Because he was very interested in the compound potion, after taking Harry and the others into the Room of Requirement, Fish did not leave in a hurry, but stayed aside and watched Hermione mix the two-eared grass, leeches, and lacewings. The worms and other materials were thrown into the crucible according to the steps.
While stirring the potion in the cauldron, Hermione held up her wand and muttered something to the liquid in the cauldron.
When brewing a potion, some magic is always needed to guide it, and a complex potion like compound decoction needs the assistance of a magic wand. If you are not careful, the brewed potion may become poison , so when making potions, especially high-level potions, not only a high level of magic is required, but also enough patience and care.
And even if Muggles get all the ingredients and follow the instructions strictly, they still can't make potions, because they can't use magic, and what they end up brewing will only be some useless waste.
Fish, who had already made many potions, naturally knew that Hermione could not be disturbed at this time. He, Ron, and Harry stayed aside obediently, watching Hermione finish reading and matching with Polyjuice Potion spell.
"Okay," Hermione withdrew her wand and touched the fine sweat on her forehead, "From now on, just come over every other week and use magic to guide it, wait until the twenty-first day, and then add bicorn horns and African tree The skin of the snake, and then continue to boil for two weeks, and finally add the materials that need to be transformed from the person, and you're done."
Hermione talked about the extremely complicated production process with a relaxed face.
"Meow!"
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Fish was taken aback, "It took so long meow?!"
The longest potions I have learned in potions class only take less than two classes, but this compound decoction actually takes a month!
Originally, Fisher wanted to try to make it again in the future when he had time, but instantly dismissed the idea.
Still wait for Hermione's potion
The preparation of the compound soup was left to Hermione and the others, and Fish needed to prepare some black-footed cat hair or nails by himself, so at night, after listening to the story at Professor McGonagall, he directly Running to Dumbledore's office
Although Fish knew that Dumbledore was following behind him incognito at this time, he still pretended to sneak into the principal's office.
When Dumbledore saw Fish enter his office, he didn't show up right away, but pretended that he wasn't there. After waiting outside for a while, he showed his figure and took the rotating car from the third floor. Stairs back to his office.
"Fisch, why are you free to come and see me tonight?"
Dumbledore, who returned to the office, saw that Fish was tossing the Sorting Hat again at this time, and hurried forward to save the poor Sorting Hat.
"Dumbledore, I think you can lock me up after the sorting ceremony is over."
The Sorting Hat suggested to Dumbledore very seriously that it would rather hide in a dark cabinet and sleep deeply than being tossed by Fish from time to time.
Dumbledore pretended not to hear.
Just kidding, if he hides the Sorting Hat, wouldn't he have one less reason to attract Fish to come and play?
Anyway, Fisch has a sense of measure, and he won't really toss the Sorting Hat.
"Albus, you're back~"
Fish turned back into the cat-man form, sat on the desk with a surprised expression, and greeted Dumbledore.
"Yeah, I just went to the kitchen. At this time, I always want to eat something."
With a smile, Dumbledore took out several steaming plates of food from his pocket, which he originally planned to eat while following Fish.
"Would you like some?"
"Of course meow!"
Fish was not in a hurry to explain why he came, he jumped off his desk, sat opposite Dumbledore and had supper.
The two chatted while eating. From the feelings in class, to Professor McGonagall's story, to the murderer who attacked Mrs. Norris, Dumbledore seemed to have never followed Fish, and Fish It also looked like he didn't know that he was being followed.
The old and the young acted with each other very tacitly.
After finishing up the supper, Fish put down the knife and fork in his hand, licked the grease stains at the corner of his mouth, and finally explained to Dumbledore his intention.
"Albus, can you do Fish a favor meow?"
"Oh? Let's hear it."
Dumbledore straightened his body, it was rare for Fish to ask him for help.?? Still very curious.
Fish took out the magic bag that Dumbledore gave him, took out the "Encyclopedia of Cats in the World" from it, and turned to the page of the black-footed cat.
"This meow."
Spreading the book on the desk, Fish pointed to the photo of the cute kitten on it, and said, "Fish wanted to become a black-footed cat, but he couldn't, so Albus, can you Help me find some of its hair and come meow?"
Dumbledore raised his eyebrows, "Just hair?"
"Yes, meow."
Fish nodded. He was not afraid of exposing the Polyjuice Potion, as long as Harry and the others were not mentioned, and he didn't want Dumbledore to give away the black-footed cat that lived well in the wild because of his own affairs. away from their gathering places.
Not all cats are like me and can live well in any place.
"Well no problem."
Dumbledore didn't ask in detail, he just took the hairs of some ordinary animals, which couldn't be easier for him, and he was even more curious about whether Fish could really turn into a black-footed cat in this way.
Although he had known for a long time that Fish could transform into cats of other breeds, the situation of black-footed cats seemed to be a little different. This was a good opportunity to learn more about Fish, and Dumbledore would naturally not miss it.
As for whether there will be any problems if the compound decoction uses animal hair
It is not without precedent before, and it is not difficult to restore it.
Besides, Dumbledore felt that that kind of question was irrelevant to Fish. He already knew that Fish had a furry cat-man form.
"As long as I get it, I will notify you. Just wait for my good news."
Dumbledore stretched out his hand with a smile, and touched Fisher's small head.
Since he wanted something from others, Fish didn't resist this time, and obediently let Dumbledore lick his cat's head.
And Dumbledore also knew that the opportunity was rare, and he didn't withdraw his hand contentedly until Fish's tail began to flick, showing signs of impatience.
"Thank you meow! Fish is going to play in the Forbidden Forest now!"
Seeing that Dumbledore withdrew his hand tactfully, Fish thanked him, then stood up and ran outside.
Watching Fish walk out of his office with a smile on his face, Dumbledore immediately disappeared and followed.
Even if Fish went to play in the Forbidden Forest, Dumbledore would always follow him. After all, Fish had a fight with Voldemort in the Forbidden Forest last semester.
Moreover, who knows if the entrance and exit of the Chamber of Secrets will happen to be inside the Forbidden Forest? Compared to Hogwarts Castle, the Forbidden Forest is obviously more suitable for the so-called "Chamber of Secrets" activities.
The only troublesome thing is
Because Professor McGonagall has taught Fish the Anti-Tracking Charm, and now Fish will give himself one before the night tour. It was okay in the castle, but in the Forbidden Forest, Dumbledore's will be required. old life
After entering the Forbidden Forest, Fish ran around happily, and Fox was getting older and older recently, so Dumbledore couldn't even apparate well.
In order not to follow Diu Fish, Dumbledore had almost no time to rest in the Forbidden Forest, let alone playing chess.
"well¡¡"
Dumbledore sighed deeply as he looked at the kitten running happily towards the Forbidden Forest ahead.
He shouldn't have persuaded Professor McGonagall to relax his control over Fish in the first place!