𝑵𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒍𝒂 - 𝑾𝑻𝑴

1.10 Witches Brew

(It is morning at Hogwarts, and Harry, Juniper and Ron are running in the corridors because they're late for Transfiguration class. In the class, a tabby cat is sitting on a desk. Harry and Ron rush in; Hermione rolls her eyes in annoyance because they're late for class.)

Ron: Whew! Made it! Can you imagine the look on McGonagall's face if we were late?

"Funnily enough, James and Sirius made that same mistake our first year." Remus said.

(The cat jumps off the desk and transforms into Professor McGonagall, on-screen for the first time. The two boys are amazed.)

Ron: That was bloody brilliant!

McGonagall: Thank you for that assessment, Mr. Weasley. Perhaps, it'd be more useful if I were to transfigure Mr. and Miss. Potter and yourself into a pocketwatch. That way, one of you might be on time.

Harry: 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 Draco, 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... (Draco looks on) ...in death. (Draco raises his eyebrows. Snape sees Harry, writing what Snape said in his lecture down, in, his view, not paying attention.) Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough... to not... pay... attention.(Hermione nudges Harry, finally making him look up to the Professor. Snape then walks to where he can speak to Harry more properly.) Mr. and Miss. Potter. Our... new... celebrities. Tell me, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? (Hermione raises her hand. Harry and Juniper look at each other and shrug.) You don't know? Well, let's try again. Where, Mr. Potter, would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar? (Hermione's hand raises again.)

Harry: I don't know, sir.

Snape: Miss. Potter, what is the difference between monkshood and wolfbane?

Juniper: I don't know either.

Snape: Pity. Clearly, fame isn't everything. (Draco has a smirk on his face) Is it, Potters?

Juniper: Clearly, Hermione knows. Seems a pity not to ask her.

(Hermione looks a bit surprised as everyone laughs)

Snape: Silence. (he turns to Juniper and Harry, looking a bit insulted; Harry seemingly gulps. Snape then walks over to their desk. To Hermione, who has still got her hand up.) Put your hand down, you silly girl. (He sits in front of Harry, and leans towards him.) For your information, Potter, 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 Gryffindors, note that five points will be taken from your house... for your classmate's cheek. (Snape then starts writing; Hermione looks at Juniper and then starts writing. Harry looks at Snape, who turns slightly and then continues writing)

"Why are you just picking on Harry and not Juniper too Snivellus" James says with a sneer.

"You want him to pick on me dad?" Juniper says with a laugh

"What? No! I mean- no - well- no..." James says with a sputter. Their friends around them holding in theur laughs.

(In the great hall, around midday. The students are all doing their homework. Seamus is trying a spell on a cup.)

Seamus: Eye of rabbit, harp string hum. Turn this water, into rum. (Looks in cup and shakes head.) Eye of rabbit, harp string hum...\

Harry: What's Seamus trying to do to that glass of water?

Ron: Turn it into rum. Actually managed a weak tea yesterday, before-

(Ron 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 Hermione fans away the smoke with her hand. Suddenly, a flock of owls start coming into the hall from the rafters above.)

Ron: Ah, mail's here!

(The owls soar by, dropping parcels to students. Harry gets nothing. He sees the newspaper Ron has put down.)

Harry: Can I borrow this? (Ron nods) Thanks.

(Neville is unwrapping a gift. It is a clear glass ball with a gold banner around it.)

Dean: Hey, look! Neville's got a Remembrall!

Hermione: I've read about those. When the smoke turns red, (the smoke turns red) it means you've forgotten something.

Neville: The only problem is, I can't remember what I've forgotten.

Juniper: Robes Nev.

Neville: Ah right. Thanks June.

Juniper: Hey, Ron! Somebody broke into Gringotts. Listen. (She reads from next to Harry) ] "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, Harry and I went to. 

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