Chapter 54: Hogwarts Learning Panel Chapter 26

Walking out of the castle, the sunshine was warm, as if it wanted to bake every little wizard through.

Sean had never seen such a brilliant summer; Hogwarts and the wilderness were plated with a layer of gold lacquer.

The island was like an oil painting, dotted with a golden castle.

If Professor Professor Sineipu's classroom weren't in the dungeon, Sean's mood would be even better.

In the afternoon, he was like an adventurer stealing treasure, having to complete the brewing of the potion treasure under Professor Professor Professor Sineipu's watch.

Harboring countless thoughts, Sean walked along a green stone path and pushed open the oak door of the greenhouse.

He had promised to collect Bubotuber pus with the professor and transplant the Jumping Bulbs to Greenhouse One.

Greenhouse One was filled with the scent of fertile soil,

and fine water droplets condensed on the glass ceiling, converging into trickling streams that meandered down.

Professor Sprout wasn't alone today; she was surrounded by a group of little wizards—

round-faced Neville, Ernie who was watering carefully, and a short, chubby little boy Sean didn't recognize.

Professor Sprout stood beside a wooden box filled with fresh dragon dung fertilizer. Her grayish-brown hair was tied into a tight little bun at the back of her head.

Under that patched, thick hat, a pair of bright eyes keenly scanned her students.

Soon, Professor Sprout clapped her mud-stained gloves and walked toward Sean:

"Oh, at this time of year, the greenhouse always has new shoots; it's truly something to look forward to..."

She opened the door to Greenhouse One,

"Let's go, Mr. Green, let's go get the Jumping Bulbs; those dear little rascals must have been impatient for a long time."

When the professor spoke, her hat always shook harmoniously,

but today it didn't. Sean stared at the black part of that hat,

suddenly thinking of Professor Professor Professor Sineipu's gloomy black eyes.

If I secretly brew potions, I shouldn't be breaking school rules, right?

Sean thought.

When he came back to his senses, he was already looking into a pair of gentle and steady eyes.

"My dear Mr. Green, how rare, you were a bit dazed?"

Although she asked like this, there wasn't a hint of doubt in Professor Sprout's eyes.

"The time is just right. Come on, my dear Mr. Green, some interesting things are waiting for you."

Professor Sprout led Sean warmly toward another domed building,

without responding to Sean's puzzled look.

They stopped in front of the domed building with the "Greenhouse Three" wooden sign.

Sean had never been in here—he heard from Michael that the plants in Greenhouse Three were more interesting and more dangerous.

Professor Sprout took a large key from her belt and opened the door.

The scent of damp fertilizer rushed out. A thorny green plant was extending its tentacles,

and beside it, some bean-like green fruits were jumping around in the fence.

Sean recognized this as the Jumping Bulbs, but it was very strange; why were there Devil's Snares all around it?

And this magical plant with territorial awareness actually didn't attack them?

While Sean was observing, Professor Sprout's loud and pleasant voice sounded, drowning out the rustling sounds in the greenhouse.

"Oh, Mr. Green, let me tell you a story:

The seeds of Jumping Bulbs need to grow in a dark and damp environment.

As it happens, that is exactly where the Devil's Snares gather.

About one-third of the Jumping Bulbs in the greenhouse will accompany Devil's Snares.

Devil's Snares will not allow other plants to invade their territory,

but look,

the Jumping Bulbs still grow vigorously..."

After piquing Sean's curiosity, the chubby professor continued, in a deep storytelling tone:

"If you observe carefully, you can see the Venomous Tentaculas standing tall beside them.

It is precisely the mutual deterrence between the two that gave the Jumping Bulb seeds the conditions to grow, break through the soil, and jump away.

Nature is always magical; life will always find a way."

She leaned down gently,

her eyes full of sincere and warm light.

"The Jumping Bulbs far away from here are always safe, but if you are afraid of Devil's Snares and always shrink in a dry and hot corner, letting the fruits wither, my dear, that is not the meaning of life."

Sean was somewhat shocked by the story of the Jumping Bulbs. He looked at the professor, and the chubby witch nodded slowly at him:

"You will succeed, don't be afraid, little one."

... The professor knew what he was going to do.

When Sean walked out of the greenhouse, his heart was already calm and steady, and his body was stained with the scent of soil.

Although he didn't know how the professor guessed it,

since the professor acquiesced and encouraged him, it meant that what he was doing would not violate school rules.

Even if it did, it wouldn't be a serious consequence.

Therefore,

after the Transfiguration class in the afternoon,

in the eyes of Justin, who viewed him as a warrior, and the confused Hermione, Sean disappeared at the end of the corridor.

The environment gradually became cold, and those animal specimens soaking in glass jars along the wall, making one shiver, appeared before his eyes again.

Sean held his breath, hoping Professor Professor Professor Sineipu wouldn't appear here.

In fact, professors are all very busy, not to mention Professor Professor Professor Sineipu, who is the Head of Slytherin House.

After glancing at the classroom,

Sean let out a long sigh of relief, then quickly placed the materials on the table and lit the cauldron.

The faster his speed, the more times he could experiment.

Sean also placed his notebook and shorthand quill ready.

The brewing data is very critical; summarizing experience and constantly improving is the qualified way to learn.

The cauldron emitted melodious white smoke, and Sean's emerald eyes slowly reflected the candlelight. ===== CHAPTER 55 =====