Chapter 17

Potion Class

"Finally, potion class and flying class!" I said excitedly. Zabini and Nott just smiled. They also excited to learn more about potion but not much about flying. Right now, we were on our way to Potion Class. On the way, we met Harry and Neville.

"Yo, Harry, Neville!" I waved at them. They waved back and waited for us.

"Are you excited for potion, Heir Potter?" Zabini asked.

"You can just call me Harry." Harry said to Zabini and Nott. Longbottom also told them to call him Neville. Zabini looked at Nott for a while and told them that they can call them Blaise and Theo. My, my. It seems we will become friend in no time. Hehe. I thought.

"I am quite excited because it looks like chemistry. It's a muggle thing." Harry added when he saw Zabini and Nott looked confused. They nodded. Zabini also asked Longbottom the same question.

"I am not sure. I heard that Professor Snape favour Slytherin and harsh towards another houses especially Gryffindor." Longbottom answered, looking uncomfortable. I sighed. It was true that Snape favour Slytherin. I remember that in movie Harry will become Snape's target. Hm. What to do. Suddenly, an interesting idea came to my mind.

"Hey, what about this. I will pair with harry. Zabini or Nott can pair with you Neville." I suggested. They looked at me like I had grown second head. What? It was a good idea, ok? I huffed.

"But..I don't think Blaise and Theo agree. Besides, I am not sure it is good idea. Sna..I mean Professor Snape might not like it." Longbottom stated.

"Saa..why don't we try first, right?" I said smiling. They shuddered seeing my smile. They just nodded. Zabini offered to pair with Longbottom.

"I'm glad all of us agree." Of course we agree! You looked scary. Zabini, Nott, Longbottom and Harry thought the same.

Hehe. I should borrow Fuji or Yukimura smiled again. Ah, it seems we arrived at Potion Class. We chose our seat. I decided to sit at second row with Harry while Zabini and Longbottom sat behind us. Nott sat at the table on my right side. Hm. I saw Granger sat besides Weasley, Dean Thomas with Seamus Finnigan, Draco Malfoy with Theodore Nott, Daphne Greengrass with Tracey Davis, Pansy Parkinson with Millicent Bulstrode, Gregory Goyle with Vincent Crabbe and etc.

Bang! The door opened and Professor Snape strode to stand in front of the class. All of the Slytherin sat up straight while only certain Gryffindor sat like us.

"Good afternoon. In this class, you will learn all about science and the art of potion making. So, it's mean that there will be no foolish wand movement at all. Not many people believe that potions are considered as one of important thing. I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper on death. Of course, if you show me that you're not like the dunderheads I had been teaching." Even though Professor Snape talked in low voice, it can be heard by all of us in the class. Then, Professor Snape proceed to take the attendance.

"Mr. Potter, what will I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" Professor Snape asked suddenly.

"Erm..I don't know, sir." Harry stammered, shrank in his seat. Granger's hand shot into the air. I sighed. Harry seems to know the answered but why he didn't said it? I thought. That stupid muggles really had a lot to answer.

"Clearly fame isn't everything." Professor Snape asked Harry 2 more questioned. Harry still unable to answer. I gave Professor Snape looked 'Snape, please take it easy on him would you?'. Professor Snape just ignored me. He assigned us to start brew the Cure of Boils potion. I told Harry to get the ingrediants while I set up Cauldron.

"Ok." He went to the cupboard and came back with the ingrediants. I gave him instruction what he need to do. This is because I already brew it with Snape last summer. I smiled. We managed to brew it successfully. Professor Snape went to table one by one to analyse and comment about it. He arrived at our table.

"Potter! Letting your partner do all work? Do you think I will not see it?" Professor Snape snapped at Harry.

"10 points from Gryffindor. Perfect potion, Mr. Kingcrown." He nodded at me and ordered all of us to put the potions in the flask.

"You may leave!" Professor Snape dismissed us without looking from his parchment. I waited until all of them leave the class and then went to Professor Snape. He looked up and gave me his attention.

"Ethan, is there any problem?" Professor Snape asked, looking at me from head to toe to see whether I am injured. I told him I am alright.

"Don't you think that you're too harsh on Harry?" I asked softly. He sighed.

"I hated student who do not prepare when coming to class." Professor Snape explained.

"I know that. But I believe Harry knew the answer. He just afraid of you." I argued with him.

"Ethan, I suggest you go to lunch. I'm busy right now." I can see that Professor Snape did not want to discuss about it. I nodded and left.

Notes: I apologize for any grammatical error. Hope you enjoy the story. Thank you.