Hogwarts: I Am Such a Model Wizard

 Chapter 718 Kangna’s glorious moment

By the time Kyle and Connor came out of the Room of Requirement, it was almost time for afternoon classes, so the two of them did not go back to the common room, but walked directly to the underground classroom.

There were two Potions classes in the afternoon, and it was also the first time they had attended Slughorn's class.

By the time they came to the corridor outside the underground classroom, there were already many people in the classroom, including Qiu. She and several Ravenclaw students sat at the table closest to the podium.

Kyle and Connor walked into the classroom.

Slughorn's personality is completely different from Snape's. Before this year, there would never be any sunlight here, and the lighting relied on the torches that were always lit in the classroom.

In addition, the surrounding furnishings were also full of weird smells. The entrails of various frogs, mice, or locust mucus could be seen everywhere. It didn't look like a classroom at all. Instead, it's more like the shops in Knockturn Alley that sell dark magic items and illegal potions.

But Slughorn is different. He doesn't like those dark furnishings.

The torches on the wall had been removed, and the various bottles and jars had been put away (perhaps taken away by Snape). Instead, there were various cauldrons that were emitting white smoke and steam. .

The curtains were also opened for the first time. Slughorn seemed to have cast magic on the window, making it look like the ceiling of the auditorium. Kyle saw the bright sunshine outside for the first time in the underground classroom.

Troll’s snot?

 In the crucible is a light blue potion, but it emits white smoke.

If the sobering potion is a stimulant, then the resuscitating potion is coffee. Although it cannot suppress fatigue, it can keep people awake all day long. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

 No one in the classroom raised their hand.

 “It’s an invisibility potion.” Kangna raised her hand and said.

There was a buzz of discussion around, and everyone was surprised by Professor Slughorn's well-informed news, which also made him even more proud.

 Professor Slughorn looked a little disappointed, but just when he was about to tell the answer.

"Don't be so excited, it's just a potion ingredient." Slughorn said, "You have to know that in war years, this potion is the most precious thing, it can even save your life."

 But it's class time now, and Slughorn definitely disagrees.

What Kangna didn’t expect was that her potion had actually appeared in the Potions classroom before it was officially announced.

The two of them came to sit down next to the crucible where the resuscitation potion was. As soon as they got closer, Kyle smelled a faint smell of mint, like a cool breeze gently tapping his cheek, which was very comfortable.

“Okay, classmates.” Slughorn stood on the podium, his fat figure looming in the steam.

The potion in the crucible this time is not as good-looking as the previous Bafa Brain Refresher. It is off-white, sticky, and looks like cement.

"Okay, I admit that I underestimate you a little. The seventh graders do have a richer understanding of potions."

“Look, that’s the resuscitation potion.” At this time, Kang Na whispered from the side.

And these two potions were also recognized, one of them was Connor, and the other was a boy from Ravenclaw.

"Professor..." At this time, Kyle suddenly said casually: "What if someone knows what kind of potion this is?"

Even so, no one had any intention of getting close, especially the people sitting next to the cauldron. When they thought of the smell of troll snot permeating the surroundings, they eagerly wanted to move to a farther position.

Slughorn continued: "That's because the list will not be announced until after Christmas, but fortunately, one of the wizards responsible for the assessment this year is my student. So he couldn't wait to see it after the assessment. Shared first hand information with me.”

 “Does anyone know?” Slughorn asked with a smile, but his eyes were looking at Connor.



The Hufflepuff boy took two steps back abruptly, then covered his mouth and retched.

“But if it’s normal study, it’s okay to drink a little.”

“Yes, the invisibility potion can make people disappear into thin air as long as it is applied to the body...but to be honest, I may never use this.”

"Well, let's start with this." He pointed to the nearest crucible. "Does anyone know what this is?"

Kyle glanced at Kangna subconsciously, but was stared back fiercely.

"Very good." Slughorn said happily, "It's Baffy's Brain Refresher, one of the graduates' favorite potions, but I must say that it's illegal to use it in exams. That would Let your grades be voided.

In addition to these, there are also invigorating potions in the classroom that can make people stronger, and dandelion potions that can make people fly after drinking.

"Before class, I prepared several special potions in advance to open your eyes, but please don't misunderstand me. This is definitely not to make things difficult, it is purely out of personal preference... I think these magical potions may be able to inspire you. Interest in the subject.”

“I guess it’s probably because of the characteristics of the invisibility potion. It must stick tightly to the body, and it will lose its effect once it falls off. And the troll’s snot is the best adhesive.”

The resuscitation potion is the kind of magic potion she invented for the examination of the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association. The effect is similar to the sobriety potion. It keeps people refreshed, but it is different.

This feeling is quite new.

 “What about this?” He pointed in another direction.

“But I must say, you have absolutely no idea what this last potion is.”

Slughorn walked slowly to the last cauldron, where Kyle and Connor were.

 “Exactly.” Slughorn was a little surprised, but also a little surprised.

"I know, it's Bafei's brain-reviving agent!" Qiu was the first to raise his hand.

 Other people around him also stepped back.

“Of course, some people who have paid attention to the Association of Extraordinary Pharmacists may wonder why they haven’t seen the list of new members, right?

"It seems that Professor Slughorn does have some connections." Kyle said in a low voice.

"Why?" a Hufflepuff boy asked doubtfully. He was closest to the cauldron and was lying on it carefully looking at the sticky stuff inside.

There was a proud look on his face, "Although this may be a bit unfair, this is a brand-new magic potion that has not been announced yet and was invented by the youngest member of the Association of Extraordinary Pharmacists in history."

 “Then I’ll give him a hundred points.” Slughorn said casually, obviously not thinking that this was a possibility.

"So." He cleared his throat, "Please allow me to solemnly introduce to you that this is..."

"Resuscitation potion," a familiar voice said softly, interrupting Slughorn.

He opened his mouth and turned to look at Kangna with a look of disbelief on his face.

"How could you...you know...wait." He seemed to have thought of something, "You are?"

 “Kanna Prince,” said Connor.

"Prince...Prince..." Slughorn muttered softly, and then his face showed an unconcealed surprise, "Yes, that's right, it's Prince...you must have attended it last month. The girl who was tested by the Association of Extraordinary Pharmacists, right?"

There was discussion again, and this time it was louder, and everyone looked at Kangna.

"I did take the assessment, and the resuscitation potion is also my work." Kangna nodded, "But I don't know if I passed or not."

"I promise you, there will be no problem. Don't forget that I have inside information." Slughorn blinked, "Oh, remember to keep it a secret for me. According to regulations, this is not allowed to be disclosed."

 Then he looked at Kyle again and complained: "You did it on purpose, right? You just waited to see my joke?"

"Sorry, Professor, I thought you knew." Kyle said, "Didn't you look at the list before? Connor's name is on it."

"I really should have looked at it." Slughorn chagrined, preferring to get to know everyone in class rather than go through a list.

 I just didn’t expect that this habit would make him make such a big fool of himself today.

But Slughorn wasn't really angry. Compared with knowing that Connor Prince was in his class, this little bit of prank was nothing.

"Then, it's time to fulfill my promise." Slughorn said, "Hufflepuff plus one hundred points...Okay, let's add fifty points first. I forgot that I am no longer the Headmaster. You’ll get extra points for permission, but don’t worry, I’ll go find Dumbledore.”

Kanna shook her head and said she didn't care. In fact, in her opinion, it was good to add fifty points. After all, Kyle had no good intentions.     “This is a well-deserved score.”

Slughorn said, "Your potion is also very good. I now add a little to my breakfast every day. It allows me to better prepare for each class during the day."

 “Thank you for your comment, Professor.”

Slughorn was a well-known potion master, so Connor was very happy to be recognized by him.

"Well, today is full of surprises." Slughorn waved his wand, and all the cauldrons on the table disappeared. "But we should start class now. Turn over your "Advanced Potion Making" for the second time. Twelve pages.”

Hearing this, everyone who still had unfinished thoughts could only take out their textbooks.

“Professor, you haven’t told us what’s in this yet.” A Ravenclaw boy asked, pointing to a small black cauldron on the podium.

The liquid in the crucible was like molten gold, or like a golden fish, flipping and jumping inside, but not a drop was spilled outside.

"Hey, you finally discovered it." Slughorn said with a smile, "That is the most peculiar little potion. I think some of you must know what it is."

 “It’s the elixir, sir.” Qiu said excitedly.

 “It’s also called a lucky potion!” a person next to her added.

"That's right, five points for Ravenclaw." Slughorn said, "I have to say that teaching seventh-grade students is easy. It seems that Severus's advanced class is really strict."

　　Just as Kyle thought, Slughorn took Felixir as the prize for this lesson.

The whole classroom was in an uproar, as no one seemed to expect that the new Potions professor would be so generous.

That's a blessing elixir. Just give it away?

On the podium, Slughorn looked at the scene in front of him that was exactly the same as in the sixth grade, and nodded with satisfaction.

 As an old professor, he is very clear that the biggest difficulty he faces now is how to get the recognition of students.

 This is his countermeasure. As long as a small bottle of Felixir is needed, the matter will be solved perfectly. It is very cost-effective.

Of course, it’s not possible for every grade to do this. No matter how rich his family is, he can’t afford seven bottles of elixir.

 Mainly for the sixth and seventh grade students. As for the fifth grade students and those who are not in advanced classes, he has another way.

"I repeat it again." Slughorn raised his voice, covering up the discussion below, "The one who does the best will win this vial of elixir.

“Where were we… Oh, turn the book over to page twenty-two, you still have over an hour to brew up part of the Polyjuice Potion.

“Yes, part of it. You will find that this is not a potion that can be completed in a short time. The increasingly tedious process and the longer and longer time are the biggest differences in the seventh grade potions class.

“Correspondingly, the difficulty of making potions will also increase, because once anything goes wrong in the process, all previous efforts will be in vain.

"Wish ya'll good luck."

No one can refuse a small bottle of lucky potion. As soon as Slughorn finished speaking, everyone frantically flipped through their own "Advanced Potion Making".

Slughorn has prepared all the required materials in advance and placed them in the storage cabinet at the door, including lacewings that have been boiled for 21 days in advance.

This thing has no technical content. Even a second- or third-grade student can complete it. It just requires patience. Slughorn feels there is no need to waste any more time.

Everyone got up to get what they needed, but there weren't many people who had attended Snape's class, so it wasn't as crowded as it was before the fifth grade when getting the materials.

By the time Kyle got the sapweed picked at the full moon, someone was already processing the earweed.

 Everyone is nervously doing the work at hand, but they can’t help but care about the progress of others for fear of falling behind.

The only person in the entire classroom who was motionless was probably Kangna. Her eyes were always on the crucible in front of her.

Kyle added three parts of liquid weed to the crucible, and two bundles of earweed. When the potion in the crucible gradually turned into a light yellow color, he immediately took out his wand and stirred the potion clockwise three times.

 The potion turned into light pink, which is also the best state.

 Once here, Kyle doesn’t have to keep staring.

He put down his wand and dealt with the leech on the table calmly. Kangna was even faster than him.

"Kyle." Connor asked in a low voice, "What do you think Professor Slughorn's criteria will be, this lesson? Or after completing the potion."

 “It should be all done.” Kyle thought for a while and said.

 Judging from the time, they can only brew lacewings in this class. It is only a part of the polyjuice potion and it is difficult to use it as a criterion.

 After processing the locusts, Kyle added two spoonfuls of lacewings to the mortar and began to grind them carefully.

This is also the most time-consuming part. The finer the lacewings are ground, the more stable the effect of the pesticide will be.

Sixty minutes later, the potion in the crucible had turned a dark brown color. Kyle quickly adjusted the fire to a minimum and added four more portions of locusts and the previously ground lacewing powder.

"boom!"

At this moment, a loud noise suddenly came from my ears.

Kyle's first reaction was that someone's cauldron exploded, which was indeed the case. A Ravenclaw boy seemed to regard them as a powerful enemy and had been observing the situation here.

This also led to him neglecting his cauldron and forgetting to turn the heat to a minimum before adding the lacewing powder.

When the boiling liquid grass meets the lacewing powder, it will explode directly on the spot just like pouring flour into the fire.

 “Armor for protection!”

Kanna's voice came to his ears, and the splashing potion was blocked less than five inches in front of Kyle.

 “Thank you.” Kyle said, he really didn’t know what to say.

"You're welcome." Kangna shook her head, "I smelled a faint burnt smell just now, so I guessed that someone's crucible was about to explode, but luckily I was able to do it in time."

But others were not so lucky. The splashing potion was like a rain in the classroom. When it fell on everyone, it would burn them and make them scream.

Even Slughorn was no exception. Kyle saw two drops of potion fall on his bare head.

"Turn down the flame before adding the lacewing powder. Why would anyone make such a stupid mistake?" He covered his head and waved his wand, and the potions disappeared in an instant.

 “Five points from Ravenclaw,” he said.

The Ravenclaw boy looked a little depressed. He really didn't want to miss out on the lucky potion.

"Well, seeing as you made a mistake the first time..." Slughorn sighed, "It will still take a few days before the final potion is completed. After class, I will allow you to use this classroom again. Hour, remember, it’s only one hour.”

 “Thank you, professor.” The boy said happily, and then quickly ran to the storage cabinet.

The lacewing solution needs to be brewed for another 20 hours before proceeding to the next step. Slughorn must have made special adjustments because tomorrow morning happens to be a potion class.

If this Ravenclaw boy is fast enough, he should still be able to catch up with the progress of others.

 Half an hour later, the bell rang.

Slughorn moved slowly between the tables, looking at each cauldron in turn.

Each time he checked one, he would tap it on the table with his wand, and a thin line would appear around the crucible.

This is to prevent someone from sneaking into the classroom to destroy other people's potions when there is no class.

Originally, he didn't take this step, but since he witnessed the strong smell of gunpowder between Gryffindor and Slytherin two days ago, he felt that he had to do this.

Although it is a little troublesome, it is better than wasting two classes.

 (End of this chapter)