Hogwarts on the Tip of the Tongue Chapter 842

Many students from the non-magical world may ask when they first come into contact with potions, whether a Muggle with no magical ability can successfully create a potion of magic potion if the formula and production method of the magic potion are correct. .

The answer is: absolutely impossible.

Because in the process of refining a truly effective magic potion, a wand (or other magic medium) must be used to perform magic to cooperate-just put magic materials such as dead flies, **** and narcissus root powder in the furnace The cauldron on the fire is boiled, no matter whether the number of stirring is correct or the length of heating time is correct, without the aid of magic, you can only get the stench of the whole house or a pot of poisonous soup in the end.

The effect of some magic potions can be similar to the effect after successfully casting a spell.

Of course, there are a small number of magic potions that have very unique effects. The effects of these magic potions cannot be replicated in any other way except that the potions can be achieved. For example, blessing potions, eternal potions, and elixir All belong to this category-although in most cases, they are not that easy to reach.

All in all, in the general concept of the magic world, potions are actually a substitute for magic spells. Wizards will choose the simplest or most effective method they find to achieve their goals among potions and spells.

Since potions masters many extremely dangerous substances and has a considerable degree of mystery, most of the famous masters in the field of potions have a good position in the magic world-not all wizards can skillfully use magic spells To solve the problem, and in this case, the existence of the potion becomes extremely important.

However, for a very small number of magical wizards, the existence of potions is relatively tasteless.

Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary wizards, Slughorn is a respectable potion master.

However, in the eyes of many wizards who stand at the top of the magic world, such as the Minister of Magic, the deputy minister, the director, and the famous old nobles in the magic world, he is just a potion class at Hogwarts. It's just an ordinary professor.

Even if they are also wizards who study the composition of matter, the status of the potion master is obviously much lower than that of the alchemist.

This is why Horace Slughorn gradually moved his mind away from the potions course and began to meet the little wizards in Hogwarts to form a "slug club"-the status of potions in society There is a limit to improvement in this area. Instead of spending time studying new unknown potions, it is better to make a few more potential students.

Facts have proved that all the wizards he valued have accomplished a great career after graduating from school.

In any case, even Tom Riddle, who was later disconnected from him, did not live up to Slughorn's previous love for this student, and shocked the entire magical world—even though it was a bit scary, it was still a major event. .

"Like, it's so alike..."

Slughorn looked at Elena thoughtfully, and sighed softly in his heart.

Compared to Tom a few decades ago, this second-year student showed his decentness and wisdom even more. If Riddle had only subdued a Slytherin college, then this Elena Miss Kaslana almost fascinated the entire Hogwarts, he had already vaguely heard many stories about her.

The only difference is that it is different from Tom Riddle, who was born in an orphanage and was alone.

If Slughorn's guess is correct, infer from Dumbledore's suggestion? and some existing information? This Miss Kaslana has an enviable and outstanding life experience... as the inheritance of the Philosopher's Stone Or, the descendant of Paracelsus in the magic world, no matter what angle you think of? She has no reason to go crooked to that terrible path of the devil.

More importantly? Albus Dumbledore believed in this child.

After so many years, Slughorn no longer questioned Albus Dumbledore's judgment? Since Dumbledore did not warn him, it means that everything is still under the control of the Hogwarts principal under.

even……

Slughorn glanced at the weird "Premier Insignia" pinned to Elena's chest. The background colors of the four academies were intertwined, and a silver letter A was dotted in the middle-this is Hogg Sign of the Dean of Watts.

This morning? Dumbledore explained this new position to him on purpose.

Between the prefect and the president of the student union? You can move freely between the four colleges. The main responsibility is to coordinate and settle disputes between the colleges, assist the formal professors in the course, and act as the student representative of Hogwarts... Perhaps it is not even as good as a normal prefect in terms of rights, but the symbolic meaning behind it even exceeds that of the chairperson of the male and female student council.

Albus? Are you looking for a successor?

Slughorn glanced curiously at the small, silver-haired witch who might not be as high as the podium.

Compared to her peers who have already begun to develop, Elena is really too immature. Even with thick platform shoes under her feet, the girl looks like an exquisite doll girl, as if from a fairy tale. Little fairy walking out.

However, in Hogwarts, appearance is never a factor in determining whether a wizard is good or not.

"So now, be quiet, thank you—"

Elena stood up and walked to the podium, looked around the classmates in the classroom unhurriedly, and said softly.

The girl's voice is not loud. In some noisy classrooms, if you don't listen carefully, you may easily miss it. But as her voice fell, most of the little wizards in the classroom stopped talking instantly and raised their heads. Look at Elena.

After more than a year of getting along, Hogwarts, a group of students at the same level as Elena, has almost become her shape.

Slughorn's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Even some younger professors may not be able to achieve this level of classroom control.

Apparently, he somewhat underestimated the influence of this "potions class assistant" in the school. If she were a pure potions class therapist for emergency assistance, the students would not behave so obediently.

"The potion materials used in the swelling potion are divided into three types, pufferfish eyes, nettles, and bat liver."

Elena said, "According to "Magic Potion and Potion" and common primary potion books, the complete preparation process does not involve material changes and synthesis, mainly grinding and crushing, heating, stirring, etc. Method—Of course, the cooperation of magic is very important, and this is also an important step to make this potion possess magical powers and eliminate toxicity."

As she spoke, she turned her head and glanced at Slughorn who was standing next to her.

"In Hogwarts, the purpose of potions learning has never been simple technology and process learning..."

Elena's voice raised slightly, looking at the students below, she continued without hurries.

"In fact, pufferfish eyes, nettles, and bat livers are very likely to be toxic when they are not processed. In the process of preparing swelling potions, we are learning cases of magic to remove toxicity. Is that true? professor."

"Very correct description, Miss Kaslana."

The old wizard nodded quite approvingly, with a satisfied look on his plump cheeks, smiled and gestured to Elena to continue speaking, and his eyes became more kind and curious.

Regardless of an event or an industry, as long as the people who really know Han will distinguish the true from the false in the shortest time.

As a professor who has taught potions classes at Hogwarts for decades, only with this opening remark, Horace Slughorn can perceive the difference of girls, and the girls' role in potions and education A keen perspective of the field.

As Irina inferred, the main reason why Hogwarts arranges the swelling potion in the first few classes of the second graders is that this potion is unique in the transformation of potion properties. ——If it's just for students to master the formulas of several potions, there are more and more practical potions to choose and learn.

In Slughorn's view, the value of seeing this has surpassed the girl's unexplored potion potential.

Potions has never lacked talented and creative wizards.

However, most of the wizards are somewhat surly, withdrawn, and cold. They are talented and difficult to communicate. When the magical potion inspiration is sprayed freely, they rarely follow the basic logic.

On the other hand, this is also the common impression of the magic society of potions experts-dull, arrogant, and mysterious.

For example, Severus Snape and Damocles fit this stereotype completely.

However, this personality is obviously not entirely suitable for teaching in a school for children aged 11-18.

At least in the Hogwarts classroom, when facing the younger wizards, clear, concise, accurate expression and interesting and energetic teaching language art are the highest priority potions teaching. ability.

The profound and obscure knowledge of potions is not so indispensable in the education stage of the lower school age.

Just after hearing this passage, Slughorn could understand why she could become the first "student assistant".

Although I have not personally experienced Snape's course, Eslughorn's understanding of this former student and the leader of the Hogwarts Potions subject may be different in teaching methods. But the usual thinking is the same.

Compared to lectures and sorting out the content, Snape is obviously more inclined to let the little wizards directly operate.

After all, neither he nor Snape actually had too much patience to explain the ins and outs. This was also the common problem of most potion masters in the past. Pale words never had a successful potion change color.

Perhaps it is due to character. For many years, the teaching process of potions has been more inclined to allow students to comprehend in practice.

Of course, similar to some very basic knowledge to answer, it is naturally better for someone to do it for you.

"The sting hairs on the stems and leaves of nettles are poisonous. It will cause irritant dermatitis immediately after contact with the bare skin of the organism, causing pain like being stung by a bee. Depending on the constitution, it may cause severe redness, swelling, itching, and even ulceration. ——"

Elena explained softly, her eyes paused for a few seconds at the rear right of the classroom, intentionally or unintentionally.

Pansy Parkinson, who was still playing with the nettle stems and leaves with his fingers, seemed to have been stung by something. He quickly threw the poor grass ring ring in his hand, and somewhat fearfully pushed the pile of nettle grass with his magic wand. Go to the desk.

Elena smiled and shook her head, looked away, took out her wand and tapped on the blackboard.

The next moment, an exploded view of a nettle grass quickly emerged.

Nettle has been used for medicinal purposes since the ancient Greco-Roman period. It is one of the most popular botanicals in Europe. It is also one of the most frequently used botanical potions by Hogwarts students in the lower grades.

"... But, fortunately, we used dried nettles in class. The poisonous hairs on the stems and leaves had already undergone a simple treatment before, and even if the irritating reaction did occur, it was slightly at best. It's just itching—so when we buy it at Diagon Alley pharmacy ~www.mtlnovel.com~ we also need to pay attention to whether we buy nettles that have been processed."

Elena suddenly paused, frowned helplessly, stopped talking and looked forward.

On the edge of the seat where she was sitting earlier, one arm was raised straight up, as if it was about to poke the ceiling.

"Um... Grainger, do you have any questions?"

"I have a question, Miss Kaslana. I remember mentioning in "The Encyclopedia of Basic Potions" that the most effective way to increase the efficacy of swelling potions is not to use dried nettles, but to use fresh nettles directly. Hemp is prepared..."

Hermione Granger stood up, did not know where a book was conjured, and said in a serious tone.

"Huh? The Encyclopedia of Primary Potions?" Elena was taken aback for a while.

What is this situation?

It shouldn't be on the reference list for Potions class, right?

And when they were in bed and bathroom last night, they didn't rehearse this session either?

But speaking of it...

There seems to be something wrong with the look in this little Nizi's eyes now?

"Oh, when I was shopping at the pharmacy in Diagon Alley during the holiday, I listened to that Mr. Hufflepuff graduated store manager said."

Before Elena could fully react, Hermione smiled slightly and said sweetly in a familiar tone.

"Excuse me, Miss Kaslana, I don't know much about potions. I just saw it, and you talked about it again, so just ask casually. After all, you are an assistant in the potions class. In this regard There should be a lot of understanding... It is said that in the wizarding society, there are actually some differences between the common potion formulas supplied to the outside world and the schools—"

It's not good~ The last chance to coo was used up~~oooooo~

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