Ch189- Busy Hogwarts Life

Ch189- Busy Hogwarts Life

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Harry, aware that the isolated consciousness couldn’t actually prove lineage, decided to end the simulation there. He stepped back from the virtual room, closing it down. "That’s enough for now," he said, stretching his legs. "I need to find a way to prove I’m of Slytherin's line without getting too close to the real Basilisk."

Nigel, ever the source of commentary, remarked, "Quite the pickle, isn’t it? Maybe you could ask the Sorting Hat for some ancestral documents?"

"Funny, Nigel," Harry replied with a smirk. "But it does give me an idea. The Sorting Hat did sort me into Slytherin. Maybe it knows something about proving lineage."

Harry then shook his head, "I do have Gringott's blood test, but I doubt the creature would accept a test done by goblins. It probably has a way to check if I have Slytherin lineage in my blood or not. We need to test it another time though."

Nigel chimed in, "Fair point. A bit hard to hand over a document to a giant snake. And by 'hard,' I mean impossible."

Harry sighed, "Alright, we'll put that on hold for now. Let's focus on gathering more information and preparing for when we do face the Basilisk."

Nigel's tone turned mock-serious, "Excellent plan, Master Harry. No sense in rushing to get petrified."

Harry smirked at Nigel's comment. He grabbed his school bag and headed out of his room, determined to keep up appearances and stay on top of his classes while he worked through these mysteries. As he walked through the halls, he spotted Hagrid near the Great Hall.

"Morning, Hagrid," Harry called out, waving.

Hagrid beamed at him. "Mornin', Harry! How's it goin'? How is the lil' Dragon, getting along with others?"

Harry nodded, "Definitely. It is doing great.. Speaking of which, do you know much about Basilisks?"

Hagrid's expression turned serious. "Basilisks, eh? Dangerous creatures, they are. Best keep yer distance if yeh ever come across one. Why d'yeh ask, Harry?"

Harry shrugged casually, "Just curious. Read about them in one of my books and wanted to know more."

Hagrid nodded, satisfied with the answer. "Well, jus' be careful. If yeh ever need help with any creatures, yeh know where to find me."

"Thanks, Hagrid. I'll remember that," Harry said, heading off to his next class.

As he made his way to Potions, Harry saw his friends were already seated. He took his seat between Tracey and Neville, with Daphne next to Tracey and Hermione next to Neville. Parvati and Lavender were close by. Lavender smiled brightly as Harry approached, "Hello, Harry. You're late."

Harry grinned, "Couldn't help it. Had to ask Hagrid about some magical creatures."

Tracey raised an eyebrow, smirking, "Still thinking about becoming a magical creatures expert, Harry?"

Harry chuckled, "Something like that. Besides, Hagrid always has interesting stories."

Neville leaned over, curious, "What did you ask him about?"

"Basilisks," Harry replied casually, making sure his tone didn't betray the seriousness of his research.

"Exactly, Neville. Good job," Harry praised. "Remember, it's important to add the ingredients in the right order and at the right pace."

As they went through the steps, Harry walked around the classroom, checking everyone's progress. He stopped by Lavender's cauldron. "Lavender, your potion is looking good, but make sure you're stirring it clockwise, not counterclockwise."

Lavender blushed. "Thanks, Harry. I'll fix it."

Moving on, Harry reached Seamus' station. "Seamus, your potion is too thick. Did you measure the porcupine quills properly?"

Seamus scratched his head. "I might have added a bit too much."

"Just a bit," Nigel quipped in Harry's mind. "You might as well have thrown in the whole porcupine."

Harry suppressed a laugh. "No worries, Seamus. Just add a bit more water and stir it gently."

He approached Ron, who was struggling with his potion. "Ron, what's the problem?"

Ron sighed. "I can't get the right consistency. It’s either too runny or too thick."

Harry examined Ron's potion. "Try adding the flobberworm mucus a little at a time. It's easy to overdo it."

Ron nodded and followed Harry's advice. Slowly, the potion began to resemble the correct texture. "Thanks, Harry."

After ensuring everyone was on the right track, Harry returned to the front of the class. "Alright, everyone, let's move on to the Forgetfulness Potion. Who can tell me the key ingredient for this one?"

Daphne raised her hand. "Lethe river water."

"Correct," Harry confirmed. "And what’s the most crucial step in brewing this potion?"

Tracey answered, "Maintaining the correct temperature. If it’s too hot or too cold, the potion won’t work properly."

"Exactly," Harry said. "Temperature control is vital for the Forgetfulness Potion. You need to keep it at a steady simmer."

The class continued with their potions, and Harry moved from table to table, ensuring everyone was following the instructions correctly. When the period ended, Snape stood up and addressed the class. "That's enough for today. Mr. Potter has done an adequate job of reminding you all of the basics. I expect better results next time."

The students began to pack up their things, and Harry returned to his seat. As he did, Snape gave him a brief nod of approval. It wasn't much, but coming from Snape, it meant a lot.

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