That was all the encouragement he needed to mount his broom in one swift movement and kick off from the ground, enjoying the feeling of the wind in his hair. He hadn't been able to fly much for the past few days, what with preparing for the trip to the Cup and all.
"James!" a small voice called after him, but it was too late.
James was airborne.
Making a few quick loops just to get it out of his system, James leveled off his broom beside Madeleine and flashed Arlen a grin. "'lo."
In the time that had taken, Albus and Lily had gotten into the air as well, hovering just off to the side as the younger red head rolled her eyes at her brother in exasperation.