In the Potions classroom, all the students looked curiously at the transparent little vial in Slughorn's hand.
"This is Felix Felicis. Does anyone know what else it is called?" Slughorn asked loudly.
He was extremely confident in his reward and discreetly glanced at the excited-looking Eli. He had prepared this specifically for Eli.
He believed that, with Eli's skill, if anyone could brew a Draught of Living Death during class, it would certainly be him. This incredibly valuable reward was therefore a gesture of goodwill.
Eli recognized the potion as well. It was naturally the famously precious Felix Felicis.
This potion was virtually impossible to find on the market. Potions capable of changing a person's luck generally circulated only among elite Wizards.
Still, a potion of this level was not impossible for Eli to brew. It would merely take a little more effort.
He deliberately looked interested, giving Slughorn the chance to perform.
Put plainly, it was just a game between an old fox and a young fox. All tricks and schemes.
The moment Slughorn posed the question, someone immediately raised her hand high. Naturally, it was Hermione beside Eli.
Slughorn noticed the girl with her hand raised. "Miss Granger, go ahead."
"Liquid Luck."
"Yes, Liquid Luck. As the name suggests, it brings good fortune to whoever drinks it. Usually, just a small sip is enough to make everything go smoothly until the effects wear off."
Slughorn raised his voice. "As long as you can brew a satisfactory Draught of Living Death in class, this vial of Felix Felicis will be your reward! What are you standing around for? Get moving!"
All of them were drawn in by the effects Slughorn described. A mere sip could make everything go their way. Even with a time limit, that kind of luck