Chapter 63: Flying Car

Chapter 63: Flying Car

"Harry!"

Somehow Ron and Harry managed to avoid the Howard Express that was behind them but now Ron is unable to control the car.

"Harry. Hold on!" Ron cried when Harry's door suddenly opened, and he was thrown off his seat. Harry managed to grab the handle on the door that saved him from falling down.

"I am trying to" Harry replied and tried to grab his hand.

"What the hell are they doing?" Hermione is beyond furious at the scene. Ron and Harry are not only driving a flying car but now harry is almost going to fall to his death.

"They are having fun." Seamus said and Dean shouted, "That looks wicked!"

Pansy was the only one worried - "He is going to fall! We have to help him!"

"Don't worry, Pansy. He is fine. Look!" Neville pointed towards the latest scene where Harry managed to somehow get back inside the car.

The boys went crazy at their stunt while the girls had a different reaction.

Ron managed to get the car back in control and he drove it above the clouds. It was like they were following the train now.

"They are going to drive that car, straight to Hogwarts?" Pansy questioned at this time thinking something.

"I think so," Hermione replied.

"You think they have enough magical power stored in that car? I mean even on a flying carriage; you cannot drive straight to Hogwarts. Otherwise, why would they need a train? Plus, the journey takes almost the whole day.

"I think so." Ron replied while his attention was outside the window.

The view from above the clouds was beautiful and Harry also let go of his worries. The car passed through the sea of fluffy clouds, and they pulled the car up a little higher. The sky a pure, charming blue under the dazzling white sun.

"All we've got to worry about now are airplanes," said Ron. They looked at each other and started to laugh; for a long time, they couldn't stop. This was the most exciting thing they had done since they entered Hogwarts and it was a wonderful way to start their new year.

Harry felt this was surely the only way to travel crossing the floating snowy clouds, in a car full of dazzling hot sunlight, with flavoured candies and drinks in the glove compartment, and the dream of landing in a heroic entry in front of the green lawn outside the Hogwarts castle.

"Here. Have this. I bought this from the money I got from Fred." Ron gave Harry some funny candies and both soon started their small joy feast inside the car. Eating and drinking and sharing funny stories.

They both would check up on the train below them after a certain interval and made sure they followed the Hogwarts Express carefully. The duo were in their own world at this moment.

"Do you think they read the letter?" Hermione asked Neville but she knew Ron. Ron was the stupidest Wizard she ever met. Always full of arrogance and not even trying to learn anything. Ignorant and childish to the level you can't even believe he was a pure-blood wizard.

"Who cares?" Neville ignored the saviour duo and the future famous five soon got busy with their own holiday stories. Dean shared the exciting story about meeting his uncle's family and learning about Voodoo magic tricks. Seamus showed them how easily he could practice his charms now and the girls told them about their books.

Then there was a knock, and an old lady opened the doors of their compartments.

"Do you want anything kids?" The famous Trolley witch came pushing her "Honeydukes Express" cart, with lots of confectionery goods to purchase.

"Perfect. Let me treat you guys." Hermione cheered at the prospect of sharing some candies with the others bought from her own hard-earned money.

While Hermione was buying the candies, she noticed a blonde girl dragging her suitcase and looking for a seat. It was odd looking at the scene as the journey was already halfway and someone was still looking for a seat.

"Hey! Come here!" Hermione shouted at the girl and the girl gave her a beautiful smile and dragged her suitcase towards her.