The Chinese girl from Hufflepuff is both timid and brave

Sun Zhu subconsciously looked at Karina, thinking that she would be nervous and scared, but he saw that her face was serious and her expression was solemn.

"Flying lessons are not only for Quidditch, they can also be used for transportation. Short and medium-distance journeys can be completely supported by flying brooms. At least within Hogwarts Castle, it is definitely a good way. After all, Apparition is prohibited here." Madam Hooch said.

"But it's also not a compulsory course. Most people learn it just for Quidditch matches. If you're sure you have no interest in Quidditch, or are afraid of heights, or even just think that flying on a broomstick is not cool at all, you can refuse to study this course."

As soon as Madam Hooch finished speaking, there was a whisper from the audience.

A Ravenclaw girl raised her hand and said, "Madam Hooch, so if I don't want to learn to fly, can I read a book here?"

"No, Miss Sharp." Madam Hooch refused bluntly, "If you don't want to learn to fly, you can just watch everyone learn. So, now I want you to put your book away."

"Now, I'll give you three minutes to think about it. This course is somewhat dangerous, so not everyone is forced to learn it. Although I hope you can all try it, I respect your wishes." She waved her hand and got off the broom. "After you have thought it over, those who are willing to learn, follow me."

Fina shook her head at them and said, "Since you don't have to learn, I won't join in the fun."

Karina held Sun Zhu's hand and said, "Then Zhu, you must accompany me!"

Sun Zhu looked around. Most of the Gryffindors were eager to try, and the Slytherins were no less far behind. However, there were a dozen Ravenclaw students who decided not to study. They would rather focus on the classroom.

There are also people in Hufflepuff who are hesitant, and many of them are like Fina who are clear that they don't want to go.

"Just try it with me first~" Karina hugged her arm. Sun Zhu noticed that the boys were also discussing it.

Surrounded by the crowd, Cedric and James beside him were ready to go over to the gathering, while Duke seemed to be still hesitating, but was pulled by James to go over with them.

Cedric turned his head in the crowd and waved to them. Seeing this, Karina said even more: "Zhu, we have to go, Cedric will definitely join the academy team, if we don't go, we will miss the meeting with him." A chance to be a teammate?"

"Ah? What happens after we become teammates?" Sun Zhu was a little confused.

"You're stupid. Quidditch requires training every week. If you don't go, someone else will train with him." Karina looked like a hopeless case.

"You play Quidditch for Ced?" Sun Zhu was a little surprised. "I thought you played because you love sports!"

"There's no conflict. With Cedric here, everyone can be more proactive." Karina said directly, "Didn't you see the other girls in the academy? They were so scared but still came here. Why?"

"I think... maybe they really just want to try flying?" Sun Zhu said uncertainly: "No matter how charming Seide is, he can't help others overcome their fear of heights. And if they join the team just to see him more, what if they are not strong enough and hold back?"

"Well, you do have a point." Karina said in frustration, "If not for him, then for me, you have to come and try, right?"

"Alright." Sun Zhu admitted defeat, "I'm only here to learn how to ride a broom. I can't guarantee that I'll participate in the Quidditch tryouts."

Karina excitedly pulled her and Fina to say goodbye. When they arrived at the venue requested by Madam Huo Qi, Sun Zhu noticed that there were only seventy or eighty people left there.

"Everyone, spread out a little," Madam Hooch ordered.

Sun Zhu raised his head slightly and could see the tall Gryffindor Tower not far away.

Madam Hooch snapped her fingers gently, and dozens of broomsticks suddenly appeared in front of them.

"Pairs of people, take turns trying to get on the broomstick like I did before, and experience the feeling of flying in the air. And also let me see your flying talent."

Karina was eager to try, and Sun Zhu took a half step back and said, "Come on!"

Karina took a deep breath, then pointed at the broom on the ground and shouted, "UP!"

The broom trembled and flew half a meter off the ground. She carefully sat on it, holding the broom with both hands and staring at the ground nervously.

"How do you feel?" Sun Zhu subconsciously opened his arms to protect her.

"It's not bad, but I don't know how to control it." Karina tried to make the broom continue to rise, but it just turned in a circle.

Sun Zhu looked around and saw that someone had already risen half a circle but was stopped by Madam Huo Qi.

Cedric flew a few circles at low altitude calmly and gracefully, turning, accelerating, and ascending and descending very smoothly. Madam Hooch nodded frequently, looking very satisfied.

Sun Zhu blocked Karina's view and said, "Haha, everyone is similar to you. Why don't you try again?"

Are you kidding? Studying with a genius like Sayid who knows everything must be too stressful.

Karina didn't mean to be discouraged. After all, there were still many people who couldn't make the broom fly. She concentrated and tried again, and finally raised the broom to shoulder height.

"Wow! I did it!" Carina said excitedly, "If I fly higher, I can play Quidditch."

"To play Quidditch, you also have to learn how to dodge, accelerate instantly, turn at high speed, pitch up and down to chase the ball against the wind... and even ride a broom with one hand." Sun Zhu counted on his fingers, "There are many skills and key points. Currently, learning low-altitude flying is just the beginning. You can see how well you can control the broom."

Karina's eyes widened as she said, "This is too difficult, but, Zhu, you really know a lot."

Sun Zhu waved his hand and said, "I watched a few games with my dad and summarized them."

Madam Huo Qi walked back and forth among the freshmen of various colleges, adjusted the postures of several people, and also gave some pointers on the control techniques. She had selected a few good seedlings.

Then she clapped her hands and said, "Try someone else."

Karina controlled the broom to descend, then gently jumped off the broom.

She said excitedly, "Bamboo, the feeling of being in the air is very different from being on the ground. Standing on the ground, I feel very solid, but flying in the air, the feeling of freedom is indescribable. Even the air is much fresher, and the perspective of looking at people is completely different!"

Sun Zhu nodded: "It seems that you are really suitable for this sport."

"You can do it, too. You know much more than I do. Go ahead and try it."

Facing Karina's expectant gaze, she pointed to the broom on the ground and said, "UP!"

The broom didn't budge.

Sun Zhu was a little embarrassed and shouted again: "UP!"

The broom rose up more than ten centimeters and then fell back to the ground.

Sun Zhu and Karina looked at each other in silence for a long time.