Chapter 678: Norbert Is Remembered
In addition to Professor McGonagall, Kyle also needs to go to Professor Flitwick and Professor Sprout's offices, after all, every college has students who want to enter the Ministry of Magic.
However, for Slytherin, Snape didn't seem to think that they needed Kyle to provide any advice, but this also saved Kyle a lot of time.
For a period of time afterwards, he was busy almost every day between the three deans' offices, even during class time.
The professors seemed to think that missing a few days of class was not a big deal for Kyle, so Kyle finally walked into the classroom again three days after the start of school.
"You're late." Snape said with a straight face, his voice colder than the underground classroom in February.
"Sorry, I just came out of Professor Flitwick's office." Kyle explained: "I thought he told you."
"Ah, yes..." Snape dragged out a long tone, "Senior Minister's Assistant, sitting in such an important position before graduation, how great."
There was a hint of mockery in his voice.
"What are you still hesitating about? Do you want me to ask you to go back to your seat?"
Kyle hurriedly walked to the only empty table and sat down. Connor next to him turned her head and was about to say something when she was interrupted by Snape's voice.
"Broad-spectrum antidote... a more efficient antidote that can even solve some of the damage caused by black magic..."
He waved his wand, and the production steps immediately appeared on the blackboard.
"What you need is still in the cabinet, but please note that because the unicorn horn is expensive, each person can only take one...
"Although I don't think anyone here will make a low-level mistake, if any of you really waste this material, you can only buy it yourself."
Everyone lined up to the cabinet to collect the materials they needed, and Kyle also got his share,
a piece of fecal stone, a bag of parasitic berries, a small bottle of Mortra rat bile, and a cut, almost Galleon-sized round slice.
"I thought there was a whole one, but it turned out to be just this big. "Kyle muttered in a low voice, but when he saw Snape's cold eyes, he quickly shut up.
But it's not surprising to think about it carefully. According to "Advanced Potion Making", a whole unicorn horn is needed to make a broad-spectrum antidote to achieve its maximum effect, but the school obviously won't let them be so extravagant.
After all, in Diagon Alley, a horn that has been hollowed out and only the outermost circle of shell is left costs 21 Galleons. If everyone really has one, the cost of this class will be too high, and the school director will not agree.
And for students who are making a broad-spectrum antidote for the first time, this amount of material is enough. Five minutes before the end of get out of class, only three people have completed it, and the others have more or less made mistakes.
This kind of potion must not be used, even if a whole unicorn horn is used, it is a waste.
"How are you preparing?" After leaving the underground classroom, Kyle looked at Connor next to him and asked, "Are you going to take the assessment of the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association directly after the end of the school year? "
"That's what Professor Snape said." Connor stuffed two thick books into her bag. "He also told me to brew more different potions in the near future and get familiar with their processes without any pause.
"Oh, he also asked me to sort out the latest invented potion formula as soon as possible... This is the first step to join the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association."
Kyle nodded. He had heard about this too. The Extraordinary Pharmacist Association did have this rule. They valued the wizard's talent in the use of potions more than the simple written results.
This is just like the paper of "Today's Transfiguration". It doesn't need to be amazing, but you must have your own understanding.
"Do you need my help?"
Kyle asked: "I have basilisk venom and snake skin here. This material has not appeared for a long time. You can make a new potion by adding anything else, and there will be absolutely no risk of duplication. It is guaranteed to make you pass the test.
"In addition, I should be able to get Phoenix Tears, but that thing may have to wait until Professor Dumbledore comes back."
"No need. "Connor shook her head and said, "In fact, I had already completed the new potion formula before Christmas, and Professor Snape also helped to check it. He thought it fully met the requirements.
"So now I just need to master more potion knowledge.
"I remember that they gave a very unpopular test question during the selection last year...Merce Potion. No one could pass the test that year. All failed.
"Merce Potion?" Kyle couldn't help but say: "The people who applied to join the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association last year, did they offend them somewhere. "
This is a potion that allows wizards to grow fish tails and breathe freely in water.
To be honest, this potion is rarely used in the entire wizarding world, not to mention in Britain. Even if it is necessary, it can be directly replaced with gillyweed, without the need for an extra step.
Usually, only wizards who want to disguise themselves as mermen will use this potion...
By the way, mermen are creatures with human bodies and fish tails, and most of them have outstanding looks. They are completely different species from the ugly mermaids in the Black Lake.
Kyle once suspected whether the person who invented this potion had any other intentions.
...
"That's why I need to learn more knowledge to cope with their tricky test questions." Kangna said while rubbing her eyes.
Recently, she spent almost all her spare time in the school library.
Because there are many kinds of books about potions in the school library, you can find them no matter how popular they are... This is her advantage. Those who have graduated do not have such convenient conditions.
"By the way." Kyle suddenly asked: "What is the formula of the magic potion you invented?"
"A magic potion that can relieve fatigue." Kangna said, "I used dragon claw powder and mint leaves, which can make people energetic."
"Mint leaves..." Kyle seemed to have thought of something, "Did you add this to the chocolate you gave me for Christmas?"
"That's right." Connor said with a smile, "How does it feel."
"Bibafe's brain-refreshing drug works." Kyle said with a smile, "At least I didn't feel any drowsiness all day long."
Bafe brain-refreshing drugs can also make people concentrate and stay awake, but they will feel very tired after two hours, just like when they finally stop after exercising for a long time, and they can't feel energetic about anything.
He ate chocolate on Christmas Day, but he didn't feel the same way. Of course, its effect was naturally worse than Baffy's Brain Refresher, but it just kept Kyle from feeling sleepy all day long.
"I saw this from a very old book, which records many magical herbal combinations."
"That's great," Kyle said. "Have you considered selling? You could make a lot of money."
Since the Easter holidays, it seems like exams are just around the corner.
In recent times, things that can refresh people's minds have been particularly popular, especially between fifth and seventh grade. Some people have sold Baffy's Brain-Refreshing Potion for twelve galleons.
The problem is that Bafei Brain Refresher, which can enhance intelligence and memory, is included in the list of cheating products like Felixir. It is not allowed to be sold and used publicly during exams. Once discovered, it will be confiscated.
It was just to earn some hard-earned money, but if it was confiscated, it would be more than worth the loss.
However, Kangna's new potion does not have such concerns. It only prevents people from feeling sleepy during the day, which is exactly what those students who doze off when reading a book need most.
Moreover, this magical potion, which has just been invented and has not yet been released, cannot appear on the list of cheating products. Even if it is discovered, it will not matter.
Just perfect.
"Forget it." Kangna said with a smile, "I still want to read a book and don't have much time to brew potions. I just prepared some for my friends."
She took out a bottle of potion from her bag and handed it to Kyle, "This is for you."
There is a translucent light blue potion in the bottle. After opening it, you can smell a light mint smell, and a vague sweetness, which seems to be the smell of sunshine flower stems.
This is much better than the bitter and astringent Buffy Awakening Potion.
"You don't need to drink too much at one time. This bottle can last for about a week." Kangna continued: "Unfortunately, dragon claw powder is not easy to find, and I failed to brew it, so in the end there were only six bottles left.
"Cedric, the Weasley brothers are both in seventh grade, so they should be able to use it, and Qiu's... As for the last bottle, I plan to give it to Hermione. She is in fifth grade, and her exam is quite important."
Kyle's expression suddenly became a little strange, "What did you say just now that it's not easy to find?"
"Dragon claw powder." Connor said: "This thing is not sold in Hogsmeade at all. I have used up all the inventory in Professor Snape's private storage room. He is helping me find new dragon claw powder." ”
Kyle's expression became even weirder, and he couldn't help but ask: "Look at me carefully, do you remember anything?"
"Ah?" Kangna subconsciously looked at Kyle. After a moment, her cheeks turned slightly red, but she still asked blankly: "Did I forget something?"
Kyle didn't say anything, he just took her to find an empty classroom and walked in, then took out the box.
"Come with me, I'll show you something." Kyle opened the box and walked in.
Kangna followed.
The two came to the small room at the entrance to the box.
Kangna noticed that the things here were more complete than the last time she came here. The originally spacious space could only lead to a path that could barely be walked.
"Sit down." Kyle said casually, then went straight to the bookshelf and found a bag.
"Let's take a look at this." Kyle poured out the contents of the bag, and seven or eight claws more than ten inches long fell on the table.
Kangna was suddenly stunned, "Could this be..."
"That's right, the claws of the fire dragon." Kyle said, "Did you forget? I went to the fire dragon sanctuary in Romania and brought back a lot of trophies."
"I know." Kang Na hadn't come back to her senses yet, "But I thought you only had the teeth and scales of the fire dragon."
"Fire dragons don't just bite each other when they fight." Kyle said, "It's just that their claws are stronger and don't have teeth that can be easily broken, so I didn't find much."
"Are these enough? If not... I should be able to get a few more." Kyle glanced in the direction of the door.
Now Norbert is either eating or sleeping, and teasing the Moon-Crazy Beast. It shouldn't matter if he trims his nails properly.
"No, no, that's enough." Kangna said quickly: "The amount of dragon claw powder required is very small. One stick can be used about five times."
"Then all are yours." Kyle pushed all his claws to Kanna, "If you still need anything, tell me anytime."
"Give me all these?" Kanna was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you going to keep some for yourself?"
"It doesn't matter, I don't have any use for this thing anyway." Kyle waved his hand indifferently, "And even if I need it, I'll find it later."
At the same time, Norbert, who was chasing the moon beast, suddenly stopped and landed on a cliff next to him, looking around suspiciously.
It just vaguely sensed a sense of malice, as if someone wanted to do something bad to it.
Nobel first glanced at the sleeping black cat on the ground, and then disdainfully blew a small flame from his nostrils.
That little thing was too weak and couldn't beat him at all, it must not be it.
Nobel looked at a cave not far away again, and his eyes became much more solemn. He felt that he had found the culprit.
After all, in this small area, the only thing that could threaten it was the big snake. Once, the big snake looked at it, causing its wings to soften and almost fall from the sky.
Thinking of this, Norbert was instantly unhappy. He flapped his wings and flew over, raised his head, gathered his strength, and blew a large mouthful of flames at the cave.
There was a roar and a dull bang in the cave, as if something wanted to come out, but was stopped again.
Norbert also roared, and then he flapped his wings contentedly and continued to play with the moon beast.
But at this time, Kyle and Connor had left the box and did not hear any movement inside.
Connor returned to the underground classroom again, ready to ask Snape to help grind the hard dragon claws into powder. This is a technical job that requires special magic assistance. Connor and Kyle don't know how to do it, so they can only ask Snape for help.
Kyle didn't go along, because he was worried that if he was there, Snape might not be able to lose face, and he would probably say something sarcastic... Let Connor go alone.
Kyle planned to take this opportunity to distribute the potion that Connor gave him to others.
Cedric and Qiu were fine, but Fred and George became excited all of a sudden after learning about the effect of the potion, with light in their eyes.
"Listen to me, Kyle, this thing can definitely make a lot of money!" Fred held the potion bottle tightly, "Do you know how many people want to buy the Bafe Brain Refresher recently?"
"That Ravenclaw's Carmichael has sold several bottles..."
"But his potion was confiscated by Professor Flitwick in the end, haha..."
"I advise you not to think about it." Kyle shook his head and said, "This is what Connor is going to use to participate in the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association assessment. It's better not to spread it out before then, just use it yourself."
Hearing Kyle say this, Fred and George gradually calmed down.
Although Galleons are tempting, the assessment of the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association is more important.
And they also know that Connor has been preparing for this for nearly a year. If something goes wrong at the end, Professor Snape may be able to stuff them into the crucible... Maybe Kyle will also help pass the lid.
In addition to the Weasley brothers, Kyle also gave Hermione's copy to her.
But Hermione was very hesitant. She believed that using potions before the exam was cheating, regardless of whether the potion was on the list of cheating products.
Kyle knew Hermione's character very well and had expected her to react like this. He shrugged and said:
"It doesn't matter. If you don't want to use it, you can give it to Harry and Ron. This thing can make them read a whole book without dozing off.
"Oh, just remember to tell them not to talk nonsense everywhere."
"I think they want a potion that can turn knowledge into pumpkin juice. As long as they drink it, they don't have to read the book. "Hermione curled her lips and said, "But thank you anyway, I will keep it well.
"If Connor can successfully pass the assessment of the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association, this potion may become a driving force for me to move forward."
Hermione took a deep breath.
She now doubts whether the saying about the four colleges in the school is true.
It's okay for Kyle and Cedric, she has been used to it for so long.
As a result, there is now another Connor who is expected to break the record of the youngest member of the Extraordinary Pharmacist Association...
So, Hufflepuff is the college that truly represents wisdom, right!