[HP] Being a problem student at Hogwarts

"You are here to learn the precise science and art of potion preparation." Potions Professor Snape's voice was only slightly higher than a whisper, but everyone heard every word he said. .

"Since there's no silly waving of wands here, many of you won't believe this is magic. I don't expect you to truly appreciate the beauty of a simmering cauldron with white smoke and fragrant aromas. You I don’t really understand the liquid that flows into people’s blood vessels, the magical power that makes people feel dizzy and confused... I can teach you how to increase your reputation, brew glory, and even prevent death - but there must be one thing, that is, you are not me The kind of dumb fool you often encounter.”

After he finished his short opening remarks, the whole class fell silent. Tom hesitated and clapped tentatively. .seven

Unfortunately, few students applauded.

"Mr. Locke, what are you doing?" Snape narrowed his eyes threateningly.

"Uh..." Tom stopped awkwardly, "To praise you for speaking very well?"

Snape didn't look like he was being praised.

"Disrupting class will result in a point deducted from Gryffindor."

"Sorry, sir." Tom shrugged, "I didn't know it wasn't popular among you wizards to applaud after a speech."

Snape sneered: "Mr. Locke, you really should be applauded for your excellent understanding."

Tom was a little unhappy. "Okay, it's up to you." He said simply, obediently giving Professor Snape, the great onmyoji, a warm round of applause.

Several students laughed out loud.

"Very well, another point will be deducted from Gryffindor for this."

"As you wish." Tom slammed the textbook on the table, opened the book and pretended to read it carefully, intending to ignore him no longer.

Snape made the same decision.

"Potter!" he shouted suddenly, "what will I get if I add narcissus root powder to wormwood infusion?"

Harry stood up bewildered.

Then he asked a few questions that Harry Potter couldn't answer at all, and after successfully venting his anger, Snape finally officially entered teaching.

Snape divided the students into teams of two and instructed them to brew a simple potion to treat scabies, while he walked around dragging his long black cloak to give instructions.

Tom stared at the strange raw materials and almost didn't want to reach out: Dried nettles - are they allergic? Snake fangs—oh my God! Slugs with tentacles - yuck...

His partner Neville was kind enough to take on the task of processing the materials, but Tom still stopped him after seeing his clumsy movements - there was only one material for each set, and he didn't want to get a low score.

He raised his hand, but Snape seemed determined to pretend not to notice.

"Professor! Potions Professor!" Tom called out, "Here! I need help here! Can you come over here?"

The whole class looked over quietly. Snape walked over quickly with a straight face and said, "So, Mr. Locke, what's your problem? If you can't find the bathroom," he deliberately sneered, "I think you can just look at your map. enough."

"I don't know how to handle these materials." Tom pretended not to hear his sarcasm and said matter-of-factly, "Please teach me. I have never ground a poisonous snake's tooth. As for cooking slugs," he frowned, " Should I add water to boil it or steam it? Should I add the same amount of water no matter how many slugs there are?"

"I think Mr. Locke didn't read my blackboard carefully at all, right?"

"If you can get started by reading the instructions, then why don't I buy a potions book and study at home?" Tom couldn't help but sneered at him, and then apologized before he got angry: "I'm sorry, teacher, I'm a You very stupid student, please demonstrate it to me again, please, I will watch it carefully this time."

He looked at Snape longingly, feeling very confident. Since the teacher did not ignore him to the end, he was willing to come over to hear if he needed help when he was called, which shows that the professor still has a sense of responsibility as a teacher. He apologized and finished speaking ill of himself before he could. Even if Snape was unhappy that he was not serious before, he would demonstrate it to him again.

Sure enough, Snape just snorted and pushed him away from the console.

"Watch!" he said viciously.

Tom pulled out his notebook and quickly sketched out a few key steps.

"What are you doing, Mr. Locke?" Snape almost got angry again when he saw those strange stick figures.

"Take notes." Tom replied with a smile, "I'm afraid I forgot. It will be more intuitive to draw it. I know that the drawing is not decent. When I become proficient, I will draw it again and draw it to a standard. Then I will show it to you for inspection." He He said it casually. Based on his understanding of the teachers, there are so many students. If you don’t just think about this inspection when you see it again, then you have to be very familiar with the teacher to be cared about by the teacher before the final acceptance. Two notes thing.

With a dark face, Snape ordered Neville to get another piece of material to brew a potion for "Mr. Locke, who took notes seriously."

? ? ? Tom lost his smile. no? After the teacher is done with it, can I just take this and finish it?

Snape smiled maliciously as Tom poked the fresh slugs with the tips of his nails in disgust and despair.

"Do it quickly." He said softly.

Tom's eyesight went dark.

I! hatred! magic! medicine! class!