Chapter 14: Potions and Parcels
It is morning at Hogwarts, Eva, Christen, Luis, and Trevor are running in the corridors, because they are late for Transfiguration class. In the class, a tabby cat is sitting on a desk. Eva, Christen, Luis, and Trevor rush in; David, Justin, Danielle, and Faith rolls their eyes in annoyance because they're late for class.]
Christen: Whew, we made it. Can you imagine the look on McGonagall's face if we were late?
[The cat jumps off the desk and transforms into Professor McGonagall, on-screen for the first time. The four are amazed.]
Luis: That was bloody brilliant.
McGonagall: Thank you for that assessment, Mr. Martinez. Perhaps if I were to transfigure Ms. Guerrero, Ms. Young, Mr. Mangrum and yourself into a pocketwatch, that way one of you might be on time.
Eva: We got lost.
McGonagall: Then perhaps a map? I trust you don't need one to find your seats.
[Later on, inside Snape's potions classroom, the students are chattering, sitting near steaming cauldrons. The door slams open and Snape comes rushing in.]
Snape: There will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion making. However, for those select few... [looks at Alhertina, who smiles] who possess the predisposition, I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper... [Alhertina looks on] in death. [Alhertina raises her eyebrows. Snape sees Eva, writing what Snape said in his lecture down, in, her view, not paying attention.] Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confidant enough to not...pay...attention. [David nudges Eva, finally making her look up to the Professor. Snape then walks to where he can speak to Eva more properly.] Ms. Guerrero. Our...new...celebrity. Tell me, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? [David raises his hand. Eva shrugs.] You don't know? Well, let's try again. Where, Ms. Guerrero, would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar? [David's hand raises again.]
Eva: I don't know, sir.
Snape: And what is the difference between monkshood and wolfbane?
Eva: I don't know, sir.
Snape: Pity. Clearly, fame isn't everything... [Alhertina has a smirk on her face] is it, Ms. Guerrero?
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Eva: Clearly, David knows. Since it's a pity not to ask him.
[David looks a bit surprised as everyone laughs]
Snape: Silence. [he turns to Eva, looking a bit insulted; Eva seemingly gulps. Snape then walks over to his desk. To David, who has still got his hand up.] And put his hand down, you silly boy. [He sits in front of Eva, and leans towards him.] For your information, Guerrero... asphodel and wormwood make a sleeping potion so powerful, it is known as the Draught of Living Death. A bezoar is a stone taken from the stomach of a goat and it will save you from most poisons. As for monkshood and wolfsbane, they are the same plant, which also goes by the name of aconite. [everything is quiet] Well? [to the students] Why aren't you all copying this down? [The students obey Snape and start to write down what Snape said. Snape returns to his desk, and dips his quill into some ink.] And Ravenclaws, note that five points, will be taken from your house... for your classmate's cheek. [Snape then starts writing; David looks at Eva and then starts writing. Eva looks at Snape, who turns slightly and then continues writing]
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[Eva stares at Snape, knowing that he shows dislike for the girl. In the great hall, around midday. The students are all doing their homework. Sammy is trying a spell on a cup.]
Sammy: Eye of rabbit, harp string hum. Turn this water, into rum. [Looks in cup and shakes head.] Eye of rabbit, harp string hum...
Eva: What's Sammy trying to do to that glass of water?
Luis: Turn it into rum. Actually managed a weak tea yesterday, before-
[Luis was cut off when a mighty flash occurs. We now see that the cup has exploded and Seamus is left charred. Several students laugh at this as David, Danielle, Faith, Christen, Trevor, and Justin fans away the smoke with their hands. Suddenly, a flock of owls start coming into the hall from the rafters above.]
Christen: Ah. Mail's here!
[The owls soar by, dropping parcels to students. Eva gets nothing. She sees the newspaper Christen has put down.]
Eva: Can I borrow this? [Ron nods] Thanks.
[Jack is unwrapping a gift. It is a clear glass ball with a gold banner around it.]
Kegan: Hey, look! Jack's got a Remembrall!
Danielle: I've read about those. When the smoke turns red, [the smoke turns red] it means you've forgotten something.
Jack: The only problem is, I can't remember what I've forgotten.
Eva: Hey, Christen! Luis! Trevor! somebody broke into Gringotts, listen. [he reads the article] Believed to be the work of dark witches or wizards unknown, Gringotts goblins, while acknowledging the breach, insist that nothing was taken. The vault in question, number 713, had in fact been emptied earlier that same day. That's odd. That's the vault Hagrid and I went to.