Chapter 117: Potion

The next day no one other than a small few (mainly Edwin and Harry friends) found out about Fred being in the Hospital wing with George refusing to leave him alone; Madam Pomfrey is already accustomed to the twin's behavior she knew that Fred would most likely stay put with George there and he did.

Potion class was less gloomy with Slughorn as the Professor, the interior is still dark for the ingredients but yet everything seems different even though it was the same furniture and equipment being used "this place seems different" Ron said as he walked into the classroom "maybe because the git is gone" and there was a slight giggle from a dirty-blond hair girl sitting near him.

"Now everyone as you know I will be your new Potion Professor," Slughorn said as Neville followed behind him" I hope everyone can enjoy the art of creating potions as much as I do"

Neville looked like a lost child in a supermarket as his eyes kept scurrying around the empty seats of the potion class" Go on take a seat" Slughorn said giving Neville a gentle push.

"Nevs why are you here," Edwin asked walking up to Neville and Slughorn didn't mind that Edwin left his seat.

"The thing you said about helping my parents, I want to," Neville said with confidence in his voice.

"That's amazing," Edwin said "but why are you in potion class, Snape kicked you out"

"I begged Professor Slughorn and he said he will give me a chance," Neville said with an exciting voice but that voice quieted down" but I have to prove it"

"Theo mind switching, Neville needs help," Edwin asked and Theodore shrugged as he moved over to Draco table.

Edwin felt weird having someone other than Theodore as a potion 'partner', ever since they started Hogwarts they had been sitting next to each other." Neville just do listen and stay calm"

"Today we will be looking a the Draught of Living Death," Slughorn said writing the page number on the board and starting to talk about the uses of the potion and what it effect is can cause if brewed improperly.

"We have an hour and a half left, it seems like enough time to make a decent attempt at creating the Draught of Living Death, however, I do not expect anyone to create a perfect potion as it has only done by one of my students before but give it your best try"

A grin appeared on Edwin's face as he knew what he might receive from getting a perfect Draught of the Living Death" Neville sorry I need that potion" Edwin mutter to himself as he took out the Half-blood prince book.

"These ingredients are good" Edwin stated in slight shock looking at Neville's chosen ingredients for the potion." How did you know which to choose"?

"I'm good at Herbology" Neville stated as he tried to follow the book's instruction.

"Don't use that just follow what I do" Edwin stated making it clear what Neville had to do by saying each action he planned to do out loud, it annoyed some of the students and Edwin had to stop after there had been complaints of Edwin trying to distract them with wrong steps.

Just as the time was about to run out Edwin raised his hands "Professor Slughorn I finished making the potion"

"Well bring it up let us see," Professor Slughorn said moving another weak potion from the front desk.

Edwin carefully carried the small caldron up to the desk, the potion was so clear and had no smell. Slughorn looked at the potion and took a droop and placed it on a living plant; the plant began to dry out and droop down within a few seconds.

"It's-It's perfect, one drop would kill us all," Slughorn said as he moved the pant into another room" I never thought that another student would create such a wonderful Draught of Living Death"

"It's noting just followed instruction Professor" Edwin stated.

"I want you to have this as a reward," Professor Slughorn said taking off a vial chain from his neck" Felix Felicis do you know it?"

"Liquid luck or Luck in a bottle" Edwin stated gladly taking the Vial from Slughorn.

"I must warn you, it provides luck not protection," Slughorn said" you will still be very much human after drinking it"

Neville turned in his potion afterward it was as potent as Edwin's own but it was very much a Draught of Living Death with ample effects" You have earned you place" Slughorn said giving Neville a smile.

"Thanks, Edwin" Neville said as he took his seat.

"You need help in any other subject," Edwin asked glancing at Isabella who was looking at him, but when he looked over to ask what's wrong she quickly turned away.

"Well Professor McGonagall wants to drop me and Snape doesn't like- "

"You don't have to worry I have something that you can use" Edwin stated as he though his plan over" but you have to keep it a secret and it must be returned when you don't need it anymore"

After class when Edwin was going back to his room Isabella followed by the rest of his friends stopped him" How did you create the Draught of Living Death"

"I followed Instructions" Edwin stated but He received glares from Draco, Theodore and Daphne "I can show you how to make it later"

"Good" Draco and Theodore replied.

"Don't they seem different to you?" Edwin asked Isabella and Daphne,

"Everyone seems Different" Isabella replied taking a glance at Edwin before leaving with Daphne.

After taking out what he wanted Edwin went searching for Neville but he was nowhere to be found until he found out that Neville was in the hospital wing visiting the twins from Ysabel.

When Edwin arrived at the Hospital wing Edwin heard Fred getting an earful from Hermione" You should have been careful, you lost an ear"

"At least we can now tell em' apart" Edwin joked, the twins found it funny but Hermione didn't and shot a glare at Edwin.

"Nevs outside" Edwin called Neville away from Harry, Ron." You have to promise not to tell anyone"

���I promise" Neville replied with a serious tone.

"This is Ravenclaw Diadem it will help you study" Edwin started taking out the Diadem form his robes