Hogwarts: I am Harry's eldest cousin

This confused many of the hippogriffs, who bowed to one response and then to another.

Seeing the little wizards ascending to heaven one after another, Dudley said that he had absolutely no intention of being envious.

He took two steps at a time and walked up to Hagrid and asked softly.

"Professor Hagrid, what about those flesh-eating slugs?"

When Professor Hagrid heard these words, a rare blush appeared on that rough face.

Hagrid was shy.

"not bad"

' said Hagrid in a muffled voice.

The magic snail hybridization project is going well, and these carnivorous slugs are currently being raised in Hagrid's backyard.

"A batch of carnivorous slugs have already begun to lay eggs. I don't know when they will hatch, but I think it won't take long."

"Thank you very much, Professor Hagrid."

"Please don't say that. I should be thanking you. If you hadn't recommended me to Dumbledore, I wouldn't have become the professor of Care of Magical Creatures."

Yes, it was Dudley who recommended Hagrid to become the professor of Care of Magical Creatures.

"That's because you're so good."

Although Hagrid's theoretical knowledge in books is a little lacking, his practical knowledge is definitely rich, and he is more than qualified to be a professor of Care of Magical Creatures.

"By the way, Professor Hagrid, I like Pik Pik very much. Can I feed it often?"

"Of course, I think it likes you too."

Hagrid was dizzy after hearing what Dudley said as the professor and agreed subconsciously.

He had no idea what that meant.

Dudley smiled with satisfaction when he heard this.

In the near future, there will be one more member on the red and white ball around the waist.

At this moment, the three words "tamable" were clearly marked on Pike Pike's head.

Chapter 203 I will clean the girls' bathroom with you

In Potions class, Dudley did not make the shrinking potion as Snape asked, he was trying to make something new.

Dudley had been greatly inspired since studying Snape's notebook.

Especially the methods of using potions in combination that Snape taught him, simply opened the door to a new world for Dudley.

After figuring out the properties of a potion, as to how to use it, a hundred potion masters will have a hundred different ways of using it.

As long as your skills are good enough, you are bold enough and imaginative enough.

And imagination is something that Dudley has never lacked, or rather, everyone from Blue Star has it.

"Oh, Dursley, I don't think water chestnuts are needed in the shrinking potion. You've ruined its efficacy. Don't do anything unnecessary."

Snape stood in front of Dudley with a gloomy face. In front of him was a pot of unknown substance emitting black gas.

"Your performance is even worse than that of Longbottom!"

In his first year, Neville was most afraid of Snape's Potions class, and he would mess up every time. He was good at Herbology, so this shouldn't have happened to him. His serious lack of confidence, coupled with Snape's aura, led to his poor potion skills.

After two years of study since joining the disciplinary group, Neville's performance has improved by leaps and bounds. Although his current potion level is not top-notch, it has surpassed most of the young wizards present.

"Professor Snape, I don't think there's anything wrong with putting water chestnuts in the shrinking potion."

Throughout the first to seventh grades, Dudley was the only one who dared to question and express his opinion to Snape in Potions class.

He looked at Snape straight in the eye and said, "Professor, water chestnuts are cold in nature and have the effects of reducing internal heat, nourishing the lungs and cooling the liver, clearing away heat and detoxifying. As an auxiliary ingredient, they can enhance the effect of daisy roots. In particular, they can combine the instability of caterpillar meat to further optimize the effect of the shrinking potion."

"Are you improving the potion formula?"

Snape sneered, as if mocking Dudley's arrogance: "You want to run before you learn to walk."

If it was anyone else, they would have been driven into autism by his scolding, but Dudley Snape would have just said a few words at most.

He had a preference for Dudley that made other young wizards jealous.

"And did you succeed?"

Dudley shook his head and looked at the pile of black substance in the crucible with regret. "It was almost there. I didn't find the problem. It seems that there is a problem with the dosage."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Snape: "This shows that your idea is wrong. Just follow the instructions I give you and you will get a perfect shrinking potion."

Indeed, if you follow Snape's method, you can immediately get a bottle of perfect shrinking potion. Dudley is already able to make most of the perfect potions by following the instructions.

But then what?

"Professor, if that's the case, no matter how well I do, I will always be just your imitator."

"So, you still want to surpass me? Huh? Master Dursley." Snape said sarcastically.

"of course."

He was answered by Dudley's affirmative tone.

If it were an ordinary wizard, he might have been satisfied with this long ago.

But Dudley was different.

He was not satisfied with just this level, he wanted to surpass Snape.

"Of course I want to surpass you. Not only you, but also professors of other subjects. A great sage once said, 'The disciple surpasses the master.'"

The young wizards seemed to be frightened by Dudley's words and fell silent. The classroom was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Just when the little wizards thought Snape was going to get furious, Snape just snorted softly.

"Very good, Mr. Dursley." Snape said. At this moment, he was standing under the huge cabinet where the potion materials were stored. His entire face was hidden in the shadows, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or sad. "Since you are so confident, I will give you three weeks. Please hand over the improved shrinking potion to me within this time."

"If you can't do that, then please go and clean all the girls' bathrooms in Hogwarts. You are not allowed to use any magic, just clean with your hands."

"What do you think of my suggestion, Dursley?"

"What if I did it, Professor?"

Dudley said.

Snape snorted again: "If you can do it, you can make potions in my class at will in the future. You can consult me ​​at any time if you have any questions, and I will tell you everything I know."

make a deal!

"Then. As you wish."

Snape and Dudley seemed to be at loggerheads with each other, but in fact they had a very good understanding of each other.

The so-called 'bet' is just a test.

Teacher's test of students.

Since it is a test, there must be punishment; since it is a test, there must be rewards.

Where the little wizards couldn't see, Snape pursed his lips slightly. The movement was very light and fleeting.

'He had once said the same thing to his Potions professor.'

After class, the little wizards were all discussing this matter.

Some wanted to see Dudley make a fool of himself, while others wanted him to succeed.

Among those who wanted to laugh at him, there were some who secretly hoped that he could succeed.

In a very contradictory state.

Dudley's undisguised bold words in Potions class made many young wizards envious.

'Beyond the Professor'

It's not just a sentence, it also represents the voices of many outstanding young wizards.

Who hasn’t had a middle school period? Everyone fantasizes that they are the special one.

"How could Professor Snape do this?"

Everyone was waiting for the arrival of three weeks later, except for one girl who was feeling indignant. She had been muttering to herself since the end of get out of class, mostly complaining about Snape.

"Dudley, why did you agree to him?"

Hermione's performance in Potions is very good, second only to Dudley, and because of this she knows how difficult it is to improve the potion formula.

Three weeks is too short a time.

Not to mention Dudley, even if Snape were to improve himself, three weeks would not be enough.

However, although her Potions grades were very good, she was still far behind Snape and Dudley. The seemingly argumentative conversation between Dudley and Snape in class was actually a silent understanding between the master and apprentice.

The improved shrinking potion was not a spur of the moment idea, and Dudley did not start from scratch. Instead, he had already made many preparations in the early stages, and the only thing left was the final step.

Three weeks is not a short time; it is more than enough.

Hermione looked at Dudley, her brown eyes bright and clear, her tone firm and powerful.

"I'll clean up with you."

If there is a girl who is willing to clean the toilet with you, please treat her well.

I personally disagree with the idea that Harry Potter's magic is the power of my thinking. It has some logic, but it cannot be applied to all.

Otherwise, I can make all the magic potions by boiling tree roots every day, that's what I think. My personal understanding of magic potions is very similar to Chinese medicine, especially after I saw those magic potion recipes: insects + grass roots + strange juices mixed together and boiled, isn't this exactly the stereotype of Chinese medicine for foreigners?

Chapter 204 What are you most afraid of?

Defense Against the Dark Arts class, this is the first class of the year.

Apart from whispering about the 'bet' between Dudley and Snape, the young wizards were also discussing what kind of person Professor Lupin was.

Especially today, the young wizards present were from the same class as Dudley.

Before that, they had experienced the garlic-smelling professor (Quirrell) wearing a cloth bag, and the conceited but incompetent professor peacock (Lockhart).

I wonder what kind of person this year's professor will be.

I just hope it's not too bad, at least better than Lockhart.

When the class was about to start, Lupin arrived late. He first smiled at the little wizards in the audience, and then put his tattered suitcase on the desk.

Compared to the previous professor's "flashy" attire, Professor Lupin's clothes were much simpler. Perhaps the word "simple" is not appropriate. It should be described as ragged, with many patches on his wide robe.

Maybe this is his best piece of clothing.

It is obvious that the professor's life is not going well.

"Everyone please put your books back in the drawers and take out your wands. Today's first Defense Against the Dark Arts class is a practical activity."

Practical activities?!

The young wizards' eyes lit up when they heard this. They had never taken a practical course in Defense Against the Dark Arts, if the "Cornwall Elf Incident" with the previous professor was counted.

"Everyone please follow me, I think we should change places."

Although the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom is fixed, there are actually many vacant and spacious activity rooms nearby, which are generally used for practical courses in Defense Against the Dark Arts. However, ever since someone cast an evil curse on this course, professors in office over the years rarely use those activity rooms.

The last time it was used was six or seven years ago.

When he pushed open the door, a smell of decay and mildew wafted in. Lupin just raised his wand and waved it lightly. A small whirlwind mixed with water appeared out of thin air, blowing away the dust, garbage and some unknown insects in the room.

The activity room immediately looked brand new.

If wizards were to do housekeeping services, they would definitely be able to beat all the housekeeping companies in England because their work would be fast and clean.

Spell: Clean Up, a housework spell that can be used for cleaning.

Don't underestimate it just because it is a household spell. Although most wizards, especially housewives, know how to use it, most wizards can only cast it and it is difficult to clean the target thoroughly, so this spell is generally only used for shallow cleaning.

It would take a master's level for Lupin to clean such a large classroom at once.

"I saw my mother use it, and she couldn't even clean up the dishes in the kitchen."