Compared to the leisurely weekends of other little wizards, Dudley's weekend schedule is full.
Exercise in the morning, go to the library in the morning, and go to Professor Snape to study potions in the afternoon.
Hermione actually wanted to go. Although Snape's reputation was not as great as that of Dumbledore, the greatest white wizard, he was one of the world's greatest potions masters, and being able to receive his individual teachings was something that many people dreamed of.
Unfortunately, Professor Snape did not invite her.
Dudley said he had learned to teach her the same.
Dudley arrived at the door of the Potions classroom a moment earlier than the agreed time, and found that the door was locked and Snape had not yet arrived, so Dudley leaned against the door and read a book on Herbology.
Herbalism is the foundation of potions. If you want to learn potions well, you must have professional knowledge of herbalism.
"You're more punctual than you think."
Snape's calm and dangerous voice sounded behind Dudley.
Dudley put down his book and said very politely: "Good afternoon, Professor."
Although Snape's footsteps were as light as his voice, and to ordinary little wizards, Snape walked like a ghost and made no sound, to Dudley it was still very clear to his ears.
His hearing is far more sensitive than that of ordinary people. In fact, in terms of physical fitness alone, Dudley can be said to be a 'little superman'.
Well...provided it's not compared to a hybrid giant like Hagrid.
Snape opened the door to the potions room, and the two came to the potions room again, but this time it was one-on-one teaching.
"My private lessons are not that easy."
"If I find that you can't keep up with the progress, or you don't have the talent in that area, then you will get out of my classroom."
Snape's words were very cruel, but after all, the two of them are not relatives, so it's good to be able to teach you alone. After all, the only thing the two could connect with was the fact that Dudley's aunt was Snape's crush.
He was not Harry, and Snape would not treat him differently.
"Of course, Professor." Dudley's tone was very respectful, but there was a sense of arrogance in his bones.
No matter how difficult it is, no matter how complicated the process is, as long as it is something that humans can complete, Dudley doesn't think he can't do it.
He is a very hard-working academic, and with the magic eye of data, if he can't do it anymore, he will be killed by a piece of tofu.
"very confident."
"I hope the potion you make in a while will be as good as your confidence."
Snape motioned to Dudley to find a seat, and he found some materials from a nearby locker and placed them in front of Dudley.
"Invigorating Potion, the content of your first lesson."
The uplifting potion is a type of healing potion. It is one of the commonly used potions in St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Injuries and Injuries, a top-tier hospital in the wizarding world.
Invigorating potions, whitening essence, and blood replenishing potions, the three potions are generally considered healing potions, but they focus on different directions. For example, it is like the difference between cold and fever medicines in the ordinary world, ibuprofen, compound paracetamol tablets, and vitamin C Yinqiao tablets.
The main function of blood supplements is to replenish lost blood, and they have no other effect beyond that.
White essence is a magic potion extracted from the plant White Fresh that is used to heal wounds. It is generally used to treat trauma and has good effects. Most wizards can make it.
Finally, the invigorating potion is an auxiliary treatment potion. It also has certain therapeutic effects and stimulant effects, but this is not the main effect. It can increase the effectiveness of other therapeutic agents.
In other words, the combination of white essence + uplifting potion can greatly improve the therapeutic effect.
It is precisely because of this that the difficulty of brewing the uplifting potion is far greater than the previous two.
According to the teaching situation at Hogwarts, this is already the content of senior years.
"Do you have any questions? If not, we'll start."
Snape said calmly as he took out the materials for making the uplifting potion.
There are only two auxiliary materials, Hokrapu juice and fresh white leaves, but it is quite troublesome to prepare.
"Professor, I have something I want to give you."
Dudley said as he took out the things he had prepared a long time ago and gently placed them on the table.
The complete set of experimental equipment includes test tubes, beakers, evaporating dishes, alcohol lamps, Buchner funnels and other things.
"Muggle stuff?"
Snape just glanced at it and immediately judged from the craftsmanship that these things were not produced in the wizarding world.
"Yes, Professor."
Dudley replied truthfully, and then took out the equipment one by one.
Make a pile.
No wonder Snape had a hint of disdain in his tone. Almost every wizard has a natural sense of superiority when facing Muggles.
Very few wizards would pay attention to things made by Muggles. As far as Dudley knew, there seemed to be only one well-known wizard who paid great attention to things made by Muggles in recent years. This wizard was called Grindelwald.
"This is the beaker, this is the measuring cup, this is..."
Seeing that Snape didn't pay attention to it, Dudley was not in a hurry. He just took each of the equipment and briefly introduced their uses.
As Dudley introduced him one by one, Snape's eyes were disdainful at first, but gradually turned solemn.
Take a balance as an example. There is no comparison between an old-fashioned brass balance and a pallet balance. The latter absolutely beats the former in terms of accuracy.
A top potions master like Snape certainly knew what precision meant.
Often just a small difference can determine the success of a potion.
"I thought these things would be useful in making potions, so I brought them over."
"Professor, whether it is made by Muggles or wizards, the tools only need to be easy to use, right?"
After the introduction, Snape was deeply attracted by the experimental equipment in front of him, and he couldn't wait to operate it immediately.
"It's a very convenient thing, but... I don't have to use it in my classes in the future."
"As a wizard, you cannot rely solely on tools..."
Seeing that Dudley had no objection, Snape gave a rare look of approval.
"Keep this set of tools with me for now."
"Of course, Professor. These were meant for you."
In fact, Dudley also agrees with the saying that one cannot blindly rely on tools.
Strictly speaking, these experimental equipment are of very limited help to top potions masters like Snape. Apart from the issue of precise calibration, the functions of experimental equipment can often be accomplished by magic, just like for Dudley. After he obtained the Data Eye, the effectiveness of the experimental equipment was greatly reduced, and Snape only found it novel.
After all, Snape's daily life is quite boring. He doesn't have any other hobbies except potions.
Oh, maybe now there's one more eye to look at Harry and deduct points from Gryffindor.
But for potion beginners, these experimental equipment are auxiliary artifacts.
Potions and technology each have their own advantages and disadvantages. They cannot be completely biased towards one side. Combining the two into one is the right way.
'Whether it's made by Muggles or wizards, as long as the tools are easy to use, right? '
'Lily once said something similar. '
Unnoticed by Dudley, Snape's gaze softened again.
