Harry Potter’s Book of Sin

The night in the Forbidden Forest is still so dark and dull, occasionally the wind blows, and the leaves rustle into one piece.

In the depression deep in the Forbidden Forest, it is still a mess. Countless giant and small acromantula surrounded Maca who came again, silently staring at him with eight big eyes shining with dim light.

This is the third time Maca has entered the territory of the acromantula since the beginning of this semester. He almost spent the whole summer vacation for the bloodline transformation.

You know, when he was in Castle Blois, apart from helping Willy take care of Raphaela Dragon Kiss, Maca spent most of his free time doing research in this area.

The good news is that the research on bloodline transformation is going smoothly, and the first attempt can begin tonight.

Aragok, are you ready? Maca asked calmly.

When Maca returned from France and came to the Forbidden Forest for the first time, Aragog and his wife Mosag met him once.

Originally, Mosag didn't agree at all, and asking it to send its own child was like killing it.

But when Mosag learned that if Aragog underwent blood modification, the children born would be stronger and more likely to survive, he quickly agreed.

In the Forbidden Forest, even in the group of giant acromantids, the survival rate of the larvae is not very high. Mossag always lost his temper when his children disappeared and died. It was too important to him that the children grow up healthy and healthy.

But even so, Aragog hesitated a little about accepting transformation from a wizard.

When Maca asked Aragog if he was ready, Aragog rattled back and forth, clearly still concerned.

Don't worry, as I said, there won't be any problems even if the transformation fails. Maca comforted, At most, I feel very tired and need to rest for a few days.

The modification plan Maca chose started from Potions, which he was best at.

He extracted some of Aragog's body fluids and mixed it with the blood of the basilisk in a targeted manner. If successful, Aragog might not have changed too much, but its children would take the snake Some of the magical properties of the monster are fused into the characteristics of the acromantia.

However, this kind of bloodline transformation is indeed very difficult. Even if the research process is quite smooth, Maca doesn't think it will be successful soon.

When Aragog said he was ready, Maca decisively injected the prepared medicinal liquid into its body.

Time passed little by little, and Aragog's state didn't seem to have changed much, it just slowly became sluggish. From standing up at the beginning, it gradually became lying on the ground.

I feel... no strength, Aragog said clattering.

I think the first attempt failed. Maca patted Aragog's leg, then took out a bottle of potion and handed it to its mouth, Drink this, and then rest for a few days, It will be back soon.”

The failure of the first attempt did not bring too many surprises to Maca, which is normal. All he needs to do is to readjust the transformation formula according to the data collected in this attempt, that's all.

...

In the early morning of the next day, the sun rose as usual, casting the first rays of the sun on Hogwarts, dispelling the tranquility brought by the night.

Maca got up from the bed, washed in a hurry, and walked quickly to the greenhouse.

Although Willie has suspended her studies, the work of taking care of the flowers and plants is still going on - there are a lot of potion ingredients planted by Maca herself, and it will be a big loss if you are not careful.

In the past, there must be no one so early, but today there is an unexpected guest in the greenhouse.

professor?

As soon as Maca opened the door of the greenhouse, he saw Snape inspecting the herbs in the greenhouse.

Snape nodded at Maca expressionlessly.

Just when Maca was about to go about her own business, Snape unexpectedly spoke up.

How is Wolfsbane Potion? Snape asked.

It's progressing well, professor. Maca turned around after hearing the words, and replied, Although the preparation process is very complicated, there is not much difficulty in pharmacology.

Yeah. Snape nodded, then lowered his head and continued to check the herbs.

Seeing this, Maca wanted to go back and fiddle with her own affairs, but after thinking about it, she stopped again.

Professor Snape, there is a flower that I thought you could look at for me? Maca asked.

He was referring to the flower seeds that Willie asked him to try to plant last semester. After that, Maca continued to check a lot of information, but did not solve the original question.

He thought maybe Snape, who was a potions master, would know.

You should ask Professor Sprout about this kind of question. Snape raised his head and said impatiently.

But even though he said so, he still walked towards Maca.

The flower seeds that Maca tried to plant before have grown some stems and leaves. They look very ordinary, and they don't move around like other magic plants, and they don't suddenly spew out any gas or the like.

It's like some Muggle plants, just breaking out of the ground and standing there quietly.

But if you observe carefully, you will find that there is a layer of psychedelic light on their branches and leaves, and people will stare at it for a long time without knowing it.

At this point, even Snape fell for it.

Maca had to pat Snape's arm to remind him.

You can't stare at those brilliance, it's easy to fall into it. Maca said.

Snape looked away, stood there in thought for a moment, and then spoke.

I haven't seen it before, and I don't remember any classics mentioning this kind of plant, but it should have a strong hallucinogenic effect. Snape said seriously, When they bloom, we must do something about it. Get ready.

Maca nodded immediately.

...you can ask Professor Sprout again, Snape suggested.

Actually, I have already asked, and she doesn't know what kind of flower this is. Maca said, This is the flower seed provided by Miss Blois. Although I don't know where she got it, but It may be a new artificially cultivated variety, which is unknown.

Snape gave an um, glanced at the plants again, and walked away.

He came to the greenhouse this time to pick some herbs for use in teaching. Although he always had a cold face and didn't like students asking questions in class, he was always well prepared in teaching.

Snape was a qualified Potions professor, which was recognized by Dumbledore himself, and his vision was rarely wrong.

The time before breakfast passed quickly, and after Maca packed up the tools, she left in a hurry. Snape, on the other hand, had gone back to his office by the time he was halfway through.

After breakfast, the first class of the day is Professor Lupine's Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

Lu Hu walked into the classroom with the ringing of the class bell. He looked at everyone and smiled slightly, and put his tattered suitcase on the desk.

He was dressed in the same shabby clothes as when he had arrived, but looked healthier than on the train, as if he had eaten a few solid meals.

Good morning, everyone, he said. Put your books back in your bags, please. It's a practical day, and all you need is your wand.

The class immediately put the books back in their schoolbags, all looking excited since they had never had a practical Defense Against the Dark Arts class.

That does sound fresh.

Then, said Lupine, seeing that they were all ready, come with me!

Everyone stood up and followed Lupine out of the classroom.

He led them down an empty corridor, turned a corner, and walked into another corridor. Soon, he stopped, just outside the faculty lounge.

Go in, please, said Professor Lupine, opening the door and taking a step back.

The staff room, a long space filled with old, out-of-set chairs, looks spacious and has large windows that keep it bright.

In the deepest part of the room against the wall, there is a large wardrobe. It shakes from time to time and bumps against the wall. It seems that there is something inside.

Why did I forget about this! I should have skipped this class if I knew it earlier... Maca shook his head, thinking, Unless everyone wants to see what the Boggart's body looks like.

Don't worry. Professor Lupine said calmly, because several students seemed a little nervous, There's just a Boggart inside.

Boggarts like dark, closed spaces, says Professor Lupine, wardrobes, spaces under beds, cupboards under sinks—I once met a Boggart hiding in an old clock in the ancestral home. .”

And this one, moved in yesterday afternoon. I asked the principal to ask the teachers if they could leave it alone and give my third graders some practice.

So, I think what everyone should know in advance is-what is a 'Boggart'? Lupine asked, looking at the students.

It's a shape-shifting creature that looks inside you and turns into your worst fears, replied a Ravenclaw boy.

Yes, that's right, that's right! Lupine nodded with a smile.

He paused, then glanced at Maca standing behind, and suddenly said: Mr. McLean, I always hear from other professors that you usually have a deeper understanding of some knowledge. I don't know if there is anything you want to add. Is it?

Maca looked at Lupin, and said, I can't say it's an addition, it's just a guess—the reason why Boggarts transform to scare people may be because they feed on the fear of humans, not the wizarding world. Commonly thought of as self-defense.

Of course, this is just the speculation of some wizard scholars, but I personally feel that this speculation is indeed reasonable.

Yes, this is just a guess. McLean is right. Lupine nodded, But this is a good research topic, which involves a lot of very profound knowledge. clear.

Okay, then, I think...