Chapter 10 - Potions Book (1/2)
It was the next day and Ravenclaw's first class was Potions with Hufflepuff. Chris, Hermione, and Kristine went down the dungeon that was quite creepy. Inside the room was the depressing Professor Snape who looked like he hated his job. When everyone sat down, he started class.
”As it is mandatory, I shall introduce myself. I am Professor Snape, your Potions Professor. You are here to learn the art of potion making and the science behind it. There is little wand waving here so I'm expecting that many of you will think this class is not useful. I also don't expect you to love this subject either. However, I will teach all of you to brew well as long as you guys aren't the dunderheads that I have to teach most of the time,” Professor Snape said and the class was extremely quiet.
”Mr. Evergreen. What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?” Snape asked Chris.
”It will make an extremely powerful sleeping potion called the Draught of Living Death,” Chris answered.
”It seems that you are not one of the dunderheads Mr. Evergreen. Well, I'll ask another question. Miss Bones, where would you find a bezoar?”
Susan Bones, a Hufflepuff girl, stayed silent for a few seconds and truthfully answered Snape.
”I do not know Professor,” Susan said.
”Well it seems that you are one of the dunderheads Miss Bones. You should've at least skimmed the book before coming here,” Snape said and Susan did not say anything and looked down. Hermione raised her hand.
”Hmph, Miss Alder what is your answer,” Snape asked ignoring Hermione.
”Bezoar comes from the stomach of a goat,” Kristine said. After she answered Chris quickly warned Hermione.
”You shouldn't keep on raising your hand. Other teachers love it, but I heard that Snape hated it,” He whispered quickly so Snape wouldn't notice. Hermione nodded
”Well it looks like I don't have to teach too many blockheads this year. What a pleasant surprise,” Snape commented before moving on. ”Mr. Hopkins, what is the difference between monkshood and wolfsbane?”
Wayne Hopkins, another Hufflepuff student, was also unable to answer the question.
”Just as I said what I said earlier,” Snape said. ”Miss Granger, what is the difference between wolfsbane and monkshood?”
”They're the same plant and can also be called aconite,” Hermione said.
”Correct. I'm glad that I don't have to waste my time explaining easy questions such as those. We're going to move on. I'm going to teach you how to brew Cure for Boils. Take notes while I talk,” Snape said. The lecture was for around 20 minutes while the rest of the class time was spent on making the potion. Chris was paired up with Hermione while Kristine was paired up with Padma Patil. For the period, nothing too significant happened. Hermione, Chris, and Kristine's potions were all relatively well made while the rest were all criticized one way or another by Snape. Chris even got EXP for creating the potion.
[Host has learned how to brew Cure for Boils. 80 EXP and 11 Knuts has been given. 520 more EXP is needed to level up. Congratulations! You have unlocked the Potions Book. This Book will keep track of the potions Host can brew. The more of the same potion you brew, the better you'll be. Futhermore, EXP and money will be given. However, unlike the Wizards Book, every potion regardless of difficulty has to be brewed 1000 times to be considered mastered. After mastering the potion, you'll be able to create a better version of the potion being able to put in extra effects, elongate the effect of the potion, or just overall strengthen the potion. Furthermore, Host can now practice brewing the potion in the Practice Room with virtual ingredients so money will not be gained and you cannot take the potion outside of the Practice Room.]