216. The scent in the Potions classroom?

"Since I am a first-time teacher, I would like to get your opinions and suggestions, dear students, do you think there is anything else that can be improved in my course?"

After leading the young wizards through today's dark magic creatures, Hinkpunk, a ghostly fire-like creature, Lupin asked as he stood on the podium.

He had only taken one break and was able to attend normal classes in the second period, but Dudley had brought him more than one lesson, as there were seven grades at Hogwarts.

"Professor Lupin, I think in addition to learning how to deal with dark magic creatures, there are also some useful things that everyone should learn."

It was no surprise that it was Dudley who spoke.

"Oh, what's our Dursley's opinion?" Seeing that it was Dudley, Lupin said with a smile.

There was a sound of good-natured laughter all around, and the content of Dursley's class was indeed worthy of the word professor, and the content of that class was hyped up by the Hufflepuff and Gryffindor wizards, and Ravenclaw and Slytherin, who had not been able to attend the class together, were very upset to know about it, and if they had known that it was Mr. Dursley's class that day, they would have skipped the class to observe.

"Learn the Patronus Charm, for example."

Dudley glanced out the window at the gloomy sky and the rags that flickered from time to time in the sky.

"At least give everyone a little bit of self-protection when it comes to dealing with those things out there."

Dudley's words caused the young wizards to put away their laughter, and even Lupin restrained his smile.

Dementors don't really have much intelligence, Dumbledore lectured them for a few days, Dudley lectured them and then for a while, but now there are signs of being ready to move.

It's just that he hides far away when he sees Dudley and Dumbledore.

Dudley wasn't Hogwarts' babysitter, he wasn't always by the young wizard's side, and if he wanted to stay out of harm's way, he had to rely on himself.

"What do you think, Professor Lupin?"

The Patronus Charm is a high-level spell and is not so easy to learn, but not easy to learn does not mean that it cannot be learned, provided that the professor teaches everyone.

"Mr. Dursley, you can teach you too."

Dudley shook his head, his own Patronus Charm had not yet been formed, but he was just relying on a large amount of money to beat everything, so naturally he would not mislead people's children.

And he's not a professor, it's not within his scope of responsibility, don't try to prostitute him for nothing.

Seeing Dudley's clear refusal, and seeing the expectant eyes of the little wizards, Lupin could only take over the important task by himself: "Then from today onwards, in addition to learning how to deal with dark magic creatures, each class will take some time to learn the Patronus Charm. ”

"This spell is not easy to learn, many Aurors don't know it, everyone should cheer up."

I'd love to see this group of Dementors rush into Hogwarts and find out what it looks like to have a Patronus Charm

The learning career was boring and long, mundane and interesting, during which Dudley sent invitations to several selected young wizards, and also tested several young wizards who applied to join the disciplinary group.

In short, there are a few more members of the disciplinary team.

In Potions class, Dudley didn't learn Snape's potions with the other young wizards, but started researching something new on his own.

"First of all, fresh atractylodes."

Dudley pulls out a plant with small purple-red flowers on top, uses a knife to cut its gray-yellow rhizome into slices, and mashes the flowers and leaves.

Atractylodes atractylodes has the effect of replenishing qi.

"And then there's the schisandra." Dudley put some of the black, boiled fruits into the crucible, put the freshly cut rhizomes of Atractylodes into it, and began to simmer slowly.

Schisandra chinensis has the ability to nourish the kidneys, strengthen the muscles and bones, make the body stronger, and replenish vitality.

"And then there's the privet son." Dudley put a bunch of plants with small red and black fruits into the freshly mashed white fresh, and took a little water and poured it into it.

Ligustrum has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, clearing away heat and brightening the eyes.

"Finally, the unicorn's horn powder, armadillo bile." The first few belong to the category of traditional Chinese medicine, and the last two are the body parts of magical creatures.

Mix the golden brown to powder and dark green juice together, weigh the weight, and put it in little by little with the constant stirring of the dry pan.

After a while, the mashed plants were put in as well.

After a while, a strong medicinal smell emanated from Dudley's dry pot.

Dudley smelled the smell and nodded in satisfaction.

Snape only frowned slightly, although he didn't know what Dudley was going to do, he just felt that Dudley had a step superfluous, but he didn't say anything more, and silently walked away from him.

The one who promised Dudley at the beginning would never interfere with him, and was only responsible for answering when asked.

If there is a certain logic in the first steps, but the latter steps make Dudley's painting style start to be crooked.

"Fern Root Powder!"

Dudley pulled out a pile of hard, black dry vermicelli and poured it into the cauldron.

"Houttuynia cordata" took out the main ingredient that had been used to make a slight magic potion and poured it into it as well.

After boiling for about seven or eight minutes.

Dudley pulled out a pile of bright red material once more.

"Chili."

"And. Potato"

Soon, the smell of Chinese medicine in the crucible was much lighter, replaced by a rich fragrance?

Mutter.

Neville's stomach rang suddenly, and it was incredibly clear in the potions room.

His face immediately flushed.

"Longbottom, if you're hungry, eat all the aconitum in front of you, and I promise you won't feel hungry in the future."

Snape finally couldn't take it anymore and stood in front of Dudley with a black face.

"And you, Dursley, are you going to cook and eat in my class?"

"Not the Professor, of course, I'm working on a whole new potion."

Dudley replied, but he didn't even lift his head, keeping his eyes fixed on the crucible.

"Hmph," Snape snorted, flicked his sleeves and left.

Even if you're favored by Snape, don't expect him to be kind to you.

Unless you can look exactly like Lily.

With the passage of time, the fragrance began to fade and revert to the smell of traditional Chinese medicine.

The bell rang for the end of class, and the young wizards began to walk out of the classroom, Dudley still concentrating on boiling potions.

Anyway, Potions class was the last one, and there was no such thing as absenteeism.

Snape wanted to say something, but looking at Dudley so attentively, he didn't say anything, and as he left, he put the key to the Potions classroom on Dudley's desk and gently closed the door of the classroom.

After a few more moments, the classroom door was gently pushed open, and Hermione crept in.

She didn't bother Dudley, she just put the food she was holding on the table next to her, cast a spell to keep her temperature, and then sat silently next to Dudley, her head propped up with her hands, and watched quietly.

After a few moments, Harry slipped in. What he was holding was a glass of frozen pumpkin juice.

After putting the pumpkin juice down, he left with a sense of humor.

(End of chapter)