Future Water

On Thursday afternoon, the students entered the familiar yet unfamiliar underground classroom.

As the site of Snape's past verbal abuse, psychological manipulation, and mistreatment of a minor (Harry), it was now in a state of utter defecation.

It was completely changed to look like Professor Slughorn's preferred style.

Torches were replaced with chandeliers;

The walls, blackened by the Potions, were now covered with warm-toned wallpaper;

There were bouquets of flowers in the corner, with tags still attached, seemingly gifts from his students.

In the corner, there was a row of crucibles, all of which were bubbling.

All the students sat in their seats, waiting obediently for class to begin.

They all wanted the reward, and even previewed the textbook several times in advance.

Slughorn arrived earlier; after all, this lesson contained a "treasure" he desperately wanted to cherish.

The Boy Who Lived was just an appetizer; it was alright, but compared to Granger, who has become more famous in recent years, it seemed rather ordinary.

After seeing these two, waiting for Stark to arrive felt like finally getting to the main course.

Thinking about this, Slughorn trembled with excitement. He had even accidentally peed on his shoes when he went to the toilet earlier.

When the school bell rang, Slughorn smiled and looked around as if he were looking at a flock of young lambs.

Sixteen years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I'm back here again. It's great, really great!

"I'm quite old, and I originally wanted to enjoy my retirement."

He suddenly looked at William and smiled kindly:

"But that night, William suddenly found me and sincerely invited me to return to school."

No one could refuse the invitation from the famous Stark, including me!

Therefore, I am willing to retire and be rehired to bring my talents back to Hogwarts!

I want all of you clever little minds to receive nourishment for your growth.

Everyone looked at William, surprised that the professor was someone he had invited back.

William raised his eyebrows slightly. Slughorn was clearly saying this on purpose, just to emphasize their close relationship.

"Alright." Slughorn returned to the front of the classroom, puffing out his already bulging chest even more.

The buttons on the vest were about to pop off.

"Before this lesson begins, I've prepared several potions to broaden your horizons."

Standing in the steaming heat, his plump figure appeared to float on the surface.

"Of course, with your seventh-grade level, you must have seen many Potions."

So I racked my brains to prepare some tricky little things."Slughorn winked slyly.

"Can anyone tell me... what is this?"

He suddenly pointed to the cauldron closest to Slytherin's table.

Elena Kaslana raised her hand immediately.

She really wanted to get a reward, so she was very proactive today.

Slughorn pointed at her.

"It's Amortentia!"

"Exactly right." Slughorn whistled and laughed. "Kid, do you know what it's for?"

"It's the most effective Love Potion in the world!" Kaslana exclaimed.

Many students wore strange smiles.

"Absolutely right!" Slughorn nodded gently.

"Did you recognize it by its distinctive mother-of-pearl luster?"

"And there's its unique spiral-shaped rising steam," Kaslana said happily.

"And its smell. That smell varies from person to person, depending on what each person likes best."

I can smell the freshly cooked stinky tofu, the tempting snail rice noodles, and the plump roasted chicken...

She suddenly smacked her lips, and embarrassingly, drooled.

Slughorn curled his lip; he seemed to think that this pretty female student was a little off her mind.

Especially that lingering, savoring expression—it's somewhat reminiscent of Hannibal, the dark wizard who enjoys cannibalism.

He said nothing and quietly walked away from her.

"Then, who knows what this is? You tell me, darling?" Slughorn said.

"It's Sex-Change Potion that can transform the user!" Lynn Bellok said knowledgeably.

"Absolutely right, it can make men feminine and women men," Slughorn said with a curious tone.

"It is worth noting that, unlike Polyjuice Potion, which transform one into someone else, Polyjuice Potion -Sex-Change Potion cause one to become the opposite sex."

This is a godsend for trans women! Many students are excited.

"A very obscure Potions, child. How did you know?" Slug asked curiously.

Without hesitation, Lynn said, "Using this, you can wear women's clothes, and the effect is the best."

She could even pretend to be a girl to hook up with fat guys and be kept by them...

Everyone stared at him strangely. He hurriedly waved his hands and said, "I haven't used it. A friend of mine..."

Nobody wants to know who this "friend" is.

Several Hufflepuff male students, however, were rubbing their chins and looking at Lynn with great interest.

Slughorn clicked his tongue slightly, then discreetly moved away from him.

"And what about this Potions?" He pointed to a cauldron filled with the pink liquid.

"It's Beautification Potion," Ivan Hals quickly raised his hand.

"That's absolutely right. Taking it will temporarily increase your charm." Slughorn winked.

"It's best used with roses when confessing your feelings; it's sure to be a success."

Hals, is your shop the one in Knockturn Alley?

"Yes, that's where my mother drives." Ivan immediately puffed out his chest proudly, flattering her:

My mother was once your student, and she mentioned you to me many times.

This is a chocolate she gave you; wishing you a long and healthy life.

Slughorn's expression froze, as if he had been punched in the face.

Live to be a hundred years old?!

Damn it, isn't this cursing me to die?

Slughorn cursed under his breath:

"Damn it, a bunch of idiots! How did Snape manage to teach these students for fifteen years without having a heart attack?"

Slughorn paused for a moment, then took the chocolate and "accidentally" tossed it into the trash can.

"Class, please take out your balance scales, first-aid kits, and don't forget your textbooks. We should begin class."

But Slughorn hadn't announced the prize yet, and many people craned their necks, curiously eyeing the final crucible.

"Sir, you haven't told us what that crucible is yet," someone shouted.

The potion inside the crucible was seven-colored and emitted Gulugulu, oval-shaped bubbles.

Images flickered within those bubbles, but no one could make out what they were.

"Oh! I almost forgot the most important thing!" Slughorn exclaimed dramatically, as if performing a stage play.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a very obscure Potions, does anyone know it? I'll give him twenty points!"

He smiled at everyone, but unsurprisingly, no one recognized him.

"I think," Slughorn finally turned around, looking expectantly in a certain direction.

"You surely know what this is, William?"

"It's called Future Water. After drinking it, you can see parts of the future," William said.

The whole class seemed to straighten their backs immediately, their faces showing eagerness.

Wouldn't taking it turn one into a true Seer?

"Absolutely right, add twenty points to Ravenclaw. This is a peculiar Potions Future Water," Slughorn said, nodding.

"It's extremely complicated to prepare, and if you make a mistake, the consequences are unimaginable; it will become the most deadly poison."

"Of course, it's important to note that excessive use can lead to mental confusion."

They may also have difficulty distinguishing between dreams and reality; in the most severe cases, it could lead to schizophrenia.

In short, he turned into Mr. Tree!