Flying Final Exam
 

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Lesson #3: Flying Final Exam

When
Monday, 25 JUL @ 3pm EST to Thursday, 28 JUL @ 11pm EST

Where
The Quidditch Pitch

Who Can Attend
Hogwarts students of all ages are welcome to attend

What to Bring
Broomsticks are needed for the practical portion of the lesson.
Goggles and gloves are optional.
Anti-cheating quills will be available for the theoretical (located in the Bludgers and Broomsticks thread)

School broomsticks will be provided for First Years and for those who do not own their own broomsticks.



The Quidditch Stadium was the location for the practical portion of the Flying Final Exam. The broom rack containing the school brooms was located next to the main entrance to the field. But for those who knew the Flying Professor, it was rather odd for him to use the stadium in the days leading up to the championship game - in the past, he always kept the students off the grass and opted to use the school grounds for the finals.

It wasn't hard to find Professor Vindictus - he was leaning against the stands and was wearing the pirate hat. From his body language, it appeared that he was waiting for the pupils to arrive and to be seated on the grass before him.

Rose walked to the Flying Final. This was the one she wanted to do well in. This was the one she was most looking forward to. 'Good day Professor!' Rose said as she sat down in front of the Pirate and waited for it to begin.

Simon had decided that he would come to the flying lesson even though he was still scared that the Professor was annoyed with him, even though he was only trying to be thoughful and give the Professor a gift. "Good day Professor Vindictus." Simon smiled. "How are you?"

In spite of being an exam day, Eino was particularly happy. He had significantly improved his flying skills without breaking any bones in the process. Plus, he didn't feel too bad about the exam, he had studied and practice a little, and hopefully that would suffice. He had made his way to grounds but was surprised to hear that class had moved to the quidditch stadium. That place was sacred to Professor Vindictus, but it was the final exam so maybe they were playing quidditch or another one of the sports they had learned about in their previous lesson. He made his way to the stadium and wave to the Professor as he arrived. To his surprised, Professor Vindictus was wearing that same hat he had been glued to for a while. He raised an eyebrow and suspiciously made his way to a comfortable spot as he waited for class to begin.

Isobel was actually looking forward to this exam. She didn't see any reason not to do good in it, in the practical part at least, she was a Quidditch captain. "Hello professor," she said cheerfully, taking a seat on the grass next to Simon. "Hi." Then she turned her attention back to the professor.

What were they not supposed to do? Uhh...what kind of a question was that? "Um...you're not supposed to...jump off? Or...run into other people." Sometimes you did though. Run in to people, she meant, not jump off. What kind of crazy person would do that?

Ummm... what? Eino looked around at his classmates nervously. He was still pretending to be a pirate? Hadn't the Headmaster done something about this? Maybe the rumors were right, it was time for Professor Vindictus to required. A few too many bludgers to the head and you think you're a pirate. He raised his hand regardless. "You're supposed to, ummm, not fall?"

Simon looked at the Professor. "You aren't suppost to fly off into the distance and end up in London or somewhere like that." Simon was sure that wouldn't be allowed.

Selina looked oddly at Professor Vindictus who was apparently under the impression that he was in fact a Captain. But who was she to judge him going through his mid/late life crisis? "Well sir, you shouldn't attempt to knock another person off their broom, unless its Quidditch, but even then that isn't the best thing in the world to do."

'Fall of the broom?' Rose said matter-of-factly.

Isobel officially thought Vindictus was...crazy. And that Gryffindor boy, Simon? Wasn't he the captain? Why did he say you weren't supposed to fly at all. "You shouldn't...fly underwater." She had no idea if that would even work, but she was pretty sure you shouldn't do it, even if you could.

Simon had a sudden thought. "Don't set fire to the school by flying near it then getting out your wand and using the fire spell." Simon had no idea why the Professor didn't like the answer they had given.

...

Why was that young lass looking at him as such? Welllll HEEEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOOOO there! Yeah, Thomas saw that LOOK. That look that CLEARLY said HEEEELLLLLLLOOOO. Mhm.

Following suit Thomas raised his hand and looked at Barnabus. "I reckon that young lassie there can share me broom, Cap'n. Aye!" Just to drive the point home Thomas gave a little whistle through his teeth and winked his good eye at the young lassie.

Eino nodded at the Ravenclaw girl in agreement, but didn't say anything else. He would very much like to know why Professor Vindictus was talking funny. Maybe he had been hexed by a student, or a Professor... or a house-elf? In any case, he didn't seem like his usual self. Why wasn't he punishing people for saying absurd things, like setting a broom on fire? Professor Vindictus would never tolerate such behavior. After hesitantly raising his hand, Eino said: "We should remain seated and never stand on it."

"Lassie, grammar ain't gonna help ye in the real world," replied Barnabus/Vindictus. "Ye'd better watch and listen or yer be in a world o' peril."


He nodded at Thomas. "She be yers when we take to the skies."

A few mentioned fire but no blood. Disappointing.

"Fire! ARRR! Great weapon to use and ye set the broom on fire." There was a glimmer of excitement in his eyes. "Use yer elbows and give a good jab in the ribs. The stick be good at breakin' fingers - just watch that yer own don't get crushed. Or me favorite - yer fist. A good blow to yer enemy's nose and eyes will have 'em reeling."

"Lemme hear some more, lads and lassies!"