Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 117 Magical Perception Training
Because Moon's Potions classroom cleaning detention has not yet ended.

So no one would suspect anything when I came to the Potions classroom in the basement every afternoon.

This gave Moon the opportunity to use the tools in the potions classroom to complete his own experiments.

When Moon walked into the classroom that afternoon, Cedric was packing up the potions class he had just finished studying.

"Snape has been gone for a while. Just wait for me. It will be back soon."

While Cedric was speaking, he had already cleaned up all the medicine grinding tools.

"You found so many hellebore!"

"Yes, there are a lot of these things in the greenhouse where the third graders have classes. If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that it can actually be used to make separation potions."

Cedric was now making the Hellebore Splitting Potion that Moon had explained to him yesterday.

This potion is described in [Potion Analysis] as being able to absorb some metal impurities.

It can be used to purify the spore powder of sleeping fungus.

Making a Hellebore Splitting Potion is actually very simple.

Simply cut off any long, thin leaves from the hellebore and give it a thorough wash.

Then squeeze the rhizome to get the juice inside, heat it in a crucible and remove excess water.

"Take a look at it. Is this the finished product?"

In less than half an hour, Cedric had made a whole bottle of clear, thick liquid.

"It's the same color and shape as recorded in the book, so it should be fine."

After receiving Moon's affirmative answer, Cedric felt relieved instantly.

Although it was relatively easy for him to obtain these hellebore plants, he did not have many opportunities to make them in the potion classroom, so he unconsciously sped up the production process.

"The next step is to put this potion and spore powder into the crucible and heat them to purify them, right?"

"That's right. Remember the ratio of spore powder to sneezewort is 1:2."

"Ok."

Cedric obviously had more experience in making potions than Moon, and he was also very fast in operating the entire set of potion tools.

After seeing that the spore powder and separation potion were correctly added to the crucible, Moon was ready to begin his first magic perception training.

"Keep stirring until all the water evaporates, then strain through a strainer."

Moon reminded again.

"Don't worry, you can go do other things first."

Cedric also noticed Moon's actions on another operating table, so he gave Moon a reassuring look.

Watching Cedric's skillful movements, Moon took a set of potion-making tools: a tin crucible, a brass scale, a special alcohol lamp, and a glass measuring cup.

These tools can be used to carry out the simplest magic perception training method.

Place the crucible and the glass measuring cup with water on both sides of the brass balance, making sure the brass balance is level.

Then use an alcohol lamp to continuously heat the crucible. As the water inside continues to evaporate, the glass measuring cup on the other side will slowly sink.

All Moon needed to do was to cast the [Floating Spell] to keep the weight of the glass measuring cup balanced with the crucible on the other side.

Of course, this process is not simple, and deviations are common.

In order to ensure the effectiveness of training, Moon also needs to keep an eye on the precise scale on the brass scale to ensure that his exercises are effective.

"Are you sure it's okay to do this?"

Seeing Moon breathing heavily and the glass measuring cup slipping off the brass scale several times, Cedric, who just had to stir constantly, asked with concern.

"It should be fine!"

Moon once again used a levitation spell to prevent the glass measuring cup from falling to the ground.

"Okay, I don't know what you're doing, but be sure to be safe." "I will."

After Moon finished speaking, he added water to the measuring cup and crucible again.

He had just completed five training sessions, and although each session was not very long, the scale of the brass scale was gradually shrinking.

This made Moon realize that his magic perception training was progressing in a positive direction.

"Wingardim Leviosa."

As the alcohol lamp burned rapidly, Moon had to maintain the [Floating Spell] continuously and steadily.

The scale on the brass balance has gone from swinging five or six scales at the beginning to only three or four scales now.

By the time Moon was doing his sixth training session, the moisture in Cedric's dry pot had completely evaporated.

The impurities in the spore powder of the sleeping fungus were also condensed together to form some large granular substances.

Next, all Cedric needed to do was to filter out the purified spore powder through a filter.

During the entire purification process, Moon and Cedric wore thick masks.

They both knew that the spore powder was becoming more and more toxic, so they needed to be more careful.

And it was at this time that Snape returned to the Potions classroom.

"Humph! I knew it, you."

Snape had just stepped into the Potions classroom and hadn't even finished his sentence when he immediately noticed something was wrong.

He hurriedly lifted up his sleeves to cover his mouth and nose, then quickly walked to the medicine cabinet, took out a bottle of brown medicine and poured it directly into his mouth.

After completing these operations, he immediately took out a thick mask and put it on his face.

"Cedric Diggory! Take your poison powder and get out of here!"

Snape had never lost his composure like he did today.

Although no one knew what potion he drank to neutralize the toxicity of the spore powder, his face still looked very ugly.

"Okay, Professor. I'll be right there."

Cedric's purification work had reached the final step. When Snape called out, he was putting the spore powder into a clean glass bottle.

When Moon saw Snape come in, he immediately took the measuring cup and crucible off the brass scale.

While Cedric was cleaning up, Moon was also cleaning in a "proper" manner.

"Professor, I'll be leaving now."

After carefully cleaning the purification tools, Cedric put the bottle of spore powder into his pocket and looked at Snape.

"Professor, I'm done cleaning too. I'm leaving."

Moon was about to leave the Potions classroom with Cedric, but Snape suddenly stretched out his wand to block him.

"Moon Scarlett, don't you think you should give an explanation for what just happened?"

"Professor, Moon."

Cedric was about to cover for Moon when Snape immediately glared at him with a fierce look.

"Digory! I don't have much patience, or do you think I'd eat a silly little lion?"

Cedric had been taught Potions by Snape for three years, so he knew that since Snape said so, the punishment would not be too severe.

"I'll wait for you outside."

Cedric gave Moon a firm look and left.

Finally, only Snape and Moon were left in the empty Potions classroom.

(End of this chapter)