Some of the others had made it into the air, which meant that Kaatjie really ought to start trying a bit more — she didn't want to be a failure. "Up," she said. Nothing. "Up." This time, the broom shot into her hand, and she gripped it tight. She attempted to mimic Stella Pendergast and did manage to clamber on, but did not dare kick off more than a few inches away from the ground.