RNP Chapter 508 The Hated Class
Chapter 508 The Hated Class
Chapter 508 The Hated Class
This day's "Protecting Magical Creatures" class felt like a return to third grade—thrilling, terrifying, and making everyone constantly wish for the get out of class to end.
However, because Hagrid mentioned the 0.WL exam several times, most people had no choice but to bite the bullet and write down the knowledge he mentioned about the habits and characteristics of snakes like the Neanderthal.
However, the fact that people had initially had higher expectations for the course on protecting magical creatures because of the Moonfox has now brought those expectations down to their lowest point.
A similar situation exists in Potions class.
With Snape back, Madam Pomfrey no longer needed to teach, and Harry and Ron's hopes were dashed after just one class.
In the new Potions class, Snape once again appeared beside the two of them like a ghost, mocking Harry's every move with a sarcastic tone.
"I did everything according to the book!" Finally, Harry, unable to contain himself any longer, glared at Snape. "Last class, Madam Pomfrey didn't say I did anything wrong."
"Oh, so proud?" Snape squinted. "You're smug about making a potion that even a second-year student could make?"
"What, second grade?"
"It seems our great Mr. Potter thinks he can master all knowledge without reading books, just like his fame," Snape said loudly, and the Slytherins around him immediately burst into laughter.
Harry's face turned bright red.
"I don't!"
"Shut up, Potter." Snape turned sharply and said coldly, "If you'd ever looked at a potions book even once, you'd know that energizers are actually second-year stuff."
"But we've never learned it," Harry said, sticking his neck out, completely oblivious to Hermione's winks beside him.
"Because it's too easy, even a first-year could do it!" Snape said expressionlessly. "I thought we wouldn't waste any more time, but I was clearly wrong. I didn't realize that this would give you a ridiculous misunderstanding of your own abilities—"
Snape paused for a moment, then let out a soft chuckle. "Tsk—potion talent?"
Harry's face turned even redder, and he clenched his fists tightly.
But Snape only glanced at him slowly.
"Twenty points deducted from Gryffindor. If you still can't learn how to respect the professor, you'll be in solitary confinement for the next Quidditch match."
Harry was practically going crazy, unable to resist the urge to punch Snape's sallow face, just like Sirius had done before.
But the thought of Quidditch forced him to restrain himself, and he continued grinding the lionfish bone powder he had just made, with extra force, as if the dish contained Snape's bones.
After a long wait, get out of class ended, and Harry haphazardly stuffed the unknown liquid from his cauldron into the bottle—the potion, which should have been light blue, turned an ugly yellow in the bottle.
Harry saw it clearly: the sneer on Snape's lips when he placed the bottle on the table in front of him. But he said nothing, put down the bottle, and turned to walk outside.
"Damn it, why is he allowed to deduct points again!" Harry couldn't help but complain as soon as he left the underground classroom. "Didn't Professor McGonagall forbid him from deducting points from students anymore?"
"But Professor McGonagall didn't permanently ban it," said Siron, who was walking beside him. "In any case, Snape is the Head of Slytherin House, and even Professor McGonagall can't completely strip him of the power to deduct points."
If he remembered correctly, Snape hadn't deducted any points for about two weeks, and his greatest pleasure was deducting points from Harry or Gryffindor during class.
Honestly, it's quite surprising that Snape has been able to hold back for so long; Dumbledore's influence is probably also a factor.
Harry knew that Cyrus was right, but he was still very angry. He had never hated a professor so much before; Snape was the first.
"How about we go find Sirius?" Ron suggested tentatively.
For a moment, Harry hesitated, but he quickly shook his head.
"No, let's forget it—" he said. "Sirius has had enough trouble lately. If he clashes with Snape again, he might really get fired."
Harry thought about the recent events, from the brawl in the Great Hall to the chaotic Dueling Club incident; Sirius had actually gone a bit too far.
Although Defense Against the Dark Arts professors are hard to find and the school won't easily expel Sirius, what if...?
Harry didn't want to take any risks if possible.
"Being expelled isn't necessarily a bad thing—at least not for Sirius," Ron muttered to himself, shrugging.
British wizards all know that the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts is cursed, and in recent decades, no wizard who has held this position has had a good ending.
If Sirius Black were expelled midway through his studies, he might have been able to escape the curse.
"I know what you mean, but not this way," Harry said softly.
A conflict with Snape means they are very likely to fight again. Harry already saw last time that Sirius was no match for Snape.
Of course, there are many reasons for this. After all, Sirius spent twelve years in Azkaban and was tormented by Dementors for twelve years, so it's only natural that his strength would decline.
But Snape certainly wouldn't let him off the hook. If they really fought, Sirius would most likely lose and be sent to St. Mungo's, and the outcome would remain unchanged.
If possible, Harry would prefer Sirius to be dismissed in a slightly more dignified manner, but he hasn't come up with any good ideas yet.
Harry walked towards the Great Hall, head down, lost in thought, muttering to himself, "It would be best if it were like Professor Lupin, but Sirius isn't a werewolf, and people aren't afraid of an Animagus, are they?"
It wasn't until the group entered the Great Hall and saw the tempting beef pies and golden, crispy fried pork chops on the table that Harry slowly abandoned his idea of "how to give his godfather a dignified retirement."
However, Sirius felt that subconsciously he probably didn't want Sirius to leave Hogwarts, even though this Sirius might be a fake, his actions were no different from the real one.
Who wouldn't like a professor who always sides with them? Harry is certainly no exception; in the past few months, he has visibly become much more cheerful.
Of course, Harry certainly doesn't want anything to happen to Sirius, but the two are not mutually exclusive.
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