Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 20, Section 20: Transformation Lesson
Pushing open the greenhouse door, Sheen felt his heart rate increase significantly.

What if Professor Sprout isn't here?
What if the professor has already dealt with the snake's fangs?
if……

The thought flashed through his mind for a split second, but he quickly dismissed it.

Because he saw the chubby professor working hard.

"Professor Sprout."

Sheen jogged over, his voice rising and falling.

“Welcome, Mr. Green,”

Professor Sprout greeted Sheehan warmly.
"Come with me, we have some special materials to deal with today."

Sheen's jog turned into a long stride, as if Professor Sprout would disappear in the blink of an eye.

A plump witch said "Oh" and brushed the vines off Sheen's head.

Professor Sprout walked briskly ahead.

Lead Sheen through the familiar Bubble Pod area.

"The dear bubble pods are almost ripe. When the pink pods get a little bigger, the shiny beans will jump out."

We need to harvest the beans before they jump down, otherwise the greenhouse will be full of bean pods.

The professor squeezed the bean pods and spoke with the joy of a bountiful harvest.

"Mr. Green, would you like to pick some?"

Sheen gave a heavy "hmm," and the two wizards, one big and one small, went to the oak table.

Various kinds of snake teeth were displayed on it.

"I help process some materials around this time of year..."

"Ah, look at these snake fangs, they're so sturdy, Mr. Green. Do you know the difference between them?"

Professor Sprout waved his wand, and several snake fangs hovered in front of Sheen.

They are sharp and pointed, gleaming with a cold light, and do indeed appear to be somewhat different.

"Venomous snake fangs have small grooves inside."

Sheen examined the snake fangs carefully for a while and then spoke.

"Absolutely correct,"

Professor Sprout was somewhat surprised.

"keen insight."

As soon as she finished speaking, a mortar and pestle flew into Sheen's hands.

“Try grinding it, Mr. Green.”

Sheen didn't hesitate; grinding wasn't a troublesome task.

In particular, the wooden pestle in his hand seemed to possess some kind of magic.
Sheen guessed it was something like a shattering curse that was making his progress so fast.

Professor Sprout watched Sheehan diligently grinding the ink, then waved his wand.
The ten jars and wooden pestle on the table all started to move.

“For stimulants, we grind them a little finer, but for scabies medication, this size is about right.”

As Professor Sprout finished speaking,

Sheen stopped grinding; he had already processed ten portions of material.

It shouldn't be too slow.

Sheen thought,
Then I saw ten jars moving together.

Hmm, the wizard is still too well-rounded.

Sheen didn't pay much attention, but instead carefully noted down the grinding state of the snake fangs and observed the difference between the powder of venomous and non-venomous snake fangs.

Unfortunately, he couldn't find it.

“Oh, Mr. Green.”

Professor Sprout saw that his eyes were almost covered in powder, and his hat was tilted slightly as he laughed.

She waved her wand again, and the powder was collected into glass bottles of different colors.

The glass bottle containing venomous snake fangs is pale red, while the one containing non-venomous snake fangs is white.

Sheen suddenly realized.

"The angle at which the sunflower tilts tells me that you should leave, Mr. Green."

Professor Sprout gestured with his five fingers, making a farewell gesture.

Sheen realized that an hour and a half had already passed.

He quickly said goodbye to the professor, only asking one question in a low voice:

"Professor, can I come this afternoon?"

"Of course, the greenhouse welcomes every child who loves nature."

So Sheen pushed open the greenhouse door.

In the afternoon, Ravenclaw was to have his first Transfiguration class with the Gryffindors. He didn't want to be turned into a pocket watch or a map or anything like that, so he quickened his pace.

Incidentally, he opened the panel:
Herbal Knowledge: Not yet unlocked (59/90)

[Apprentice-level herbal knowledge unlocks the apprentice-level title in the field of herbal medicine]

Snake fangs, after all, cannot be considered a medicinal herb.
Sheen continued reading.

[Levitation Spell: Apprentice Level (4/300)]

【Cleansing Charm: Apprentice Level (70/300)】

【Fluorescent Charm: Beginner Level (19/900)】

I've already mastered the basics of the Fluorescent Spell.
Sheen lit up his wand, and it shone much brighter than when he was an apprentice.
Moreover, it can be performed faster and more easily.

As for making it as bright as it was in the classroom before, we need to prepare the mood.

However, success is not guaranteed.

Sheen had actually tried it in the classroom, but he could no longer produce such a bright light.

The Transfiguration classroom is on the second floor of the castle, and Professor McGonagall's office is not far from it.

Upon entering the classroom, one is greeted by a short brown wooden table, behind which are chairs from the Plantagenet dynasty.

It's an antique.
Hogwarts is really rich.
Sheen thought.

Then you see Michael looking conflicted, with a dark-haired girl sitting next to him.

He was currently debating whether or not to sit with Sheen.

Sheehan shook his head and sat down next to Hermione, next to a cage containing squeaking mice.

Even at desks with two students per group, the seat next to her was always empty.

"Sheen, do you see the tabby cat on the table? She's so cute."

Sheen looked up and saw a silver-gray tabby cat sitting regally on the table.

"Ah."

Sheen nodded.

As the two were talking, they heard a creaking sound coming from behind them.

It turned out to be Harry and Ron, who hurriedly pushed open the door and rushed into the classroom.

By now, they are three minutes late.

Hermione glanced back, then pouted and shook her head.

"We made it. If we had been late, Professor McGonagall's face would have been terrifying."

Ron said thankfully.

Seeing that the two of them hadn't sat down yet, Sheen knew they couldn't escape.

The tabby cat leaped into the air and transformed into a tall female witch.

She was wearing a dark green robe and was tilting her head, gazing at Ron who was speaking.

Ron's eyes widened, his lips tightened, and his expression was roughly:

"Harry, do you think we can survive?"

"It's really amazing."

Ron tried to get away with it.

"Thank you for your assessment, Mr. Weasley."
Perhaps I should turn you and Mr. Potter into a pocket watch.
So at least one of you can keep to the time?

"We're lost."

"Then let's turn it into a map. You don't need a map to find your seat, right?"

A series of low laughs suddenly filled the classroom.

"Gryffindor loses two points."

Professor McGonagall added a sentence.

Sheehan saw Hermione glance at Harry and Ron speechlessly again.

Gryffindor lives up to his reputation.

Sheen thought.

"Transfiguration is the most complex and dangerous magic you learn at Hogwarts."

Professor McGonagall said sternly,

“Anyone who misbehaves in my class will be asked to leave and never be allowed to come back. I’ve warned you.”

After Professor McGonagall finished speaking, she waved her wand.
The desk in front of her turned into a pig that walked around the classroom before turning back.

The young wizards watched with shining eyes, eager to start learning immediately.

(End of this chapter)