Because James is awesome. And because the Pottermore site is down.
"Just hold your hand out."
"Like this?" James asked his father.
"Yes. And now say, very clearly, 'Up,'" Harry told him.
James frowned. Could he really do this? "U-up!" he said, stuttering.
Nothing happened. The broomstick by his feet didn't even roll over at his feeble attempt to make it rise. James felt a wave of embarrassment and disappointment pass over him. "I can't do it," he told his father, stepping away.
"Yes, you can. Just try one more time," Harry encouraged. "You can do it."
James didn't believe him, but out went his hand and up came his broom.
~writergal24
