Chapter 21 Snape’s Special Question

In the underground classroom, the first-year students of Gryffindor and Slytherin are gathering in this classroom.

There is a crucible on each student's desk, and the alcohol lamp is constantly heating them. The white smoke rising from the crucible adds a slight odor to this slightly dark classroom filled with various specimens.

Bang!

The classroom door was suddenly pushed open, and sunlight shone in through the door frame.

Professor Snape, dressed in black robes, strode towards the podium, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"You are not allowed to wave your wand or recite spells randomly in my class." Professor Snape said, his voice was high and his serious face was very intimidating.

"Actually, I don't think many of you know how to appreciate the profound science and precise craftsmanship of making potions. However, for those few top students and those who are really interested..." At this point, Si Nep's eyes fell on Aaron and Draco sitting in the front row, as if they were the few top students.

Draco showed a flattered smile, but Aaron was not necessarily the same, because he knew very well that Snape just glanced at him and put his eyes under the table.

"Gaius, don't bring pets to my class next time, otherwise if your cat accidentally falls into the crucible, it may melt and nothing will be left."

"It won't. This guy is not ordinary smart." Aaron replied seriously.

"Ha! The process of making potions is quite cumbersome. A small mistake will completely ruin a pot of priceless potions. If this happens because of your cat, then..."

"I will pay! Double compensation, Professor, you will never suffer a loss." Aaron said immediately.

"What if there are casualties?"

"The Gaius family takes full responsibility."

Professor Snape took a deep look at the white cat at Aaron's feet. There was a bit of solemnity in his curious eyes, and he didn't care about this issue anymore.

He tightened his robe and once again focused his attention on the students below, "I can teach you how to cast spells on your mind and how to trap your senses.

I will teach you how to store fame, brew glory, and even teach you how to create the elixir of life. "

At this time, there was a rustling sound behind Aaron, which was the sound of the pen tip rubbing against the paper.

Aaron looked over subconsciously and saw Harry Potter writing something, so focused that he didn't even raise his head.

He hurriedly winked at Hermione next to Harry, telling her to tell the classmate wearing glasses next to him to stop writing. This was not an important note.

Just as Hermione was about to push Harry's arm, Snape spoke, "Speaking of which, maybe some of you already had extraordinary abilities when you came to Hogwarts, and you were confident enough to think you could not concentrate. Listen to my lecture."

Snape walked up to Harry Potter and looked at him condescendingly, "Mr. Potter, a celebrity of our generation.

Tell me, what would happen if I added narcissus root powder to the absinthe stem liquid? "

Hearing this question, Aaron was slightly stunned, turned around and looked at Professor Snape's back, and sighed with regret.

Harry was stunned for a few seconds and shook his head.

"Don't know? Then let me ask you something else.

Mr. Potter, if I want a bezoar, do you know where to find it? "

"I don't know, teacher." Harry said anxiously. His heart began to sink. He didn't understand why Snape was targeting him like this. There might be answers to these questions in the book, but he was not like Hermione. He was eager to learn, not to mention that his uncle's family didn't let him touch anything about magic before he started school.

He is a complete novice in the magical world, so it would be surprising if he could answer it.

Hermione raised her right hand high after hearing this question, but Snape turned a blind eye.

"What's the difference between Aconitum scapularis and Aconitum wolfsbane?" Snape continued to ask.

Hermione raised her hand higher, eager for her to answer this question for Harry.

"I don't know, sir." Harry said weakly, with a little grievance in his tone.

"It's a pity." Snape said calmly, "Obviously, fame alone is not enough.

Right, Mr. Potter? "

Draco smiled with deep understanding. Just as he was about to turn around and mock Harry Potter, he saw Hermione's right hand raised high, and his face immediately darkened.

Obviously, Hermione Granger was very clear about this issue that he didn't know either.

"It takes capital to ridicule people." Aaron said in a low voice, "Only if you are good enough can you stand high with peace of mind."

"Well said." Snape turned around quickly, "Mr. Gaius, please answer the question I just asked."

"Me?" Aaron pointed to himself speechlessly, and then pointed to Hermione who was raising her right hand, "Shouldn't it be Hermione?"

"In my class, no one can answer questions by raising their hands high." Snape sneered, "What she did was just unnecessary.

Then he glared at Hermione and said, "Now, sit down for me."

Hermione immediately put down her right hand and sat upright, but her face was full of dissatisfaction.

"You can answer my question, Mr. Gaius."

Aaron stood up slowly, "Bezoar is a stone taken from the gall of a cow. It has a detoxifying effect. Aconitum scapularis and Aconitum wolfsbane are collectively called Aconitum, and they are the same plant.

As for the first question, what will happen if you add narcissus root powder to the absinthe stem liquid, I... don't know, I'll leave it to Harry Potter to answer you later! "

Snape was stunned for a moment, and looked at Aaron with a more surprised look, "You are really special, plus one point for Slytherin, sit down!"

"Thank you, Professor."

"As for Gryffindor, a certain student disappointed me a little, so I will deduct one point." Snape said without mercy.

"That's not fair!" Harry said, "Didn't Aaron also answer everything?"

"Very good. If you question the teacher's decision, you will deduct another point."

Harry wanted to say something more, but Hermione pulled his cuffs, so he could only lower his head helplessly.

The Potions class continued, and Snape divided the students into groups of two, but probably because Aaron brought his pet, he was in a group.

But this was just what he wanted. After all, a slight mistake in the potion configuration could cause an explosion or even more serious consequences. If you don't have a reliable teammate, it would be more appropriate to do it alone.

In this class, Snape taught the students step by step a simple potion to cure boils. Except for Aaron and Draco, most of the students, including the Slytherin students, were criticized.

Of course, some minor accidents also occurred during the preparation of the potion. For example, a certain student did not add some raw materials in time during the preparation of the potion, causing the potion to treat boils to become a potion to generate boils. This made Si Nep was furious.

However, after getting furious, he still sent the injured student to the infirmary with a cold face.

After class, all the students rushed to the auditorium to enjoy their lunch.

Harry kept complaining on the way, "Professor Snape is really not that annoying."

"Indeed, this is the first time I have seen such an annoying teacher." Hermione nodded in agreement.

"Nothing surprising.

Snape was the head of Slytherin, and he liked to target Gryffindor when he had nothing to do. George and Fred often had points deducted from him.

Don't you see how much he prefers Aaron and Malfoy? Ron said angrily.

"Um...I think I heard my name. What are you discussing?" Aaron walked over and asked, followed by his little pet.

"We were discussing the partiality of a certain professor." Ron looked at Aaron unhappily and said.

"Oh..." Aaron had a look of surprise on his face, "Are you talking about Professor Snape? I think it's pretty good!"

"It's okay, forget it's biased, it's still so harsh."

Hearing what Ron said, Harry nodded with deep understanding.

"Strictness is necessary. Potions class is a very rigorous process, and there is no room for error.

As for the partiality you mentioned... maybe!

But the dean of each college will instinctively favor the students of his own college, which should be harmless. "

"But..." Harry wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Aaron.

"I know you may feel a little aggrieved, let me tell you the answer to Professor Snape's first question!

Narcissus root powder mixed with absinthe stem liquid can be formulated into a powerful sleeping pill. "

"you know?"

Several people looked at Aaron in surprise, wondering why he didn't answer this question in class.

"Of course I know, I used to read books to pass the time when I was bored.

However, this question was asked by Mr. Snape alone. It is a question with special meaning. Harry, it may take you a long time to answer it. "

"You know what it means, don't you?" Hermione asked, "Can you tell us?"

After Aaron pondered for a moment, he shook his head, "I'm sorry, Hermione, I really can't say.

Harry needs to understand this problem himself, but it is not that easy to accept it. "