The weather has gradually changed recently, and there are gradually more clouds in the sky, making it look a little gloomy. The temperature has been dropping again and again, causing students at Hogwarts to wear warm sweaters and padded vests under their outer robes.
In such weather, the library also became a bit cold.
Many students gather in the common room with a fireplace to work on their homework, and they can also loudly discuss recent interesting stories with their peers. Here, no one has to worry about Mrs. Pince, the librarian, appearing out of nowhere and angrily shouting "no noise" or something.
As a result, there were fewer students in the library.
Maka was happy to be quiet. Studying in a place with few people was obviously more conducive to improving efficiency. As for things like the cold weather, he easily thought of a convenient and simple way to keep out the cold.
After mixing some of the salamander's blood, he made a continuous liquid that could keep the body warm. This thing is very simple. You just need to let the fire energy in the blood of the salamander spread out in the body at an extremely slow speed. It can't even be called a medicine.
But because of this, it has a disadvantage - you have to drink more water, otherwise the moisture in your body will gradually decrease and your skin will become dry. Of course, you will understand it yourself without telling me, because after drinking this liquid, you will often feel thirsty until the effect of the medicine wears off.
At this moment, Hermione was sitting next to Maka, listening to him explain some advanced principles of the levitation spell.
From time to time, the two of them would pick up the cups on the table and take a sip. There was even a big teapot on the table in front of Maka. Obviously, Hermione also tried Maka's little invention, and it felt pretty good. She felt warm and comfortable all over.
Just as Maka was talking about the practical application of the floating spell, both of them heard a clear sound of footsteps coming from behind.
"McLean, I've heard rumors about you. Maybe we can be friends." The visitor paused, then continued, "My name is Malfoy, Draco Malfoy."
Maka turned her head, looked at Malfoy, who had blond hair and a pale face, and smiled slightly, "Oh, of course. I don't seem to have any reason to refuse this proposal, Malfoy."
Hermione looked at Maka, but didn't speak - even though she didn't have any good impression of Malfoy.
"Yes! I think that, unlike that stupid Potter, you have a smart mind." Malfoy seemed to be very happy and spoke casually to slander Harry.
"No! I think people who casually insult others are truly stupid! Harry is a smart man, and he knows how to protect his friends!" Hermione couldn't help it, she retorted loudly.
"No noise!" From a distance, Mrs. Pingsi looked over.
Maka nodded apologetically in that direction, but before she could speak, Malfoy spoke.
"No one talks to you, you stinking Mudblood!"
Although Hermione didn't understand the meaning of that word, it didn't stop her from knowing that it was an insulting word. She stared at Malfoy like an angry hen.
"Malfoy, I must remind you that insulting others at will is not the behavior of a noble!" Maka frowned, "Besides, I am also what you call a 'stinking mudblood'."
"You're not a pureblood—" "They're all petrified!"
Malfoy's surprised expression froze on his face, causing a few scattered students not far away to stand up in horror.
"Oh—Maka, you shouldn't—"
Hermione also became uneasy when she saw this, but she took it back mid-sentence. After experiencing the troll incident, her thoughts on violating school rules fundamentally changed.
But the uneasiness still existed, and she was worried about the punishment Maka would receive next.
"I didn't do anything wrong. Moreover, the whole body binding spell is no more harmful than the crushing spell. It does not cause much damage to the target." Maka raised the wand and waved it quickly, "The petrification is lifted!"
Malfoy immediately collapsed to the ground, gasping for air, unable to even utter a word. It was obvious that he was frightened.
"This is just a punishment for being rude to you," Maka still looked gentle, he smiled and said, "You can tell the teacher, but I don't think this is a good idea."
Maka put her wand back into her sleeve and sat back down in her chair calmly.
As a result, Malfoy didn't say anything, but the news quickly reached Professor Sprout's ears—it was Mrs. Pince who reported it.
That evening, Maka was called to the Herbal Medicine Professor's office next to the greenhouse, and he found Professor McGonagall waiting for him there.
"Mr. Maclean, I have to tell you why you are always causing trouble!" Professor McGonagall said angrily.
"Hmm - I think there must be some reason why you used the curse on Malfoy, right? Can you tell us and let us listen?" Professor Sprout was obviously still trying to protect his shortcomings.
"Ah, yes." Maka nodded, "Malfoy verbally insulted Hermione, calling her a 'Mudblood', which I couldn't stand; you know, I've said it before, she is my friend .”
"Oh! Mudblood! What a terrible word!" Professor Sprout said in surprise, "This is discrimination and it should not appear in Hogwarts."
Hufflepuff House has been supporting Muggle-born children to become wizards since its founder Helga Hufflepuff. Until now, excellent Muggle wizards and mixed-blood wizards have emerged one after another, and it has almost become a general trend. This proves how correct Helga's original persistence was.
"As for your feelings for your friends, I understand very well. Malfoy will definitely be punished for his outrageous words and deeds," Professor McGonagall said seriously, "However, your behavior of casting spells on your classmates violated school rules. You understand Yet?"
After saying that, she looked at Professor Sprout, obviously reminding him that he should be punished accordingly.
"Well."
Professor Sprout looked at Professor McGonagall in embarrassment, not knowing what to do for a moment - she actually didn't want to punish Maka at all.
"Professor Sprout, Professor McGonagall is right, I should accept the punishment." At this time, Maka agreed with Professor McGonagall, "Only by punishing students who violate school rules can other students be punished." Establish a correct concept of doing things, so that they can avoid detours in the future and develop excellent personality qualities... "
Maka said something serious that even he himself didn't take seriously, but Professor McGonagall in front of him showed a satisfied smile.
"In that case, you can stay in the third greenhouse tonight until you go to bed, taking care of the plants!" Professor Sprout also nodded happily.
After that, the two professors sent Maka to the door of the third greenhouse and went to find Malfoy. Maka watched their leaving figures, and after a while, she ducked into the greenhouse.
Okay! The effect of the big talk was quite obvious. Professor McGonagall actually left without deducting any points. This was an unexpected gain. Originally, Makako just wanted Professor McGonagall to feel better about him, so she took the initiative to seek punishment.
"Um?"
As soon as Maka entered the third greenhouse, she immediately discovered that there was someone inside. To be precise, it was the mysterious Slytherin girl!
I saw her holding a small shovel in her hand and skillfully replacing the plants with new soil! From her fast and smooth movements, it was impossible to tell that she was the clumsy girl who spent a long time flipping through books in the library and couldn't get the point.
Although she still looked expressionless and indifferent.
"Uh, hello."
Maka was stunned for a moment and thought it would be okay to ask first! Although he estimated that the other party would not pay attention to him.
But Maka obviously guessed wrong again.
"Hello." The girl immediately nodded in this direction and said in an emotionless tone.
"Well," Maka walked next to her and started to help her change the soil, "If you don't mind, can you tell me your name?"
"Willy Blois." She kept her hands on her hands and just lowered her head to deal with the things in her hands, but she answered quickly.
Maka could never see through this girl, but this girl named Willy was different from Snape and Dumbledore. The feeling she gave Maka was that this girl didn't have any complicated thoughts or even emotions.
"It's just like a doll." Maka thought for no reason.
"Do you like plants very much?" In order to learn more about this mysterious girl, he continued the conversation.
"Yes." The answer was still simple, and still so plain.
"What plant do you like?"
"all."
"There are always one or two things that you find annoying, right? For example, babo tubers or something?"
"No."
"Do you come to the greenhouse often to take care of them?"
"Yes."
"Would that happen on my own..."
During this slightly pale question and answer session, everything at hand was completed, but Willie once again exceeded Maka's expectations. When he thought about it, Willy would definitely turn around and leave without saying a word this time, but she didn't move.
After putting the gloves back on the utility rack aside, Willy folded her hands in front of her and continued to have an empty exchange with Maka, with no intention of leaving.
"Uh, I mean, aren't you leaving?" Maka asked curiously, "Just like the last two times."
"Let's leave after that." Willie said calmly.
"Then... if I can't finish talking, will you just stand here with me and keep talking?" Maka felt that his IQ was a bit insufficient, and it was difficult for him to understand Willy's logical circuit.
"Yes." - actually confirmed.
"Then do you think it's interesting to talk to me?" Maka tried her best to ask the conclusion she could think of as a question.
"I don't think so." - You really don't think it's interesting!
"Then why do you continue to talk?" Maka couldn't help but tell the truth in her heart.
After hearing this, Willie paused, looked at Maka and thought for a while before replying: "Mom said, you can't leave until others finish talking."
"It's polite."
Willy used these last four words to completely sink Maka, who looked dull.