Luna Annihilates Potions Class

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

Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff students eagerly filed in.

"Finally, we're going to learn how to brew potions..."

"At home, my parents always stopped me from doing potion experiments. To me, it seems no more difficult than making a meal, but they..."

"It's said the Potions professor is one of the few remaining Potions Masters..."

The students chattered in the classroom, expressing their love for Potions class.

Cypher saw a few guys with drool practically hanging from their mouths.

His lips twitched slightly.

They were associating potions with cooking and drooling...

Class time was approaching, but the professor hadn't arrived yet.

The three of them sat together as a group, choosing a cauldron position in the front row near the podium.

Luna was taking deep breaths.

It couldn't help but remind Cypher of a hungry little kitten.

Waiting for the professor was a bit boring, and Luna was busy working, so the two of them didn't want to disturb her by chatting.

So, Cypher spun the stirring rod for the cauldron, playing tricks with it like spinning a pen.

Iris folded her hands and rested her head on them.

Her eyes sparkled as she played the role of Cypher's adoring fan.

The Potions professor was the famous Potions Master, Horace Slughorn.

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

He always dressed himself in a flashy and bright manner and always wore a cheerful smile on his face.

He was corpulent, with an eye-catching, prominent, round belly.

Giving people the image of a good-natured person.

But if you really thought he was a good person, you would be very wrong.

Horace Slughorn was a man who valued fame and fortune. He often attended or hosted private parties, constantly trying to win over the new generation and prestigious wizards.

To the outside world, he constantly proclaimed that he had a rich network of contacts and various famous friends.

Now that he was teaching at Hogwarts, he also had the intention of attracting fresh blood.

You see, once a student he invested in became a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Magic.

His retirement life would be very comfortable.

In short, as a student, as long as you performed well enough, he would do everything possible to make you satisfied, even to please you and win you over.

Conversely, if you were an unremarkable wizard, he might forget your name in the blink of an eye.

The students in the classroom had already arrived.

As time passed.

Everyone quieted down.

Waiting for Professor Horace Slughorn to arrive.

However, even after class time had passed, the professor was still nowhere to be seen.

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

Was the professor not teaching today? But no prefect had given notice!

Just when Cypher couldn't help but waver and think that the professor might have had something come up and wasn't teaching.

The door to the Potions classroom was slowly pushed open by a large, chubby hand.

"Isn't that a walrus walking upright?"

Cypher couldn't help but laugh, but he realized that this would leave a bad impression on the professor, and immediately lowered his head.

In fact, Professor Slughorn didn't care about the students in the entire classroom.

He wouldn't pay attention to what small actions Cypher was doing.

Because in his eyes, all the students were just grains of sand at his feet.

Only after the course, after the sifting of the sands, would there be people worthy of his attention.

Professor Horace Slughorn, swaying from side to side as he walked into the classroom, was wearing a tightly stretched vest.

The vest couldn't restrain his round belly at all, and Cypher could feel the fabric's painful groans.

The walrus professor had a silver pipe inlaid with dazzling gems hanging from his mouth.

Considering that everyone present was a young wizard, he merely held it in his mouth and did not light it.

just to serve as a flashy decoration.

Cypher was silent, the eccentricities of the rich.

Potions Masters really do make money, Cypher decided to go back and work even harder at devouring the basics of potions.

Facing the gazes of the young wizards, Professor Horace Slughorn arrived at the podium.

He quickly glanced at the students and prepared to start the lesson, yes, he couldn't even be bothered to call out names.

Just as he was about to open his textbook and start reading from it, the corner of his eye caught sight of the trio in the front row.

Three handsome men and beautiful women, which made his eyes light up.

His expression changed from stiff to ingratiating in the blink of an eye.

"Alright, students, please take out your textbooks, cauldrons, scales, and other potion-making tools. I believe you all purchased them in Diagon Alley."

Professor Slughorn said with a smile, of course, his eyes were fixed on Cypher and his companions.

As if he were teaching a class just for the three of them.

If he can't see talent, he looks at appearance, which is also one aspect of Horace Slughorn's way of dealing with people.

What's more, a few days ago, a very handsome young wizard was impressed by his potion-making skills.

"Before we start the lesson, I would like to show you some high-level potions, so that you can feel the fascinating and wonderful effects of potions. Ultimately, I hope that the effects of these potions can stimulate your interest in learning."

After saying that, he uncovered the cauldron lids that had already been placed in front of the podium one by one.

It's a good thing I always keep something up my sleeve at the beginning of each year, otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to make these three young wizards admire me.

Professor Slughorn thought to himself with a sigh of relief.

First, there was an orange-yellow potion like juice, then a snow-white potion like milk, and finally a golden potion with constantly jumping droplets.

The three potions were placed in front of Cypher and his companions.

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

He seemed very satisfied with the potions he had made, and the gazes of the three were attracted.

Professor Slughorn nodded, and excitedly asked the wizards present, "Does anyone know what these potions are?"

What he didn't know was that Cypher didn't understand at all, so he naturally wanted to observe carefully.

Iris, on the other hand, wanted to challenge her hastily swallowed potion knowledge.

Luna, was analyzing, looking for the fatal flaws in Professor Slughorn's potions.

Professor Slughorn's question was asked.

The three of them had their own thoughts. The other wizards looked at each other.

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

A Ravenclaw wizard couldn't help but say.

"Of course, the textbooks contain simple and easy-to-use potions, and there are many substitutes. I don't think that can generate your interest. So I took the liberty of showing you some advanced potions."

Professor Slughorn admitted that his question was beyond the syllabus, but he hinted at his high level of skill.

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

Professor Slughorn saw that Iris's eyes frequently revealed a look of understanding.

He quickly asked Iris with flattering words.

No young witch doesn't like to be praised! The walrus professor thought to himself.

"The first orange-yellow potion, with its translucent color and a scent like orange peel, I think it might be a Stamina Potion. After taking it, it will maintain the best physical condition until the effects of the potion disappear."

To be honest, Iris and Cypher had never seen a Stamina Potion, Iris was just guessing. Cypher could only look at this potion, which perfectly complemented the Awakening Potion, with surprised eyes.

After a pause, Iris continued, "The second one looks as smooth as milk, with faint ice crystals condensing around it, and has a pungent chili smell. I guess it's an Antidote to Common Poisons."

Although she was speaking uncertainly, seeing the surprise on Professor Slughorn's face, Cypher knew that Iris was right.

"Finally, there's Felix Felicis, which brings good luck after taking it. The disadvantage is that the brewing time is too long."

Iris quickly finished talking about the last potion.

"An accurate description, what's your name?"

Horace asked in a loud voice.

"Iris Fergus! Professor!"

"You are Headmaster Fergus's granddaughter!"

Professor Slughorn, who had never stayed at Hogwarts for long, was indeed meeting Iris for the first time.

Usually, after finishing his classes, he would return to his office to complete school tasks, and then leave the castle to indulge in the pleasures of life outside.

"Excellent, Ravenclaw gains ten... no, twenty points!"

Professor Slughorn exclaimed excitedly.

"I think you all should take notes on these, as they aren't things that will appear in textbooks. Perhaps you might be fortunate enough to brew them in the future, especially Felix Felicis, which is truly a wonderful brew. Uh, Miss, do you have a question?"

The middle-aged walrus, who had been beaming with excitement, suddenly stopped his boastful words as if someone had grabbed him by the neck.

If it were anyone else, he would have simply pretended not to see them.

However, the person who raised her hand was Luna, one of the trio.

"Professor, while Iris's points are valid, I think the flaws in these potions need to be pointed out so everyone is aware."

Then, Luna, disregarding Professor Slughorn's pale face and trembling lips, loudly explained to the students.

"This Stamina Potion's brewing technique is standard. However, this potion begins to take effect the moment it's created. If it's not used immediately, this entire batch will turn into orange-flavored drink within half a day at most. Moreover, one of the important ingredients is fresh Diricawl blood. As far as I know, Diricawl blood now exceeds the price of dragon blood. Most importantly, if you don't add a bit of blood replenishing formula at the right time, you'll likely suffer from severe weakness after the effects wear off. It saves money and effort, but the side effects will be unforgettable."

"This Antidote to Common Poisons uses Habanero Pepper. Although the spiciness of this pepper is mild and lasting, it lacks the instant burst of Carolina Reaper. When facing a blizzard's cold currents, this weakened Antidote to Common Poisons, only suitable for use in windless conditions, will be ineffective. If you ask what the benefit of using Habanero Pepper is, have you seen this milky white potion? A normal potion is a murky blood red."

"The final Felix Felicis, there's not much to say. It completely follows the standard steps and is as time-consuming as described. Only half a year, that's all."

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