Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

For the next period of time, Kevin was like someone working illegally in a shady factory; apart from attending classes, he was rarely seen.

Sometimes you can't even see anyone during class.

He stopped going back to his dorm and skipped meals at the auditorium. He almost always had dark circles under his eyes when he went to class.

Hermione was very worried, but Kevin just said he was busy with potions and there was nothing to worry about.

Hermione was also helpless and could only blame Snape, and her resentment towards Snape rose sharply.

Now, during Potions class, she stares at Snape with eyes that seem ready to devour him.

Snape glanced at Hermione dismissively, then ignored her completely.

......

Kevin is now sitting on the floor of Snape's workshop, diligently mixing potions.

He observed the crucible intently, and whenever the time was right, he would quickly add a medicinal herb.

His technique was so skillful that even Snape couldn't find fault with it for a moment.

Soon, the potion was ready, but Kevin showed no joy, treating it as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

After bottling, continue refining the next batch of medicine.

Kevin had been working on the potion for a month, and Christmas was just around the corner.

This period has not been going well.

With piles of materials in front of you, you can combine them to make dozens of different types of magical potions. However, some materials are plentiful while others are scarce. Even if you only want to make one type of potion, you will find that there are always one or two materials that you don't have enough of.

After you've used up some of the materials, you'll find that the remaining materials can't be combined, and the key ingredients have all been used up.

How to rationally combine these materials and increase their utilization rate became Kevin's biggest challenge.

Kevin used less than half of the first batch of materials; the rest couldn't be used to make any potions.

He ended up owing Snape a full 3985 Galleons.

The second batch of materials was also for a loan.

After refining the second batch, he owed Snape 7155 Galleons.

This debt is still accumulating.

8910 Galleons.

11015 Galleons.

12530 Galleons.

At its highest point, it was 13105 Galleons.

From then on, Kevin's income was adjusted upwards.

Each batch of medicinal herbs can reduce debt by one or two thousand.

at last!

finished!

With this batch of potions finished, he finally paid off all of Snape's debts!

"Hahahaha! Old Bat, I don't owe you any money anymore! Hahahaha!"

Kevin, who had been suppressing his emotions for a month, finally let out a loud laugh.

"Given Mr. Kevin's arrogance, I have decided to increase the studio rent to 2000 Galleons."

"Now, Mr. Kevin, after deducting this batch of potions, you owe me another 1315 Galleons."

Snape’s deep voice suddenly rang out, startling Kevin.

"..."

The sky was grayish-blue, and there were origami cranes outside the window...

Kevin lay down...

......

Christmas is finally getting closer, and Kevin has finally stopped working illegally, so his wallet is slowly getting fuller.

With his own time, he and Hermione once again went to the library together to study, which made the little witch very happy, and she was always smiling.

Kevin also often gave Harry and Ron private lessons, teaching them how to make potions. He is now finally a potion master in his own right, and Hermione is also there to learn with him.

It's worth mentioning that Snape sold Kevin's potions, labeling them with Kevin's name, and Kevin's name gradually gained some fame in the potions world.

Because everyone is saying that he is Snape's disciple and that his potions are of very high quality.

Of course, Snape didn't lose out either. He not only raised Kevin's material costs, but also bought Kevin's high-quality potions at low prices and then sold them at high prices.

Life is getting better and better.

"Hermione, look! It's snowing!"

Kevin, who was walking with Hermione toward the library, noticed snow falling from the sky.

"It seems Hogwarts will soon be donning a new all-white outfit."

The two stopped to look at the snow together. This year's first snow seemed more beautiful and romantic than ever before.

"Hermione, Christmas is coming soon, have you prepared a present for me?"

"Idiot, don't ask. If you do, there won't be any surprises." Hermione kicked the clueless Kevin.

"Okay, my bad." Kevin chuckled, then leaned in mischievously, "I also prepared a gift for you."

Hermione pinched Kevin lightly, though she was blaming him, she didn't use any force and couldn't help but smile happily.

"By the way, Kevin, are you staying at school for Christmas?" Hermione suddenly remembered that she was going home for Christmas.

"I actually want to go back and see the old headmaster, but I also want to stay at Hogwarts to study. I'm not sure what to do yet." Kevin thought for a moment, just a moment, so he hadn't decided on an answer yet.

Hermione seemed to hesitate when she heard this, biting her lower lip and blushing.

"Kevin, if... I mean, if..."

Hermione finally couldn't help but speak up.

"If you don't have any plans for Christmas, would you like to come back with me and spend it at my place?"

Kevin was taken aback, clearly not expecting to receive such an invitation.

"You, you mustn't misunderstand. I mentioned you to my parents. They know you grew up in an orphanage and feel sorry for you, which is why they asked me to invite you."

Kevin smiled happily as he looked at the girl's flushed cheeks.

"Since the esteemed Miss Hermione has personally extended the invitation, how could I possibly refuse?"

"Even if the trains stop running, Snape steals the Philosopher's Stone, Voldemort returns, and Dumbledore dies, I will still accept your invitation!"

Hermione looked at Kevin, who was making a serious and earnest promise, and kicked him with amusement.

"Hmph, since you're so cooperative, I'll mercifully allow you to celebrate Christmas with me this year." Hermione stood with her hands on her hips and her head held high, clearly enjoying Kevin's flattery.

"It's my pleasure."

The two smiled at each other and walked side by side to the library.

Their shoulders were closer together than before.

......

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching.

Aren't either of you going back?

Kevin sat in the hall with just a small bag on his back; he hadn't packed any luggage.

He watched Harry and Ron playing wizard chess.

Ron's superb chess skills, veiled Harry.

Interestingly, when a Wizard Chess piece attacks an opponent, it will directly smash the opponent's piece.

The chessboard was covered in fragments.

"I wanted to go back, but my parents abandoned me. They went to Romania to find my brother Charlie, saying they were going to study dragons."

Ron shrugged, indicating that he was used to it.

He even directed the chess pieces to smash Harry's pieces to pieces.

"Where's Harry?"

Harry shook his head. "No, I don't want to go back to my aunt's house. I'd rather stay at Hogwarts."

Well, poor child.

Unlike me, I can spend Christmas at Hermione's house, hehe.

Kevin patted Harry on the shoulder: "I feel sorry for you, but I hope you won't forget my Christmas present."

???

Harry looked at Kevin and said, "Do you have any conscience?"

"Of course, Ron, you are too."

Ron was speechless; this was the fifth time Kevin had reminded them.

At that moment, Hermione strolled over to the group, dragging her suitcase.

"Kevin, haven't you packed your bags?" Hermione asked, puzzled.

"You know, I'm an orphan, I have no luggage."

"..." The group remained silent.

The three boys were already immune to Kevin's orphan remarks.

They discovered that Kevin kept saying he was an orphan, which was why he did this and that to appease them.

"Okay, just kidding, everything's in here."

Kevin patted the small bag at his waist.

Hermione still looked puzzled.

Kevin simply took Hermione's huge suitcase and then magically stuffed it into a fist-sized cloth bag.

The three children were stunned by what they saw.

"The Unseen Stretch Charm?!" Hermione exclaimed in surprise.

Kevin nodded; he had begged Snape for this.

The official reason given was that it was so that they could carry a large amount of materials with them at all times, so that they could brew magic potions whenever they wanted.

Snape seemed to genuinely regard Kevin as his protégé. He would only offer a few sarcastic remarks and a few conditions for Kevin's less-than-excessive requests.

After the origins were explained, Hermione could barely accept it, but Harry and Ron could not.

Kevin and Snape seem to be getting along better and better. Will they betray them to Snape in the future?

It seems they could see through Harry and Ron's thoughts.

"If I didn't receive your Christmas gifts, I might actually sell you out."

Kevin, possessed by the old bat spirit, revealed a sinister smile.

Then Hermione slapped him on the back of the head.

"Don't imitate him, it's bad luck."

"Oh~"

Snape: ?