Hogwarts: Starting with full Unforgivable Curses

Chapter 24 You Are Not As Stupid As The Troll

When Dylan arrived at Professor Snape's office, he knocked on the door twice gently.

"—"

The next moment, the door moved by itself and opened a crack.

Dylan immediately saw Professor Snape sitting next to the table. His face was gloomy and he looked like he had not woken up yet.

He blinked, carefully pushed the door open completely, and then walked in.

"Good morning, Professor. You're up so early."

"Just come in and don't close the door, because you'll be out soon."

A look of mockery flashed across Professor Snape's face.

"As for getting up early... I heard that when you ask others for advice, as long as you're not in class, you'll chase them around asking questions from morning till night. Of course, I don't dare neglect you."

"..."

This little weirdo is really cute.

A smile appeared on Dylan's face.

"Professor Tsao has been waiting for me in the office since early this morning."

He turned the backpack in front of him and took out a notebook from it.

It was his notebook.

He pulled out a pen, before he even reached his desk.

"Swish"

Professor Snape flicked his wand and a chair appeared.

Dylan sat down on it without hesitation.

"Mr. Hawkwood, I hope my early rising will allow me to hear something valuable rather than meaningless nonsense."

In fact, Snape never went to bed late, let alone stayed in bed.

He said that just because he wanted to say it so that he could criticize Dylan, that's all.

But listening to Snape's low voice that seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of his throat, if an ordinary little wizard sat here, he might really be scared to the point of his brain going blank.

However, the smile on Dylan's face did not diminish. He opened his little notebook and quickly flipped to the part about Potions that he had recorded.

"Professor Snape, when I delved into Potions, the first thing that piqued my curiosity was one thing."

Snape's eyebrows first twitched slightly, then slowly raised, with the tips of his eyebrows slightly rising, causing a few fine lines at the corners of his eyes.

Those black eyes swept over coldly and stared at Dylan.

Very dismissive and cold.

Dylan continued unfazed: "In fact, when I study any doctrine, I can't help but try to explore its essence."

"What exactly do you want to ask?" Snape's voice was slightly hoarse.

It's not rough and hoarse, but like frosted silk, with a hint of delicacy in its low tone.

The volume was also well controlled, and he didn't need to raise his voice to make his voice echo throughout the office.

"Based on the basic principles of magic, can potions be affected by external factors?"

Snape frowned: "It seems like a profound question, but it is actually meaningless!"

"Of course potions can be affected by external factors. Now, Mr. Hawkwood, get out of my office immediately!"

After hearing Dylan's question, Snape couldn't suppress the impatience on his face no matter what.

Of course, he wouldn't suppress it.

But Snape also discovered one thing.

That is, this little wizard is really brave! When ordinary little wizards face him, he only needs to use a look to scare them like a little quail.

But facing Dylan, his cold face looked like a joke!
Everyone will be ashamed of his vicious words.

But this guy doesn’t!
As a professor, he couldn't possibly use magic attacks on a little wizard, right?
"You've wasted the Potions professor's precious time. Your house must deduct points for this..."

Before Snape could finish his words.

What was even more unexpected was that Dylan interrupted him directly!

"Professor, you don't understand what I really mean."

Dylan looked serious, completely ignoring Snape's increasingly unpleasant expression, and said to himself: "The external influence I want to talk about refers to..."

"Will the potion be affected by the movement of the stars and the phases of the moon?"

Professor Snape was stunned when he heard this.

His greasy long hair half covered his cold, pale face, and his thin lips were pursed into an icy line, but now they were curled up into an arc.

His originally gloomy expression eased slightly because of Dylan's question, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little, and his eyes widened a little under his raised brows.

"You also study the trajectory of stars?"

Snape raised his bony hand and raised his wand, and the half-open door closed completely with a "click".

Little Tsundere~
Dylan hummed in his heart.

Snape's brow furrowed again.

He looked deeply at the little wizard in front of him.

As a telepath, he would not use the Legilimency spell on a small wizard.

However, he could clearly sense the excitement emanating from Dylan.

He mistakenly thought the other party was being complacent, and said coldly: "Why, do you think you know a lot?"

Dylan blinked and shook his head quickly.

"How could that be? I haven't even finished reading all the books in the school library, so how can I be considered knowledgeable?"

He was speaking the truth sincerely.

Hearing this, Professor Snape restrained his expression slightly and uttered a low sound like a cello.

"The stars and moon phases are often believed to contain powerful forces in the wizarding world. Explore their connection with potions."

"It requires a deep understanding of the potion's properties and refining mechanisms, and also involves the application of ancient magical knowledge and mysterious powers."

"It's good that you thought of this, but you're thinking too far ahead. With your current limited knowledge, even if I give you a partial answer, you won't be able to understand it."

Dylan smiled softly. "Since you've given me a positive answer, I'll tell you what I guess."

Snape looked at him noncommittally, but ultimately refrained from uttering any more harsh words.

"As far as I know, the specific magical fluctuations released by the movement of stars may resonate with the ingredients of the potion."

"Then the material fusion, activation properties, timing and duration of the potion's effectiveness, etc., which may all be affected by the trajectory of the stars."

"As for the changing phases of the moon... I believe the energy intensity and property changes it reflects may have some connection with the potion's initial brewing, reaction process, and the intensity and stability of its effectiveness, which I cannot currently understand."

Professor Snape's facial muscles tensed imperceptibly, causing the fine lines at the corners of his eyes to tug at them.

A fleeting hint of surprise flashed across those dark eyes, and his thin lips were pursed tightly, turned downward for a moment, and then immediately returned to their original shape.

"Your brain is not as stupid as the troll's."

"Uh"

Dylan looked at Snape.

Is this considered praising him?
"Since you do know something about potions and astrology, I can tell you something."

(End of this chapter)