Chapter 30: 'After School Practice”

Chapter 30: “After School Practice”

The dinner turned out much better than Matthew anticipated.

One of the involved parties, Theodore Knott, had returned from the school hospital, taking the spotlight away from Matthew.

His injuries were less severe than the others, so he only spent a night in the hospital before gradually recovering. Although he had no recollection of what happened during the attack, Madam Pomfrey deemed his condition stable enough to be discharged.

Similar to Matthews previous experience, other students approached Knott to inquire about the incident. Knott seemed to revel in the attention and enthusiastically shared his vague account of the events.

Unfortunately, the situation for the other three was not as promising. Crabbe and Goyle would remain in the school hospital for two weeks, and Draco Malfoy was expected to spend Halloween there.

Professor Rozier had sought the assistance of a skilled magician in Dark Arts to expedite Malfoys recovery.

Despite this, Matthew was satisfied with the outcome since he no longer had to be bombarded with questions during and after meal times.

The Hogwarts dinner consisted of a relatively simple fareWelsh lamb, baked potatoes, and boiled carrots.

This classic combination has remained popular for centuries. Matthew had a spoonful of the creamy mushroom soup but found it peculiar he decided to skip dinner.

Returning to the Slytherin common room, Matthew gently touched the giant snakes head on the door and murmured, Pure Blood is thicker than Muggles blood.

The room was filled with students sitting on plush armchairs. Just as Matthew was about to head back to the boys dorm, someone called his name.

So, Agnes speech gradually slowed down, After school practice is a new class at Hogwarts for the first-year students that started fifty years ago, replacing the Broom Flight Class.

Matthew realized there was a reason for Parkinsons exasperation; it was because she lacked knowledge about this class.

Grouped with the different houses, the students are divided into two groups. The male and the female students, then they will follow different Professors with their lessons accordingly on Saturday. Depending on the Professor, it might take a day, half a day, an hour, or even half an hour. She explained calmly.

Matthew further inquire her, To be specific, what are we doing in this class?

It wont be particularly difficult, Agnes replied. For example, if youre assigned to Professor Sprouts group, she might have you pick some mushrooms. If its Professor Slughorns group, youll likely be working with medicinal materials. And, of course, if you end up in Mr. Pringles group, theres a high probability youll spend the day cleaning the castle.

Matthew couldnt resist making a jest. Is there a chance well help him look after Mr. Donald or clean his lice?

Agnes replied quickly without even cracking a smile, Perhaps!

Curiosity piqued, Matthew continued his questioning. How do we find out which group were assigned to?

Agnes pointed to the parchment in his hand. Every Friday, it will be updated with the Professors name, location, and the main activities. Each practice session will have a different professor and content.

Thank you, Miss Lestrange. Matthew expressed his gratitude sincerely.

Youre welcome. Agnes replied, turning to leave.