The potions textbook that Harry was using now came from Snape's old potions textbook in the original book in Chown's memory.
But the original story did not explain why Snape's old potions textbook had been in the cupboard for so long.
But Jon knew the whole story.
Snape was not a careless person. He would not throw his old textbook anywhere, especially when this textbook recorded his experience and the spell he created.
Jon had seen Snape use the Shadowless Divine Blade incantation before. This incantation was extremely powerful in Snape's hands. Hence, Snape would not casually place a book of this level of content in a cabinet that could be opened by anyone.
And he knew about this before. Dumbledore was the one who asked Snape to put the textbook here. Luckily, Snape's textbook was still there, or else he would have to forge a new one. The ultimate goal was to let Harry gain Slahoggen's favor. Actually, Jon felt that there was no need to tell Harry about this at all. There was no need to let Harry experience it personally. But when it came to Harry's teaching, Jon did not have much to say. Dumbledore obviously had his own plans.
Since Dumbledore had his own plans, Jon did not intend to interfere. And if he did not come here today, he would have forgotten about this matter. After all, too much time had passed, and as he gradually got busy, he did not have the energy to think about those things that had happened in the past.
Since he was here today, he might as well take a look at Snape's textbook.
The spell attached to the textbook naturally could not stop Jon's actions. He hooked his finger, and the copy spell instantly copied the book and sent it to Jon's hand.
But he was not in a hurry to look at it. Instead, he stuffed it into the new ring on his finger and continued to listen to Professor Slahoggen's lecture.
Slahoggen was still asking questions and waiting for someone to answer. Hermione's well-trained hand was the first to raise it.
Slahoggen pointed at her.
"It's a truth-telling potion, a colorless and tasteless potion that forces the person who drinks it to tell the truth."
"Good, very good!"
Slaghorn was delighted. He pointed to the crucible closest to Ravenclaw's table and continued, "This one is quite famous... It's also been highlighted in several pamphlets issued by the ministry recently... Who can..."
Hermione's hand was raised again.
"It's a compound decoction, sir."
Harry, too, recognized the slowly bubbling slushy substance in the second crucible, but he did not begrudge Hermione the answer.
After all, she was the one who had successfully concocted this potion when they were in their second year.
"That's great, that's great!
And this … what do you say, darling? "
Said Slughorn, a little surprised to see Hermione's hand rise again.
"It's an aphrodisiac!"
"Exactly. There's no need to ask," Slughorn said with sincere admiration. "I'm sure you know what it's used for?"
"It is the most effective love potion in the world!"
"Very correct!
I think you recognized it from its unique mother-of-pearl luster, right? "
"And its characteristic spiraling vapor," Hermione said with interest.
Hermione said with great interest. "And it smells different from person to person, depending on what they like best.
I can smell freshly mowed grass, brand-new parchment, and — "
She suddenly blushed and didn't say anything else.
"Darling, can you tell me your name?"
Asked Slughorn, not seeming to notice Hermione's embarrassment.
"Hermione Granger, sir."
"Granger... Granger... Are you related to Hector Dagworth Granger, the founder of the Association of Extraordinary Apothecaries?"
"No, I shouldn't be, sir. I'm from Muggle."
Jon saw Malfoy whisper something to Nott, and the two of them snickered. Beside him, Harry also saw this and looked very angry.
But Slughorn did not show any disappointment. On the contrary, he smiled and looked at Hermione, and then at Harry, who was sitting beside her.
"Oh, yes!
'I have a best friend who's also from Muggle. She's the best in the whole year!'
I'm sure this is the friend you're talking about, Harry? "
"Yes, sir."
"Very good. Give Miss Granger of Gryffindor a well-deserved twenty points."
Harry was happy again. He looked at Malfoy smugly, who had the same expression as when Hermione had punched him in the face.
Hermione turned to Harry happily and whispered, "Did you really tell him I was the best in the whole year?"
"Come on, what's the big deal?"
Whispered Ron, who looked a little angry for some reason. "You're the best in the whole year — if he asked me, I'd say the same thing!"
Hermione smiled and made a "shh" gesture so that they could hear Slughorn.
This made Ron look a little unhappy.
"Of course, the Aphrodisiac can't really create love.
Love can't be made or imitated.
This kind of potion can only lead to intense obsession or infatuation.
So it's probably the most dangerous and powerful potion in this room — and when you've had as much life experience as I have, you won't underestimate the power of enchanted infatuation …
"And now," continued Slughorn, "we must begin."
"You haven't told us what's in there, sir?"
Said Ernie MacMillan, pointing to a little black crucible on Slughorn's platform.
The potion in the little crucible was splashing merrily. It was the colour of molten gold, and large droplets of liquid danced on the surface like goldfish, but not a single drop spilled out.
Harry was sure that Slughorn had not forgotten the potion at all, and was just waiting for someone to ask for it, to create a dramatic effect.
"Yes, I haven't told you what it is yet.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's a most peculiar little magic potion called the Elixir of Blessings. I think, "he turned with a smile to Hermione, who had uttered a cry of surprise," you know what the Elixir of Blessings does, don't you, Miss Granger? "
"It's a Lucky Potion," said Hermione excitedly. "It'll bring you luck!"
The whole class seemed to straighten up at once.
Harry could see the back of Malfoy's oily yellow head, for at last he was listening intently to Slughorn.
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