"Brewing a potion?"
In the Hufflepuff Head of House office, Professor Sprout looked at Charle in surprise.
She hadn't expected that shortly after returning from the Forbidden Forest, Charle would come to her office asking to borrow a cauldron and a suitable classroom for brewing potions.
Of course, Hufflepuff House wasn't short on cauldrons and similar items. After all, dealing with cultivating herbs inevitably involved brewing potions.
Professor Sprout herself was skilled at brewing potions; although not as good as Snape, she was far better than ordinary wizards.
What surprised her was that besides specializing in Transfiguration and Charms, Charle was also dabbling in Potions?
Is this what a genius is like?
They really don't leave any room for ordinary people to live!
Professor Sprout sighed inwardly for a moment, then readily agreed to Charle's request.
Not only that, she also dug out an old cauldron from the display cabinet in the Hufflepuff common room.
Charle looked at the cauldron, a strange look in his eyes.
He didn't look down on the cauldron just because it was old. Firstly, Professor Sprout wouldn't give him a useless cauldron, and secondly, Charle could sense a peculiar magical power emanating from it.
Professor Sprout then spoke with a hint of pride.
"This cauldron was donated by a Potions Master from our House's history."
"Don't look at how Snape is the most famous Potions Master at Hogwarts in recent years; in reality, the House that has produced the most Potions Masters is us, Hufflepuff."
"This cauldron was used extensively for brewing Amortentia, so it has absorbed some of its characteristics. It can slightly increase the success rate when brewing a potion for the first time. It's the best cauldron I could find."
"Come, I'll find you the best Potions classroom too. You can brew your potion there."
A look of gratitude appeared on Charle's face.
Perhaps Professor Sprout's strength was insignificant to him now, and the subjects she specialized in couldn't directly increase his power, but she was definitely the most caring among the many professors at Hogwarts.
Whatever request he made, Professor Sprout would do her best to help him achieve it.
Just telling him about the phoenix before, he already owed her a huge debt of gratitude.
Now, specifically finding him a cauldron used by a Potions Master, this favor was growing larger and larger.
Charle hesitated, wanting to speak, while Professor Sprout smiled.
"Charle, I know you're different from ordinary children. I don't treat you like a child at all."
"Your way of thinking and your style of handling things are more like an adult's. Perhaps this is what a genius is."
"But no matter what, you are a Hufflepuff student, and possibly the most outstanding student Hufflepuff, or even Hogwarts, has ever had. It is my responsibility as Head of House to nurture you well, without needing any reward."
"If you feel you owe me, then when you have the ability, take good care of Hufflepuff."
Sprout said half-jokingly.
"Hahaha, actually, even though I usually don't compete with the world, I really want Hufflepuff to dominate the House Cup."
"It's a pity I don't have a backer like Snape."
Charle also smiled upon hearing this, his heart filled with emotion.
After helping him so much, her only request was for him to help Hufflepuff win a few more House Cups. This Head of House was truly...
Even if it was just to repay the favor, Charle was determined to win the House Cup for Hufflepuff.
Even if Dumbledore, the old busybody, wanted to cheat for the savior, Charle wouldn't mind challenging him again!
Soon, Charle followed Professor Sprout to a Potions classroom used by older students.
Professor Sprout said she had reserved the classroom for a full six hours, so Charle could brew his potion there with peace of mind.
After Professor Sprout left, Charle waved his wand again, adding several protective charms to the classroom.
Although done casually, even if older students gave it their all, they wouldn't be able to break in.
After doing this, Charle took out the ingredients for the Reversion Potion and began to process them with full concentration.
...
Meanwhile, in another Potions classroom, the first-year Gryffindors and Slytherins were tense, glaring at each other.
Although they didn't know about Snape's death, it was common knowledge that Snape had been sent to Azkaban.
It would be strange if Gryffindor and Slytherin didn't get into an argument over this matter when they met in this Potions class.
However, just as things were getting tense, a chubby, bald old man walked in, smiling and sighing.
"The familiar smell of the classroom, the first-year Hogwarts students are still so energetic."
Beside him, Dumbledore also smiled and introduced him to the students in the class.
"This is Professor Slughorn, the former Head of Slytherin, who is temporarily taking over as the Potions professor."
"He is a famous Potions Master, with an excellent reputation. You will benefit greatly from studying with him."
After Dumbledore left, Slughorn's gaze swept across the classroom.
As his gaze fell upon Harry Potter, his eyes immediately lit up.
Although he was from Slytherin, he was a rare Head of House who held no prejudice regarding blood status. On the contrary, he was particularly interested in talented individuals.
When he was still teaching at Hogwarts, he dedicated himself to recruiting various talents. Those former students had now become his connections in high society.
Now, invited back to Hogwarts by Dumbledore, Slughorn's return was partly because he couldn't stand the current state of Slytherin House and wanted to restore its glory, and partly because of Harry Potter.
If he could get the famous Boy Who Lived to join his Slug Club, it would be quite glorious, enough to be a topic of conversation for the next ten years!
Therefore, in this first class, Slughorn decided to show off his skills and let everyone see how capable he was.
It must be said that compared to Snape, who was accustomed to suppressing students, Slughorn's teaching level was more than two or three steps higher.
Not only could he explain the principles of Potions in a simple yet profound way, but he also made it interesting, captivating even the Gryffindor lions who held prejudices against Slytherin House.
Harry Potter was also engrossed.
In this life, because Charle had brutally beaten Snape on the first day of school, Harry was not subjected to Snape's constant difficult treatment/harassment in Potions class as he was in the original story. Therefore, Harry didn't feel as resistant to Potions as he did in the original story; instead, he found it quite interesting.
Children are like that; once they become interested in something, they learn with extraordinary speed.
Furthermore, Harry Potter's mother, Lily, was a Potions genius highly praised by Slughorn back in the day. It was unlikely that Harry Potter didn't inherit Lily's Potions talent.
It was just that in the original story, he was suppressed too much by Snape and was extremely resistant to Potions, so even with talent, he couldn't display it.
Now, under Slughorn's guidance, Harry Potter's talent in Potions also began to show.
Even the knowledgeable Hermione, in practical operations, was overshadowed by Harry.
A few small maneuvers he performed while preparing the Potion for Boils made Slughorn's eyes light up, and he loudly awarded points to Gryffindor.
Halfway through the class, almost all the students had completed the Potion for Boils. Slughorn said with a smile.
"Very good, it seems I'm still sharp. To be honest, when I first came, I was a little worried about not being able to handle the children nowadays."
"Well done, you are all talented, especially Mr. Potter, you are simply a Potions genius."
Amidst the happy expressions of the little lions and little snakes, Slughorn beckoned to them.
"Given your excellent performance in this class, we still have plenty of time."
"Come on, follow me, let Professor me show you a trick, let you see what high-level Potions look like."
He drew out his tone and said.
"I will brew before you one of the most magical, most wonderful, and most difficult Potions—"
"Amortentia!"
Without Slughorn needing to say more, the know-it-all Hermione immediately exclaimed the effect of Amortentia.
Hearing that this potion had the effect of enhancing luck and making everything go smoothly, the students all gasped in surprise.
Ron in the crowd, hearing the price of Amortentia, was also dumbfounded, his eyes showing a look of longing.
The price of a small bottle of Amortentia might be his seven years of tuition and living expenses at Hogwarts!
Amidst the students' gasps, Slughorn couldn't hide his pride and then beckoned the students to follow him upstairs.
"Brewing Amortentia requires a spacious classroom. Let's go, we'll go to the Advanced Potions classroom."
Soon, Slughorn led everyone to the door of a classroom.
"This is the best Potions classroom at Hogwarts. I used to brew Potions here all the time..."
"Hmm?"
"Someone is using it?"
Slughorn frowned, only to find that this Potions classroom was already occupied and had been booked for six hours.
Upon seeing the name of the person who booked it, Slughorn's frown deepened.
"Charle Evans?"
Of course, this name was like thunder in his ears. Beating up the Head of Slytherin on the first day of school and challenging Dumbledore, such a student was unprecedented in Hogwarts' thousand-year history.
However, as the former Head of Slytherin, it was impossible for Slughorn to feel happy seeing this name.
At the same time, Slughorn felt a bit surprised.
"Charle is using the Advanced Potions classroom, is he brewing Potions?"
"Isn't he specialized in Transfiguration and Charms? Why is he getting into Potions? Does he also have research in Potions?"
But after a moment, Slughorn subconsciously shook his head, denying his own thoughts.
Potions is a particularly profound subject, and it has nothing to do with wands or spells. It also requires a lot of practical experience.
No matter how talented Charle was, without the accumulation of time, it would be difficult to reach the advanced levels of Potions, let alone compare with a Potions master like Slughorn who could brew Amortentia.
Therefore, after a moment of hesitation, a strange look flashed in Slughorn's eyes, and he knocked on the classroom door.
He wanted to see what kind of potion Charle was brewing inside.
At this time, the first-year Gryffindors and Slytherins also knew that Charle was brewing a potion inside.
They also began to discuss in low voices in surprise.
"Can Charle also brew potions?"
"He's using the advanced potions classroom. What kind of potion is he brewing?"
Upon hearing this, the little snakes instinctively felt resistant.
Charle had already caused Slytherin House to lose face, making it difficult for them to hold their heads high during this time.
Just when Professor Slughorn arrived, making them feel a sense of vindication, it turned out Charle could also brew potions? This made them instinctively start denying it.
"Don't be ridiculous. If you said Charle had research in some spellcasting field, I wouldn't find it strange."
"But brewing potions doesn't require waving a wand. A master of Transfiguration and a master of Potions are completely different fields."
"Charle is probably just researching some basic potions. And he needs to occupy a potions classroom for that? It's too wasteful. He should give it up for Professor Slughorn."
The little snakes started discussing in low voices.
Over on the Gryffindor side, Hermione's face flushed at this.
"Don't judge Charle with your narrow perspectives. Charle has always surpassed the imagination of ordinary people!"
But Ron, for once, agreed with the little snakes' words.
"Even though the Slytherins are bad, what they said makes sense."
"Charle can't have everything, can he? He's already so powerful, and he can also brew potions? That's just too unfair."
Ron really didn't want to believe what Hermione said, that everything Charle did was beyond imagination.
He could already accept that Charle was exceptionally strong, and he couldn't even feel jealous, as the gap was too large.
But Potions didn't require waving a wand, so Charle might not necessarily be better than him.
If Charle also had deep expertise in Potions, which could earn huge profits, then Ron truly couldn't accept it.
Harry, standing nearby, also nodded imperceptibly.
He had just been praised by Slughorn as a Potions genius. This was the first time in Harry's life that he had been affirmed.
Harry secretly hoped that he could be stronger than Charle in Potions.
Just as everyone was arguing, Professor Slughorn tapped his wand and sent a message inside.
"Charle, I am the new Potions professor, Slughorn. I see you are using the potions classroom. May I join you?"
"Ahem, if you have any questions about Potions, I'd be happy to answer them."
Charle, who was preparing ingredients, heard the voice and showed impatience in his eyes.
Fortunately, he was only preparing the ingredients and hadn't started brewing the potion yet, otherwise, it was very likely that complications would arise because of this, possibly even wasting a precious ingredient.
A moment later, Charle opened the door to the potions classroom and looked coldly at Slughorn at the entrance.
Without waiting for Slughorn to speak, Charle said coldly.
"Has no one taught you to be quiet when someone else is brewing potions?"
Slughorn was stunned for a moment, not expecting Charle to be so impolite to him.
In his opinion, Charle was still a beginner in Potions and must have encountered many problems. He certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to consult a Potions master like himself.
He could also use this opportunity to slightly salvage the face Slytherin House had lost due to Snape's defeat.
He quickly said.
"Charle, you might not know much about the field of Potions yet. You might not know me, I am Slughorn..."
Before he finished speaking, Charle directly interrupted him.
"I've heard of you, but not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can be someone I consult."
"If you dare to disturb me again, I'll send you to join Snape."
Immediately, Charle directly closed the door and specifically added a few more powerful protective spells.
As for what the students and Slughorn outside would think? What did he care!
Only the weak needed to consider what others thought!
Now, the Reversion Potion was his top priority; everything else had to wait.
If Slughorn hadn't actually caused him any loss, Charle wouldn't have let him off so easily for disturbing him.
As Charle continued to focus on the Reversion Potion, Slughorn's face outside turned pale and then green.
The little snakes were also furious.
"What is he being arrogant about?"
"The professor kindly offered to guide him, and not only does he not appreciate it, but he's also so rude to the professor? He's simply too arrogant!"
Even some of the little lions now agreed with the little snakes' words.
Ron even speculated with a hint of suspicion.
"Maybe geniuses are all so arrogant, thinking they are omnipotent."
"Perhaps he thinks he's stronger than a Potions master."
"But I think it's more likely that Charle ran into trouble and didn't want to be guided, afraid of losing face, which is why he got anxious."
Although Harry didn't say anything when he heard this, he felt a sense of schadenfreude and relief in his heart.
It seems that Charle might be really average in the field of Potions, and perhaps I am indeed better than him.
Only Hermione's face flushed as she defended him.
"Charle usually isn't this rude. He must be brewing some very important potion and was disturbed, which is why he acted like that."
However, except for Hermione, no one believed that Charle, a beginner in Potions, could brew any important potion.
Slughorn's expression returned to normal at this moment, and he said with a hint of deeper meaning.
"It seems Miss Granger knows Mr. Evans very well. Then let's wait and see what potion Mr. Evans can brew."
"But speaking of which, he booked six hours for brewing potions. I don't recall any potion in the beginner or intermediate Potions textbooks that requires that much time."
"Come, let me take you to the classroom next door to observe the brewing of Amortentia. Although this amount of time will only allow us to complete the first half of the preparation work, I guarantee you won't regret it."
Immediately, Slughorn led everyone into the Potions classroom next door.
Three full hours later, the dazzled students filed out of the classroom, their faces showing obvious excitement.
Harry was even more unable to contain his excitement and said.
"Did you see the way the professor handled the potion ingredients? It was amazing, simply an art!"
"And the process of the professor brewing the potion, precise and elegant. As expected of a Potions Master, it's incredible."
Students like Ron, who had average talent in Potions, didn't see as much, but they were eagerly discussing the wonderful smell wafting from the cauldron.
"Merlin's beard, even the semi-finished product smells so wonderful. I can't imagine how it would feel to drink it!"
At this moment, everyone looked at the still-closed door of the classroom next door, their gazes quite subtle.
Ron said with a hint of mockery.
"The professor has already finished the most complex preparation work for Amortentia, so why is Charle still using the classroom?"
"Could it be that he's brewing a potion that's even more difficult than Amortentia?"
At this moment, Slughorn also walked out of the classroom and said meaningfully.
"That's not impossible, Ron, Mr. Robby, right?"
"After all, Potions is vast and profound. It's quite normal for there to be potions I've never heard of. Perhaps Mr. Evans even researched it himself."
"Let's leave quickly, so as not to disturb Mr. Evans or make him feel awkward coming out."
The little snakes also burst into laughter, and nicknames such as "Boastful Charle" and "Potions Poop Charle" came into being.
Slughorn's mouth curved up, clearly in a good mood.
Soon, in the Headmaster's office, Dumbledore also learned about this matter.
A smile also appeared on his face.
"Harry Potter is praised as a Potions genius by Slughorn, while Charle is being mocked in Potions?"
"That's unexpected news."
Dumbledore was originally thinking about how to suppress Charle to highlight Harry Potter's aura as the Savior. He didn't expect that a single Potions class would achieve his goal.
Just then, Professor Sprout walked into the Headmaster's office in a huff.
"Dumbledore, didn't you hear the names the Slytherin students are calling Charle?"
"How can you let them attack Charle like that?"
Dumbledore, at this moment, showed a look of helplessness.
"Professor Sprout, it's just children playing a joke. Haven't we all gone through this stage?"
"I believe this matter will pass quickly. Also, I think it's good for Charle to understand that a person's energy is limited and he can't achieve great things in all areas. This is also beneficial for his growth..."
Before he finished speaking, Professor Sprout showed a look of disappointment.
"Being ridiculed like this is beneficial for growth? Dumbledore, you really have your own way of thinking."
"Fine, if you won't do anything, just know that you will regret it."
Immediately, Professor Sprout left in a hurry. She still needed to comfort the little badgers who were indignant because Charle had been insulted.
A few hours later, in the advanced Potions classroom, Charle looked at the boiling blood-colored potion in the cauldron before him and took a deep breath.
The smell emanating from this potion seemed to be able to trigger changes in the magic deep within his bloodline, which completely matched the characteristics of the Reversion Potion he had deduced through Deep Blue.
Joy appeared in Charle's eyes.
"The Reversion Potion is a success!"
His face showed fervor and anticipation.
"Once the Reversion Potion is successful, Fluffy the three-headed dog will likely awaken the characteristics of a Fluffy."
"My second Animagus form - Fluffy - is coming!"
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