"You should understand that this is not a question that first-year students should be exposed to," Snape frowned and paused, but continued, "Since you can ask this question, I think you should be very clear about the principle of your reaction to demonic disgust. It only needs to be reversed to interrupt the disgusting reaction at the exact time and add subsequent ingredients, and there is no need to barely maintain the magic form of the original liquid. Next question. ”

Next, Maca asked a few questions she had encountered one by one. But he was keenly aware that Snape did not show the impatience he had imagined, but answered all the questions one by one.

“…… No question to ask? Then get out. ”

After Maka finished asking the question, Snape regained his initial impatience and waved Maka out of his office.

"Whew—" Standing around the corner of the hallway outside the office door, Maca couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

To be honest, he really didn't want to get too close to Snape. For him, facing someone who can't see through is more terrifying than anything else.

Speaking of which, in fact, the person he dared not approach the most was undoubtedly Dumbledore.

After a brief recollection of her actions in Snape's office, and after noticing that there was nothing wrong, Maca walked away quickly.

After solving a few difficulties that are bound to be encountered in practical operations, the rest of the matter is much easier. He only needed to make up for the missing tools, find a quiet and uninhabited place, and start experimenting with the formulation.

"Hagrid's hunting lodge? Good choice! Maca muttered to herself, turning and walking towards the door, "I just didn't have classes this afternoon, so let's go see Hagrid." ”

……

It's a nice day, but the wind is a bit stronger than the previous days. Looking up, the blue sky is like a wash, and it makes people's mood brighter. The air outside the castle was exceptionally fresh, the opposite of Snape's dimly lit office.

Maca breathed hard in the fresh air outside—a bounty of nature that sustained human life, wizards and Muggles alike.

Hagrid's hunting lodge was built not far from the Forbidden Forest, and it was a short walk through the fields.

"Hey, Hagrid! Good afternoon! Maca saw Hagrid's tall figure in the distance.

"Oh, Maca! Yes, good afternoon! Hagrid turned his head and smiled happily at the sight of Maca.

However, he quickly put away his smile, and then said with a serious face: "Yes, I am glad that you can come to see me, and I welcome you to my cabin as a guest." However, it should be almost time for class, and you shouldn't be here. ”

"Yes, to be exact, class is already in place now," Maca shrugged, "but I don't have a class today. ”

"I see," Hagrid nodded abruptly, "I should have thought that the last time I called Harry and them over, I deliberately chose a time when they weren't in class. ”

"Come on, come in, come in, I'll pour you a cup of tea." He said as he put his arm on Maca's shoulders and walked towards the hut, "Oh, the door is a little small, you go first." ”

"Wang! Barking! Hagrid's black hound barked at Maca, and the clasp around his neck rattled at him.

"It's called Tooth Tooth. A little timid, but very close to people, a good dog. Hagrid tugged on her teeth, then motioned for Maca to sit down on the couch.

As Hagrid went to make tea, Maca looked around the interior of the hut. There is basically nothing left except for a fireplace, two sofas and a small round table. Well, Hagrid had to stay inside, so he couldn't really put down too much furniture.

"Would you like some rock crust cakes? Harry and Ron seemed to like them. Hagrid asked, turning his head.

"No, no, they're a bit hard, my teeth haven't been good lately." Maca hurriedly refused, "You know, it's time to change your teeth." ”

"Oh yes, it's a shame." Hagrid nodded, "But if you want to get rid of your waste teeth quickly, the crust cake is actually a good choice. ”

"If it's coming down, I'll probably come back to your Hagrid." Maca said with a wry smile.

Next, Maca chatted with Hagrid all afternoon. From all kinds of magical creatures, to Dumbledore, and then to his brother Aberforth, he knew a lot of messy information.

All in all, under the guidance of Maca's clever topic, the two talked about a lot of topics that Hagrid was interested in, and they talked happily.

It wasn't until Maka was about to leave that he stood in the doorway, seemingly casually bringing up his request.

"Oh, by the way, Hagrid," Maca said as if suddenly remembering something, "I wonder if I can come to you in my free time to do some practice in making potions?" At school, Professor Snape would always stare at me with a gloomy face, and I couldn't calm down and practice. ”

"Well, Severus, yes, he always looks like someone owes him money," Hagrid smiled and nodded, "Of course, you're always welcome to come over, I'm around here most of the time." ”

"Okay, thanks." After thanking him, Maca closed the door and left.

Of course, it would be nice to find the Room of Requirement, but it's a pity that Maca forgot where it was.

"Go back and find out! It would be nice to be able to find it. ”

He pondered as he walked in the direction of the castle. In a little while, it's time for dinner.

……

Dining times at Hogwarts are always the busiest time of the day. At this time, everyone will deal with the food on their plates and discuss the gossip and feelings of the whole day.

Today, Maca is finally no longer in a hurry because he is ready to take a break. Lately, I've been soaking myself in the library, and even if I don't feel mentally tired, my body is already tired.

“…… It's her? ”

Maca accidentally glanced over the Slytherin table, and suddenly saw the mysterious girl she had met in the library.

She was sitting on the edge of the Slytherin table, munching on pudding, and the robe that was too loose for her was dragged on the floor, but she didn't care. The classmates around her were talking to each other, and it was very lively, and she was alone in this cheerful atmosphere, and no one paid attention to her.

It stands to reason that she should have a rather disobedient feeling when she sits there alone. But Maca found that she seemed to be integrated into the whole environment, not so much low-key, but not at all.

In a pleasant atmosphere, the dinner gradually drew to a close.

Just as Maca looked at the back of the mysterious girl who had finished her meal and left silently, and wondered who she really was, he caught a glimpse of Malfoy walking over to Gryffindor.

"Eating your last meal, Potter? When do you get back to Muggles by train? ”

"You think that the professors don't notice here, and with your little friends by your side, you're a lot more daring." Harry said coldly.

Marca had already stepped to the side, and he looked at Crabbe and Goyle, who were too tall to be called "small".

The two of them seemed to be afraid of the teacher at the guest of honor, and they didn't dare to make a mistake, so they had to make a gloomy face and clench their fingers.

"I'm willing to fight you alone at any time," Malfoy said, "and if you're all right, tonight, a duel between wizards!" Only with a wand - no touch. What's wrong? I'm guessing you've never heard of wizard duels, right? ”

"Of course he's heard of it." Ron said, turning suddenly. "I'm his assistant, who is your assistant?"

Malfoy looked at Crabbe and Goyle, weighing it left and right.

"Crabbe." He said, "It's midnight, how's that?" We meet you in the prize showroom, where the door is never locked. ”

After Malfoy left, Harry and Ron couldn't help but look at each other.

"What's the Wizard Duel all about?" Harry asked, "What do you mean by being my assistant?" ”

"Oh, if you die, the assistant will follow." Ron said lightly, finally starting to eat his already cooled pie again.

He caught the look on Harry's face and hurriedly added, "You know, though, people only die in a formal duel with a real wizard. At best, you and Malfoy can only send a few sparks at each other - you both know too little magic to really hurt each other. Still, I dare say he thought you'd say no. ”

"What if I wave my wand and I don't react at all?"

"Then throw away the wand and punch him in the nose." Ron shrugged his shoulders, and the thief gave his advice with a smile.

"Sorry for the excuse." Across the long table, Hermione spoke suddenly.

"Can you let people stop eating here?" Ron said.

Hermione ignored him, but said to Harry, "I couldn't help but eavesdrop on what you and Malfoy were talking about......"

"I knew you would." Ron grunted.

"You must not wander around the school at night, think about how many points you will lose to Gryffindor if you get caught! And you're definitely going to get caught, you're really too selfish. ”

"It's really none of your business." Harry said.

"Goodbye." Ron continued.

Hermione looked at their departing figures and stamped her foot in exasperation. Suddenly, she spotted Maca, who was sitting not far away.

"Hey, you heard that, right? You should stop them too. ”

Ever since talking to Maca in the herb class that day, Hermione had occasionally met her in the library, and she would usually sit down with her to talk about her studies.

After a long time, the two can be regarded as getting acquainted.

"You can see it, they look like that, it's useless to stop them." Maca walked over and spread her hands, saying that there was nothing she could do about it, "Don't look at Harry's usual kindness, in fact, he is still very stubborn in his bones." It is difficult for others to make him change what he has decided to do. ”

Hermione pursed her lips and walked towards the door without saying a word. As she was leaving, she suddenly turned around and gave Maca a look of indignation.