When Ian returned to the dormitory, he saw his two roommates as he wished.
"Hey! I came back and saw an extra bed, and I knew it was you. It's unbelievable, man, you know, all the girls in the college are talking about you, it's crazy.
By the way, my name is Ivy Felton. There is no secret in Hogwarts that I don't know. No matter who you need information about, I can help you find out for free."
The person who spoke was one of the roommates who looked thin and short, but obviously had a cheerful personality.
"Hello, my name is Andre Hubbard. You can call me Andre."
A tall and thin, typical Ravenclaw boy, quiet and taciturn. After saying hello, he sorted out the books he needed for tomorrow's class.
"Ian Titus. You can call me Ian. As you can see, I'm a transfer student. But because I'm missing too much basic knowledge, I don't think we will have classes together this school year."
As Ian spoke, he waved the class schedule he had just received from Professor Flitwick.
"Oh, this is big news. I guess all the third-grade girls will cry when they hear the news tomorrow.
Just now, I heard Anna and the others bragging that she would be able to take classes with the most handsome boy in the history of Ravenclaw tomorrow."
At this moment, Ivy was obviously gloating.
"But seriously, buddy, among the first-year courses, only Transfiguration is a bit difficult. Transfiguration really requires a sense of feeling. But there are also Charms and Potions. Our previous notes may be helpful to you.
Although our grades are not that good, we have a good grasp of the first-grade knowledge. If you need any help, just tell us directly."
After Ivy finished speaking, he did not forget to look at Andre next to him, who also nodded in agreement.
Ian, who was used to the ways of the world in his previous life, cherished this pure kindness and help.
"Thank you. If I encounter any difficulties, I will seek your help."
At this moment, the two roommates looked at Ian's unabashed answer and laughed heartily.
In fact, the friendship between boys is very simple. I respond to you, and then we like each other and become good friends.
This was the case with the three people in the dormitory at the moment. After a brief communication, Ian was successfully accepted and recognized.
The three of them talked freely about a lot of things, not limited to the various weird people in the school and famous scenes in the past, and of course also about each other's families.
While Ivy did most of the talking, Ian and Andre listened quietly.
As it was getting late, and in order to ensure that they would not be late for the first day of school, Ian suggested that they end the chat, although Ivy still felt a little unsatisfied.
He let down the bed curtains and lay down on his own soft bed. Today's experiences flashed through Ian's mind like slides.
"This is a good start and hopefully everything goes well."
…
On the morning of September 1st, Ian woke up in the first rays of light after dawn.
Looking at the rising sun in the east, the warm sunshine seemed to bring infinite vitality. Perhaps only the students of Ravenclaw who live in the tower can appreciate such a beautiful scenery.
After a simple wash, Ian did not disturb his roommate who was still sleeping. Instead, he took out the timetable and compared the books he would use in the morning. The courses at Hogwarts were fixed to be taught in two colleges together, and the classes would change every academic year.
Fortunately, this year Ravenclaw is matched with Hufflepuff. Ian is also happy to see this happen. He stays away from the protagonist and leaves everything to Dumbledore, the chief director. This is his principle.
After everything was ready, the two roommates finally got up.
Ivy, who was half asleep, glanced at Ian who was sitting there, and exclaimed in disbelief: "Hey, Ian, although it's the first day, you shouldn't get up so early. Merlin's socks, it's only a few hours now, and you've even washed and changed your clothes!"
"Hahaha, maybe I still need to familiarize myself with the castle's stairs like a freshman. The book records that there are as many as 142 spiral staircases in Hogwarts, and no one wants to be fooled by them on the first day.
All right, you guys hurry up and wash up, and Andre, now that you are up, don't continue lying in bed."
After Ian finished speaking, he picked up the organized books and pushed the door open.
…
The first class marked on the timetable was Potions, with Hufflepuff.
The Potions classroom is in the basement, one of the farthest classrooms from the tower common room.
So Ian had to go through more movable stairs to get to the bottom floor from the top floor. The biggest challenge for him was the cumbersome stair conversion.
Fortunately, he left home early and there were no accidents along the way. He arrived at the classroom door 20 minutes before class.
At this time, in the Potions classroom, there were already several little eagles sitting there preparing for their lessons.
Although they were surprised at Ian's arrival, they were not overly curious. After all, wizards who were assigned to Ravenclaw would not care too much about other people's affairs.
But there are exceptions to everything, such as Padma Patil, who is a little excited next to Ian at this moment. She is an Indian girl in the original book and a member of Dumbledore's Army.
"So you'll be attending classes with us this year?"
The person who spoke was Mandy Bloch, a first-year student with Padma, and she finally asked the key question.
The other Ravenclaw girls all turned their eyes to Ian in unison, as if expecting something.
"Yeah, that's right, I think we'll all have to take classes together, at least this semester."
Ian's answer made the little girls cheer.
"Okay, girls, class is about to start. You don't want to be deducted points by Professor Snape on your first day, right? We can talk about anything after class."
Obviously, it was hard for the young eagles to accept the deduction of points on the first day. After Ian finished speaking, they returned to their seats obediently.
After getting rid of the girls who had been pestering him as soon as they entered the room, Ian finally breathed a sigh of relief. As for the others, Ian had no intention of getting to know them.
He came here to learn magic, not to make friends or play house. Even seventh graders are just big kids in his eyes.
As for why he always communicates and chats patiently, Ian actually has only one purpose, which is to not be so different.
One of his favorite sayings is - 'Be one with its light and one with its dust'.
After all, people have already taken the initiative to say hello, why are you still so arrogant? In addition to attracting attention, Ian really can't think of any other purpose.
So the plan Ian made for himself at Hogwarts was to try not to actively socialize, otherwise it would make his already limited study time even more urgent.
Time always passes by inadvertently. At 9 o'clock exactly, there was a "bang" at the classroom door, and Professor Snape, wearing his unchanging black cloak, strode into the classroom.
He walked in silence, waving his wand. As he moved, the windows were closed tightly and the candles in the classroom were lit.
When he walked to the podium and turned around, the last window was just closed. After doing all this, he stood calmly on the podium.
He glanced at the new students in the classroom with an expressionless and indifferent face, and even at Ian, he only looked at him for less than half a second longer.
He casually picked up the roster on the table and began to call the roll. After confirming that no one was late or absent from class, he said in his cold and calm tone: "Very good, it seems that you all understand the importance of being on time."
"You are here to learn this precise and rigorous science of potions."
"I don't expect you to truly appreciate the wonderful feeling of a simmering crucible with white smoke and fragrance..."
"You will not truly understand the wonderful magic that flows into people's veins and makes their minds confused..."
Perhaps it was because Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff belonged to the neutral camp, so they did not encounter Snape's hostility or targeting, and would not suffer the treatment of the savior's three fatal questions.
To Ian and the others, Snape at this moment was just a strict Potions professor.
But Ian understood better than anyone how powerful this tragic half-blood prince was in the field of potions.
So he kept taking notes throughout the entire class. He understood the truth that a good memory is not as good as a good pen when he was very young.
Fortunately, the content of the first lesson was not complicated. We learned and prepared medicine to treat scabies.
Professor Snape wrote all the steps and key points on the blackboard, and after explaining in detail the places where mistakes are easy to make, he continued in his unchanging tone:
"I see that you have already divided yourself into groups, which at least shows that your brains are still somewhat useful. Now, get started and show me whose brain can only do this."
Ian now understood why the reputation of potion masters was so high, and why there were so few of them. It was an industry that could make a lot of money, but no one worked hard? Was it stupid? After learning potions, Ian realized that brewing potions really required talent.
Theoretical knowledge is actually not difficult to learn. With his talent in thinking and learning, it took him very little time to memorize the basic knowledge and precautions, but only after actually brewing potions did Ian realize that the process was complicated.
Fortunately, the potion Ian brewed was flawless.
Even Snape, who had a hard face, raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw Ian's potion, but only said lightly:
"Very good, Ian. You are the best in this class. I will remember you."
"I will remember you too, Professor Snape." After Ian finished speaking, he returned to his seat.
Although it seemed that Snape was not a friendly person, Ian didn't mind. After all, no one expected the legendary "Prince" to be easy to get along with.
And this was the first time that Ian felt that potions could really change his life and open a new world for him.