Recaps

Herman enjoyed a quiet afternoon after Draco dragged Harry to Quidditch training, then went to the Room of Requirement to prepare the alchemy materials Kramer had sent him. He studied Professor Malin’s instructions and began practicing material preparation.

• Draco pulled Harry away to supervise Quidditch training, leaving Herman alone in the common room.
• Herman changed his robes, packed Kramer’s materials and his alchemy books, and headed to the Seventh Floor.
• Herman entered his familiar practice room in the Room of Requirement and checked that everything was unchanged.
• Herman examined the Ashwinder scales, moonstone powder, and purple diluting solution Kramer had sent.
• Herman read Professor Malin’s instructions on grinding Ashwinder scales and magically sifting moonstone powder before starting his practice.