to each of you for your answers," Vindictus replied and continued.

"But why don't we use flying carpets or bathtubs or recliners?"

Originally Posted by Cinn-O-Bun (Post 9787147)

Miles' eyebrows drew down at Professor V's next question in puzzlement, "Aren't flying carpets illegal?" Well he vaguely remembered reading something about that. "And we don't use those things cause it's kind of awkward and you can't really hide a flying bathtub or recliner, they wouldn't go as fast. But isn't tampering with muggle objects like that illegal as well?" Or was he just missing something...could be...he was still feeling kinda weird.

Originally Posted by The1HBIC (Post 9787151)

Bathtubs and recliners? Had the man gone crazy... probably. Raising her hand she said "Bathtubs and recliners wouldn't be very convenient and they probably wouldn't be very aerodynamic either. You wouldn't be able to get the same speed on those as you can a broom." Yeah, Marie was all about flying FAST, unlike Destiny, or Evan some people she knew.

Originally Posted by Roselyn (Post 9787154)

Why in the world would people use bathtubs? Seriously?! Bahahaha!

"Well for one, a broom is way more easier to lug around than a bathtub is." she said, raising her hand once more before leaning back again on the grass. "And you wouldn't get any funny glances either, but it's more the fact that brooms are easier to conceal from the muggles."

It could also do with the fact that brooms were way more wind resistant then a bathtub or...recliner. Besides, that ravenclaw dude was right. Aren't flying carpets illegal? Unless there was some new law she missed, then she totally wanted one!!

Originally Posted by Steelsheen (Post 9787155)

Salander turned to look at the Professor seeing stars dancing on his blond head Wha??? he wondered as he tried to shake off the dizzyness. Is he asking why we fly in general or why we fly on broomsticks? Cuz thats what I wanna know too.... he blinked as he tried to think whey they even get on flying sticks in general...."Because... broomsticks are relatively easy to retrieve and put away-- i mean you dont need a garage to store a single broom right? They're also portable that it can be brought anywhere, and..... they're flexible enough for quick maneuvering during high speed flight." Right, like he could've used a bit of that flexibility when he was in the air.

Originally Posted by The1HBIC

"Bathtubs are bulky? And recliners are awkward in the air" Imagine trying to handle turbulence on that "And carpets..... arent they banned in this country?" He thought he heard something about that.....

Originally Posted by PattyH. (Post 9787156)

"Because Recliner's and Bathtubes, lack serious aerodynamics, can you image the drag on those things?" Patroclus luaghed, picturing himself zipping across the sky in his father's favourite chair.
"And as for Magic Carpets, I heard they can be quite tempermental.....but then again so can old brooms."
Patroclus thought they still used Magic Carpets in the wizarding communities of the Arab nations, but he could not be sure

Originally Posted by Walrus (Post 9787157)

Well that was obvious wasn't it? Wizards liked sitting uncomfortably, more than sitting relaxed in a recliner. Wait were these asked last year and the year before that. "We ride brooms because they are much easier to store and hide from muggles"he then realized something "cause you know, when muggles see recliners and bathtubs they immediately think magic" he said sarcastically.

Originally Posted by Yaya (Post 9787159)

Well. YAY! Finally, time to get down, at least try to. Annie looked around as people talked about the freedom you could feel when riding a broom. Annie was not so sure about it, but they were right, what if she didn't learn to apparate. That'd be terror for her. Raising her hand for the next answer, she said "Well...as for flying carpets, they are banned...because they can be seen by muggles...not to mention they're a bit uncomfortable to move around." Yeah, like where could you keep a flying carpet if you needed to travel every once in a while?


"And I think it goes for bathtubs too. The whole security, the secret way we live in front of the Muggles' eyes." She mentioned, just guessing though.

Originally Posted by Gryffindorgurl (Post 9787163)

Amber thought about this one for a moment. She raised her hand and said, "Because brooms are much more easier to navigate in the air. If you use a bathtub or a recliner, there's no way to really steer it! Plus flying carpets are illegal." She added this last part as an agreement with Miles or Tiles or whatever his name was. "Plus, wouldn't a bathtub be uncomfortable to fly in? I mean really, think about it. It's all metal and cold and stuff. A broom is much more comfy."

Originally Posted by Nymphadoraliz

His eyes lighting up as he knows the precise answer of why he wouldn't want a flying bathtub or rug "Because you can't fly upside down in them." he replies seriously.

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787169)

Vindictus nodded. "Again, one point for your answers. But try to think outside of the box! I don't care about the rules and regulations or what the Ministry thinks or if Muggles can see. Focus on this question - what would it be like to fly, let's say, a bathtub?"

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787169)

Vindictus nodded. "Again, one point for your answers. But try to think outside of the box! I don't care about the rules and regulations or what the Ministry thinks or if Muggles can see. Focus on this question - what would it be like to fly, let's say, a bathtub?"

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9786992)

Professor Vindictus watched the skies carefully and winced each time a student smacked into the invisible barriers. Every so often, he'd check his watch for the time. Finally, he raised his silver whistle to his lips.


TWEET!


He pulled the whistle away from his mouth and spoke rather loudly like a coach barking instructions to his players on the court during a game. "Everybody land and return your brooms to the rack!"

Originally Posted by demented_death_eater (Post 9787169)

Vindictus nodded. "Again, one point for your answers. But try to think outside of the box! I don't care about the rules and regulations or what the Ministry thinks or if Muggles can see. Focus on this question - what would it be like to fly, let's say, a bathtub?"