"What? Harry, you said you knew that was Professor McGonagall? Then why didn't you tell me?"
Ron complained to Harry after class.
He had never felt so embarrassed before, and he was so embarrassed in front of the four colleges... He felt that there was a high probability that he would not be able to find a wife.
"I wanted to say it, but it was too late."
While packing his schoolbag, Harry said helplessly: "You moved too fast."
"By the way, Harry. What's our next lesson?"
Fortunately, Ron's personality was very neurotic, and the unpleasant emotions came and went quickly, and he immediately forgot about the incident.
Instead of worrying about shameful things, it is better to eat a few more pieces of meat at noon. Now is the time to grow.
Harry looked at the class schedule: "Potions, and Slytherin."
"Oh, no!" Ron wailed again.
Potions class is not a good subject for Gryffindor as a whole. It can be said without exaggeration that it is a kind of torture and suffering.
Except for Hermione, there is no one in Gryffindor who has not been criticized by Snape, especially Moxxi and Neville. The two are often together, although most of the time it is Moxxi who screws up. But it was always Neville who got hurt and scolded.
It's as if Gryffindors were not designed for potions.
This is indeed the case. The vast majority of Gryffindors are restless, restless, and impulsive by nature. The most important thing about potions is to be stable and not to rush. Basically, few Gryffindors can calm down and cook potions. medicine.
This also resulted in Gryffindor's potion level being almost at the bottom among the four major houses.
Why do you say almost?
Because Hermione alone has raised the overall level to a level comparable to Hufflepuff.
Of course, this also has something to do with Snape being the Potions teacher.
Although he often sprays correctly, his speech is too unpleasant and too yin-yang. In layman's terms, he has a bad mouth.
This caused many people in Gryffindor to be dissatisfied with him, and secretly gave him the nickname 'Greasy Old Bat'.
This is a way to mock his hair that looks greasy all year round.
"Don't worry, I'll give you something good this time."
Harry said mysteriously to Ron: "It will definitely improve your potion scores, I guarantee it."
Ron was immediately interested when he heard this, but no matter how much he asked, Harry stopped talking.
It was still the basement, still the cold environment, and Snape was still the same as the devil.
After being glanced at by Snape, Ron shuddered unconsciously and instantly extinguished all his thoughts. He just wanted to spend the next four hours as soon as possible.
"Hey, Harry. What are these?"
Ron saw Harry taking out one thing after another from his bag and placing it on the table. It was a set of tools that he had never seen before.
"New potions equipment."
Harry answered casually and began to fiddle with himself.
"Professor Snape asked us to buy new equipment? Why didn't I know?"
Ron was stunned and said calmly.
It is said that children from poor families become rich early. Ron knew that his family was not financially well-off since he was a child, and he was also deeply aware of the consequences of poor economic conditions.
Therefore, Ron rarely asked his family for money, and never took the initiative to add burdens to the family. Growing up, he had no toys at all. His childhood was mostly spent with gnomes in the vegetable field and ghouls in the attic. spent.
Clothes, pants, shoes and even textbooks and wands are all second-hand, discarded by the brothers at home.
Although he occasionally complains, he never makes a fuss or fights, even if his brother or sister gets something new.
Most of the time, I just look at the novelty things in other people's hands with envy.
But sometimes, my heart still longs for it.
This made Ron feel inferior when facing children from wealthy families like Malfoy.
Back on the train, if it wasn't for Harry and Dudley who stood up for him, Ron would have endured even if he was ridiculed a few times. He didn't want to cause trouble for his family.
If Snape asked to buy new potions equipment, it would mean another expense for their family.
Just the style of the utensils on the table doesn't look cheap at first glance.
"Are these expensive?"
Ron complained softly: "How come Professor Snape suddenly asked me to buy these things? I didn't even hear Percy and the others mention it."
With so many people in the family, everyone has to do the same thing... It's hard for him to imagine what kind of dilemma he will face.
Harry paused after hearing this and quickly explained: "No, Professor Snape didn't ask for this, it was Brother D who prepared it for us."
With that said, Harry pushed a set of assembled experimental equipment on the table to Ron: "This set is yours."
Dudley had prepared many sets of this equipment before he came to Hogwarts. The reason why he asked Harry to take it out so late was because he had only obtained it from Snape a few days ago to use it in Potions class. Tool consent.
The price is that other little wizards can use it, but he can't.
So Dudley divided the equipment out, one set for Harry, one set for Hermione, one set for Ron, one set for Malfoy and one set for Neville, a total of five sets.
Yes, Neville, Dudley has never forgotten this talented little fat guy.
Snape's demands on Dudley have reached a level that can be said to be harsh.
But it also reflects the importance he attaches to Dudley from the side.
It is true that the heirs are teaching with all their heart.
Fortunately, Dudley was also very upbeat. He was really talented in potions. Although Nesp would find some problems every time, he was actually very satisfied.
Even the best students at Hogwarts couldn't do better than him.
Lili and his perfect heir.
"Mr. Dursley?"
Although the other party was Slytherin, Ron was still very convinced of Harry as his cousin.
Especially after the night tour of Hogwarts, I couldn't be more impressed. Otherwise, I wouldn't be carrying a few pieces of dried salted fish with me. He is the only Slytherin who doesn't have so much disgust. However, when facing Dudley directly, he should Still scared
Ron unconsciously looked at Dudley, only to find that Dudley was not using these tools.
Did he give his to me?
Ron was momentarily moved.
"Ron, I need your help with something."
"What's up?"
"This...this...and then this..."
Harry whispered.
"No problem, keep it with me."
Ron patted his chest hard.
"I'll teach you how to use these things."
Harry began to guide Ron.
It wasn't anything particularly difficult to operate. Ron quickly understood the purpose of these tools and instantly appreciated how convenient they were.
At this time, Snape was telling the main content of this lesson.
Make a pot of burn treatment paste.
It is a common potion learned in first grade.
It's a little harder than the ointment for scabies.
After successfully brewing a pot of potion using the new tool, Ron's eyes suddenly changed, and his eyes were shining.
This tool...is so useful.
Mom no longer has to worry about me not knowing how to cook the potion.
