Drink Black Tea Calmly at Hogwarts

Just when Zhang Xu was trying to think about what he had committed recently, Professor Sprout finally told her why she came to Zhang Xu to ask for his help today.

"Dumbledore told me that the plants in Greenhouse No. 51 can be taken out for planting." Professor Sprout said.

When Zhang Xu heard this, he was immediately shocked. It was time for the peas, corns, watermelons and other special plants that had been specially cultivated in Greenhouse No. 51 in the past few years to come out of the greenhouse.

Looking at the Hogwarts floor plan in the office, Zhang Xu knew that this time he was called by Professor Sprout to discuss how to plant these special plants.

After the explosion that day, Dumbledore rarely appeared in Hogwarts. Now Professor McGonagall is basically handling all matters in the school, and Dumbledore only sends back some instructions occasionally.

Zhang Xu also received some instructions. From these instructions, it can be seen that what Lao Deng is most worried about now is that Death Eaters will sneak into Hogwarts to cause trouble, so he recently asked Zhang Xu to strengthen the defensive measures in the secret passage.

Then Zhang Xu Fengzhi almost filled the secret passage with all kinds of mushrooms from Greenhouse No. 51.

Now, planting special plants such as peas, potatoes and peppers around the castle is an even more massive systematic project.

Zhang Xu and Professor Sprout discussed the planting area, planting manpower, and daily management issues for an entire afternoon before coming up with a broad framework. With this broad framework in place, the remaining details can be completed by trustworthy students. Therefore, Zhang Xu did not hesitate to nominate classmate Neville Longbottom to be responsible for this matter.

After leaving the most tedious task to Neville, Zhang Xu left Professor Sprout's office.

Not long after Zhang Xu left the office, he saw Filch walking towards him with two depressed-looking second-year students.

In the past few years, Filch has been very satisfied. He is no longer helpless against the prankster students because he does not know magic, so he will not be too harsh on the students in order to vent his pressure because he is too stressed.

There are also rumors that he is planning to have drinks with Mrs. Pince, the librarian.

"What's wrong with the two of them, Filch?" Zhang Xu greeted.

"They use contraband in the castle, Mr. Zhang." Filch finished, holding up the bag with the Weasley's Wizard Wheezes trademark on it.

Obviously, the contents of the bag were not harmless to humans and animals.

"I just heard Professor Sprout say that she needs help taking care of the plants in her office." Zhang Xu said to Filch.

The two captured students' eyes lit up when they heard Zhang Xu's words. Professor Sprout was famous for his good temper in Hogwarts. It would be easier if it fell into the hands of Professor Sprout during the solitary confinement, the two students thought in unison.

Zhang Xu, who saw what they were thinking, smiled and said nothing. There are many things that young people need to experience for themselves before they will know the truth.

Filch's eyes also lit up. He knew the power of the plants in Professor Sprout's office. Those plants were kept in the office because they were dangerous.

Just when Zhang Xu was about to say goodbye to Filch and the others, Filch suddenly remembered something and said to Zhang Xu: "Mr. Zhang, Professor Slughorn is looking for you."

Zhang Xu was not surprised that Slughorn wanted to find him. It would be strange if he didn't come to find him.

Sure enough, when Zhang Xu was on his way to the cafeteria for dinner, he met Professor Slughorn at the corner of the corridor.

This was an unexpected encounter. After all, if both parties wanted to meet, they could just come to the door directly. There was no need to block each other on the road.

"Good evening, Mr. Zhang." The chubby Slughorn greeted Zhang Xu with a smile on his face.

"Good evening, nice to meet you, professor." Zhang Xu replied.

Perhaps because he had learned about Zhang Xu’s speaking habits from others in advance, or perhaps because the connections he was proud of were of little use in front of Zhang Xu, Slughorn got straight to the point and asked Zhang Xu: “I heard that you are interested in the Forbidden Forest. Does it look familiar inside?”

Zhang Xu's eyes widened, he looked at Slughorn in feigned surprise and said, "If I say yes, will you deduct points from me?"

Slughorn was amused by Zhang Xu's exaggerated and funny expression. His bulging body shook as he laughed, looking like a ball bouncing on the ground.

Slughorn laughed for a while before he stopped, and then he said: "I want to find a magical and rare plant in the Forbidden Forest. If you have any information about them, I will be happy to use some small gifts. Come and exchange with you."

"What kind of plant is it?" Zhang Xu asked curiously.

"Have you ever met a native sheep in the Forbidden Forest?" Slughorn asked.

The native goat, also known as the plant goat, looks like one or several goats climbing on a big tree, but in fact the goat is the fruit of that tree.

When the sheep on the tree mature, they will jump off the tree by themselves, and then slowly walk away into the distance.

When sheep are captured and taken away by predators, the seeds inside their bodies take root and germinate.

Such native sheep were once found throughout Eurasia, but as human numbers increased, they became increasingly rare.

Because humans will cook and eat sheep after catching them, and the seeds in its body will be cooked, making it unable to reproduce.

Therefore, today's native sheep can only be found occasionally in inaccessible places.

When Zhang Xu saw this magical plant in the library's collection of books, he discovered that most of the recent sighting records occurred in Wales. Perhaps it was because the sheep there were not just for food.

Knowing what Slughorn was looking for, Zhang Xu frowned and replied: "There have been no native sheep in the Forbidden Forest near Hogwarts for many years, because in recent decades There are so many eight-eyed spiders here, and the fruits are eaten by those eight-eyed spiders before they are ripe."

At this time, Slughorn's brows also frowned, and then he asked unwillingly: "So there is no news recently?"

Zhang Xu thought for a while and said: "If I have the chance, I can go find my horse friends. They often move around in the deepest part of the Forbidden Forest. Maybe there will be news."

At present, this is the only way. Slughorn can only wait for Zhang Xu to bring back the news from the Forbidden Forest.

Just as he was about to walk to the cafeteria, Slughorn said to Zhang Xu: "I'm going to hold a small weekend party at Hogwarts. I wonder if Mr. Zhang is free to come?"

Zhang Xu complained in his heart that Lao Deng actually agreed to bring outsiders to Hogwarts Castle at this time, then pointed to his head and replied: "You know that my body has not fully recovered. If my body If allowed, I will definitely go back and participate.”

Zhang Xu has nothing against such gatherings. Meeting people from all walks of life is a great way to gain experience, and it can be a good way to rest after studying.

However, in order to prevent Slughorn from treating him as a signature dish, Zhang Xu still did not finish his words and found a good excuse for his refusal when necessary.