Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 216 Dumbledore's Gift

The Hogwarts Christmas party is scheduled for Friday.

On this day, the auditorium was beautifully decorated with magic. The ceiling turned into a deep night sky, sparkling with bright stars and dancing snowflakes, which contrasted beautifully with the huge Christmas tree on the ground.

After arriving at the auditorium, many little wizards gathered under the Christmas tree, trying to reach the small gifts that the professors had placed on the tree.

Among them, Professor McGonagall contributed the most small gifts, most of which were small manuals on magical transformation.

Professor Snape made some potion material kits, which contained precious herbs and magical minerals that were rarely used by students.

After receiving such a gift, the senior students will immediately give it to the junior students, and then the confused little wizards will discover a small trap in it.
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This is a dose of hemlock essence. Congratulations to ____ for getting it. Now please write down the potion it can make, as well as the recipe and refining method.

Potions Professor: Severus Snape.
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Professor Snape left the same note in each medicine packet.

As long as someone opens it, the blank space on the note will show the name of the little wizard.

Then he was essentially receiving a potions assignment.

"Oh~, I knew that Snape's gift was the one I shouldn't take."

Ron was given two small medicine bags for free by his twin brother, and then he got a mistletoe berry and a portion of ginger root.

"Don't be depressed, I have one too."

Harry patted Ron, who looked miserable, and took out the note with his name on it.

His herb bag was not given to him by others, but because of curiosity, Harry picked one with his wand.

"This one of yours is sneezeweed, and it can only be used to make sneezing powder. But I have no idea what these two ingredients of mine can be used for."

Noticing that Ron's expression was becoming increasingly angry, Moon walked over to him.

"Mistletoe berries can be used to make common antidotes. They can also be used to make forgetfulness potions, but you'll have to ask someone for the recipe."

Hearing Moon's help in answering the question, Rowan readily took up the note at the back.

"Ginger root can be used to make a potion to treat scabies. There's also a brain-enhancing potion and a beauty potion that require it, but I don't know the formula either."

After listening to Moon's story, Ron happily put away both notes.

"Don't worry, since you don't know the formula, I don't think Snape will force you to do it. After all, he definitely doesn't want a first-year wizard to come into contact with such a high-level and dangerous potion."

Ron's statement was absolutely correct, and Moon couldn't refute it.

Hermione, who chose the mini harp left by Professor Flitwick, looked at Moon curiously.

"How do you know all this?"

"I borrowed some Potions materials from Cedric, and he was also the one who warned me not to take Snape's medicine bag."

The gift Moon received was also a manual.

But this was not his choice. As soon as he stood under the Christmas tree, a small gift box hit his head.

He glanced through the contents and found that it was a practical book on Defense Against the Dark Arts, with a lot of annotations and insights in the book.

When the little wizards had picked all the presents hanging on the Christmas tree, the dinner officially began.

The table was instantly filled with delicious food, including the traditional roast turkey and pudding.

There are also sausages that dance on the plate and candies that burst into light like fireworks in your mouth when you take a bite.

Ghosts also came to the auditorium to join in the fun. The mischievous Peeves flew around the party and played some little pranks from time to time.

When Peeves finds that no one is paying attention to him, he will rush up and pinch the nose of a little wizard, and then keep shouting.

"Pull your nose!"

Neville had been tormented several times, but Peeves didn't seem to have any intention of letting him go.

Just as he was about to rush down and pinch Neville's nose again, Moon shouted from the side.

"Look, here comes the Bloody Baron!"

Moon learned from Percy that the Bloody Baron could subdue Peeves.

Watching Peeves fleeing in a hurry, Moon realized how powerful the Bloody Baron was.

"Thank you!" After noticing Peeves had left, Neville thanked Moon with a blushing face.

"You're welcome. I think you'll be able to subdue him sooner or later."

After spending a semester with Neville, Moon discovered that the little wizard was not as timid and shy as he appeared.

Although Neville often makes mistakes in his studies and life, his perseverance and persistence are stronger than those of ordinary little wizards.

Although he was often ridiculed and punished by Professor Snape in Potions class, Neville did not give up. He always followed the course content firmly.

In contrast, Ron and Harry often received "special care" from Snape, but these two little wizards were not so attentive to Potions class.

All assignments must be based on Moon or Hermione's.

"I will. Do you want some pudding? Moon, you like sweets, right?"

Before Moon could refuse, Neville brought over a whole plate of strawberry pudding.

"Thank you."

Moon scooped a large spoonful onto his own plate and thanked the other party.

"You're welcome."

Moon could hear that there was a hint of determination in Neville's tone.

The two didn't chat for long, because Nick, who was almost headless, lifted his head and started dancing jazz on the dining table.

He invited the Gryffindor lion cubs to dance with him, and his funny appearance always made everyone laugh.

The professors sitting on the stage were also very happy.

Professor Flitwick led the school band in performing a cheerful song for everyone.

During the intervals between songs, Professor Flitwick also performed a solo of a newly composed piece.

The instrument he used was the one Moon had given him.

Dumbledore's outfit today was very strange. He wore a rare red wizard robe and a red wizard hat tilted on his head.

The whole outfit looks very much like the legendary Santa Claus.

Of course, the most unique thing is his pair of huge reindeer cotton slippers.

This was an item Moon had specially written to Uncle Gaia, who worked at the zoo, to buy for him.

For this purpose, he even asked Hermione to exchange 20 pounds of Muggle coins.

Dumbledore must have liked this gift very much. He raised his glass towards Moon several times tonight.

Professor Snape still looked aloof and didn't smile once throughout the entire banquet.

The cheerful dinner lasted until late at night.

When the midnight bell rang, Dumbledore announced the end of the dinner, and all the prefects stood up to watch the young wizards leave.

"Go to sleep, we will definitely receive a lot of gifts tomorrow."

After Ron returned to the dormitory, he couldn't wait to get into bed.

Although he could already vaguely guess what gifts he would receive, he was still very excited at this time every year.

After all, no one doesn't like receiving gifts.

"Yes, good night."

Seamus and Neville felt the same way.

Harry tossed and turned in bed. He had no intention of sleeping at all because he had no idea who would give him a gift.

Compared to others who were looking forward to receiving gifts, Harry just wanted to have a big meal tomorrow and then have a good time.

Moon was also awake. He was trying to figure out how to find accommodation for his new pet.

　Take a day off tomorrow

　　
　
(End of this chapter)