The Mysterious Black Cat at Hogwarts

Slughorn took a deep breath and forced himself not to recall the past. The dark and sinful past was a knot in his heart that he would never be able to untie in his life.

"Before you came here, I have brewed several kinds of potions," Slughorn said as he walked to the podium, "In order to open your eyes, some of these potions will be taught to you in the future improvement class courses." , Of course, there are also some inappropriate potions, that are purely for you to understand them, and I believe that some smart students can easily distinguish them."

After Slughorn finished speaking, he pointed to the cauldron near the Slytherin table, and the little wizards stood up slightly, seeing that a pot of clear boiling water seemed to be boiling in the cauldron.

This was obviously different from the viscous, turbid potion with various peculiar smells brewed in the past. The young wizards rushed forward one after another, pointing at the clear water in the crucible and expressing their opinions.

Hermione only glanced at it, and instantly determined what it was, and quickly raised her hand.

"Oh, pretty girl, tell me." Slughorn pointed at Hermione with satisfaction. Yes, this is a good start. No professor likes to take a dead class, so it can only It means that her teaching ability is not good, and this little girl is very unusual. During the opening ceremony, she had frequent eye contact with the mysterious Master Macon.

"Veritaserum is a colorless and odorless potion. People who drink it will tell the truth, what they think is true." After finishing speaking, Hermione paused and continued, "And, the Ministry of Magic has Very strict regulations are in place.”

"Very good! A very accurate answer," Slughorn commented without hesitation, happily pointing to the cauldron on Ravenclaw's side, and continued, "This kind is relatively well-known. Recently, the Ministry of Magic issued several In this brochure, it is also highlighted..."

"Compound Potion, Professor." Hermione couldn't help but frowned, looking at the cauldron that was bubbling like mud and emitting an unpleasant smell, she had experienced it herself.

Harry and Ron also showed embarrassment, one thought of the weird smell, the other thought of Voldemort...

"Wise girl, it looks like the last potion can't help you too," Slughorn said, looking at the last cauldron, from which steam was rising in a spiral.

"It's a love potion, it can bring a strong sense of obsession, that's not true love." Hermione looked at the cauldron with some disgust, and Macon received a lot of food mixed with the love potion, although It won't have any effect on him, but those people's attempts are real.

"Exactly. Did you recognize it by its characteristic mother-of-pearl luster?"

"There is also its characteristic spiral rising steam, and the smell. Its smell varies from person to person. I can smell the warm and clean smell of the bedding after the sun shines, and the cat hair in my arms... "Hermione's words stopped abruptly, and she sat back in her seat with a blushing face. The little wizards all cast teasing looks, which made her feel like a light on her back.

"Very good, very good, add 20 points to Gryffindor!" Slughorn originally wanted to ask the other party's name, but seeing her shy look, he decided to let it go. What an excellent student, Slughorn The smile on En's face is getting stronger...

"Now, we should start class." Slughorn said, but turned his eyes to a small black cauldron on the podium in front of him. The potion in that crucible was like molten gold, dripping liquid on the surface Jumping, like goldfish, very dazzling.

"Professor! You haven't asked what's in that cauldron on the podium?"

"It looks stunning!"

"I really want to taste it, I think, it must taste better than any drink I have ever had!"

"It seems that you are very interested in this." Slughorn was very satisfied with the curiosity of the little wizards, and said the name of the potion in a mysterious tone, "it is a most peculiar potion-- - Felicia!"

"Felix Elixir!?"

"This is the legendary lucky potion?"

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The young wizards looked at the golden potion that was constantly churning in the crucible on the podium, and their eyes became fanatical. Most of them had never seen a Felicia Elixir, let alone a potion that was still in a brewing state, even if it was a potion that was born in Little wizards in wizarding families are only heard of among elders or classmates.

Slughorn glanced at them with a smile. He was very proud of all the little wizards trying to stretch their necks to look at the cauldron. When he looked at Hermione, he found that the other party was still buried in the classroom. on the table.

Is this little Gryffindor girl so shy?This is Felicity Elixir!The potion that so many wizards in the wizarding world want to have!You know, this can be a magic weapon for him to be invincible in the upper circles of the wizarding world, can't he get a bottle?Then have another bottle!

"Felix Felicia is a magic potion that can bring good luck. It only takes two teaspoons, and it can bring good luck to the person who takes it for two days!" Slughorn looked into the distance with a dazed expression. At the same time, he said as if reminiscing, "Yes, that's right, I have taken it twice, once when I was 24 years old, and once when I was 57 years old. Those two days were perfect!"

"Although this potion is miraculous, it should not be taken in excess, otherwise it will cause dizziness, recklessness and arrogance. If the dose is too large, it will also be very toxic." Slughorn finished speaking, and took it out of his pocket. A small bottle was produced, which also contained a golden potion, "The brewing of the Felicity Elixir is very complicated. Once a step is wrong, the consequences will be unimaginable. It takes half a year to brew each Felicity Elixir, so It is very precious!"

"And this small bottle in my hand holds twelve hours. From dawn to dark, no matter what you do, you will be blessed with good luck." Slughorn raised the bottle in his hand to the small Showing it in front of the wizards, he raised his voice suddenly, "It will be a prize for this potion class!"

There was silence in the classroom, and almost everyone stared wide-eyed, staring at the Felicity Elixir in that fat, white hand.

"Huh?" Slughorn suddenly made a doubtful voice. Could the little girl have fallen asleep?How could she not be moved by such a precious potion?With heavy steps, he came to Hermione's side.

"Sorry, professor, I..." Hermione quickly sat up and smoothed her messy hair, "I was a little..."

"No! No need to apologize," Slughorn raised the vial in his hand, "Look, it's Felicia, I just don't want you to miss out on getting it, because we're about to start a little competition, I hope this is a fair contest and everyone here has a chance to win it!"

"Thanks, thank you professor!" Hermione looked at the small medicine bottle, sat up straight in embarrassment, and entered the state of a good baby listening carefully.

"Eh..." Slughorn looked at Hermione in surprise, he could clearly see that there was no thought about Felix Elixir in those beautiful and smart eyes, "Honey, can you put your Tell me the name?"

"Hermione Granger, Professor."

"Granger? Are you related to Hector Dagworth Granger, the founder of the Extraordinary Pharmacy Association?"

Slughorn almost blurted out that if that was the case then her disdain for Felix Felicia made perfect sense.

"No, professor, I'm Muggle-born." Hermione's affection for the professor disappeared, and she looked around at the students who had been staring at Felicia, she suddenly realized that she had no feelings for Felicia The interest may have made the old professor a little bit worried.

The other party's snobbish attitude made her angry. The class conflicts in Hogwarts had been significantly improved under Draco's efforts. Or something bad happened because of it.

"Oh, sorry kid, I just, just don't understand why you don't seem very enthusiastic about Felicia, thinking you don't understand its effect, and didn't mean to mention your origin." Slughorn was obviously impressed Min is unhappy, and he also understands that what he said just now is a little wrong. If he guesses right, everything will be fine, and he can even go further with the Extraordinary Pharmacy Association. He has not considered the consequences of guessing wrong...

"You don't need to apologize, professor. Although the Felicity Elixir is very precious, what it can improve is not real good luck, but the ability to improve all aspects of the individual, such as social skills, responsiveness, and even magical abilities." Hermione said Wan took out a suitcase from the black cat hairpin, opened it in front of Slughorn, and quickly closed it again. Looking at the old professor seriously, he said, "Muggle birth is just the beginning, not the end!"

Hearing Hermione's words, Draco stood up abruptly, slapped Crabbe and Goyle twice on the head, and then clapped desperately. Only then did the Muggle-born wizards come to their senses and followed suit. Applause, the applause in the classroom rang out.

"Haha, Miss Granger's answer is unconventional. This is an answer that the wizarding world has never thought of! Maybe this is the most correct answer! 20 points for Gryffindor!" After calming down, Slughorn savored carefully Hearing Hermione's words, his eyes lit up. He had a new understanding of Felicia, and did he also have a new understanding of wizards from Muggle families?