"Ah... you haven't..."
Dawson's arrogance hadn't ended when he suddenly discovered something was wrong. The scene in front of him suddenly blurred first, and then changed to another look.
Tom, who had been lying on the ground wailing before, was looking at him with an indifferent expression, but there was no trace of dirt on his body.
But I was a little different. The places burned by the flames gave off a faint sting, and water mixed with black ash flowed down from the corners of my clothes drop by drop...
More importantly, he felt the mocking eyes of the Slytherin around him looking towards him.
All these things seem to indicate that things are developing in the worst direction.
Dawson's face was a little pale. He looked at Professor Slughorn as the referee pleadingly, but the professor didn't even look at him. Instead, he came to the side and took Tom's hand to announce the final victory.
This huge gap directly makes Dawson want to scream.
But before he could really say anything to ruin the atmosphere, the man Prefect who had been watching with cold eyes quickly took out his wand and said, "Silencing Charm!"
A Charms fell directly on him, "Isn't it embarrassing enough? Since you lost, go back and don't be an eyesore here... As for the Feigned Death Potions you promised before, you should make up for it as soon as possible..."
These words seemed to be addressed to Dawson, but he was directed at Tom throughout the process.
Tom also understood what he meant. These actions were all Dawson's idea. He just followed some equivalent exchanges. He had nothing to be dissatisfied with Tom.
Seeing that the situation was over, Dawson could only look at Tom with resentment, and then left here dejectedly.
After Dawson left, the place returned to its previous appearance. The professor now became the host of the banquet and started the banquet again.
With two claps, House-elf appeared, tidied up the room, and brought a lot of delicious food.
Various drinks and fine wines also appeared on the table.
Because of Tom's outstanding performance, he suddenly became a very important figure in the banquet. Many people came to say hello to him and then had the intention of getting along with him further.
Male Prefect also directly handed him the magic book with Phosphorus Fire Burn written on it.
"We have a lot of Dark Magic books here. If you are willing, you can exchange for new magic after you finish learning. There is always something here to satisfy everyone's ideas..."
Originally he wanted to say something, but he saw Professor Slughorn walking towards here.
He closed his mouth, bowed, and withdrew.
Slughorn came to Tom and asked casually, "If I remember correctly, Kyle should have come from there too. I was still his guidance professor back then..."
This method of approximation not only revealed some key information, but also implicitly mentioned that he knew the identity of Tom.
For such a situation, Tom is not surprised.
As the dean of the college, how could he not know the specific situation of the students in the college?
Even if he doesn't know at first, he can get the answer from Dumbledore or the principal after the orientation party.
But the professor has never revealed his life experience, which means that he may have his own ideas.
"... Yes, Kyle told me about your professor..."
Tom admitted that he was born in an orphanage, but he did not elaborate on anything else.
Slughorn originally wanted to know who cultivated his magical literacy. According to his understanding, the little guy Kyle did not have such teaching ability. From what he saw at the beginning of school, it was obvious that there was a mature wizard standing behind Tom...
If Tom is not very smart, it doesn't hurt to ask around.
But the problem is that Tom is now more aristocratic than a noble, and many details are well done. In this case, if he inquires too much, it is very likely to cause trouble.
And he was most afraid of trouble, so he treated how Tom's magical qualities came from as a secret.
Now, he asked a different question.
"Well, gentleman, as a member of Slytherin, what do you think of the course Potions, and what are your expectations..."
This kind of question is what the professor will ask every little wizard who comes to Dream Tea Party.
This tea party is not only a place for Slytherin to exchange information, but also a place for Slughorn to develop contacts.
Different from the Slug Club he opened himself, there are geniuses who are interested in Potions, or suppliers of various raw materials... It is a place where he obtains resources, imparts Potions knowledge, and makes some connections related to Potions.
And here is where the professor develops another part of his network. The young wizards here are either not interested in Potions, or they are more interested in others, or they are more addicted to socializing among nobles...
Basically, among Slytherin, talents with noble blood and outstanding abilities in other aspects will be here.
Of course, there is no clear distinction between the two parties.
For example, if Tom is willing in the future and his talent is outstanding enough, he can go to both places.
The purpose of asking this is also to see how talented Tom is in Potions.
You know, during the beginning of school, his performance on Potions Class was also very good.
With a Slytherin that keeps making mistakes, it is enough to be praised for being able to prepare an excellent Potions to Cure Boils.
But compared with the excellence of other subjects, Tom seems to be somewhat lacking in Potions.
Only Slughorn noticed that these strangers were actually intentional by Tom, and some of them were to help deal with the mess of their companions.
Maybe he could make a perfect Potions with all his efforts, but this kind of hidden clumsiness means something else in the eyes of the professor.
Facing the professor's question, Tom showed a serious expression for the first time. Even when he was fighting Dawson just now, he was not this serious.
"Professor, in my opinion, the course Potions is great, but also very difficult. It is somewhat different from Charms, which can be released by just waving a magic wand. There are many precautions in the early processing of Potions..."
"When to use juice, when to stir, the size of the heat, the direction of stirring, everything needs to be cautious..."
"Some people may think that Potions is a pure mixture, then their shallow understanding may be the basis of their failure..."
Tom did not exaggerate the facts, but it described the greatness of Potions very well.
If the person in front of you was Snape, you might have seen a rare hint of appreciation on his face, but Slughorn's face had always been filled with a smile. At this time, it only deepened a little, and nothing more could be seen.
"... Oh, what then?"
"Then... then I felt that this kind of magic involving precise operations should be continued under the guidance of the professor. My own research may have more uncontrollable consequences..."
Tom This flattery is very suitable. No, the professor's satisfaction can no longer be suppressed.
"... Yes, yes, many wizards have limited talents. They cannot see the magic of Potions... Many people will even ignore the role of Potions, and then hold their Charms and Transfiguration to study for a lifetime. However, they have missed one of the most mysterious existences in Wizarding World..."