The Botched Potion Yr 3

                Hermione is my savior. If it weren't for her I am certain Trevor would have croaked his last during Potions today. Professor Snape was being absolutely unlivable and because he knew I couldn't do it right he threatened to administer my potion to Trevor at the end of class.

                I suppose Trevor really is just a stupid toad, but he was a gift and I've grown rather fond of him. It just bothers me that Professor Snape could be so callous about a life, even if it is a toad's life.

                Luckily I had Hermione to help me and as she always gets full marks in potions I knew that if I had her help there was no way I could kill Trevor. She was brilliant and by the end of class I was sure I had the perfect Shrinking Solution. It was green at least, instead of the orange that it started out as.

                I held my breath when he gave it to Trevor all the same. I was trembling standing so close to Professor Snape I could hear him breathing. I heard him curse under his breath when Trevor shrank to a tadpole. I thought he was going to jinx me when he whipped out his wand but he just brought Trevor back to normal size and chewed Hermione out for helping me.

                I don't think that man has a nice bone in his body,

                Neville