Hogwarts: Dirge of Magic

The next morning, the Potions classroom on the basement floor of the main castle.

The little wizards of Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff filed in enthusiastically.

"Finally I'm going to learn how to make potions..."

"At home, my parents always stop me from doing potion experiments. In my opinion, it's just the difficulty of cooking a meal. They..."

"It is said that the potions professor is the only potion master at present..."

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The little wizards chirped in class to express their love for potions.

Sifa saw a few guys with saliva around their mouths.

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

They associate potions with cooking and drool...

It's time for class, but the professor hasn't come yet.

The three of them sat together to form a group and chose a position close to the row of crucibles in front of the podium.

Luna was breathing heavily.

Xifa couldn't help thinking of a hungry kitten.

Waiting for the professor is a bit boring, Luna is working, and it is not easy for the two of them to chat.

So, Xifa turned the stirring stick of the crucible, playing tricks like turning a pen.

Elise folded her hands and rested her head on them.

With bright eyes, she acts as a little fan of Xifa performance.

The professor of potions is the famous master of potions - Horace Slughorn.

He is a middle-aged wizard who graduated from Slytherin.

He always dresses himself up brightly, and always has a cheerful smile on his face.

The body is plump, with an eye-catching protruding round belly.

Gives an image of a good old man.

But if you really think he's a nice guy, you're dead wrong.

Horace Slughorn is a man who pays great attention to fame and fortune. He often attends or holds private parties, constantly attracting new generations and famous wizards.

To the outside world, he keeps claiming that he has rich contacts and various celebrity friends.

Now, he is teaching at Hogwarts, which also means attracting new blood.

You know, once a little wizard invested by him becomes a senior official of the Ministry of Magic.

His retirement will be very nourishing.

In short, as a student, as long as you perform well enough, he will do everything possible to satisfy you, even please you, and win you over.

Conversely, if you are an average wizard, he may forget your name in the blink of an eye.

The little wizards in the classroom have already arrived.

Over time.

Everyone fell silent.

Awaiting the arrival of Professor Horace Slughorn.

However, until the end of class time, the professor was still nowhere to be seen.

The little wizards couldn't hold back any longer, and the classroom was filled with whispers.

The professor doesn't have class today?But there was no notification from the prefect!

Just when Xifa couldn't help but wonder if the professor was temporarily absent from class.

The door of the Potions classroom was slowly pushed open by the chubby hands.

"Isn't it an upright walrus walking in?"

Xifa couldn't help laughing, but he realized that this would leave a bad impression on the professor, so he immediately lowered his head.

In fact, Professor Slughorn didn't care about the whole classroom of young wizards.

He won't pay attention to what little tricks Xifa is doing.

Because at present, in his eyes, all little wizards are just gravel at his feet.

Only after passing the course, will there be people who make him noteworthy.

Professor Horace Slughorn, staggering into the classroom, was wearing a tight waistcoat.

The vest couldn't restrain his round belly at all, and Sifa could feel the painful groan of the cloth.

Professor Walrus had a large silver pipe inlaid with dazzling gems hanging from his mouth.

Considering that all the young wizards here are young wizards, he just held it in his mouth and didn't ignite it.

Just to serve as a ostentatious decoration.

Xifa was silent, the rich man's bad taste.

The master of potions really made money, and Xifa decided to go back and work harder on the foundation of potions.

Meet the eyes of the little wizards.

Professor Horace Slughorn came to the podium.

He glanced at the students hastily and was about to start the class. Yes, he didn't even bother to name them.

Just as he was about to spread out the textbook and announce it according to the script.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the trio in the first row.

The three handsome men and beautiful women made his eyes shine.

His expression went from stiff to flattering in the blink of an eye.

"Okay, students, please take out your textbooks, crucibles, scales and other tools for refining potions. I think you all bought them in Diagon Alley."

Professor Slughorn said with a smile, of course, his eyes were all on the three of Xifa.

It was as if there was only one class for three people.

If you don't see talent, just look at appearance, which is also one aspect of Horace Slughorn's life.

What's more, a few days ago, a very handsome little wizard was impressed by his level of potion.

"Before I start the class again, I would like to show the students several high-level potions, so that you can experience the fascinating and wonderful effects of the potions. In the end, I hope that the effects of these potions can stimulate your interest in learning. "

After speaking, he lifted the lids of the crucibles that had been placed in front of the podium one by one.

"Fortunately, I keep one hand every year at the beginning of school, otherwise, I really don't know how to make these three little wizards worship me."

Professor Slughorn felt lucky.

First there was an orange-yellow potion that looked like juice, then there was a snow-white potion that looked like milk, and finally there was a golden potion that kept dancing water droplets.

The three potions were placed in front of the three of Xifa.

They couldn't help but widen their eyes, observing the beautiful luster of the potion.

It seemed that they were very satisfied with the potion they made, and the eyes of the three were all attracted.

Professor Slughorn nodded, excitedly asked the young wizards present,

"Does anyone know what these potions are?"

What he didn't know was that Xifa didn't understand at all, so he naturally wanted to take a closer look.

Elise, on the other hand, wanted to challenge the potion knowledge she had swallowed whole.

Luna was analyzing, looking for the fatal flaw in Professor Slughorn's potion.

Professor Slughorn's inquiry exit.

The three of them have their own thoughts.Many other young wizards looked at each other in blank dismay.

"Professor, these potions don't seem to appear in the textbook."

A little wizard in Ravenclaw couldn't help but said.

"Of course, the textbooks are full of simple and easy-to-use potions, and there are many substitutes. I don't think that will interest you. So I took it upon myself to show you some advanced potions."

Professor Slughorn admitted that his question was beyond the level, but he made a statement to imply that his level was superior.

"This little fairy. I think you seem to know something, can you share it with everyone?"

Professor Slughorn saw the clear look in Elise's eyes frequently.

He hurriedly asked Alice in nasty language.

No little witch doesn't like to be praised!Professor Walrus thought so.

"The first orange-yellow potion has a translucent color and smells like orange peel. I think it might be a stamina potion. After taking it, it will maintain the best physical strength until the effect of the potion disappears."

To be honest, neither Ellis nor Xifa had ever seen the stamina potion, and Ellis had just deduced it.And Xifa could only stare at this potion that perfectly matched the sober potion with surprised eyes.

After a pause, Alice went on to say,

"The second one looks as smooth as milk, with ice crystal particles faintly condensed around it, and it has a sharp peppery smell. I guess it's an anti-cold potion."

Although he said something uncertain, seeing the surprise on Professor Slughorn's expression, Sifer knew that Elise was right.

"The last one is Felicia Potion, which will bring good luck after taking it. The disadvantage is that the refining time is too long."

Alice quickly finished the last potion.

"A precise description, what's your name?"

Horace asked loudly.

"Elise Fergus! Professor!"

"You are the granddaughter of Principal Fergus!"

Professor Slughorn, who never stayed in school, was indeed meeting Elise for the first time.

Usually, after class, he usually returns to the office to complete the school tasks, and then leaves the castle to experience life outside.

"Very well, Ravenclaw adds ten... no, twenty points!"

cried Professor Slughorn excitedly.

"I think you can write these down, after all, they are not things that will appear in textbooks. Maybe you will be lucky enough to take them in the future, especially Felicia Potion, which is really a wonderful feeling. Uh, this Miss, do you have any questions?"

The middle-aged walrus, who was still excited just now, seemed to be strangled by someone, and his words of praising himself for his strength suddenly stopped.

If it was someone else, he would completely pretend not to see it.

However, the one who raised his hand was Luna from the trio.

"Professor, although what Elise said is good, I think the flaws of these potions need to be pointed out for everyone to understand."

Afterwards, Luna ignored Professor Slughorn's pale expression and trembling lips, and spoke loudly to the students about science.

"The brewing method of this stamina potion is very standard. However, this potion starts to take effect the moment it takes shape. If you don't use it immediately, this potion will turn into a pot of orange-flavored drink after half a day at most. And One of the most important ingredients is the fresh blood of the ball-dun bird. As far as I know, the price of the blood of the ball-dun bird has already surpassed the price of dragon blood, and the most important thing is that if you don't add a little blood tonic formula at the right time , I’m afraid you will fall into a period of severe weakness after the effect of the medicine wears off. Save money and trouble, but the side effects will make you unforgettable.”

"This anti-cold potion uses Habanero peppers. Although the hotness of this pepper is mild and long-lasting, it has less explosive power than Carolina peppers. Taking this potion, when facing the cold of a blizzard, this The anti-cold potion that is only suitable for taking under windless conditions will be ineffective. If you want to say what is the benefit of using habanero peppers in it, have you seen this milky white potion? Normal potions are cloudy blood red."

"There's nothing to say about the final Felicity Potion. I followed the standard steps completely, and it took the same time as described. It's only half a year."

Luna disdainfully pointed out the shortcomings of Professor Slughorn's teaching of potions.