Mandrake

Ravenclaw's first Herbs class is on Thursday, and the co-op house is Slytherin, requiring two consecutive classes.

On the huge worktable in the Third Greenhouse, rows of Mandrake have already been placed.

Below the workbench, there were also rows of larger, brand-new flower pots.

Sprout clapped his hands, then smiled kindly at the students. "Sorry to keep you waiting! I'm sure you've heard a lot of you talking about what we're planning to do!"

"Nevertheless, I still need to ask a question..." Sprout held up a flowerpot with both hands, "Can anyone tell me what the characteristics of Mandrake are?"

Mandy Brocklehurst of Ravenclaw raised her hand.

"Miss Broglie!"

Broglie stood up. "The root of the Mandrake is a powerful restorative agent. Many difficult-to-solve binding spells can be made into restorative potions using it as the main ingredient."

"In addition, Mandrake has a lethality that matches its restorative properties; when the tuber is pulled out, it emits a cry that can be deadly, so be extremely careful!"

"Mandrake is widely distributed in the wild and has a certain ability to move, so not only wizards know about Mandrake, but Muggle also know about it."

Sprout clapped and said, "A very comprehensive answer, Ravenclaw plus ten..."

Pansy interrupted Sprout, sitting down to add, "It's also a material for ancient Ritual Magic, which uses Mandrake, for example, in dark magic..."

"Unexpected." Sprout's smile remained unchanged as he interrupted Pansy, who was about to continue. "Excellent addition! Ravenclaw and Slytherin, both fifteen points!"

"That's right! Mandrake is also an ingredient for Ritual Magic. However, its main use now will be in Potions ... You can write down this additional information."

Wizet glanced at Pansy; Pure-blood Family certainly had a unique approach to the inheritance of magic.

The fact that Primaldra can also be used in Ritual Magic, specifically Ritual Magic related to Dark Magic, is a new discovery.

"I hope you will all take notes of the following key points." Sprout pulled out a large parchment scroll covered with annotations and a drawing of a Mandrake.

"Young Mandrake also make a sound, but Mandrake sound is not fatal, though it can still knock you unconscious. Be very careful, remember that!"

She waved her wand and, referring to the annotations on the large parchment scroll, explained the relevant knowledge about Mandrake and the key points to note when transplanting them.

The timing of transplanting Mandrake will vary depending on when they are planted.

This combined lesson between Ravenclaw and Slytherin will consist of one lesson on Mandrake and another lesson on caring for the repotted Mandrake.

Sprout was a cautious professor. As she handed out earmuffs to the students, she repeatedly reminded them, "Make sure you wear the earmuffs properly to ensure they provide the best possible protection!"

"Even though the Mandrake is still a seedling, you are still young wizards. Once you hear the Mandrake's cry, you will inevitably fall into a coma for a long time..."

She put her wand in her pocket, picked up the only ugly pair of fluffy pink earmuffs, and demonstrated how to wear them correctly.

Seeing that the fluffy pink earmuffs had been taken away, the other students breathed a sigh of relief and put on their earmuffs in order.

Sprout pinched the green-purple leaves, shook them in all four directions, and then pulled hard, uprooting the Mandrake.

The tuberous root of the Mandrake has a peculiar shape, looking like a newborn baby covered in wrinkles.

Its light green skin was Scabbers, and a hole was constantly opening and closing, making it look like it was crying.

However, the students were all wearing earmuffs, so all that could be seen was the action of opening their mouths, and not a single cry could be heard.

Sprout held up the Mandrake and shook it, then picked up the flowerpot under the workbench, took out a small shovel and started shoveling soil. After digging a hole, he stuffed the Mandrake into it.

After all that was done, the Mandrake were still not settled down. It wasn't until Sprout finished fertilizing that the Mandrake leaves stopped trembling and returned to their initial calm.

After observing the professor's demonstration, it was time for the students to take the lead.

Compared to Sprout's relaxed and carefree approach, most students encountered difficulties when they started the first step.

Mandrake not only have a human-like form, but they can also struggle like babies, and it takes a lot of time and effort to pull them out of the soil.

Moreover, once they arrive in the warm greenhouse and can feel the surrounding light, they no longer want to return to the pot and will wriggle and struggle.

They not only open their mouths and cry, but also wave their roots, which are similar to hands and feet, and pat the students holding their heads and leaves, making them look very lively.

Draco suffered because of this step;

He tried to pinch the Mandrake to control Mandrake roots and then stuff it into a new flowerpot, but the Mandrake seized the opportunity and bit his finger instead.

After several lessons, Sprout was already used to this kind of thing. She casually cast a spell, and the Mandrake relented.

When Wizet pulled the Mandrake out of the pot, she encountered a little trouble with such a lively Magical Plants.

Faced with the constantly struggling and restless Mandrake, he immediately used the "Elementary Plant Cultivation".

Soothed by Ancient Magic Power, the Mandrake quickly calmed down, neither struggling nor screaming.

The Mandrake yawned a long yawn, used its roots as a pillow, rested them on the side of its "head," and started snoring. You could even see snot bubbles covered in dust.

Michael almost got bitten by the Mandrake, and as he dodged, he turned around and saw the "peaceful" Mandrake in Wizet's hand, and suddenly began to question his life.

However, he also understood the preciousness of the Mandrake, and of course, he had to repot this Magical Plants himself.

Moreover, everyone was wearing earmuffs, so they couldn't hear each other and could only continue fighting the Mandrake.

With the help of "Elementary Plant Cultivation," Wizet's repotting work went smoothly. She took out the new pot, dug the soil, and successfully stuffed the Mandrake into the hole.

Even after being placed in the new pot, the Mandrake became restless again, desperately trying to crawl out of the soil and stay in Wizet's hand to absorb the Ancient Magic Power.

Wizet had a sudden inspiration and cast the "Elementary Composting on the fertilizer she was about to use, allowing Ancient Magic Power to permeate the fertilizer, and the Mandrake finally calmed down.

Once the repotting is complete, Wizet can focus on the Mandrake itself.

He was naturally very interested in this plant that could be used in Ritual Magic and wanted to study it in depth.

He cast Magic Eye on the Mandrake, and a strange sight appeared before him...