#148 - Weird Potions Class

Muen hadn't really paid much attention to his memory abilities before.

In his opinion, this innate ability wasn't worth showing off.

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But it was during this attempt at deep memory recall that Muen realized the brain was a good thing.

Muen was very well prepared for this memory recall experiment.

On the prepared form, he wrote down six aspects: [Memory Reflection], [Analysis and Judgment], [Emotional Experience], [Pattern Exploration], [Abnormal State], and [Physical Changes].

What Muen had to do now was to completely recall the state of the two magical changes in his mind.

Then record everything according to the table description.

The two magical changes occurred in different situations. The first time was when the wand was successfully made, and the second time was when he learned silent casting.

But Muen clearly remembered that when these two states occurred, his thinking was in a highly concentrated state, and his observation of everything around him was very detailed.

Moreover, in this state, Muen could also feel the flow of time changing.

Correspondingly, his body also made the most correct and timely response at that time.

Whether it was the high-precision skills required to make a wand, or the special mental state required for silent casting, these originally impossible things became reality at that time and place.

"Hoo~, no, trying magic like this is too tiring."

Outside the castle in the morning, it was still raining freezing rain, and Muen was already sweating profusely sitting on the sofa.

Just now, he just recalled that strange mental state, and then he found that his body could not support it for a long time at all.

It was like he was using a toothpick to pry up a fire dragon.

"But it's not without gain.

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Muen wiped the sweat from his face and quickly began to record what he had just discovered in the table.

"Known: This strange magical state can improve the wizard's concentration, allowing the wizard to cast spells on specific targets."

"Known: This strange magical state allows wizards to observe and remember the surrounding things very meticulously and in detail."

"Known: This state consumes an abnormally large amount of the wizard's mental and physical strength and cannot be maintained for a long time."

"Conjecture: This state may have changed the flow of time in the wizard's current environment. Specific research is needed again."

After writing down all the conclusions drawn this time, Muen found that the changes brought about by this strange state were really huge.

At the same time, he could also understand why the Department of Mysteries would specifically set up a Brain Room.

"No wonder Professor McGonagall said that the brain is a forbidden area for wizards. If this ability is developed, it will definitely cause a lot of shock."

Muen's memory recall experiment was only a prototype, but he felt that his understanding of his brain had completely reached a new level.

"Perhaps in the near future, I can create a brain magic of my own."

Although his body was very tired, Muen was in a good mood.

This good mood lasted until after breakfast, when Cedric came to find Muen.

"Sorry, Professor Snape found me brewing potions in the basement, and then took some of the bat fish powder."

After Cedric obtained the potion materials supported by Muen, he couldn't wait to start trying the first potion improvement.

But unfortunately, the smell produced by his potion brewing was still captured by Snape.

More accurately, Snape smelled a new kind of potion material.

Then he found Cedric in a hidden corner.

"I was careless. I actually forgot that Professor Snape has been studying new potion materials recently.

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Snape had not returned the half bottle of potion that Muen brought.

And he has been studying what the remaining three materials are recently.

At this time, a new potion material appeared in Cedric's hand, which would definitely arouse the great interest of this professor.

"I didn't reveal your name, but I think Snape should have guessed something."

Cedric showed an embarrassed expression.

"It doesn't matter, there are still many of that kind of fish in the sea. I think as long as Professor Snape goes to find it, he should be able to find a lot."

Muen already knew that the wizards in this world had very little research on marine biological materials, which could provide Muen with good protection.

"Fish? What fish? Is it delicious?"

Ron, who was sitting next to Muen, subconsciously looked over after hearing the name of the food.

"Well, the taste is not bad. The sailors in my hometown said that eating this kind of fish is good for the eyes."

Muen was in a trance for a moment before responding to Ron.

"Then can you bring me some?"

"If possible, I would also like to try it."

Before Ron could finish speaking, Harry also showed a strong interest.

"Okay, but I have to remind you, Harry, this kind of fish will not cure nearsightedness."

Hermione, who was sitting across from him, didn't care about the taste of the fish. She actually wanted to know what potions Muen and Cedric were making.

Seeing that the two had been talking for so long without saying the name of the potion, Hermione's heart was as uncomfortable as if a cat was scratching it.

"What kind of potion are you making? So mysterious!"

After Cedric left, Hermione whispered to Muen.

"Oh, it's a magical sedative. Cedric planted a lot of small mushrooms that can make people sleep. He needs to make reasonable use of the spore powder."

"Small mushrooms?"

Amidst Hermione's doubts, the Gryffindor little lions ushered in Snape's potions class again.

Today's Professor Snape can be said to be the most kind he has been since the little lions started school.

He wanted to blurt out and satirize the little stupid lions several times, but he replaced them with a heavy "Humph!"

Whenever he made this powerful tone word, he would stare fiercely in the direction of Muen.

The little lions didn't know what happened.

Especially Harry, he was even more curious.

Today, after Snape asked him a question, although his answer was also stumbling, the other party only punished him to go back and copy the textbook three times, without giving a lengthy satire.

"Ron, did Snape take the wrong medicine?"

"I don't know, it's just weird anyway."

Muen noticed that when Harry and Ron were talking quietly, the muscles on Snape's face twitched a few times.

"Pay attention to class discipline! You little..., Humph!"

After Snape finished speaking, he glared at Muen fiercely again before starting to explain today's potion making.

"Turn the book to page 45. Today we will learn the antidote potion.

The potions class ended quickly. Originally, the making of this simple potion should not have been a problem after three months of practice by the little wizards.

However, the Gryffindor little lions, because they focused their attention on Snape, led to various strange mistakes in their entire potion making process.

The alcohol lamp was knocked over, the cauldron was dried, the potion had a strange smell, and colorful bubbles appeared in Harry's potion.

When Muen made potions today, he had to pay more attention several times.

Not only was Harry completely baffled as to why Snape had become like this, but so was Neville.

This little wizard was most afraid of Professor Snape.

And today, with Snape's cold snorts increasing, Neville was even more terrified.

Every time Snape's voice sounded, he would involuntarily shudder, and Moon had to distract himself to watch over the cauldron.

Fortunately, Potions class ended quickly, and Neville finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

As all the young wizards were preparing to leave, Snape's icy voice suddenly rang out behind everyone, "It seems that this method of teaching is not very suitable for you! Mr. Scarlett, what do you think!"

Moon was certain that Snape wasn't asking for his opinion.

He turned around, gave Snape a smiling face, and explained.

"Professor, mistakes are inevitable the first time. I think it will be better in the future."

"Hmph! But many things don't have a second chance, you know!"

Unsurprisingly, Moon was once again assigned detention by Snape.

In the past, when the Gryffindor little lions left, they would give him sympathetic looks.

But today, no one wanted to provoke the extremely strange Potions professor.

Moon wasn't clear on what 'no second chance' matter Snape had encountered.

Anyway, after all the students left, he sternly emphasized many things to Moon.

"Professor, I understand. I will cherish the first chance."

After Moon finished speaking, he wanted to leave the Potions classroom, but Snape stopped him again.

"Wait, what are you in such a hurry for! I'm not going to eat a little Gryffindor cub alive."

"Professor, didn't you just say you wouldn't call me that..."

"That's for others. As for you, you're an exception!"

Moon was also very helpless with Snape's completely unfair teaching method.

"Alright, Professor, do you have anything else to keep me for?"

"Cough cough!"

Seeing Moon looking over curiously, Snape pretended to clear his throat.

"I heard from Filch that you've been practicing some completely out-of-syllabus spells?"

"Professor, I don't think they're out-of-syllabus. I'm already able to master these spells very well."

Moon believed that Filch would only talk about practicing spells.

And 'out-of-syllabus' was likely Snape's own guess.

"I must warn you, learning out-of-syllabus spells can be dangerous!"

"I know, Professor."

Hearing Snape's stern voice, Moon could only obediently nod in response.

However, right after Moon responded, Snape said something that seemed completely unrelated.

"Speaking of which, do you still need spells? Cough cough, I also... um... can exchange with you."

Snape's voice became smaller and smaller, and Moon had to actively move closer to hear him in the end.

And Snape subconsciously dodged away.

"Professor, you also want to exchange?"

Moon's spell exchanges with others had only started this week.

On Tuesday evening, after helping others light clay pot hand warmers, he had obtained several spells.

He didn't expect Professor Snape to want to trade now as well.

"Professor, I don't mind having more spells, but what do you want?"

Moon had some guesses, but he didn't say them directly.

"Yesterday, Cedric was secretly brewing a potion. I discovered that he used a brand new potion ingredient. You must have provided it, right?"

"Yes, Professor. It's a kind of sea fish. There should be quite a few more in the sea."

"I'm not going fishing. Tell me, how do you want to trade?"

Hearing Snape ask so directly, Moon was actually very happy.

"Professor, do you think one ounce of this ingredient is worth one of your spells?"

Hearing Moon so easily state the exchange method, Snape couldn't help but become suspicious.

He pondered for a while before slowly saying.

"Five ounces for one!"

"Okay, deal!"

Moon agreed directly without any hesitation.

Snape couldn't help but gasp when he heard Moon's speed.

"A little Gryffindor cub who is too smart is really not likable at all! Bring it here!"

Moon was still "admiring" Snape's unique praise when he saw the other party suddenly reach out a large hand, and he was also stunned for a moment.

"Um, Professor, the materials might not be available until next week."

"Next week? You can't leave the school. Are owls going to deliver them?"

"Um, Professor, you guessed right. Anyway, this material is sent from a very far place."

Hearing Moon's ambiguous answer, Snape narrowed his eyes and stared coldly.

"I see. Then our trade will start next week!"

After leaving the Potions classroom, Moon went to catch up with his classmates to go to the Great Hall for dinner.

And Snape went directly to the Headmaster's tower.

After coming up the spiral staircase, Snape unexpectedly saw a tall, rectangular magic mirror.

Out of curiosity, Snape went closer to take a look.

Then, a familiar figure of a girl appeared in the mirror, and Snape stood there in a daze.

Lily...

Just as Snape was about to reach out and touch the person in the mirror, Dumbledore walked out from another room.

"Oh, Severus, what did you see?"

Noticing that Dumbledore showed a curious expression, Snape quickly took a deep breath and regained his serious demeanor.

"Nothing! Headmaster."

"Is that so? That's a bit of a pity. This mirror can show the inner desires of every wizard. Severus, you have none."

"Headmaster, probing into other people's secrets is not a good habit. Also, why is this mirror here!"

Snape was the only professor at Hogwarts who wasn't in the habit of using honorifics towards Dumbledore.

Even in public, he directly addressed Dumbledore by his title.

"Didn't you suggest that I strengthen the defenses? This is the defensive barrier I found."

"This mirror?"

Hearing Dumbledore say this, Snape looked at the Mirror of Erised in confusion again.

He knew that Dumbledore's magical strength was already very strong, but he still needed to use the magic mirror to set up a barrier, which made it a bit incomprehensible.

Especially since this magic mirror, which didn't have much magical power, how could it possibly stop that person.

"Yes, this mirror can actually allow more people to see their desires. I think it must be a very suitable barrier."

Snape accurately grasped the key point in Dumbledore's words.

【More people】

Who are these people?

It shouldn't just be to deal with that person who is returning!

"Headmaster, I won't interfere with what kind of barrier you use, but I am now a bit suspicious of a little Gryffindor."

"Hmm? Severus, you're not talking about Mr. Scarlett, are you?"

Hearing Dumbledore also say Moon's name, Snape looked at the other party in confusion.

"Headmaster, do you know something?"