Harry and his Brainy Girls

Harry and his Brainy Girls

By: Sheltie

I don’t own Harry Potter at all

Chapter 174: Penelope Clearwater

Penny was nervous, very nervous. She knew her palms were covered with sweat and she could hear her heart pounding in her ears.

“Ready to go Penny?”

Penny turned to find the smiling face of one Harry Potter staring back at her. She twitched out a nervous smile hoping to it would fool him. Harry though saw through it and sighed.

“You know we don’t have to do this” he said.

“I want to Harry. I have to get over this” Penny said with as much confidence as she could muster.

“Okay, but remember that before you start hitting me” Harry said.

“I won’t hit you Harry” Penny said.

“Right” Harry said as he rolled his eyes.

“Look, can we just get this thing started” Penny said stomping her foot.

Harry grinned. Goal one accomplished. He got her distracted.

Now you might be wondering what is going on here. Well, Penny was getting ready to have her first real flying lesson. Sure, she learned how to fly in her first year, but she never picked up a broom since her first and only flying lesson. She had a fear of heights and that kept her grounded, which is where she liked to stay. Though her fear wasn’t as great as Hermione’s, but it was still there. Her fear was mainly because the only thing keeping herself up in the air was a shaft of wood enchanted to fly, which didn’t make her feel safe at all. She knew she had to get over this fear and went to the only person she knew she could trust with her safety. Harry Potter.

She knew Harry would be the best teacher.

It took some time since both were busy with their lives, but in the end they worked out a plan to meet up for some lessons. Today was the first day she’d be flying by herself. The lessons before this were to learn how to grip the broom the right way and have Harry take her up with him so she’d get used to the feeling of being off the ground, but not in control of the broom since they knew they had to take this all slowly.

“Okay, do you remember how to grip the broom?” Harry asked.

Penny nodded as she took the broom in hand. Thankfully Harry bought her an older model broom that didn’t go very fast and was quite stable. The best kind of broom for learning how to fly.

“Right. Now gently push your feet off the ground and hover a bit” Harry said gently.

Penny did as she was told and was hovering above the ground only a few feet.

“You’re doing good Penny. Now it’s time to go a little higher. Can you handle it?” Harry asked.

Penny gulped and nodded.

They rose higher in the air with Harry right next to her just in case she freaks out and needs to be rescued. Soon they were a good ten feet off the ground.

“Good, good. You’re doing good Penny. Now lets do some gentle flying. Nothing fast or outrageous” Harry said.

Penny nodded.

Soon they were gliding through the air at gentle breeze speed and Penny was feeling better. Her nerves that had been plaguing her were mostly gone, for now.

“See, this isn’t so bad” Harry said with a smile.

“No, it’s not. But I think having the right teacher helps too” Penny said.

“I am sure madam Hooch is a good teacher. She just can’t provide the one-on-one attention the first lesson since there’s so many of us. And not many go back to see her afterwards” Harry said.

“I guess you’re right” Penny said.

They gently sailed through the air for a while then it was time to descend and Penny felt her nerves boost back up.

“It’s alright Penny. I am right here and not going anywhere. Remember you’re the one in control of the broom. You tell it what to do” Harry said calmly.

Penny nodded and they slowly descended to the ground. When Penny’s feet touched solid earth she wanted to get down on her knees and kiss the ground, but held herself.

“That was brilliant Penny. You’re getting better and I think we can move on next time” Harry said smiling.

“You think I am that good Harry?” Penny asked.

“I do, you’re a lot better than Hermione was. I had to pull every trick I knew to get her to fly” Harry said.

“Really?” Penny asked.

“Yeah, it wasn’t easy nor pleasant at all. Not like you, which is great by the way” Harry said.

Penny couldn’t help, but feel some pride at doing something better and faster than Hermione Granger. It was a rare accomplishment.

“So when should we meet next?” Harry asked.

“Oh, well, lets see” Penny said as she look through her day planner. “Well, I can’t do it next week, but the week after I am free.”

“Sounds good to me. I am busy next week too. So it works out for the both of us. We’ll floo each other to confirm” Harry said.

Penny nodded.

“Good” Harry said.

They grabbed their brooms and Penny leaned in and kissed Harry on the cheek.

“What was that for?” Harry asked with a slight red tinge in his cheeks.

“Just a small thank you for helping me” Penny said unable to believe what she had just done herself.

“Oh, then you’re welcome” Harry said then pecked Penny on the cheek.

This left Penny red like Harry was moments ago.

“See you in about two weeks” Penny said then apparated away.

“Yeah, two weeks” Harry said then he apparated away.

Their thoughts as they left were the same.

I wonder what’s going to happen in two weeks?

End

A/N: I decided to another typical Hermione plot and change it to someone else. Hope you liked it. Thanks for reading and please review.