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Chapter 409: The wizard's experimental method is a bit too rough

'Polyjuice to reduce costs?'

Andrew finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Professor Snape in his normal appearance, and became interested in the potion on the table again.

He knew about this potion - it was a potion in the field of Transfiguration and was often mentioned in reference subjects related to human transfiguration. Some books even mentioned that long-term use of Polyjuice Potion might help wizards get started with human transfiguration, but Andrew had never used it and was not sure.

"Interested in Polyjuice Potion?"

Professor Snape's gaze was sharper than Andrew had expected - he only stared at him for a moment before the other party asked the question.

"Yes, some, Professor."

"It's not a mature recipe," Snape shook his head, looking at the potion on the table with disdain, "In order not to use overpriced raw materials such as tree snake skin, I tried to use herbs to make up for it, but it lost the most important specific transformation effect of Polyjuice Potion, and the stability is too poor. Even if I try hard to modify it, I can only transform into a random humanoid image."

"Random humanoid figures?"

This word seems to be used very strangely.

"It only has a rough outline of a human being. It's hard to show a normal human face. It's normal to have an extra nose or fingers. The creator obviously didn't understand the basic logic of the Polyjuice Potion. He simply replaced some herbs." Professor Snape didn't think highly of the new potion. "But the idea is still acceptable. But apart from the idea, it's as lame as a graduate."

The basic logic of the potion...

Andrew just felt like he was among the despised people - he couldn't even do the despised thing of replacing the ingredients of potions, let alone mastering the basic logic of potions.

Professor Snape said that anyone who hasn't mastered this thing is as crappy as a graduate, which means that the threshold of this thing is just above graduation. His potion level is just that of a third-year honors student, so he doesn't need to consider this for the time being.

Set a small goal first, and it will be a success if you reach the graduate level before the end of the fifth grade.

"Okay, let's not talk about this potion that still needs to be studied," Professor Snape shook his head. "Let's talk about the standard experimental procedures first."

'No sarcasm?'

It was Professor Snape's custom to use his usual harsh words to make all the students nervous before class - but Andrew did not receive such treatment.

He was a little uncomfortable, and Professor Snape also looked a little uncomfortable.

But the class was quite effective, and Andrew did not feel annoyed by the procedure, which was more complicated than the laboratory regulations.

“The first one…

...

"Article 15. When conducting experiments, it is strictly forbidden to use the light source provided by the magic wand, even for writing.

"Rule 16. When in the laboratory, you must absolutely keep your wand within your sight, but you must maintain a necessary distance from the experimental subject.

"...

"Article 19. When in the laboratory, it is strictly forbidden to eat, use food magic, or put or drink beverages in experimental containers."

“Article 20…

"Repeat the above twenty points, Taylor."

Andrew quickly repeated the above rules. It was not difficult and Professor Lockhart's legacy was still in effect.

Although he has already violated half of it.

"Okay, let me explain the reasons and the number of known wizards who died in each project."

More detailed instructions than in class.

And Professor Snape seemed to be very clear about this - that's right, potions can be fatal if they explode, especially if they are cooked incorrectly, it's no different from exploding a pot of poison.

But after twenty rules, there were twenty more, and then another twenty. There were a total of 57 necessary rules, and Andrew calculated that he had made about 17 mistakes.

"I am really thankful that I was able to survive because I made so little noise. This has nothing to do with my strength. The old professor would have killed me like that..."

But Professor Snape didn't care about this. After teaching all the rules once, he asked Andrew to recite them again. Only after confirming that he remembered them correctly did he continue with the next lecture.

"I will check before each class to make sure you can recite it all before I continue teaching," he looked at Andrew and nodded, "This is much better than your performance in Potions class - that's right, you have always been clumsy and unskilled, and there have been no accidents."

There was no way. The energy invested in the potion was limited, so Andrew made no excuses.

"Well, taking potions as an example, in this class we will talk about the way wizards think about inventing new potions, the most basic and most commonly used way of thinking, the inspiration method."

???

What the hell?
There were fifty-seven detailed rules just now, right?
Andrew's eyes widened—he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

The rules just now only stipulated how to comb hair, but you came up with an inspired method?

"Yes, it's just as you imagined. It's the method of inspiration. Trust your own feelings and judgment. When you think it's possible, it's better to give it a try instead of denying it."

Professor Snape's face remained as calm as ever.

"Talent is a wizard's greatest helper, especially potions. I wish potions could become an elective course because those stupid people can't understand what a great art it is."

"Not every wizard needs to learn how to create potions. Learning how to brew potions regularly is very helpful to wizards. Even the most skilled wizards cannot do without the help of potions..."

Andrew disagreed, but had to keep it for now—he was there to learn, not to quarrel with his professor.

"Do you know this herb?"

Professor Snape did not continue. Instead, he casually pulled out a small drawer from his wall of collections and placed it in front of Andrew.

"Sleepy beans."

Andrew remembered it after a quick try. Thanks to the disguised remedial lessons of transforming herbs every morning, his foundation in herbology was not bad.

"What's the method of handling it?"

“Slice and squeeze out the juice.”

Professor Adams said that this thing has a strong hypnotic effect and is often used in some sedatives.

"It couldn't be more standard," Professor Snape nodded, then took out a silver knife from his desk and squeezed it easily. The bean squeezed out much more water than its volume.

This is normal. Herbs in herbalism refer to magical plants that can be used as medicine. This non-physical method is very magical.

"Have you ever thought of that?"

"Can I try it with the copper knife, Professor?"

Andrew stared at the remaining beans and asked.

"It's over there."

The effect is very obvious - it is still that shriveled bean, and it only works on a silver knife. Not to mention squeezing it with your hands, even a copper knife won't work.

"This is inspiration," Professor Snape stared at Andrew, "So, study hard and don't waste your inspiration."

...

Is there a possibility, professor?

It is true that Transfiguration is a talent, but for experiments like this, do I really need compulsory education, high school, and university to complete them?
(End of this chapter)