The look on Harry's face was surprisingly calm. And in the heart that no one can peek into. He was in ecstasy.
Sure enough, what you learn is what you learn, and if you memorize the magic potion formula, you have memorized it. Those things you learned in advance will come in handy! Really useful!
The students present looked at Harry with shocked eyes. In their perception, Harry was not a bad student in Potions. But if you always study with a repulsive mentality, how can you achieve very good learning results?
Harry's grades in Potions had always been only passable. There is no idea of previewing in advance. No one expected Harry to be able to answer a question like this.
Taylor was not surprised.
Luke looked at Taylor and conveyed with his eyes: "Is this the student you taught?"
Taylor shook his head slightly: "This is Harry's own choice."
The formula she gave Harry didn't go to such a deep level. There is no need to use a magic wand, and the use of refined magic potions is relatively ineffective.
Basically, the shapes and effects look exaggerated.
Harry's current knowledge reserve is undoubtedly the result of Taylor's influence, or in other words, the influence of actual needs and special needs.
It can only be said that according to Taylor's expectations, the effect was surprisingly good.
Snape looked at Harry with a suspicious look: "What are the two most important things to prepare in advance for Polyjuice Potion?"
Polyjuice Potion is also famous in the wizarding world. The difficulty and the brewing time of this potion are also the longest among the potions.
At most, the little wizards have heard of it, and the cooking process can be found in books. But how many people will care?
"The lacewings need to be cooked for twenty-one days, and the sapgrass also needs to be picked during the full moon. Including the cooking of other ingredients, the whole process will take about a month!"
Harry replied confidently again. If you ask him to brew a potion on the spot, he may not succeed. But if you want to take the theory test, then Harry will have time to chat with you.
Looking at Harry's confident expression, there was even a little bit of pride in it. This made Snape's eyes become even more gloomy. But in the next moment, Snape instantly regained his composure, and there was even a little bit of regret in his expression.
"Mr. Potter, cheating is bad behavior."
After saying this, Potter couldn't bear it immediately.
"I didn't cheat! Professor!"
Harry's originally somewhat proud expression was replaced by anger and humiliation almost instantly. This is simply an insult to his character.
Harry admitted that he copied homework and wanted to cheat during exams. But he doesn't need to cheat when he knows something like this.
Luke, who was watching the show, let out a "tsk" sound, glanced at Snape, and couldn't help but admire Snape's superb methods. As a professor, such suspicion does not even require any reason. There is no point in verifying it.
But if you say something like this, some people will be suspicious. Of course, this is also because Harry has indeed made great progress. When it comes to Taylor, no one will reply if Snape says he cheated.
But if this is Harry's word, some people will believe it.
Snape knew he should just ignore it now and start class. And no more questions about Harry for the entire class. This would give Harry the most frustrating experience.
But looking at those angry eyes, his movements and thoughts paused.
Luke, who is good at sensing emotions, and Taylor, who is good at reading other people's thoughts, couldn't help but look at Professor Snape again. They also knew that a turning point was coming.
"Oh, then, Mr. Potter, why don't you brew a potion."
With that said, Snape stood up and walked towards the herb cabinet on the side.
Harry's heart skipped a beat on the spot. He did memorize a lot of theories. But in potions, it doesn't mean you can perform well just by memorizing a lot of theories. Especially brewing potions. This is a subject that depends heavily on talent and experience.
Harry looked at Taylor subconsciously. But Taylor ignored him completely. In this kind of thing, since you have chosen to stay the course, don't think about relying on others.
Facing Harry's pleading look towards him, Luke shook his head to show that he was helpless.
Of course, what he really wants to say is...
"Be content, I'll give you a chance. If it were anyone else, I would have finished this class in this tone, and would even be taken seriously."
This Harry! It’s just that you don’t know how blessed you are when you are in the midst of blessings.
Harry looked at Snape's back and really wanted to say, "Professor, I am really convinced by you."
But he didn't dare to say it. And he also knew that if he didn't do well this time, he would have to carry out the name of cheating to the end.
So even though he knew he might encounter challenges, Harry was still fully mentally prepared.
"Tyler. Go to the podium and demonstrate to everyone the potion to be brewed in this class."
Snape said to Taylor without raising his head while searching for the herbs he needed in the herb cupboard.
"Okay, Professor."
Taylor responded softly, then stood up and walked to the podium.
The students were a little surprised when faced with this situation. Although this happened occasionally in the last school year, it was only when other students were not doing well, that the professor would ask Taylor to come up and give extra demonstrations, and would correct some of Taylor's bad habits and There are minor issues with the steps.
But it's different now. It seems that Professor Snape has completely trusted Taylor's ability to brew potions. This kind of thing was actually ordered so casually. It was obvious that Taylor's ability was fully recognized.
Taylor was not polite. He walked up to the podium in an open manner, briefly glanced at the prepared potion ingredients, and then glanced at the formula. After confirming that he had guessed correctly, he nodded, and then started brewing the potion. .
After Taylor started teaching, Luke suddenly realized a blind spot.
Without Taylor to assist him, the difficulty of refining the medicine suddenly changed from super easy to average difficulty. That is to say, after the end of the last school year, his talent in Potions has improved. Otherwise, Luke would have just started to show off now.
On the other side, Snape was not busy for too long. The ingredients for the potion were quickly found and placed on Harry's table.
"Do you need me to prepare a recipe for you, Mr. Potter?"
Snape said the words of concern in a teasing tone.
Harry glanced at the things on the table: daisy roots, fig peels, caterpillars, a small drop of leech juice, and mouse spleen.
Harry breathed out instantly.
"No need for a professor. We need to refine the shrinking agent, right?"
Harry looked at Snape confidently and said. Snape had no extra expression on his face and just nodded silently.
"Then just wait and see, Professor Snape!"
After saying that, Harry lowered his head and began to heat his cauldron.
Shrinking agent, this is a potion they can only learn in the third grade. In fact, Snape and other professors also knew that their teaching progress was a bit slow for some students. For example, in Charms class, Luke's mastery of spells has surpassed that of most sixth and seventh grade students. In Potions class, what Taylor learned was no longer what students should learn.
But now it seems that the third-year potion brewing should not be difficult for Harry in front of him.
Snape's eyes were a little complicated. Looking at Harry's movements, he couldn't help but think of Lily. Lily is very good at potions. He is also very interested in brewing potions, and is even liked by Professor Slughorn. You must know that Professor Slughorn's consideration of students is not just about potions talent. Most of the people in the Slug Club are pure-blood nobles.
And Lily is one of the rare Muggle-born wizards.
Now, has Lily's son also developed a posthumous interest in potions?
Is this... a good thing or a bad thing?
Looking at those unforgettable eyes and that disgusting face. Snape felt extremely complicated for a moment.
The other students' potions were very simple. They are no longer the little wizards who had to practice Snape's special potion formula last school year. They can already brew some magic potions that will appear on the market.
In the eyes of some students who want to save money, they can now buy less potions.
It is definitely impossible to buy it out. After all, the potions they brew themselves are not as stable in effect as the potions sold in bulk on the market. The cost of making it yourself is just cheaper than the price of these simple potions in the market.
If you take it out and buy it, even if you can buy it, the price will not be competitive. Because if the price drops further, it will already seem like a waste of time for unskilled beginners.
Of course, if there is a need for practice, that is a different matter.
After their potions were brewed, Taylor inspected them one by one. In it, Seamus blows up his own cauldron again. Luke didn't even know how he did it. Nearly half of the classes in a semester would explode.
Neville's potion is very ineffective, barely reaching the passing mark. It can be said that such potions cannot even be sold at cost price. However, considering that Neville succeeded after just one try, it is enough to see Neville's progress. So Taylor gave Neville a pass too.
As for the others, there are no big problems. Luke's potion was quite effective, but Hermione's potion was surprisingly effective. Apparently he has his own new idea of brewing potions.
With Taylor's proper control, everyone had a very happy potion class.
Of course, such a happy Potions class was achieved by sacrificing a savior.
"For the first time, I feel that the title of Harry the Savior fits so well."
Luke said jokingly to Hermione beside him.
Hermione heard Luke's words and raised her forehead helplessly. Luke really makes people feel nervous when he is serious, and when he is not serious, he really makes people feel dumbfounded.
"Professor. Done!"
While Luke was joking, Harry also finished brewing his own shrinking agent. Looking at the bright blue shrinking agent, Harry couldn't help but have a proud smile on his face.
And when he looked up, he found that Snape was still in the same position as before. He had been staring, motionless, probably while he was refining the medicine. Harry couldn't help but curse in his heart: "You don't trust me so much? Make a shrinking potion and watch from the side..."
But Snape didn't pay attention to Harry's little mood. He watched Harry cook the whole process, although his technique was unfamiliar. But if you are bold and careful, you can also concentrate. Judging from the state of investment, it would be a lie to say that I don't like brewing potions.
"Yes, you're done. Judging from the condition, the effect should be pretty good."
Snape nodded, looked at the shrinking agent and said, "It seems that Mr. Potter really worked hard to study during the holidays."
After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the podium.
This class is almost over.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the first Potions class of the new school year was passed without any danger.
Harry was also happy for his smooth passage. He waved his arm vigorously, and his elbow accidentally hit the large spoon used to brew the potion. The big spoon stood up and hit Harry on the forehead.
Harry covered his head in pain. The students around laughed.
And in the midst of laughter and laughter. Snape's cold voice sounded again.
"Five points, Gryffindor. For Mr. Potter's shrinkage."
The scene went from noisy to silent in an instant.
Even Harry looked at Snape in front of him with an expression of disbelief. He actually got a bonus point from Snape?
Ron looked even more horrified. What's wrong with this world? Did Merlin crawl out of the ground?
Snape did not respond, just with a cold face, and continued: "Slytherin, plus ten points for Miss Barbara's wonderful teaching. Of course, next time I need you to teach, I hope you can use my normal teaching skills." Ask to come.”
"Good professor."
Taylor responded with a smile.
The bell rang, and Snape waved his hand: "get out of class is over, everyone."
"Goodbye! Professor Snape!"
When they walked out of the classroom, most students still looked in disbelief. Of course, whether it was Harry's extra points or Taylor's extra points, they were all convinced.
After all, one of them refined a potion that only the third grade could learn. The other directly takes the place of the professor.
"Harry has changed a lot."
Hermione said this as she looked at Harry who was fighting with Ron in front.
Luke nodded: "But...it's a good thing."
At this moment, Luke suddenly heard a hoarse voice.
"Blood, kill, eat..."
Luke's brows frowned suddenly.
This was the sound of the basilisk... He had always thought that the basilisk was awakened by Voldemort. But now it seems that it is not. Maybe it’s hunger, or maybe it’s the set time to wake up. After all, Luke was with Voldemort's Horcrux last night, and he knew very well that Voldemort had no time to go to the Chamber of Secrets.
But Luke didn't care. After all, regarding the basilisk, it would be best for him to wait for the situation to escalate and appear as a savior.
but……
"Heir, prophecy, Gaunt! Come! Chamber of Secrets!"
