Ch252- Up!

Ch252- Up!

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Rolling his eyes, Harry sighed and stepped forward, making his way towards the Hippogriff. These creatures were dangerous, not exactly what you'd expect for a first lesson with third-year students. However, Harry trusted Hagrid's knowledge of magical creatures and knew that if things went awry, he could handle it. As he approached the Hippogriff, he whispered softly in Hippogriff-tongue, his voice low enough that only the creature could hear, "Tell your friends to be more lenient, and let me know if anyone is troublesome. I will deal with them. Don't hurt anyone."

The Hippogriff's large, amber eyes locked onto Harry's, its head tilting slightly, gave a slight nod. Harry gave a respectful bow, but before he could fully bend forward, the Hippogriff lowered its head deeply, almost as if it was reluctant to accept Harry's gesture of submission. A small smile played on Harry's lips as he reached out to gently stroke the creature's feathers, feeling the warmth and softness beneath his fingers.

Behind him, Daphne and the others, emboldened by Harry's success, moved closer, their curiosity overcoming their initial fear. "Can we pet him too?" Daphne asked, her voice tinged with excitement. But Harry raised a hand, his tone firm yet gentle as he responded, "Complete the etiquette first."

Daphne and the rest nodded, quickly following Harry's lead by bowing before the Hippogriff. The creature, now much calmer and clearly impressed by Harry's ability to control his peers, allowed them to approach without any sign of aggression. The students took turns petting the Hippogriff, their faces lit up with awe and wonder.

As the students gathered around, one by one bowing and cautiously reaching out to pet the Hippogriff, Harry kept a watchful eye on them, ready to intervene if necessary. The atmosphere shifted from one of tension to one of quiet awe as the students gained confidence, and the Hippogriffs responded with calm acceptance.

Hagrid, watching from a distance, grinned proudly. "See? Nothin' to it!" he called out, pleased with how well the class was going. Grinning from ear to ear, asked the class, "So, who wants to ride one?" His voice boomed with excitement, but the students around Harry instinctively stepped back, unsure of the creature despite its recent calm demeanor.

Harry, unfazed by their reluctance, shrugged casually. "Well, I might as well." With a confident stride, he approached the nearest Hippogriff—the same one he had just befriended, Buckbeak.

The creature watched Harry with its sharp, intelligent eyes, its wings slightly twitching in anticipation. Harry reached up and patted its sleek, feathered neck, feeling the powerful muscles beneath. Then, without hesitation, he swung his leg over the creature's back, settling himself just behind its wings.

The Hippogriff remained perfectly still, waiting for Harry's command, as if they had a trust of a lifetime between them. Harry, feeling the rhythm of its breath beneath him, leaned forward and gave the creature a gentle pat on the head.

"Up," he instructed quietly.

With a powerful beat of its wings, the Hippogriff took to the sky, the sudden rush of wind lifting Harry’s hair as they soared upwards. The ground below fell away quickly, and within moments, they were high above the treetops, the landscape of Hogwarts sprawling out beneath them. The feeling of freedom was exhilarating, the cold air biting at Harry's face as they circled the castle grounds.

He guided the Hippogriff with subtle movements, allowing it to fly naturally while still maintaining control. The creature responded effortlessly, gliding smoothly through the air as if it was the most natural thing in the world. From his vantage point, Harry could see the shimmering surface of the Black Lake, the Forbidden Forest stretching into the horizon, and the distant mountains that framed the school.

As they circled the castle, the sprawling landscape of Hogwarts and the surrounding areas unfolded beneath them like a living map. The thrill of the flight, combined with the breathtaking view, left them all in quiet wonder for a moment.

Daphne, unable to contain her excitement, leaned back slightly, trusting Harry to keep her steady. "I never thought I'd be doing something like this at school," she admitted, her voice softer now. "It's... freeing."

Chucking, Harry lightly patted the creature's head, his hand brushing against Daphne's waist as he did so. "Time to head back down," he said, his tone light.

Tracey let out a groan of protest. "No! Just a bit longer, Harry," she pleaded, though there was a playful whine in her voice.

Harry, smirking at her stubbornness, replied, "Hagrid's got to finish his lesson, Tracey. Besides, the sky isn't going anywhere." He felt her bite his arm, but it was more of a playful nip than anything serious. Even her protest was half-hearted.

"Fine," she muttered, though her reluctance was clear.

The Hippogriff seemed to sense the shift in mood and began to descend smoothly, its powerful wings carrying them down with practiced ease. As they neared the ground, Harry kept his grip firm on the creature, making sure Daphne and Tracey were secure.

They landed gently, and Harry quickly slid off the Hippogriff, helping the girls down as well. Daphne, with her usual grace, was already smoothing her robes, while Tracey shot Harry a mock glare, though there was a hint of a smile tugging at her lips.

"That was amazing, Harry," Daphne said, her voice soft but filled with genuine admiration.

Harry waved his hand dismissively. "As long as you had fun," he said with a small smile.

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