"I thought they would. Muggles are always tacking things on to make their inventions more powerful," he observes. But that's not the subject of today's lesson. While he's sure motorcycle rides are enjoyable, he much prefers flying---and he hopes Howard will too.

Cedric is very pleased to see the smile forming on Howard's face. That's a first! He hovers patiently, offering his encouragement. "If you think this is something, wait until you head up and start steering. It's incredible---but you don't need to rush, take your time," he hastily amends.