Flying, also known as Broom Flight Class, is a subject taught at
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is taught by
Madam Hooch to first-years only. The subject teaches students
how to fly broomsticks. The approach of this class was heavily
anticipated by students, who often told exaggerated tales of
past flying achievements. Ron Weasley told anybody who'd listen
how he hit a hanglider with Charlie's old broom. During Harry
Potter's first flying lesson, Madam Hooch had to leave the class
unattended when Neville Longbottom crashed and fell from his
broomstick. In her absence, Draco Malfoy discovered a Remembrall
that Neville had dropped, and flew off with it when Harry
demanded it back. Harry followed Malfoy on his broomstick, and
although he had never flown before, he was able to control the
broom with ease and managed to catch the Remembrall in a 50 foot
dive when Malfoy threw it. Professor McGonagall witnessed the
catch, and instead of punishing Harry for not staying on the
ground as Madam Hooch ha