The next morning, there was a Potions classroom on the first floor of the main castle.
The little wizards from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff filed in happily.
"Finally, I'm going to learn how to make potions..."
"At home, my parents always stopped me from doing potion experiments. In my opinion, it was just as difficult as making a meal. But they..."
"It is said that the Potions Professor is the only Potions Master currently..."
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The little wizards chattered in the classroom to express their love for potions class.
Xifa saw several guys with saliva on their lips.
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
They associated potions with cooking and drooled...
It's time for class, but the professor hasn't come yet.
The three of them sat together in a group and chose a spot near the row of cauldrons in front of the podium.
Luna was inhaling hard.
Xifa couldn't help but think of a hungry little milk cat.
It was a bit boring to wait for the professor, Luna was working, and the two of them were not easily disturbed by chatting.
So, Xifa turned the stirring stick that stirred the crucible, just like turning a pen.
Elise folded her hands and rested her head on them.
With gleaming eyes, she acted as a little fangirl of Western performances.
The Potions class is taught by the famous Potions Master, Horace Slughorn.
He is a middle-aged wizard who graduated from Slytherin.
He always dressed himself brightly and always had a cheerful smile on his face.
The body is plump and has a protruding, round belly that attracts the eye.
Give people the image of a good old guy.
But if you really think he is a good old guy, you are totally wrong.
Horace Slughorn was a man who paid great attention to fame and fortune. He often attended or held private parties and constantly attracted the new generation and famous wizards.
Externally, he constantly claims that he has rich connections and various celebrity friends.
Now, he is teaching at Hogwarts and also has the intention of attracting new blood.
You know, once a young wizard invested by him becomes a senior official of the Ministry of Magic.
His retirement will be very nourishing.
In short, as a student, as long as you perform well enough, he will do everything possible to satisfy you, even to please you and win over you.
On the other hand, if you are an ordinary wizard, he may forget your name in the blink of an eye.
The little wizards in the classroom have already arrived.
over time.
Everyone fell silent.
Awaiting the arrival of Professor Horace Slughorn.
However, until the class time passed, the professor was still missing.
The little wizards couldn't hold it in any longer, and the classroom was filled with whispers.
The professor doesn't have class today? But there was no notice from the prefect!
Just when Xifa couldn't help but wonder whether the professor was temporarily absent from class due to something else.
The door to the Potions classroom was pushed open by a chubby hand.
"Isn't this a walrus walking upright walking in?"
Xifa couldn't help but laugh out loud, but he realized that this would leave a bad impression on the professor and immediately lowered his head.
In fact, Professor Slughorn didn't give a shit about the whole classroom of little wizards.
He won't pay attention to what little tricks Xifa is doing.
Because currently, in his eyes, all little wizards are just gravel at their feet.
Only after going through the course and riding the waves, will there be someone worthy of his attention.
Professor Horace Slughorn walked into the classroom swaying from side to side, wearing a tight waistcoat on his upper body.
The vest couldn't restrain his round belly at all, and Xifa could feel the painful groan of the fabric.
Professor Walrus hung a large silver pipe inlaid with dazzling gems.
Considering that there were all little wizards here, he just held it in his mouth and did not light it.
Just to serve as a ostentatious decoration.
Xifa was silent, the rich man had a bad taste.
The potion master really made money, so Xifa decided to go back and work harder on the potion foundation.
Meet the eyes of the little wizards.
Professor Horace Slughorn came to the podium.
He quickly glanced at the students and prepared to start class. Yes, he didn't even bother to click their names.
Just when he was about to spread out his textbook and preach according to the book.
Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted the trio in the first row.
The three handsome men and beautiful women made his eyes light up.
His expression went from stiff to ingratiating in the blink of an eye.
"Okay, students, please take out your textbooks, crucibles, scales and other tools for refining potions. I think you all bought them in Diagon Alley."
Professor Slughorn said with a smile. Of course, his eyes were on the three Xifa people.
It seemed like a class was just for three people.
Don't look at talent, just look at appearance. This is also one aspect of Horace Slughorn's behavior.
What's more, a very handsome little wizard was impressed by his potion skills a few days ago.
"Before we start class again, I would like to show some high-level potions to the students so that you can experience the fascinating and wonderful effects of potions. Ultimately, I hope that the effects of these potions can stimulate your interest in learning. "
After saying that, he opened the lids of the crucibles that had been placed in front of the podium one by one.
"Fortunately, I save something every year when school starts. Otherwise, I really don't know how to make these three little wizards worship me."
Professor Slughorn thought it was a fluke.
First there was an orange-yellow potion that was like juice, then there was a snow-white potion that was like milk, and finally there was a golden potion that was like beating water drops.
Three kinds of magic potions were placed in front of the three Westerners.
They couldn't help but stare at the beautiful sheen of the potion.
It seemed that he was very satisfied with the potion he made, and the eyes of the three people were attracted.
Professor Slughorn nodded and excitedly asked the young wizards present,
"Does anyone know what these potions are?"
What he didn't know was that Xifa didn't understand it at all, so he naturally wanted to observe it carefully.
Elise, on the other hand, wanted to challenge her knowledge of potions that she had swallowed whole.
Luna was analyzing and looking for the fatal flaw in Professor Slughorn's potion.
Professor Slughorn's inquiry exited.
The three of them each have their own thoughts. Many other little wizards looked at each other in confusion.
"Professor, these potions don't seem to appear in the textbook."
A little wizard from Ravenclaw couldn't help but said.
"Of course, the textbooks are full of simple and easy-to-use potions, and there are many substitutes. I don't think that will interest you. So I took it upon myself to show you some advanced potions."
Professor Slughorn admitted that his question was out of scope, but he hinted at his superiority.
"This little fairy. I think you seem to know something. Can you share it with everyone?"
Professor Slughorn saw a look of understanding in Elise's eyes.
He quickly asked Elise in disgusting language.
There’s no little witch who doesn’t like to be complimented! This is what Professor Walrus thinks.
"The first orange-yellow potion is translucent in color and smells like orange peel. I think it may be a physical potion. After taking it, your physical strength will be maintained at its best until the effect of the potion disappears."
To be honest, neither Elise nor Xifa had ever seen the physical strength potion, and Elise had only just deduced it. Xifa could only look at this magic potion that perfectly matched the sobriety potion with surprised eyes.
After a pause, Elise continued,
"The second one looks as smooth as milk, with ice crystal particles vaguely condensed around it, and has a pungent smell of chili pepper. I guess it is an anti-cold medicine."
Although she said uncertain words, seeing the surprise on Professor Slughorn's expression, Xifa knew that Elise was right.
"The last one is the elixir of blessing, which will bring good luck after taking it. The disadvantage is that the refining time is too long."
Elise quickly finished the last potion.
"Exact description, what's your name?"
Horace asked in a loud voice.
"Elise Fergus! Professor!"
"You are Principal Fergus's granddaughter!"
Professor Slughorn, who had never stayed at school much longer, was indeed meeting Elise for the first time.
Normally, after class, he would go back to the office to complete school tasks, and then leave the castle to experience life outside.
"Very well, Ravenclaw plus ten...no, twenty points!"
Professor Slughorn shouted excitedly.
"I think you can write these down. After all, they are not things that will appear in textbooks. Maybe you will be lucky enough to take them in the future, especially the Fuling Elixir, which will really make people feel wonderful. Uh, this Miss, do you have any questions?"
The middle-aged Walrus, who had been looking excited just now, seemed to be strangled by someone's neck, and his words of praise for his prowess suddenly stopped.
If it were anyone else, he would completely pretend not to see it.
However, the person who raised her hand was Luna from the trio.
"Professor, although what Elise said is right, I think the flaws in these potions need to be pointed out for everyone to understand."
Then, Luna ignored Professor Slughorn's pale expression and trembling lips, and spoke loudly to her classmates.
"The method of brewing this stamina potion is very standard. However, this potion starts to take effect the moment it is formed. If it is not used immediately, this pot of potion will turn into a pot of orange-flavored drink after up to half a day. Moreover, One of the most important materials is the fresh blood of the ball escape bird. As far as I know, the blood of the ball escape bird has now surpassed the price of dragon blood, and the most important thing is that if you don’t add a little blood replenishing medicine formula at the right time, , I’m afraid you will fall into a severe period of weakness after the effect of the medicine wears off. Save money and trouble, but the side effects will be unforgettable for your entire life.”
"This anti-cold potion uses habanero peppers. Although the spiciness of this kind of pepper is mild and long-lasting, it lacks the instant explosive power compared to Carolina peppers. Taking this potion will weaken the cold current of the snowstorm. The anti-cold potion that is only suitable for taking under windless conditions will be ineffective. What are the benefits of using habanero pepper in it? Did you see this milky white potion? Normal potion is turbid and blood red. "
"There's nothing much to say about the final elixir. It's done exactly according to the standard steps. It takes the same time as described. That's just half a year."
Luna disdainfully pointed out Professor Slughorn's shortcomings in teaching potions one by one.
