harry potter book of crimes

Potions is one of several compulsory courses, and it has always been a major course that requires two colleges.

Today, the Potions classes of Gryffindor House and Slytherin House were scheduled in the 3rd and 4th classes in the morning. When everyone had just finished the last class and were rushing to the Potions classroom in the basement, a fellow college student

The students were talking among themselves.

Compared to Harry and the others, the other students knew about it a little later, but in fact it didn't take long. After breakfast time was over, notices about the adjustment of the professors were posted on the notice boards in the foyer and the common rooms of the four major colleges.

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To be honest, this announcement conveyed to everyone more than the news of a new professor. When the young wizards learned about it, both Gryffindors and Slytherins had mixed emotions.

The entire Hogwarts knew that Snape, as the dean of Slytherin House, was not ordinary partial to the students of his house. In addition to the bias of the teaching itself, all rewards and punishments were given to the little snakes.

profit, but the most unlucky ones are always the little lions.

In this regard, it has not changed since Snape became a professor, and in recent years - mainly in the years since Harry entered school - there has been a clear trend of intensification.

But now, just today, the professor of Potions class has finally been changed!

Logically speaking, this change is very satisfying. Except for Slytherin, the other three houses will cheer for it and celebrate the arrival of the new Potions class.

However, although there were some people who expressed happiness, they were all impatient people who had not read the announcement carefully. None of the students who had actually read the announcement could laugh.

Because, Snape actually went to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts class!

At the moment, the fifth-year students of Gryffindor and Slytherin are still walking lazily on their way to the Potions classroom.

The Gryffindors were both happy and depressed, because in the next Potions class, they no longer had to stir the cauldron in front of Snape's gloomy face. Unfortunately, the Defense Against the Dark Arts class in the afternoon

You should be more careful in class.

The Slytherins were both depressed and happy, because their respected Professor Snape actually wanted to teach them some real defensive spells... Well, maybe?

As I said just now, the Potions classroom is in the basement of the main castle - this is a corridor with no other entrance. The two colleges are bound to meet each other when going down the stairs.

As a result, the little lions and the little snakes immediately stared at each other in the slightly dark corridor of the basement, with neither side giving in. However, Draco, who was usually the main firepower, did not give in this time.

Making any provocative move will inevitably make both parties a little uncomfortable.

Although Draco's level of sarcasm has been declining in the past two years, which has affected the overall level of Slytherin House, he is not like he is now with his eyes lowered and silent, right?

"Draco, what's wrong with you?" The girl next to him was Pansy Parkinson. She looked a little confused. "Although your godfather is no longer the Potions teacher, he has changed to a better one."

Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson? Shouldn't you be happy?"

But Draco just shook his head, and the tips of his golden hair swayed gently in front of his eyes, covering half of his sight, making it difficult for people to see clearly what he was looking at at this moment.

A moment later, as soon as they stepped into the classroom, they saw a scene that they would never see in previous Potions classes.

The neatly arranged rectangular desks were gone, replaced by circular potion preparation tables. Basically all the chairs in the classroom were removed, with only a row left at the back for people to use as needed.

writing desk.

After all, this is a Potions classroom, and it still looks a little dark here. This is because the preparation process of some potions requires the elimination of interference from excess light. However, the four walls that were originally made of bricks are hung with exquisite tapestries for decoration.

Several magical portraits taken from famous potion masters have brought considerable vitality and vitality to the place.

This Potions classroom is finally not as lifeless as before!

The most noteworthy thing is that the new professor got a lot of fluorescent white stamen flowers from somewhere and planted them in clusters on the surrounding walls. The little light particles floating out from the stamens replaced the

The original low-light magic lamp gave the entire professor a somewhat mysterious feel.

"Children, come in! Come in quickly!" In this first class, Slughorn put on an amiable attitude and greeted the students who were walking inside with a smile.

"A group of four or five people, each choose the round platform they like, whichever one is fine... Yes, just standing, I will explain the reason later... What? Three people? That's okay too, I think I'm the best

Fortunately, there are enough preparation tables..."

The first impression this unique class gives everyone is that it is quite fresh. Of course, in addition to the freshness, the satisfying degree of freedom also creates a very good mood for everyone.

Whether they are Gryffindor or Slytherin, they actually have the same point of view on this point. However, most of the little lions show it with laughter, while the little snakes suppress their happiness deep in their hearts, but on the surface

He put on a "barely qualified" look.

"Okay, classmates, I believe you have all seen the announcement on the bulletin board. Yes, I am your new Potions Professor, Horace Slughorn."

The old man pulled out his magic wand and waved, and his name immediately appeared on the blackboard behind him. The font was the same as the character he showed, it was gorgeous but also a little playful, and it was a beautiful cursive font.

After that, he smiled and nodded to everyone, and continued: "First of all, I have to explain the problem of the chair to everyone, otherwise the young gentlemen and ladies will probably blame me behind my back..."

Slughorn paused for a moment, because some Gryffindor students laughed softly. They all thought that the old man seemed to be easy to talk to, and in fact he was.

"...Actually," he continued, "we know that the preparation process of potions is relatively complicated. When we need to stay at the crucible to prepare and stir, it will always make people a little overwhelmed, because

There are always guys who like to create some very fast-paced preparation techniques.”

Having said this, he smiled and shrugged.

"So, whenever we are with the crucible, we basically don't have time to sit down. Believe me, this is indeed a bit hard, especially when you don't pay attention to exercise!"

"Because of this, in order for us to have more foot strength, I have to let you stand with me during class." Slughorn curled his lips and made an innocent expression.

, "Yes, I have to stand too - look, let's stand together!"

Before he finished speaking, many students started laughing secretly, and for a while, the atmosphere in the classroom became more harmonious.

"Professor!" a female Gryffindor student suddenly said, "Did you arrange the flowers in the classroom? They look so beautiful!"

When Slughorn heard this, he just shook his head slightly, with a somewhat mysterious smile on his face.

"You'll know who arranged it right away," he said, "Now we have a special guest for this class, the youngest professor at Hogwarts—Mr. Macca McClain!"

As these words rang out, a figure who could not be called tall walked in from the door, but his appearance was worthy of excitement.

Not to mention that Maka's level in potions is equally superb, but recent events have made his reputation in the magic world even higher and higher. For these young wizards who are still chasing stars, such a move

A celebrity who watched him rise to the top step by step made their hearts surge more than other famous wizards.

"It would be great if everyone likes the white rhizome bushes I decorated in the classroom." Maka blinked, then walked to the front of the classroom and stood still, "But in fact, they also have tasks today...

…”

He pointed at the fluorescent white stamen flowers and simply explained: "Since this classmate mentioned them first, I will say one more thing in advance - the radiance of the fluorescent white stamen flowers can make the reaction process when preparing vitality tonics more stable.

, then everyone can stir the Ariot blades calmly."

"As expected of Professor MacLean who amazed the entire European wizarding community," Slughorn complimented him at the right moment. "Look! He just arrived and introduced a brand-new preparation technique to everyone! Let me explain first.

Yes, this little knowledge is not in the book!"

After saying that, he suddenly turned around, stretched out his wand and pointed at the blackboard. Suddenly, the name that originally appeared on the blackboard quietly disappeared, and then a line of letters appeared.

"What we are going to talk about today is the last magic potion that must be learned this semester. It is called 'Vitality Tonic'. As its name says, it is a potion that can replenish the vitality and vitality of the drinker.

A potion for improvement, and at the same time, this is also a very practical potion..."

At this time, Slughorn gave up his initial easy-going and his tone became serious and serious. It can be seen that although he is a bit of a person, he is very pious in his professional field.

Maka stood sideways, watching the bald old man concentrate on explaining the specific lessons, and couldn't help but see a shadow similar to Dumbledore.

Dumbledore also started out as a professor, and he also took up the post at the same time as Slughorn. Perhaps Albus Dumbledore, like him, once stood in front of the blackboard and faced a group of people.

The little wizards in the classroom are seriously teaching all kinds of knowledge about transfiguration, right?

"...Since I was able to become the dean of Slytherin House, it is of course a real deal." Maka secretly sighed.