Snape's Approval, Applying the Protean Flesh Puppet

In the Potions Professor's office.

Snape's words made Lucien's lips curl into a slight smile.

The Old Bat wasn't so heartless, was he?

That's a misunderstanding.

"Professor, is this considered Halloween 'candy'?"

Lucien asked jokingly.

Perhaps because few students dared to joke with him, Snape felt somewhat uncomfortable.

After a few seconds of silence, Snape picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then said in a cold tone:

"If you think so, then so be it."

Snape could tell that the ingredient in the little pill Lucien gave him was very precious.

His inner pride wouldn't allow him to take advantage of a child.

So Snape suggested that Lucien choose a material himself, treating it as a transaction.

Lucien, however, described it as a unique holiday activity, which caught Snape off guard.

After all, no one had ever dared to go up to Snape and say:

"Trick or treat!"

Snape's answer made Lucien want to laugh; the Old Bat was still so awkward, he just didn't like to express his thoughts and feelings easily.

If he had been bolder and more direct back then, Harry might have ended up with Snape's name.

Well, not necessarily. The main reason was that Snape was obsessed with Dark Magic when he was young and hung out with a bunch of shady characters, which eventually led him to drift further and further away from Lily.

Tsk tsk, Dark Magic is harmful! It twists the body, corrupts the mind, and makes it hard to find a wife.

Could we develop Dark Magic with minimal or no side effects in the future?

No, it's powerful, effective, and doesn't backfire, so how can it be called Dark Magic? It's pure white magic.

After all, for something to be considered evil cultivation, it must have side effects.

Otherwise, if you could train quickly, become very strong, and have no side effects, what would that be called?

That's called the Supreme Immortal Technique!

Lucien walked to a row of cabinets and carefully selected the materials.

It's no surprise that he's the youngest Potions Master.

Those whom Snape placed here are truly exceptional.

Some rare and expensive items, even those hard to find on the market, can be found on Snape's small shelves.

It was definitely the right decision to build a good relationship with Snape; it will make gathering small materials much easier in the future.

Hmm, which one should I choose?

Lucien watched for a while and finally understood why the girls hesitated for so long when choosing jewelry and clothing.

On the one hand, I think they're both good, and I want them both.

On the one hand, I feel that it's not a loss to keep it, since I might need it someday.

Just as Lucien was choosing, Snape suddenly said:

"I heard before that you were tutoring Harry and helping him with his studies?"

Lucien was a little surprised to hear this.

It wasn't surprising that Snape knew about this; Harry had already told him, and it seemed Snape already knew.

It was unexpected; so much time had passed before Snape finally asked about it.

What, did you not want to show your concern for Harry in front of outsiders before?

Tsk tsk, like I said, it's really awkward.

"Yes, what do you think of his potion-making skills lately?"

"It's alright, a little better than when school started."

After a few seconds of silence, Snape added:

"Perhaps you could consider becoming a teacher in the future."

This was Snape indirectly praising Lucien.

Of course, the Old Bat wouldn't directly praise someone.

However, Lucien still understood the implication in Snape's words and politely replied:

Thank you for your recognition.

To be honest, Snape was very satisfied with Lucien, both for his attitude towards learning and his way of dealing with people.

He had said before that Harry, that silly boy, should learn a thing or two from Lucien.

At least don't wear that annoying face every day and act like his even more annoying father.

Sometimes Snape thought that if Lucien had been sorted into Slytherin, Slytherin's chances of winning the House Cup every year would probably have been much more secure.

Lucien is always the first to complete the task and earn extra points in every class.

It's almost become a habit for these professors.

After comparing several options, Lucien finally chose the Dragon Heartstring.

Some of the materials on the cabinet can be found in the Forbidden Forest, where the produce is actually quite abundant.

Going to the Forbidden Forest now feels like coming home.

Hmm, I'll go check on Selenia and the others in a few days. The Unicorn's gestation period should be over in two or three months.

We can observe this further during this period.

As for the other rare materials, Lucien ignored them.

Anyway, there will be other opportunities to exchange it in the future.

After putting away the Dragon Heartstring, Lucien bid farewell to Snape.

I also visited several of my teachers, offered them holiday greetings, and chatted with them for a while.

Lucien was the last to return to his dormitory.

Step into the little world inside the bed.

Lucien retrieved the Protean Flesh Puppet from the system space.

The most primitive Protean Flesh Puppet looks like a pink, transparent jelly.

Inside is a sphere riddled with holes; that is the core of the flesh puppet, used to adjust its shape and the strength of its consciousness.

He pulled a handful of candy from his pocket and threw it at the Protean Flesh Puppet.

The Protean Flesh Puppet extended several pink jelly tentacles, rolled the candy into its body, and then quickly decomposed and absorbed it.

According to the system, the Protean Flesh Puppet can eat anything that provides nutrition.

It means easy to raise.

Lucien drew his wand and touched the surface of the Protean Flesh Puppet with the tip.

As magic was injected, the core of the sphere quickly glowed and began to rotate slowly.

Imagine the creature you need in your mind.

"Guji--"

The Protean Flesh Puppet's pink body suddenly trembled, contracting and expanding.

A few seconds later, the large blob of jelly disappeared.

Instead, there was an alpaca tilting its head and looking at Lucien.

Compared to animals created through Transfiguration, this alpaca's eyes are noticeably more expressive.

It looks exactly like a real alpaca.

"Yes, set the level of consciousness to that of an ordinary animal."

Lucien had tried it before; plants have very weak consciousness, so it didn't affect his use of Transfiguration at all, and he quickly succeeded in Transfiguration.

With a light tap of the wand, the alpaca instantly began to twist and Transfiguration.

A wine barrel appeared in the open space, but there was still a complete alpaca head on the lid.

It glanced at Lucien, puffed out its cheeks, and seemed to be preparing to spit.

Then Lucien pointed his wand again, and the barrel alpaca Transfiguration once more.

Now the alpaca head is gone, but four legs have appeared on the side of the barrel, and it's hopping around happily.

"This is my first time trying to turn a living thing into an inanimate object; I'm still a bit clumsy."

Lucien let the barrel bounce around as he pondered the omissions and mistakes he had made during the Transfiguration.

The consciousness of living beings is indeed a problem, especially starting with animals, where its intensity has clearly increased.

He glanced at the four-legged barrel.

Yes, the Protean Flesh Puppet is a good thing; it can transform into any creature and freely adjust the intensity of its consciousness.

It's very convenient for me to practice.

The goal is to master the Transfiguration of living beings before Christmas.

Try to become Animagus as soon as possible.