Harry Potter: This senior is pretty strong

Chapter 14 Gryffindor, minus 1 point

“If you think the Potions classroom is a place to play and fool around, then you are one step closer to death,” Snape said slowly and deliberately in his signature effeminate tone.

Wilson and Jimmy, who had been running and were panting heavily, fell silent instantly, frightened by Snape's cold words.

Qin Yu was not afraid. Instead, he said sincerely, "Professor Snape, thank you for reminding us. We will be more careful in the future!"

Then he said to the children, “Potions class has many dangerous tools and potions, and the professor said this to keep us away from danger.”

After his explanation, the children instantly understood Snape's "good intentions," and they all looked at him with gratitude, saying thank you just like Qin Yu.

This surprised Snape slightly.

He was indeed sharp-tongued and had an awkward personality, which made many of his well-intentioned words sound like curses. However, he never expected others to reciprocate his kindness, and he was used to it.

Now, being thanked by the children like this, Snape felt somewhat uncomfortable.

If Qin Yu had the ability to "capture souls and extract thoughts" to read minds, he would definitely curse, "Old Si, are you a bit of a 'cheapskate'?"

"Now that you know the danger, I don't want you to be missing limbs in Potions class," Snape continued, displaying his sharp tongue.

The school bell rang, and the children quickly found their seats.

……

“Many people think that potions aren’t magic because you don’t use your wands. I’m telling you, that’s a huge misconception… And some people think that potions are made by heating a crucible, which is also a stupid and rigid way of thinking… Different ingredients require different preparation processes. Some need to be pressed, some need to be soaked, some need to be calcined, and some require you to use your imagination to find the most suitable method…” Snape slowly explained the knowledge of Potions class.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu realized that the magic potion was indeed quite sophisticated.

That's right, he was one of those people who thought potions were all heated in a cauldron.

As Qin Yu listened to Snape's insightful yet easy-to-understand explanations, he gradually began to grasp the essence of the magical world, which gave him a new understanding of it.

"Qin, you tell me, what is the medicinal part of milk thistle?" Professor Snape called on Qin Yu and asked.

"Damn it, why me? I was paying attention in class!" Qin Yu thought to himself, cursing incessantly.

The main problem was that he genuinely didn't know what it was, and after buying the textbook, he immediately took the train to school, so he didn't have time to look at it closely and wouldn't have noticed this milk thistle.

Even if you asked about fecal stones, at least I'd know they're a detoxifying agent.

"Leaf?" Qin Yu asked, forcing himself to speak.

“It’s true that most plants are used medicinally for their leaves, roots, and stems. You’ve chosen a very probable answer.” After saying this somewhat sarcastic remark, Professor Snape added, “Wrong!”

Then Snape looked around the classroom and asked, "Does anyone know?"

All the students lowered their heads, unable to look directly at each other.

Qin Yu thought to himself, "Sure enough, there doesn't seem to be a Hermione-type academic genius in the class."

“It is a fruit,” Snape said slowly.

Then he raised his voice, "Why aren't you writing it down!"

Everyone quickly picked up their pens and started writing.

"Potion making is all about precision; a drop more or less will have completely different effects. And you, Mr. Qin, used your petty cleverness to make wild guesses. This is a perfunctory attitude towards Potions class. So…" Professor Snape said, glancing at Qin Yu, and continued, "Gryffindor, one point deducted! As a reminder of the proper attitude you should have towards this course!"

"..." Qin Yu.

Why did I become the first one to have points deducted?

He didn't really care about the score; after all, he wasn't a child anymore. However, he was a little annoyed that Old Si had used him as a "chicken to scare the monkey."

His deduction of a point caused the Gryffindor students to look dejected, while many Slytherins wore expressions of schadenfreude.

Slytherin had won the House Cup five times in a row, and Gryffindor was their biggest rival. So, they were naturally happy that Gryffindor had points deducted.

……

"Qin, don't be too sad, we'll try our best to earn back the points!" Elvis comforted Qin Yu as they walked after class.

“It’s not your fault. Milk thistle is a very inconspicuous herb. If it were me, I wouldn’t have been able to answer that either,” Wilson added.

"Yeah, Professor Snape made things difficult for everyone today!" Jimmy muttered indignantly.

Seeing how serious the children were, Qin Yu couldn't very well say that he didn't actually care. Instead, he nodded and said, "Thank you. I will work hard to earn this point back, and I will get even more points!"

These words indeed filled everyone with fighting spirit, and they all became passionate and enthusiastic.

"Come on, let's go eat, I'm starving," Qin Yu said.

Several children followed him toward the auditorium.

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Principal's Office.

Dumbledore sat in a chair behind his desk, and the other teachers also sat down.

"What do you all think of his recent performance?" Dumbledore asked the crowd.

“Emotionally speaking, he’s not a child who gets easily agitated. When I showed him so many gory images in class, he only showed a slightly disgusted and repulsed expression, without any abnormal reaction. He was even calmer than most children! Of course, it’s also possible that I didn’t give him enough stimulation. After all, I’m still quite afraid that he might suddenly lose control.” Professor Swinton was the first to speak.

Dumbledore nodded upon hearing this, then looked at Severus Snape.

“I tried mocking, ridiculing, and even deducting a point from Gryffindor, but he remained calm,” Snape said briefly.

After he finished speaking, no one else reacted, but Professor McGonagall couldn't help but speak up first: "Professor Snape, I hope that your deduction of points this time is not based on a random excuse!"

“Of course not, my reasons are quite valid,” Snape said calmly.

Dumbledore interjected at the opportune moment, "Professor McGonagall, what about you over there?"

"From my observation, this child is very normal, and even cares about and looks after his classmates, such as Elvis. He can help this introverted child gradually become more outgoing, which shows that he has a very sensitive heart," Professor McGonagall said, sharing her opinion.

“Yes, yes, he is indeed very attentive and perceptive, and he has helped me a lot in class,” said Professor Sprout, the herbalism teacher.

"I think he has too many ideas about flying lessons. He keeps asking me why I have to ride a flying broom. Can't I just fly on a sword? His strange questions are really giving me a headache!" said the white-haired Mrs. Hochi, looking very distressed.

"Wow, flying on a sword? That's a very unique and Eastern idea," Professor Swinton couldn't help but exclaim.

"So it seems he's actually quite mentally healthy, neither withdrawn nor repressed?" Dumbledore concluded.

"That's true." "Exactly." "Mm."

Everyone answered in turn.

“Well, that’s good news. Now all we have to do is get him back to normal life and teach him how to use his magic,” Dumbledore said, looking at the crowd.

“I thought a special student would arrive next year, but one has come earlier this year,” Professor Swinton said meaningfully.

"Don't worry, Stephen, I believe he will soon learn to control his powers, so you can go to the Himalayas to search for the ancient wizard's relics without worry," Dumbledore said with a smile.

"Well, I hope so."

“Alright, everyone, go back now,” Dumbledore said.

The brief meeting ended, and everyone left.