Chapter 24
As expected, Professor Quirrell's Defense Against the Dark Arts class almost became a joke.
As soon as they entered the classroom, William and the others smelled a pungent smell of garlic.
It is said that this was to drive away a vampire he met in Romania, because Professor Quirrell was afraid that the vampire would come back to catch him.
What a bizarre and idiotic rumor! Not to mention whether the vampire would come to catch him, even if he did, would the other professors at Hogwarts just sit back and watch?
Not to mention that Dumbledore is here, which vampire dares to come to Hogwarts to make trouble?
As for the big scarf on his head, Professor Quirrell said that it was a gift from an African prince.
As for why he gave the gift?
Professor Quirrell's explanation was that he helped the prince get rid of the entanglement of the resurrected zombies.
As for whether everyone really believed what he said, no one knew.
Anyway, William didn't believe it, because he had a script, didn't he?
Perhaps Seamus didn't believe it either, because he raised his hand and asked,"Professor Quirrell, how did you defeat the resurrected zombies? Tell us about it."
Professor Quirrell's face turned red when he heard this, and he said vaguely:
"This...that...the resurrected zombie...well...the weather is really nice today, with a clear sky and crisp autumn air, that's it."
William looked out the window. The sky was gloomy without a trace of sunshine. Was it a clear sky? Or was it a crisp autumn air?
At this moment, William felt a little sorry for Quirrell. He was bewitched by Voldemort and became his temporary parasitic body. He didn't even think about how this would end well.
But it might also be that he was frightened by Voldemort. After all, Voldemort's reputation was quite intimidating.
After a Defense Against the Dark Arts class, everyone had a bad impression of Professor Quirrell.
Because he didn't teach them any knowledge at all. Like Professor Binns who taught the History of Magic, he only knew how to read textbooks.
After class, everyone walked towards the auditorium while complaining about Quirrell's weirdness, without any respect for the professor.
Ron said with a smile,"Did you notice that Quirrell's big scarf also exudes a strange smell?""
"Yes, Ron, did you notice it too? I was close to the podium, and I also smelled a strange smell." Dean Thomas also said.
After these words were heard by the Weasley twins who happened to be passing by, they came over. Fred pretended to be mysterious and said:"Then do you know what's in Quirrell's big scarf?"
Ron and others shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know.
George smiled and said:"Let me tell you, his big scarf must be stuffed with garlic, so that no matter where he goes, he will be protected."
Although the Weasley twins have big imaginations, the things in Quirrell's scarf are not something that can be figured out just by having big imaginations. After all, who would have thought that Voldemort was wrapped in Quirrell's scarf.
After lunch, William and his friends left the castle and went to the greenhouse behind the castle without taking a break. This class was an herbal class.
This time it was no longer a theoretical class, they were going to start practicing.
Today they were going to transplant Dictamnus, a plant with healing and repairing magical properties.
Eating it raw can heal shallow wounds, and extracting it into an essence has even better efficacy. Chopped Dictamnus is the material for making a stimulating potion.
"Everyone, please note that when transplanting white radish, the depth of the pit should be determined according to the root size of the transplanted seedling.
Professor Sprout held a white radish seedling in his left hand and gestured with his right hand.
"Have you seen this terminal bud? When transplanting, the terminal bud must be placed straight up, one to two centimeters below the soil surface, and the root system must be stretched out."
"After the plants are arranged, they can be covered with soil. The thickness of the soil should cover the top buds by three to five centimeters. After covering the soil, the soil surface should be leveled and slightly vibrated.
Professor Sprout explained while actually operating the soil.
"Remember all of this? Now you can start transplanting.
This herbal class is divided into two groups, William and Hermione. William is responsible for digging and filling the soil, and Hermione is responsible for straightening the seedlings.
The two chatted while working.
"William, have you ever grown flowers before? You look so skilled at it." Hermione asked curiously.
Upon hearing this, William smiled and explained,"I haven't grown flowers before, but I have grown vegetables. I have grown a lot of peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables at home."
"You've grown vegetables? That's incredible." Hermione was a little surprised
"Of course, when planting peppers and tomatoes, you also need to raise seedlings first, wait for the seeds to germinate, and then transplant them into the ground after the seedlings grow out, which is not much different from transplanting white fresh radish."William said as a matter of course.
William was a real Chinese in his previous life, and farming was a talent engraved in his soul.
Therefore, William and his companions transplanted white fresh radish the fastest and with the highest degree of completion.
Professor Sprout also added two points to Gryffindor for this.
Hermione was very happy about this because it was the first time she scored for Gryffindor, although it was with William, but she finally scored.
You know, today this time, it was the third time William added points for Gryffindor.
And Hermione hadn't even once before, how could the arrogant Hermione bear it.
After class, when William walked out of the greenhouse, he suddenly thought of something. Since magical animals can be collected, what about magical plants?
At this moment, Hermione invited William and said,"William, I'm going to the library to study. Do you want to go with me?"
William smiled apologetically when he heard this:"I'm sorry, Hermione, I have something to do in the afternoon, so I may not be able to go to the library to study with you."
His current idea is to verify whether the magical plants can be collected. It is not important to accompany Hermione to the library.
Hearing this, Hermione frowned slightly and said,"What a pity, then I will go to the library to study by myself. William, I will definitely work hard to surpass you."
After saying this, Hermione walked forward quickly.
Seeing this, Harry and Ron came to William, and Harry asked curiously:"Why did Hermione leave, did you have a fight?"
"I told you that no one could stand her temper." Ron muttered.
William was a little puzzled. How could they tell that he and Hermione had quarreled?
"We didn't quarrel. Hermione was going to the library and I had something to do in the afternoon, so we separated."
""William, what's the matter with you? Do you need my help?" Harry asked enthusiastically when he heard William say that he had something to do.
Ron also nodded:"Yes, do you need our help?"
"No, it's just a small matter, I can handle it myself. William declined.
"" Okay, we'll go first."
Seeing that William didn't need help, Harry and Ron turned around and left without asking any more questions.
William turned around and went back to the greenhouse to find Professor Sprout.
Professor Sprout was a little surprised, but still asked gently:"Mr. Cavendish, why haven't you left yet? Do you have something to talk to me about?"
William smiled shyly:"Professor, can I buy a Dictamni from you? I want to observe and study it."
"Of course, but you don't have to buy it, I can give you one." Professor Sprout agreed very straightforwardly.
After all, Dictamni is not a precious herb, nor is it dangerous. It is even a wound medicine.
So she agreed to William's request very straightforwardly, and quickly took a Dictamni to William.
"Thank you, Professor."William took the white mulberry.
"You are welcome"
"Professor, you are busy, I will take my leave now."William took the white fresh and left the greenhouse.
As soon as he left the greenhouse, William said to the system in his heart:"System, collect the white fresh in my hand"
【Ding! Collect the extraordinary two-star plant Dianthus, and reward the host with magic power +2, money +200 Galleons, and a bottle of stimulating potion!】
"Yes! It works."William was a little excited, but this was also within his expectations.
It doesn't make sense that magical animals can be collected, but magical plants can't.
The fact is just as he expected, and his collection goals have greatly increased in the future.