After Transfiguration, there is potions with Griffyndoor again. As they finished lunch and entered the potions classroom, exactly when it's time for the class, Snape barged into the class and sped up to the podium before taking out the roll call. He then observed Potter for a while.
Then turned to Adrian who seemed pretty normal. Not nervous at all like others. Snape narrowed his eyes on Harry Potter and also Adrian. At this moment, Adrian frowned seeing Snape's gaze. As Snape started the lecture with some good sentences Adrian raised an eyebrow," There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations. 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 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 in death ".
Snape then turned to Harry who is scribbling and with a frown he said while raising his voice a little," 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 nudged him while Snape said," Mr Potter, our new celebrity ", small laughter erupted from some Slytherin students. Snape then started asking questions," Potter! What's would I get if I add powered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood ".
Hermione raised her hand high, but Snape just ignored her. Harry who is caught off guard by the sudden question said," I don't know sir ", Snape said," you don't. then tell me where can I find a bezoar? ".
Harry said," i don't know sir ", Snape said again with narrowed eyes looking straight into Harry's green pupils," let's try again. What is the difference between monkswood and wolfsbane ", Hermione directly stood up this time.
Snape said," you don't know. Clearly fame isn't everything Mr Potter. 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. Well? Why aren't you all copying that down? "
Ignoring the frustrated Hermione who sat down, he started the class. As the class continued he roamed around Griffyndoor students like a ghost that is haunting their killer. He berated them harshly and took points from them for mistakes.
Meanwhile Adrian saw the ingredients and frowned. He collected other ingredients and started adding them into the couldron after processing. This left the others bewildered and made Snape frown in displeasure as this is his refined formula for cure for boils.
But as he saw the potion making he is stunned. Adrian worked like a master potioneer, gracefully brewing potion without any hesitation in his movements. This made him stop and observe Adrian for a while. As the cure for boils is finished. Snape himself grabbed the sample and said," replacing the porcupine pills and snake fangs, you used a very small piece of moon stone instead, the costs remain same but the effect is more potent and fast. The moon stone made the cure for boils more effective and gave the cure a soothing effect along with an effect that reduces pain and burning sensation. Not bad, wells. you proved at least there is someone who isn't stupid. 5 points to Slytherin ".
Adrian just ignored the house points and gave a nod to Snape. Snape left with the couldron full of cure for boils. At this moment though an accident occurred. Neville and Seamus couldrons blew up splashing potion everywhere. Adrian who is near cast a shield charm and prevented the Slytherin students from being burned by this mess.
Snape looked gloomy as everything in a corner is messed up. He scolded Neville and Seamus," idiot, i told you to add porcupine quills only after you take the couldron off from the flame. Are you deaf? Or have you left your brain in the dormitory? And you Mr Potter, you didn't warn him about this mistake. 2 points will be taken from Griffyndoor for your inaction ".
Harry stood there frozen while Slytherin students pointed to Neville and Seamus who are crying with burns on their bodies. Snape applied the cure for boils and told them to visit Madam Pomfrey. But he didn't say it in a normal way. His words are like venom for students.
Meanwhile Adrian sat at the table reading his book with a bored expression. At the end of class, Snape almost made all Griffyndoor students cry.