Neville did exactly that, but it just rolled over on the ground unhelpfully. He looked around nervously and found with relief that many people were having the same problem. Malfoy, of course, had his broom in hand and looked terribly smug; Ron, too, didn't seem to have had any trouble. The actual task achieved, the two of them now seemed to be having some sort of contest revolving around who could be more insulting without actually saying any words. Neville was rather impressed; they were rapidly approaching Gran-levels of disdainfulness. Hermione, to his left, was glaring sternly at her broom, which hadn't moved. Odd; Hermione was usually good at everything.