Chapter 14

"You should understand that this is not a problem for first graders," snape said, frowning and pausing, "Since you can ask this question, you must be very clear about the principle of the anti magic reaction. You can interrupt the anti magic reaction at an accurate time by reverse mixing, and add subsequent ingredients. You don't need to barely maintain the magic form of the original liquid. Next question."

Next, Maka asked several questions one by one, but he keenly found that Snape didn't show the impatience he imagined, but answered them one by one.

"... no questions to ask? Then go out."

After Maka finished asking questions, Snape regained his initial impatient look and waved Maka out of his office.

"Hoo -" standing at the corner of the corridor outside the office door, Maka couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

To tell the truth, he really didn't want to get too close to Snape. For him, facing an invisible person was more terrible than anything else.

In fact, Dumbledore was the last person he dared to approach.

After recalling his words and deeds in Snape's office, Maka quickly left after finding nothing wrong.

After solving several difficulties that must be encountered in actual operation, the next thing is much easier. He just needs to make up for the missing tools and find a quiet place to try to prepare.

"Hagrid's hunting house? A good choice!" Maka said to herself and turned to the gate. "There's no class this afternoon. It's better to go and see Hagrid."

……

It's a fine day today, but the wind is stronger than a few days ago. Looking up, there is a clear blue sky, which makes people feel cheerful. The air outside the castle is particularly fresh, which is just the opposite of Snape's dark office.

Maka breathes the fresh air outside hard - this is the grace of nature that supports human life, no matter wizards or Muggles.

Hagrid's hunting house is built not far from the forbidden forest. It can be reached soon by walking through the fields.

"Hey, Hagrid! Good afternoon!" Maka saw Hagrid's tall figure from a distance.

"Oh, Marca! Yes, good afternoon!" Hagrid turned his head and smiled happily after seeing Marca.

However, he soon put away his smile and said seriously, "yes, I'm glad you can come to see me. I also welcome you to my cabin. However, it should be time for class. You shouldn't be here."

"Yes, to be exact, it's class now," Marca shrugged. "But I don't have class today."

"So it is," Hagrid nodded suddenly. "I should have thought of it. The last time I asked Harry to come over, I chose a time when they didn't have class."

"Come on, come on in, come on in, I'll pour you a cup of tea," he said, walking to the cabin on Marca's shoulder. "Oh, the door is a little small, you come in first."

"Woof! Woof!" Hagrid's black hound barked at Maka, and the iron buckle collar on his neck was rattled by it.

"It's called fangya. It's a little timid, but it's very close. It's a good dog." Hagrid pulled fangya hard and motioned Maka to sit down on the sofa.

When Hagrid went to make tea, Marca looked around the interior of the hut. There was basically nothing here except a fireplace, two sofas and a small round table. Well, Hagrid had to stay inside, so she couldn't put down too much furniture.

"Would you like some rock cakes? Harry and Ron seem to like them very much," Hagrid asked, turning his head.

"No, no, they're a little hard. My teeth haven't been very good lately." Marca quickly declined, "you know, it's time to change my teeth."

"Oh, yes, it's a pity," Hagrid nodded. "But if you want to get rid of your waste teeth quickly, rock crust cakes are actually not a bad choice."

"If it's coming down soon, I might come back to you, Hagrid," Marca said with a bitter smile.

Next, Marca chatted with Hagrid all afternoon. From all kinds of magical creatures, to Dumbledore, to his brother aberforth, she knew a lot of messy information.

In general, under the guidance of Marka's clever topic, they talked a lot of topics that Hagrid was interested in, and they had a good talk.

It was not until Maka was ready to leave that he stood at the door and seemed to casually mention his request.

"Oh, by the way, Hagrid," said Marca as if she suddenly remembered something. "I wonder if I can come to you in my spare time to do some practice of preparing potions? Professor Snape always stares at me with a gloomy face at school. I can't calm down to practice."

"Well, Severus, yes, he always looks like someone else owes him money," Hagrid nodded with a smile. "Of course, you're welcome anytime. I'm around here most of the time."

"OK, thank you." after Maka thanked, she closed the door and left.

Of course, it would be nice if we could find the house on request. Unfortunately, Maka forgot where it was.

"Go back and look for it! It's better to find it."

As he pondered, he walked towards the castle. In a little while, it's time for dinner.

……

Hogwarts's meal time is always the busiest time of the day. At this time, everyone will discuss the gossip and feelings of the whole day while dealing with the food in their plates.

Today, Marca is no longer in a hurry because he is ready to take a rest. Recently, I always soak myself in the library. Even if I don't feel tired mentally, my body is tired.

"... is that her?"

Maka accidentally glanced at Slytherin's long table and suddenly saw the mysterious girl she met in the library.

She was sitting on the edge of Slytherin's long table, sipping pudding. The hospital gown, which was too loose for her, hung on the ground, but she didn't care. The students around are talking to each other and lively. She is alone outside this happy atmosphere, and no one pays attention to her.

Reasonably speaking, sitting there alone should have a considerable sense of disobedience. But Maka found that she seemed to integrate into the whole environment. It was not so low-key as no sense of existence at all.

In a pleasant atmosphere, the dinner was coming to an end.

Just as Marca looked at the figure of the mysterious girl who had finished eating and left silently, and secretly thought about who she was sacred, he caught a glimpse of Malfoy walking to Gryffindor.

"Are you having your last meal, Potter? When will you return to Muggles by train?"

"You think the professors didn't notice here, and with your little friends around, you have more courage," said Harry coldly.

Maka had now come to the side. He looked at Crabbe and gore. It was hard to be called "little".

They seemed to be worried about the teacher at the guest table. They didn't dare to make a mistake, so they had to look gloomy and pinch their fingers.

"I'm always ready to fight you alone," said Malfoy. "If you don't mind, tonight, the duel between wizards! Only wands - no contact. What's the matter? I guess you've never heard of a wizard duel?"

"Of course he has," said Ron, turning suddenly. "I'm his assistant. Who's your assistant?"

Malfoy looked at Crabbe and Goyle and weighed them around.

"Crabbe," he said, "how about midnight? We'll meet you in the prize showroom, where the door is never locked."

After Malfoy left, Harry and Ron couldn't help looking at each other.

"What's the matter with wizard duels?" Harry asked. "What do you mean by being my assistant?"

"Oh, if you die, the assistant will follow," said Ron lightly, and finally began to eat his cooled pie again.

He caught the look on Harry's face and hurriedly added, "but you know, people only die when they have a formal duel with a real wizard. You and Malfoy can only give each other a few sparks at best - you two know too little magic to really hurt each other. But I bet he thought you would refuse."

"What if I wave my wand and don't respond at all?"

"Then throw away the wand and punch him in the nose." Ron shrugged and the thief smiled and gave his advice.

"Excuse me," Hermione said suddenly across the long table.

"Can you have people eat here?" said Ron.

Hermione ignored him, but said to Harry, "I couldn't help eavesdropping on what you said to Malfoy..."

"I knew you would," Ron muttered.

"You must not wander around school at night. Think about how many points Gryffindor will lose if you are caught! And you will be caught. You are really selfish."

"It's really none of your business," said Harry.

"Goodbye," Ron continued.

Hermione looked at their leaving figure and stamped her feet angrily. Suddenly, she found Maka sitting not far away.

"Hey, did you hear that? You should stop them, too."

Since talking with Maka in herbal medicine class that day, Hermione occasionally meets Maka in the library. She usually sits down and communicates some learning problems with Maka.

After a long time, they became familiar.

"As you can see, it's no use stopping them like that." Marca came over and stood up and said there was nothing she could do about it. "Although Harry is usually kind, he's still stubborn in his bones. It's hard for others to make him change what he believes."

Hermione pursed her lips and walked towards the door without saying a word. When she was leaving, she suddenly turned around and gave Marca a a resentful look.