Sectumsempra Spell

Anduin set up the cauldron and first checked the ingredients. The quality of the ingredients had a significant impact on the quality of the finished product. He then began processing the ingredients according to the recipe. One batch of Elixir to induce euphoria required two Mandrake Fruits: one whole and unpeeled, and one peeled and sliced. There were also very strict requirements for the size of the slices.

Anduin's hands were steady, and he soon had all the ingredients processed as required. The next step was the timing of adding the ingredients. By observing the color of the potion, the smoke, and the boiling, he decided whether to add ingredients or stir.

The potion-making process went smoothly. Seeing that the reactions during the potion-making process were the same as in the book, Anduin felt confident. However, at the final step, he was supposed to turn off the heat and let it sit. But the 'Half-Blood Prince' mentioned in the book that adding mint could enhance the potion's efficacy. Anduin decided to try it, thinking he would make one batch with mint and one without to compare their effects.

With that thought, he added a mint to this batch of Elixir to induce euphoria. After a period of resting, this batch of potion was completed.

"So, should I test the potion myself?" Anduin looked at the Elixir to induce euphoria poured into the potion bottle, feeling a bit conflicted. But the properties of the potion in the bottle were the same as described in the book. It was just adding a mint; it wouldn't turn the Elixir to induce euphoria into poison, right? After some thought, Anduin took a sip.

A wonderful and pleasant emotion arose in Anduin's heart. It seemed the potion had taken effect.

"Okay, it seems fine. Let's make another batch without mint to try." Seeing that the potion worked, Anduin couldn't help but feel reassured.

One batch of Elixir to induce euphoria could produce 5 bottles, and one bottle of Elixir to induce euphoria retailed for about 15 Galleons. Hagrid said that the Slug & Jiggers Apothecary was willing to purchase them at a price of 12 Galleons per bottle.

Although the profit wasn't much, at least he wasn't depleting his savings.

Soon, the second batch of Elixir to induce euphoria was also completed. Anduin did not add mint to this batch; it was the original Elixir to induce euphoria. Anduin also took a sip and felt a sense of pleasure.

"Does the mint make the effect faster and the emotion more intense?" Anduin actually didn't like overly intense emotional fluctuations. He preferred the original Elixir to induce euphoria. However, he assumed that pharmacies and customers would prefer the more potent version.

"It seems this 'Prince' is not a liar; it really works." After confirming that the 'Half-Blood Prince's' recipe was effective, Anduin became interested in the spell mentioned in the book.

He decided to finish making the potions first. Anduin temporarily suppressed his curiosity and continued to patiently make potions.

It took him 5 hours to make two large cauldrons of potions, bottling 10 portions of Elixir to induce euphoria. However, there were still quite a few Mandrake Fruits left.

"The efficiency seems good. I'll do another batch tomorrow with the rest," Anduin put away the ingredients and tools, and packed the potions, leaving them all with Hagrid. He planned to go to the Potions classroom tomorrow to get some more potion bottles and then come back to continue making them.

After that, it was Hagrid's favorite time for a special meal. Anduin also used the newly acquired large iron pot to stir-fry a large portion of Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs, and had another big meal with Hagrid.

The next day, at the same time, Anduin set off again to Hagrid's hut. This time, Anduin brought 20 bottles and also borrowed Vivian's cauldron. He planned to brew two batches of potions together this time. After getting familiar with it yesterday, Anduin was already very skilled and wouldn't be too nervous operating two cauldrons simultaneously.

After another afternoon of hard work, 20 bottles of Elixir to induce euphoria were completed again. Hagrid was truly wealthy; such a large quantity of Mandrake Fruits couldn't be collected all at once in the outside world.

Thanks to Hagrid, Anduin didn't fail even once, perfectly transforming all these materials into potions.

After leaving 10 bottles of Elixir to induce euphoria, Anduin asked Hagrid to help sell the remaining potions. Hagrid was so astonished to see that Anduin had made so many potions in two days that his jaw almost dropped.

"Finally done!" Anduin stretched lazily. This finally relieved a burden from his mind. Immediately, the idea of trying the spell from the 'Prince's' book resurfaced.

"His recipe is real, so the spell should be real too," Anduin mused as he walked out of the hut.

He looked around for a target and then walked to an open space. He set up an un-split log upright and then walked about ten meters away.

"This distance should be safe," Anduin pondered, confirming that there shouldn't be any danger.

Then, Anduin drew his wand, aimed it at the log in the distance, and shouted, "Sectumsempra!"

A nearly invisible blade flew towards the log at an extremely rapid speed. In the blink of an eye, the log was easily cut in half.

Seeing this, Anduin's eyes widened, and he gasped.

He wasn't surprised by the power of the spell, but rather, he had seen this spell before!

On the night he first met Sirius, Anduin was almost hit by this spell. If it weren't for Lily's amulet, Anduin might have ended up like this log.

"So it was you, Snape!" Anduin clearly remembered that night, the guy named Snape had pierced through his two obstacle charms with one spell.

"I never expected this. You are the Half-Blood Prince. Not only do you like to show off, but you're also a Death Eater," Anduin thought bitterly. If he had the chance, he wouldn't mind using this spell on Snape.

After some thought, Anduin walked towards the cut log, intending to study this spell.

The cut on the log was extremely neat, and Anduin could vaguely feel traces of magic power remaining on the cut surface. He then closed the two halves of the log together and cast a healing spell on the cut, but the log showed no reaction.

"Hiss..." Anduin was truly astonished now. The destructive power of this spell was too exaggerated. Fast projectile speed, strong destructive power, high concealment, and the wound couldn't be healed?

"I wonder if this spell has a counter-curse. If not, it could be classified as an Unforgivable Curse. Even if it has a counter-curse, it's still extremely dangerous dark magic," Anduin frowned in thought. The main reason why the 'Unforgivable Curses' were unforgivable was that these curses had no counter-curses, meaning irreversible damage.

"No, this spell is too dangerous. I can't use it unless absolutely necessary. If I use it, and don't kill the person on the spot, they'll bleed to death," he mused. He planned to research whether he could deduce the counter-curse for this spell in the future. For now, Anduin was completely afraid to use this spell. If he accidentally injured himself, it would be equivalent to suicide.

Anduin suppressed his shock, took a few deep breaths, and then, as if no one was around, returned to Hagrid's hut and began preparing dinner with Hagrid.