Soon, the three arrived at Herbology Greenhouse Number One.
Hogwarts had a total of ten herbology greenhouses like this.
Numbered from one to ten, the higher the number, the more valuable and dangerous the herbs inside.
First-year wizards attended classes in Herbology Greenhouse Number One, where they encountered simple and harmless herbs like Sage, Bubotuber Pus, Gillyweed, and Sneezewort!
As they entered the greenhouse, everyone had already gathered.
Whether they are lions or snakes, they had all heard about Professor Sprout's good reputation from the upperclassmen.
They were all eager for their first Herbology class.
"Sorry, Professor, we're late," Kyle apologized to Professor Sprout, who was surrounded by several Gryffindor lions.
"Oh, no, child, not at all!"
"You're not late; we haven't started the class yet, have we?"
"In fact, I'm looking forward to your performance in Herbology class!"
Professor Sprout is indeed as kind and gentle as rumoured.
In fact, Professor Sprout had high expectations for Kyle as well.
No teacher disliked teaching excellent students.
It is the best affirmation for their careers.
Professor Sprout is no exception.
Potion-making and Herbology were never completely separate subjects.
Any master of potion-making would be proficient in Herbology to a certain extent.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to achieve success in potion-making.
And Kyle had just received the Order of Merlin, Second Class, for his inventions in potion-making.
"Of course, Professor, the study of potion-making cannot be separated from Herbology!"
Kyle quickly agreed.
Apart from his talent in "mastering potion-making," he also had a talent for "mastering Herbology."
"Well, let's start the class now!"
Seeing that everyone had gathered and the time is almost up, Professor Sprout clapped his hands.
He gestured for the students to sit on their small stools.
"In today's class, we will learn how to care for Gillyweed!"
Professor Sprout waved his hand.
A pile of herbs growing in pots in the corner of the greenhouse flew precisely in front of each student.
Gillyweed is a magical plant with heart-shaped leaves, a continuous appearance, and serrated edges.
"Gillyweed is a material used to make magical potions, such as beauty potions!"
"I believe Professor Snape will teach you how to refine this potion in future Potion-making classes."
"The price of one Gillyweed in Diagon Alley's apothecary is one Galleon."
"The purchase price ranges from ten to eleven Sickles!"
"Today, we will learn how to report Gillyweed."
"The student with the best performance will be rewarded with a Gillyweed."
Sure enough, as soon as Professor Sprout finished speaking, all the young wizards became spirited.
The Slytherin snakes didn't lack Gillyweed, but this is a reward from the professor, which held a different significance.
Only Cassandra showed a lack of interest.
Her talent in Herbology is not low.
She had long mastered simple herbs like Gillyweed.
Kyle was the same. His "natural master of Herbology" talent wasn't just talk.
For these simple herbs, he could glance at them, smell them, and know their uses and characteristics.
Moreover, Kyle had used in them during his time in Diagon Alley.
Not only that, but many ideas related to Gillyweed had also sprung up in Kyle's mind.
While Professor Sprout was busy writing on the board with his back turned to the young wizards, Kyle whispered to Cassandra, "Is there anything you don't understand?"
"You can ask me. I'm much better at Herbology than potion-making."
"People in Diagon Alley call me a natural master of Herbology!"
Kyle found it more interesting to tease the proud Cassandra than to pay attention in class.
"Thanks, but I've already grown this kind of Gillyweed when I was seven," Cassandra said proudly.
"Growing it doesn't mean you know its effects!"
"I do know, and Professor Sprout just explained that Gillyweed can be used to brew beauty potions, which are popular among some witches."
"No, no, no, you don't understand!"
"That's just on the surface!" Kyle shared the potion recipe he had just come up with with Cassandra.
"Just triple the amount of Gillyweed, add pufferfish eyes and some dittany juice, and you have a fresh batch of Uglification Potion."
"Believe me, anyone who drinks it will have their facial features expand threefold!"
"That's the real effect of Gillyweed!"
Cassandra is stunned.
This... he really understands Herbology?
No, it's not just understanding anymore.
Could he really be a natural master of Herbology?
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