Chapter 25 Professor Sprout praise

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Cedric, accompanied by the first-year Ravenclaws and the Hufflepuffs, appeared in the Great Hall in a bustling and cheerful manner.

In an instant, they became the most dazzling group in the entire hall.

"Let's chat after we finish eating!" Cedric said to the Ravenclaws before joining the Hufflepuffs.

As they settled at the table, within seconds, the meals appearing on the tables attracted many Ravenclaws to join them for the meal.

The scene was lively!

"This kid..." Fred's face was displeased.

"He's really good at charming people's hearts!" George wore a troubled expression.

The Weasley twins were very clever.

In the current situation, they realized that playing a prank on Cedric would be quite difficult!

After all, it's hard to escape everyone's eyes.

But they wouldn't give up!

Facing challenges head-on was their specialty!

"He's too ostentatious!" A Weasley sitting with them exclaimed.

He meticulously groomed his distinctive red hair, showing obvious jealousy towards Cedric's warm welcome.

"If he were our superior, he wouldn't show off like this!"

He was Percy Ignatius Weasley.

"Damn..." Fred looked at Percy in shock.

"Merlin's beard, you actually agree with their views!" George mimicked Fred's expression.

"This is just too scary!" Fred looked serious. "Can you please stop liking Cedric?"

"Otherwise, people might start suspecting that your thought process has become like his, which is too scary!"

George nodded repeatedly.

He even hugged himself in mock horror.

"Hmph!" Percy glared at his mischievous younger brothers.

"Anyway, Mom told me to keep an eye on you two, and if you break any school rules, I'll definitely tell her!"

"Fred!" Fred looked at George with resentment.

"George!" George shrugged helplessly, wearing a resigned expression.

Lunch ended quickly.

Afternoon nap was followed by Herbology class.

This time, the Hufflepuffs had class with the Gryffindors.

Compared to the relaxed and scattered Gryffindors, who mingled in small groups, the Hufflepuffs who came with Cedric appeared orderly, like a real team.

But the competitive Gryffindors weren't afraid.

They quite enjoyed this tense and exciting atmosphere.

"Everyone, stand up!" Fred called out.

"Don't let anyone underestimate you!" George added.

Under the leadership of the Weasley twins, the Gryffindors stood together, watching the eager Hufflepuffs approaching.

Facing the sharp Gryffindors, Cedric didn't flinch. He led the Hufflepuffs to occupy the other side of the classroom.

A "sword" swung and missed.

The Weasley twins felt somewhat disappointed.

But there was no more chance because Professor Pomona Sprout had already come out, smiling.

She was a short witch with flowing gray hair.

The patched hat and the soil all over her body evidenced her love for plants.

Even inside the Hufflepuff common room.

There were carefully arranged terrains of ice and fire, planted with many distinctive plants. This was one of the reasons why Hufflepuffs generally excelled in Herbology.

In any case, she was an exceptionally observant and compassionate professor.

Her gaze fell directly on Cedric.

"McGonagall has spoken highly of you, so let's see what you've got!"

In fact.

Professor McGonagall didn't just mention it. Coupled with the Sorting Hat's praise, Sprout had long wanted to teach Cedric a lesson.

"Wow!" The Weasley twins led the cheers.

The Gryffindors all wore expressions of anticipation.

As students, nothing was scarier than a teacher's test, especially in the first class of the school year.

They hadn't been taught anything yet, and they were already facing questions.

It was getting harder!

Who studies all the material before starting school!

Judging others by oneself.

The Weasley twins were already looking forward to seeing Cedric's embarrassed look later.

Facing the Gryffindors' teasing laughter.

Even the usually patient Hufflepuffs were visibly displeased.

Professor Sprout realized that her test was a bit difficult, so she reassured them:

"It's okay, you won't lose points for wrong answers, but you'll earn points for correct ones!"

"Thank you for your praise, I'm ready!" Cedric responded calmly.

"Alright!" Professor Sprout asked a simple question, "How many types of herbs are there?"

"Three types: wild, cultivated, and magical!"

"How many major categories are they divided into?"

"Six major categories: defensive, healing, tonic, poisonous, transformative, and household."

"OK, then how many departments are there in total?"

"Four: aquatic, terrestrial, mixed, and medicinal!"

"Consistently correct, Hufflepuff earns +5 points!"

With thunderous applause.

The previously frustrated Hufflepuffs almost overturned the entire greenhouse with their applause.

[Congratulations on passing Professor Sprout's test and gaining 1000 experience points.]

After the applause subsided, Professor Sprout spoke to Cedric again:

"Child, have you memorized all the Herbology for first-year students?"

"Yes, but I haven't really tried practical operations yet. There's still a lot to learn!"

Memorized everything?

The Weasley twins exchanged glances.

He went overboard, this guy memorized everything!?

No matter how shocked they were.

Cedric's modesty won Professor Sprout's approval.

"Don't worry, child, I'll teach you all well!"

Professor Sprout smiled and began today's lesson.

In Cedric's ears, the system prompt sounded again:

[Ding, moved Professor Sprout successfully.]

[You gained 1 talent point and the Professor Sprout character template card.]

Due to Cedric's exceptional performance.

The Weasley twins were greatly discouraged during this class.

And their rivalries with the Hogwarts champions, upon realizing Cedric's non-confrontational nature, no longer targeted the Hufflepuffs.

Only the Weasley twins still couldn't let go of Cedric.

By the end of the class.

"You won this time!" Fred looked unwilling.

"But we won't lose next time!" George gritted his teeth.

"If it's a fair competition!"

Cedric remained unfazed.

He even raised his voice, challenging all the Gryffindors:

"If anyone wants to compete with me, just come find me. As long as it's reasonable competition, I'm ready to have a fair and square contest with anyone!"

A fair and square contest!?

Upon hearing these exciting words, many Gryffindors' eyes lit up.

They always admired Cedric's courage to challenge everyone.

Many Gryffindors even expressed their intention to prepare for this. They all swore that all future contests would be fair and square!

It was this agreement.

That laid the foundation for Cedric to become the Dueling Champion.

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