After the transfiguration class they gone to take lunch in the great hall, Damian wanted to join Harry and Ron at the Griffyndor table but when he saw the bad gazes Griffyndor table is giving to his robes with a gree pattern, he chose to eat with Cedric instead. As for others in Slytherin except the two suspicious girls, everyone is hostile to him.
It's practically radiating from their faces. As Damian sat beside Cedric almost all Hufflepuffs turned to him and gave him a frown. ' what did those Slytherin students even do to gain this much prejudice from others? ', Damian impression of those guys worsened even further.
Cedric continued," don't mind them. Slytherins got a notorious reputation to begin with. It stretched to centuries. So others will have the prejudice about the house. By the way, how did your first class go".
Damian said," thanks for your tip on professor McGonagall Cedric. I was able to identify her because of that ", Cedric smiled and said," so you found she is an Animagus with the hint. You're good Damian ".
Damian shrugged and they continued their discussion on herbology and charms. Occasionally Cedric mentioned quidditch, as the bell rang, they once again go to their classes. Potions classroom is near the slytherin common room. But the dark dungeons made it hard to find or see anything in there. By the time everyone arrived and took seats, it's time for class. Snape entered the classroom and the usual roll call happened.
Damian saw his cloak flutter in air, snape has a gloomy gaze, his eyes darted around the class like he is searching for something and then stopped when he saw Harry Potter for a few seconds, before continuing the roll call. Then he started his lecture," There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. 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 ",
Snape stares at Draco Malfoy before continuing," 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 ", he briefly stops and notices Harry scribbling on his paper. Frowning a little Snape said a little louder word by word," 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! ".
Snape directly steps over to Harry," Mister Potter. Our new celebrity ", he said with a small sneer. Then asked," Tell me, What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? ". Harry stared blankly at the sudden question and turns to see Hermione Granger's hand high in the air before shaking his head. " you don't know? Well let's try again ", Snape says.
Then he continues with another question his face completely neutral devoid of any emotion," well let's try again. where Mr Potter you would look if I asked you to find me a bezoar? ", Hermione raised her hand in air again practically muttering the,' I do, pick me. pick me please ', Damian looked at her weirdly, she is giving herself as a target, she didn't even notice most of Snape's attention is on Harry and he is picking on Harry on purpose. Damian also noticed another thing, Snape is using Occlumency. Damian is amazed to see such high mastery. Not even a little disturbance in the mask. Just pure emotionless face, a high occlumency achiever.
Damian eyes lit up but also dimmed down. He don't know if Snape is willing to teach him, but he is sure, Snape is biased towards purebloods. He heard from Cedric, and many slytherins how Snape is too partial and openly supports his house and the students in it. He will turn a complete blind eye to most of the things that happened unless it's major incident.
Harry spoke," I don't know sir ", but Snape continued," then what is the difference between monkswood and wolf's bane ", Hermione's hand shot into air again while Damian observed everything. " I don't know sir ", Harry said. Snape continued," pity ", he paused a little before continuing slowly," clearly, fame isn't everything. is it Mr Potter? ".
Harry said with little annoyance," clearly Hermione knows. seems a pity not to ask her ", some students gloated and giggled, Draco especially looked too pleased. Snape said," silence ", his gaze swept through the students once and then he moved, he approached harry and said while taking a seat in front of him," pull your hand down, you silly girl ", he placed his hands on the table and looked directly into Harry's eyes before saying," for your information potter, asphodel and wormwood would give a sleeping potion so powerful that it is known as the draught of living dead ".
Snape continued as all students are looking at him and Harry. Griffyndor shivered and looked bewildered as Snape practically looked at Harry eye to eye. " A bezoar is a stone taken form the stomach of a goat and it will save you from most poisons ", he continued without even skipping a breath," as for monkswood and wolfsbane. they're the same plant which also goes by the name aconite ".
He then stayed silent just for a second before continuing," well, why aren't you all copying it down? ", his gaze from the corner of his eyes swept through the class and likely searching for the next victim. Everyone started to get themselves busy with the quill and parchment. Then Snape stood up and walked to the podium under the small narrowed glare of Harry. Then Snape said," and Griffyndors ", immediately every Griffyndor looked up and their faces aren't very good as they heard his next words," note that five points will be taken from your house for your classmate's cheek ". Slytherin gloated looking at Snape. Harry practically sent a glare to Snape while Hermione shook her hand in disappointment at the loss of points.