Chapter 275: Snape’s Negative Emotions
Snape did not disappoint.
Everyone who had failed to turn in their homework found themselves "rewarded" with three days confined to their rooms. Not only were they expected to complete their assignments late at night in the cold dungeon, but they also had to deal with the entire wooden bucket of potion ingredients piled in the corner. Although Snape hadn't specified what it contained, judging by his sinister smile and the overpowering fishy smell that filled the classroom, it was bound to be something awful.
Mikel and Ryan exchanged relieved glances, grateful to have narrowly avoided punishment. Just ten minutes earlier, they had finally completed their potion assignment.
"Today we will be learning a new potion: the Shrinking Solution," Snape intoned in his usual drawling voice, each syllable stretched out. "I've written out the steps. Everyone, pay close attention, and then go gather your ingredients. What are you waiting for!"
Immediately, the students left their seats, swarming around the cupboard by the wall.
Kanna's table, as usual, had all the ingredients she needed, but this time, unlike before when there had been a generous supply, there was only enough for one person. Kyle, who often borrowed from her, was now out of luck.
Kyle glanced over at Snape, who was watching him with a look of mocking satisfaction.
"Stingy!" Kyle muttered, pouting as he stood and headed toward the cupboard. By the time he got there, however, only a few broken daisy roots and two or three squashed shrivelfigs were left.
"All materials are finite," came Snape's voice from the lectern. "So I suggest you get it right the first time, because there will be no second chances if you make a mistake!"
"By the end of class," he added with a pointed look in Kyle's direction, "whoever produces the worst potion will lose twenty points from their house. Let that serve as motivation to take this seriously and do it right."
Kyle felt his heart sink. Without ingredients, he was sure to end up with the worst potion.