#35: Chemistry and Potions don't mix. Testing this last is not funny.
To the dungeons I went, and I soon found myself sitting in the unfortunate position of front row in the Potions classroom, with Snape standing over me. I pulled out my parchment and began drawing. As I sketched, I hummed "Soft Kitty". After a few minutes of this, shadowed by Snape's scowl, he spoke. "Put it away, Jones." He drawled, "You are in my classroom, and you will get some actual work done."
I took a moment before actually listening to his instruction. When I had put away my parchment, quills, and ink, he handed me a list of instructions, assignments to complete. He supervised me retrieving a cauldron, ingredients, and tools, then took his leave, as he had business elsewhere.
When he was gone, I tried to do the work, I really did. But it was quite boring. I thought of the bit of Muggle science I knew, and figured it might be interesting to try mixing something like Chemistry with the Wizarding World's version of the same – Potions. And I began experimenting.
I got pretty caught up in my little sciencey things. The bubbles were crazy silly and fun and I barely noticed Snape come in to check on me. I didn't make much of a mess, I just made a lot of science. But apparently scienceing is frowned upon in the Potions classroom. I didn't realise it at the time, but Snape disappeared again quickly after he glanced in at my science.
I need to figure out how the professors communicate so quickly. My giggling came to an end, rudely interrupted by two equally frustrated professors glaring at me.
to be continued...