Ch. 201Professor Snape's Hally Potter
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Mu invents the Ancestral Restoration Potion, which can enhance a wizard's talent by restoring their bloodline and temporarily transform them to resemble their mother.
- Snape is amazed by the potion's potential and believes it could rewrite the rules of the magical world.
- Slytherin students harass Su Mu, accusing him of deceiving Snape and stealing the potion recipe. Malfoy intervenes, but the situation escalates.
Character Developments
- Su Mu: Proves his Potions-making prowess by inventing the Ancestral Restoration Potion, impressing Snape and the school. He remains calm and composed under harassment.
- Snape: Recognizes Su Mu's talent and potential, awarding Ravenclaw points and acknowledging Su Mu's future greatness.
- Hermione: Stands up for Su Mu against the Slytherin students but is quickly silenced. She admires Su Mu's achievements.
- Malfoy: Intervenes to protect Su Mu, showing a change in his attitude towards Muggles. He faces backlash from other Slytherin students for supporting a Muggle-born.
Significant Themes
- Talent and bloodline: The Ancestral Restoration Potion challenges the idea that talent is solely determined by blood purity.
- Prejudice against Muggles: The Slytherin students' harassment of Su Mu highlights the discrimination against Muggle-borns in the wizarding world.
Character Interactions
- Su Mu and Snape: Snape is impressed by Su Mu's potion-making skills and acknowledges his potential.
- Su Mu and Hermione: Hermione admires Su Mu's achievements and stands up for him against the Slytherin students.
- Su Mu and Malfoy: Malfoy intervenes to protect Su Mu, showing a change in his attitude towards Muggles. However, he faces backlash from other Slytherin students for supporting a Muggle-born.