harry potter book of crimes

It is still a sunny day on the first day after school starts, and the weather is intoxicating. This is undoubtedly a good start for the new students.

Of course, the learning content of the first grade is still relatively loose, and most of the courses focus on adaptive subjects. Compared with them, Harry and others who have just entered the sixth grade have to work much harder.

Yes, this year, they will have to officially face the N.E.W.Ts courses whose difficulty has increased dramatically.

In the O.W.Ls exam at the end of last semester, everyone did well, so there was a lot of room for further study choices this school year. And since the Potions class is still taught by Slughorn, we will continue to choose Potions this year.

There are obviously a lot more students in the class. You know, when Snape taught in the past, there were often Gryffindor students who met the grade requirements and refused to take the N.E.W.Ts course in Potions!

"...Harry, listen to me, the knowledge of potions is very useful! In the future, whether you are looking for a job after graduation, or dealing with troubles in life, or even when encountering danger, it will be useful! So!

I recommend……"

On the way to the Potions classroom, Hermione was walking beside Harry and Ron, chattering as always.

"Hey! Hermione, I already understand." Harry said helplessly, "Didn't I already choose this? Look, I came to class with you, so don't reiterate the importance of it to me.

Already."

"I don't think you've 'understood' it yet!" Hermione glanced at him and said angrily, "Do you remember? You used all my review materials last semester, and I even helped you with the review schedule.

You formulated it. Don’t I know whether you attach great importance to this course?"

"Oh, Hermione, we will study hard -" Ron on the side also came up. As Harry's good buddy, of course he couldn't watch the other person being nagged by Hermione, "As long as the magician

Slughorn is still in charge of medicine class, so we can listen carefully, really! This is not like defense class..."

"Listen carefully?" Hearing this, Hermione suddenly turned her head and glared at him, "Just 'listen carefully'? I'm telling you, you are looking down on the N.E.W.Ts course, do you understand? I have already taken it during the holidays.

In the last two years, I have previewed the textbooks three times, but even so, I dare not say that I understand them all... but you told me that you just 'listen carefully'?"

When Harry heard this, he immediately understood why Hermione kept talking to them both as soon as school started - was it because she had been holding back these words for most of the holiday?

"It's really hard for you. You didn't write all these words in a letter and send it to us during the vacation..." - Of course Harry didn't dare to say this sentence, but just muttered it in his heart.

So, Hermione kept chattering all the way until the three of them came to the corridor outside the Potions classroom, and then they reluctantly stopped. Seeing that she finally closed her mouth as if she had found her conscience, Harry and Ron

They couldn't help but look at each other, and then they both breathed a sigh of relief.

There were probably more than thirty students gathered in the corridor at this time. Considering the number of students in Harry's class, this was actually quite a lot. But surprisingly, among these thirty students,

, Hufflepuff actually accounted for eight. If you look at the proportion in previous years, this is a huge leap!

Yes, although Hufflepuff House has always been characterized by the largest number of students, most of the little badgers are not good at Potions, Charms and other subjects that are more inclined to talent and talent, such as Herbology, Transfiguration, etc., which require accumulation over time.

Subjects are their strengths.

It seems that as a wizard who came out of Hufflepuff, Maka's influence on the academy has slowly become apparent.

Of course, in Hufflepuff House over the years, the one who has been most affected is probably Ernie Macmillan. Even Maka is not actually that close to Ernie, but where Maka can't see it,

Ernie always regarded him as his best friend.

As for Ernie, in addition to bragging about his relationship with Maka, he also naturally wanted to catch up. Although he knew that he would probably not be able to catch up, if he was bragging at the same time, he would be caught by others.

It would be quite embarrassing, wouldn't it, to question his "Maka's friend"'s poor abilities?

At present, Ernie has also passed the performance requirements of the advanced course through his own efforts, and is standing here with the students who have also studied hard.

"Harry, Ron, and Hermione," seeing the trio of little lions walking towards this side, he also took the initiative to greet them. "It was really hard in Snape's class this morning! Isn't it? But you want me to

Say, even if Snape really brought an inferi into the classroom, I wouldn't be afraid at all——"

"Oh, uh...yeah!" Harry chuckled and agreed, "With your abilities, there's really nothing to be afraid of."

If I have to say it, Ernie often behaves a little boastfully and show off. But overall, he is still a good guy. At least Harry and the others don't hate being friends with him. Because only those who have worked hard know that,

Behind Ernie's rhetoric, there is actually a lot of struggle hidden behind it.

"Yes! You're right - there's nothing to be afraid of," Ernie laughed. "As old members of R.A., how could we be frightened by Snape's words? Ah, Herr

Min, do you think the Potions class will be different in a while? It must be more difficult, right? I think..."

He wanted to continue to show his confidence carelessly, but unexpectedly, the class bell rang suddenly, interrupting his words. Then, the classroom door was opened.

After a holiday, Slughorn's figure was obviously much "plumper" than last semester. Before he even showed his face, his round belly came into everyone's sight.

"Aha, are you all here?" The old bald man walked into the corridor outside with a smile on his face, and then looked around, "Great, come on - come in! It's still in the classroom just like last semester.

Just be casual here, it’s time for class..."

The old man was as enthusiastic as he was last semester, with a kind and gentle smile on everyone he met. Of course, there were always a few people he liked more, such as Harry, who had a good reputation, and Shabby.

Someone with a family background like Neighbor, or someone like Hermione who has excellent grades and amazing talents - these are his most beloved treasures.

As soon as we entered the classroom, everyone quickly noticed the difference.

According to past classroom practices, Slughorn would first demonstrate the preparation process of a certain potion and talk about the theory of potions at the same time. But today, there were several crucibles of different sizes placed in the center of the classroom.

Steam accumulated on the ceiling and looked like a whole cloud.

By the way, the smell in the classroom right now is not good at all.

"Everyone sit down, sit down first! Today is the first class of your N.E.W.Ts Potions course. I think I must congratulate you!" Slughorn said with a smile, his beard trembling briskly.

He got excited and said, "Yes, at the end of last semester, everyone worked very hard. I have to say that you did very well, because you see - the hard work finally paid off! It's not easy, I know... Congratulations on your promotion

It’s sixth grade!”

Before he finished speaking, most of the students clapped. It is certainly a happy thing to be appreciated by others for their efforts, especially when their efforts have been rewarded.

"Then," Slughorn continued after the applause quieted down, "I believe everyone has seen it - there are several crucibles here, all containing different finished potions. Two of them were just completed today! I think

You must be a little confused, after all, I have never taught several potions in one class before..."

Following his words, several students nodded repeatedly - these are all young wizards who usually like to study. But what is surprising is that Hermione, who is usually the leader among this small group of students, today

He didn't pay attention to Slughorn at the same time.

In fact, the students who were near the golden crucible on the far left were a little distracted... They seemed to be attracted by the liquid in that crucible.

"...Oh, I think you guys don't mind standing a little further away so you can listen to what I'm saying." Slughorn smiled and took two steps forward, turning the vent on the crucible lid to another one.

Directions, "I know, that smells wonderful, doesn't it?"

As the aroma moved away slightly, Harry, Hermione and others who were standing nearby all took a step back, as if they had just come back to their senses. It was not until this moment that they noticed that they had unknowingly...

He almost put his nose to the exhaust vent, and his intoxicated look made other students snicker.

"Okay, okay! Seeing that you can't wait any longer, I'll be more direct," the old man spread his hands and said, "The N.E.W.Ts course is very difficult, but the content that will be taught in future courses

, and therefore have great value. If you can absorb all the knowledge you have learned into your brains, then they belong to you - when you graduate, I hope you can all put these crucibles into

The potion was prepared independently."

Having said this, Slughorn paused for a moment, then reached out and picked up the lid of the crucible on the far right. Everyone immediately saw that the liquid inside was constantly rolling, clear and transparent, as if it was just a crucible.

of clear water inside.

"So, the first one!" He raised his hand to indicate, "Who can tell me what kind of magic potion is in this? If possible, you can also briefly explain its efficacy."

Before he finished speaking, an arm that everyone in the class knew was raised quickly. In a daze, Harry even seemed to hear the whistling sound caused by the excessive speed.