The First Project
A week came and went without any mention of the first project. Everyone was happy with this except Hermione. So during one class when they were setting up to get ready for today's class Hermione raised her hand. Professor Snape turned around and was about to speak when she saw Hermione's hand. "Ms. Granger how can you have a question when the class has not even started yet?"
"Well," said Hermione putting her hand down, "you said that you would assign the first project but the week has long passed and you still haven't assigned anything yet."
"Well that is because I was not ready to assign it yet. Some of the things I needed took slightly longer than I expected. Also, just in case any of you are thinking about killing Hermione because she reminded me don't bother. You would have received the assignment today nonetheless.
The project that you are going to have to complete is not easy; however it is the easiest you will have this year. You must create a Polyjuice Potion. I will provide all the ingredients, save one. I will also provide the recipe. I cannot help you with anything but what I just stated. The ingredient that you must obtain is the last one, an item of something you are going to change into. That ingredient is a hair of a centaur. Everyone must have a different centaur because if each of you chooses the same one there will be disastrous consequences."
The class was full of fear at this news. Even Ron, Hermione, and Harry were looking pale with this news.
"I will assign a different color hair to each group. Another thing I will provide is a draught of sleeping potion that you must feed to the centaur whose hair you have; otherwise the whole entire project is worthless. You will be graded on how effective you are at this project"
She was looking at the class who was still speechless. "Well do any of you have questions?"
Hermione, who cannot stay speechless for long, raised her hand.
"Yes, Ms. Granger"
"Are you trying to kill us…. Mam?"
"No of course not. What gave you that idea?"
"Probably because wizards and centaurs are at war. Any wizard who goes near a centaur is doomed to death. Or have you not heard any of this" Ron was speaking so forcefully that he began shaking.