Potions is one of several required courses, and it has always been a major course that requires the two colleges to join together.
Today, the potions classes of Gryffindor House and Slytherin House were scheduled for the 3rd and 4th classes in the morning. When everyone had just finished the last class and were rushing to the Potions classroom in the basement, students from the same school were talking among themselves.
Compared to Harry and the others, the other students knew it a little later, but in fact it didn't take long. When the breakfast time was over, notices about the adjustment of teaching professors were posted on the bulletin boards in the foyer and the common rooms of the four major colleges.
To be honest, what this announcement conveys to everyone is not just the news of a new professor. When the little wizards learned about it, both Gryffindors and Slytherins had mixed emotions.
The entire Hogwarts knew that Snape, as the Dean of Slytherin House, was extremely partial to the students of his own house. In addition to the direction of the teaching itself, rewards and punishments all benefit the little snakes, and the most unlucky ones are always the little lions.
In this regard, it has not changed since Snape became a professor, and in recent years—mainly in the years since Harry entered school—there has been a clear trend of intensification.
But now, just today, the professor of Potions class has finally been changed!
Logically speaking, this change is very satisfying. Except for Slytherin, the other three houses will cheer for it and celebrate the arrival of the new Potions class.
However, although there were some people who expressed happiness, they were all impatient and did not read the announcement carefully. None of the students who actually read the announcement could laugh.
Because Snape actually went to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts class!
At the moment, the fifth-year students of Gryffindor and Slytherin are still walking lazily on their way to the Potions classroom.
The Gryffindors were both happy and depressed, because in the next Potions class, they no longer had to stir the cauldron in front of Snape's gloomy face. Unfortunately, it was time to be careful during the afternoon Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
The Slytherins were both depressed and happy because their respected Professor Snape actually wanted to teach them some real defensive spells... Well, maybe
As I said just now, the Potions classroom is in the basement of the main castle - this is a corridor with no other entrance. The two colleges are bound to meet each other when going down the stairs.
As a result, the little lions and the little snakes immediately stared at each other in the slightly dark corridor of the basement, neither side giving in. However, Draco, who had always been the main firepower, did not make any provocative moves this time, which made both parties a little uncomfortable.
Although Draco's level of sarcasm has been declining in the past two years, which has affected the overall level of Slytherin House, he can't be as silent as he is now, right
"Draco, what's wrong with you?" The girl next to him was Pansy Parkinson. She looked a little confused. "Although your godfather is no longer the Potions teacher, he has changed to a better one." Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson? Shouldn't you be happy?"
But Draco just shook his head, and the ends of his golden hair swayed gently in front of his eyes, covering half of his sight, making it difficult for people to see clearly what he was looking at at this moment.
A moment later, as soon as they stepped into the classroom, they saw a scene that they would never see in previous Potions classes.
The neatly arranged rectangular desks disappeared, replaced by round potion preparation tables. Most of the chairs in the classroom have been removed, except for a row of writing desks left behind that can be used as needed.
After all, this is a Potions classroom, and it still looks a little dark here. This is because the preparation process of some potions requires the elimination of interference from excess light. However, the four walls that were originally made of bricks were hung with exquisite decorative tapestries, and several magical portraits taken from famous potions masters brought considerable vitality and vitality to the place.
This Potions classroom is finally not as lifeless as before!
The most noteworthy thing is that the new professor got a lot of fluorescent white flowers from somewhere and planted them in clusters on the surrounding walls. The little light particles floating out from the stamens replaced the original dim magic lamp, giving the entire professor a somewhat mysterious feeling.
"Children, come in! Come in quickly!" In this first class, Slughorn put on an amiable attitude and greeted the students who were walking inside with a smile. "A group of four or five people can choose the round platform they like. Whichever one is fine... Yes, just standing. I will explain the reason later... What? Three people? That's okay too. I think it's best for me. There are enough preparation tables set up..."
This unique class gives everyone a very fresh first impression. Of course, in addition to the freshness, the satisfying degree of freedom also creates a very good mood for everyone.
Whether it's Gryffindor or Slytherin, they actually have the same point of view on this point. However, most of the little lions showed it with laughter, while the little snakes suppressed their happiness in their hearts, but on the surface they showed a "barely qualified" look.
"Okay, classmates, I believe you have all seen the announcement on the bulletin board. Yes, I am your new Potions Professor, Horace Slughorn."
The old man took out his magic wand and waved it, and his name immediately appeared on the blackboard behind him. The font is the same as the character he expresses. It is gorgeous but also a little playful. It is a beautiful cursive font.
After that, he smiled and nodded to everyone, and continued: "First of all, I have to explain the problem of the chair to everyone, otherwise the young gentlemen and ladies will probably blame me behind my back..."
Slughorn paused for a moment as some of the Gryffindors laughed softly. They all thought that the old man seemed to be easy to talk to, and in fact he was.
"...Actually," he continued, "we know that the preparation process of potions is relatively complicated. When we need to stay at the crucible to prepare and stir, it will always make people a little overwhelmed, because there is always Some guys like to create very tight preparation techniques."
At this point, he smiled and shrugged.
"So, whenever we are with the Crucible, we basically don't have time to sit down. Believe me, this is indeed a bit hard, especially when you don't pay attention to exercise!"
"Because of this, in order for us to have more sufficient foot strength, I have to let you stand with me during class." Slughorn curled his lips and made an innocent expression. , "Yes, I have to stand too - look, let's stand together!"
Before he finished speaking, many students started laughing secretly, and for a while, the atmosphere in the classroom became more harmonious.
"Professor!" a female Gryffindor student suddenly said, "Did you arrange the flowers in the classroom? They look so beautiful!"
When Slughorn heard this, he just shook his head slightly, with a mysterious smile on his face.
"You'll know who arranged it right away," he said. "Now we have a special guest for this class, the youngest professor at Hogwarts—Mr. Macca McClain!"
As these words rang out, a figure who could not be called tall walked in from the door, but his appearance was worthy of excitement.
Not to mention that Maka is also highly skilled in potions. As for recent events, his reputation in the magic world is getting higher and higher. For these young wizards who are still chasing stars, such a celebrity who has watched him reach the top step by step makes them feel more excited than other famous wizards.
"It would be great if everyone likes the white rhizome bushes I decorated in the classroom." Maka blinked, then walked to the front of the classroom and stood still, "But in fact, they also have tasks today... "
He pointed at the fluorescent white stamen flowers and simply explained: "Since this classmate mentioned them first, I will say one more thing in advance - the radiance of the fluorescent white stamen flowers can make the reaction process when preparing the vitality tonic more stable. Then everyone can stir the Ariot blades calmly.”
"As expected of Professor MacLean who amazed the entire European wizarding community," Slughorn praised him at the right time. "Look! He just arrived and introduced a brand-new preparation technique to everyone! Let me explain first. Yes, this little knowledge is not in the book!"
After saying that, he suddenly turned around, stretched out his wand and pointed at the blackboard. Suddenly, the name that originally appeared on the blackboard quietly disappeared, and then a line of letters appeared.
"What we are going to talk about today is the last magic potion that must be learned this semester. It is called 'Vitality Tonic'. As its name says, this is a potion that can replenish the vitality of the drinker and A potion for improvement, and at the same time, it is also a very practical potion... "
At this time, Slughorn gave up his initial easygoing tone and his tone became serious. It can be seen that although he is a bit of a person, he is very pious in his professional field.
Maka stood aside, looking at the bald old man who was focusing on explaining the specific lessons, and couldn't help but see a shadow similar to Dumbledore.
Dumbledore also started out as a professor, and he also took up the post at the same time as Slughorn. Perhaps Albus Dumbledore had stood in front of the blackboard like him and seriously taught all kinds of knowledge about Transfiguration to a classroom of young wizards
"... Since I was able to become the dean of Slytherin House, it is of course a real deal." Maka secretly sighed.