Chapter 733: A Blessing in Disguise? The Vanishing Cabinet Found by Malfoy
"Not bad, Harry..."
In Potions class after Halloween, Slughorn examined the cauldron in front of Harry, a hint of surprise flickering across his face.
"The color is perfect, and the smell is impeccable. I daresay even the grumpiest creature—like a dragon—would calm down after just three drops of your Draught of Peace."
"Thank you, sir," Harry said, unable to hide his excitement. "So I passed?"
"Passed? Are you joking?" Slughorn exclaimed theatrically. "This is a perfect potion, no doubt about it. Ten points to Gryffindor!"
Harry was so thrilled he nearly jumped up. For the first time in six years, he had earned extra credit in Potions, and for a fleeting moment, Slughorn seemed far more likable.
"I always knew you must have inherited your mother's exceptional talent for Potions. You just never had Severus to help you develop it," Slughorn said with a smile. "Keep up the good work—I look forward to seeing what you do next class."
Harry nodded eagerly.
Beside him, Hermione let out a sharp huff through her nose.
She had also finished her potion, and while hers was only a shade lighter than Harry's, the comparison made that minor flaw seem glaringly obvious.
Slughorn glanced at her cauldron, gave a noncommittal remark about it being good, and moved on.