Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 132: Refusal

"You mean you're not interested in Quidditch?"

Prefect Penelope seemed puzzled, but she transformed her confusion into frank sincerity.

"May I ask why? You know, Mr. Green, you have great talent, and it would be a real shame if you couldn't join the Quidditch team."

Sheen thought for a moment, then waved his wand, and the flames in the jar suddenly leaped and transformed into a fire lizard.

It ran, leaving a trail of flames on the ground. After a moment of charging, it even expanded several times its original size before slowly dissipating... turning into a flame and entering Sheen's jar.

This amazing scene earned everyone's "Merlin—", and Prefect Penelope was stunned on the spot.

This is an advanced form of polymorph; even she has only just begun, yet the young wizard before her can cast it so easily…

Judging from his appearance, he seemed to still have a lot of energy left.

"I've heard there's a Ravenclaw named Green who's really good this year, but it can't be this good!"

Toya said, bewildered.

"Am I learning some kind of transfiguration from him? What's the point of me learning that?"

The blond Ravenclaw standing next to Toya also stared blankly as he spoke.

"Little wizard! Foolish little wizard!"

Mr. Owl seemed rather smug; instead of flapping its wings, it gracefully folded them back up.

Faced with Mr. Owl's mockery, the Ravenclaws all lowered their heads.

They began to reflect on themselves; could they really be...?

Where their gazes were focused, Sheen nodded politely.

"Thank you for the invitation, but I'd rather spend my time in the field of Transfiguration."

He then walked past the prefect, who was frowning and pursing his lips.

She sighed helplessly, while glaring angrily at the trembling Ravenclaws.

Especially the foolish Roger.

If they could find Green a little earlier, before he took a liking to Transfiguration, could they get him to like Quidditch?

Even just a little bit—after all, liking something can be cultivated slowly.

When he soared through the sky on a broomstick, when he scored a goal with skill, when he basked in the cheers and the respectful gazes of the crowd…

"Roger! You'd better lead the team to win this year's Quidditch Cup!"

She suppressed her anger and rebuked him.
"I'll think of another way!"

"Yes!"

Roger stood up straight.

Mr. Owl snorted loudly and disappeared into the wall.

Penelope was in a terrible mood, but the appearance of a figure brightened her eyes.

Further away, where torches burned on the walls, Minerva McGonagall gazed intently at the young wizard's figure for a long time.

In her hand was a letter covered in snowflakes, which was melting into cold water droplets, leaving a burning mark on her heart.

"Go... gather some information for me, about Sheehan and Professor McGonagall..."

Seemingly recalling some rumor, she whispered to the Ravenclaws behind her.

……

And in this very corridor, it wasn't just Ravenclaw who was heartbroken.

"Ha, Harry, do we still have a chance?"

Ron tried to force a smile, but it looked worse than a grimace.

"...There's still a chance... right?" Harry swayed.

The first-year wizards all admired Mr. Grimm, and this was not just because of Grimm's notebooks.

More importantly, Green is capable of everything and willing to share. Even Slytherins wouldn't speak ill of him.

When older wizards used to show off their magic, first-year wizards could only watch longingly. But now, you can say—

"Transformation? Ha—I know Mr. Green can transform a desk into a pig!"

"If you also know the Silent Spell, then you've barely reached Mr. Green's achievement for a month."

Mr. Green, that is the pride of first-year wizards.

Even Professor Flitwick said:
"Amazing, children! You are the fastest-improving first-year wizards in spells!"

Although this is thanks to Grimm's Notebooks, it doesn't stop the young wizards from standing tall.

Joining the secret organization has become an obsession for Harry and Ron, especially since they always feel a sense of distance when they are with Neville.

Therefore, the two of them were in a bad mood.

Justin, who was in the corner, laughed for three whole days, and even Hermione had a strange expression on her face.

What are these two guys thinking?
Did they really think Sheen would care about Quidditch?
It was a Thursday with light snow falling.

Snowflakes drifted down onto the window, attracting the curiosity of some of the young wizards as they slowly formed a thin layer of ice.

Sheen remained in a hurry, and after thoroughly reading through the notes and other alchemy books, he gradually found the answer.

The answer regarding potions and alchemy.

The first step in alchemy is melting, often referred to as the black stage.

In this dark initial stage, impure metals, alchemical raw materials, or old, outdated states of existence will be killed, corrupted, and integrated into the primordial matter of creation so that they can be transformed and reborn in new forms.

At this time, the will to perceive the profound changes in alchemy becomes especially important, and it also reclassifies novice alchemists.

It sounds familiar.

Sheen then took out "Advanced Potion Making".

The fusion of potions is considered one of the most profound transformations. Impure substances, potion ingredients, or old, outdated states of existence are killed off and integrated into the primordial matter of creation, so that they can be transformed and reborn in a new form.

Sheen didn't know who was borrowing from whom, but this passage revealed a truth—there is a close relationship between potions and alchemy.

They all involve the transformation of matter.

Therefore, unlocking the title of expert in the field of potions became an unquestionable decision.

On his way to the cellar, he opened the panel:

[Title: First Encounter with Potions]

[Significantly increases sensitivity to potions, slightly enhances potion-making talent]

A basic understanding of potions is a beginner-level talent, while reaching the expert level requires:
[Advanced: Three Master-level potions and three Beginner-level potions can unlock the Master-level title in the potion-making field]

[Scabies Treatment: Expert Level (210/900)]

[Swelling Reduction Potion: Beginner Level (220/300)]

[Swelling Potion: Beginner Level (210/300)]

Sheen's progress is not slow. Because the potion brewing time is long and the consumption is high, the skill requirement for potion making is not high.

This gave Sheen hope of grinding for the Master title in a short time.

The cold wind in the cellar was already carrying snowflakes, and Professor Snape had been restless ever since the troll incident.

He would stare into Sheen's emerald eyes for a moment, then reveal a deep pain and anger.

"You'd better learn this within an hour—Sheen Green! Do you think you have plenty of time?!"

(End of this chapter)