Chapter 31: An Unexpected Duel
On the second day, the Gryffindor and Slytherin students met again in Potions class, and they didn't seem to have any problems. Malfoy didn't look at Harry gloatingly, as usual, at the way he was targeted by Snape in Potions class.
It's just that some resentment can be seen in the afterglow that he skimmed from time to time, but Seamus didn't care about this problem, after all, yesterday's incident has passed, and he can't hold on to it.
It's just that I think I probably shouldn't have done it so early, and I should have waited until Malfoy provoked Harry and used Neville's memory ball to let Harry show off his flying skills.
It would also allow Harry to enter the Quidditch team, which would have given him a psychological blow, perhaps even better.
originally wanted to trick others, but it became a stage for others to pretend to be forced, and let others get benefits, which may be the way to hit the hardest.
But it doesn't matter, it's a big deal that after a while, when Harry's flying skills are shown, Mrs. Hodge will recommend Harry to the team.
Gold always shines, the smell of wine is not afraid of deep alleys, and according to Professor McGonagall's desire for a Quidditch Cup, any possibility will put Harry on the team, not to mention that his flying skills are already better than most people.
Back in the first Potions class last week, just after the start of the lesson, Snape gave Harry a hard dismount.
not only deducted his marks, but also mocked him fiercely, and in the following lessons, he could clearly feel the hostility towards him. is even deliberately finding fault, not letting go of any opportunity, and has been constantly mocking and deliberately deducting points.
But for the Slytherin students, they maintained a laissez-faire state, such a stark contrast that Harry would be angry every time he took Potions class.
In today's Potions lesson, Snape was not only as hostile to Harry as ever, but even included Seamus, giving him the same treatment as Harry.
Seamus knew why, of course, and not to mention whether anyone on the Slytherin side had sued, and Snape could guess who had done it just because of their injuries yesterday.
Lupin had already told Dumbledore about his situation, and Snape and Dumbledore maintained absolute communication, so Snape must also know about his own situation.
"Simofinigan, please tell me which scabies can be treated with the scabies potion we brewed today. Snape said in a deep voice, like a viper exhaling.
His voice wasn't loud, but it was audible to everyone in the room, and his tone was particularly intimidating today.
Fortunately, Seamus had already read the entire Potions textbook and was able to answer these questions with ease.
Even so, Snape said in that frightening tone: "It seems that you remember very well, so you will use your potion to treat your scabies later, and it is up to you to be able to cure it." ”
Seamus didn't ask himself what to do if he didn't have scabies on his body, because Snape must have a way to get you scabies, whether you had it or not.
As the lesson progressed, they began to boil potions, and today Snape seemed to be just teaching Gryffindor students, patrolling Gryffindor's side, constantly scanning everyone with that shocking gaze.
Neville, who was already a little timid, was more likely to make mistakes now, and if he was not careful, his crucible exploded, and all the potions inside burst out.
Fortunately, Seamus had long anticipated this situation, and the moment the cauldron exploded, he drew his wand and used "Clean Up", and most of the potions that were sprayed were disposed of before they hit the ground. But there were still some sporadic potions splashed on the little wizard's body, and the parts that were not covered by the robes immediately swollen and swollen with scabies.
Snape roared, "Mr. Neville Longbottom, what did I tell you, the porcupine thorns must be added after the fire is removed, it seems that you have forgotten all about it again." ”
As he spoke, he waved his hand and cleaned up all the remaining potions, "Mr. Finigan, since you know that the cauldron is about to explode, why don't you remind him, do you think you must wait until it explodes before you can reflect your demeanor?"
"All those who have been splashed with the potion, follow me to the school hospital. Snape's tone was filled with anger.
"I'm sorry, Professor Snape, my potion is ready, do you see if it works?" Seamus interrupted Snape by interjecting at this time.
Snape jerked his head back, stared at Seamus, and stepped forward after a pause, looking at Seamus's cauldron, the potion inside a perfect green color.
After staring at the potion carefully for a while, he said to Seamus, "Mr. Phinegan, it seems that you are good at potions, and I hope you can do the same in the future." ”
After saying that, he treated the students who were splashed with potion, and the red scabies immediately subsided.
Such a thing would have been considered a compliment if it had been uttered by another professor, but when it came out of Snape's mouth, everyone would have thought he had bad intentions. It can only be said that his behavior has completely made himself a supervillain, and it is no wonder that Snape has carried the black cauldron for several years on others, all of which is self-inflicted.
After class, they left the cold, damp Potions classroom and walked to the auditorium, ready to go to dinner.
Around the corner, Malfoy stopped them and said to Harry, "If you dare, come to the prize room tonight, I'm going to duel you!"
Perhaps it was the two henchmen behind him who gave him courage, and he returned to that state of being arrogant and unsightly.
When he talked to them, he almost pointed his nose at them, and Seamus didn't expect that after yesterday's events, Malfoy would come and shout, and he didn't know what his head was thinking.
Malfoy turned his head to look at the two henchmen behind him, and seemed to compare them, and selected the taller Goyle, "Goyle will be my assistant, who is your assistant?"
Harry didn't know anything about wizarding duels and was about to ask what wizarding duels were and why he needed assistants.
However, before he could speak, Ron rushed to say, "I'll see you tonight as his assistant." ”
Malfoy got the news he wanted, and turned away satisfied, leaving only a few of them standing still. That's when Harry had a chance to say what he had just asked.
However, Ron replied lightly: "A wizard duel is a duel between two wizards at an agreed time and place, and if you die, then the assistant will follow." ”
Hearing Ron say such things in such an understated tone, Hermin felt a nameless fire in his heart: "Are you crazy?"