Potions

[alt_padma]

Burrow and Tamblyn were in the Corner this afternoon. They said that it's a pity Weasley wasn't still sicking up slugs, as there are many advanced potions that call for squashed slugs in some form or other. Of course, we're not doing those potions yet.

They also said that they're trying to get some Nimbus 2001's for the Ravenclaw side, but they don't think they can convince Professor Vector to requisition them. Still, they asked Johns to help put together a mathematical proof of how the broom's performance factors into Quidditch play.

Anyway, Capper looked over my Muggle Studies essay, since she's taking it at NEWT level, and said it's quite good. She pointed out a book of some of the sayings Muggles used to have, and how ridiculous they are. Like "Do not be in a hurry to tie what you cannot untie," and "Never draw your dirk when a blow will do it." When everyone knows that a simple Gordian charm will untie any knot, and there are plenty of hexes and jinxes that will take care of anyone without having to resort to either hitting or knives. Muggles are such animals.

Comments

[alt_luna]

What type of slugs was Ronald Weasley sicking up? Because I wondered if he sicked up something exciting, like an African three-pronged slug. Or perhaps a Banana slug? They have really lovely colloration. If he did, and he has any left, I'd like to sketch one for my Flora and Fauna sketchbook.

I still can't sketch very well, though.

[alt_padma]

I don't know, I wasn't there.

You'd have to ask Finnigan or Longbollocks, since they were about when it happened. Or Malfoy, but I wouldn't recommend asking him.

[alt_horace]

Really, Miss Patil! I'm surprised at you, using such language, and here, where the Lord Protector or anyone might see.

Three points from Ravenclaw.

[alt_padma]

Sorry, Professor.

[alt_ron]

Really, Patil. You didn't notice at all that Professor Slughorn wasn't too amused by all the slug jokes you were making all through Potions yesterday?

Not as clever as you're meant to be, are you?

[alt_padma]

And I'm so sure Professor Slughorn is also sooo pleased that you and your Gryffindor friends are accusing his side of taking bribes for the team. As if.

Besides, I was not making jokes. I was asking Morag about the uses of slugs in potions, which there are plenty. And at least I can brew a decent potion. What was that bilgewater you produced, hm?

Honestly, Weasley, you're hardly in a position to point fingers.

[alt_seamus]

They weren't anything interesting looking, just plain black slugs.

[alt_luna]

Oh, that's really too bad.

[alt_seamus]

For you maybe!!!

[alt_luna]

I saw that Neville Longbottom said that Ron was complaining that his mouth tasted awful afterwards. I know that there are some potions that use crushed slugs, and one side effect you can get from using slugs is that they can intensify the taste of the potion. So maybe he'll be able to taste things better now?

Maybe he'll think that's a good thing.

[alt_seamus]

Sure. As long as the elves don't get cross again and start making that scary stuff with the greyish sauce.

I've got some Bertie Botts, Ron, you around? We could test out Lovegoods theory.

[alt_ron]

Sure. Let's give it a go.

You got any chocs to test, too?

[alt_padma]

Well, then maybe Burrow and Tamblyn were wrong, because loads of the potions that need slugs need specific types of slugs.

[alt_seamus]

Well I'm not a potions expert or anything but I wouldn't use slugs someone was sicking up because of a hex in a potion unless I REALLY needed that potion and didn't have any other way to get slugs!

I mean really. Even if it calls for common slugs. I would reckon it meant the kind you find in your garden. Ron didn't REALLY eat slugs for breakfast no matter what Malfoy said. The slugs came from the hex. So they might be kind of like leprechaun gold you know? Only much less fun!

[alt_hydra]

I looked all over at breakfast for slugs at Gryffindor table and didn't see any.
I think that explains why.

From,
Hydra

[alt_ron]

Possibly.

[alt_ron]

I kept one if you want it, Luna.

You could have tried asking me, y'know.

[alt_luna]

Well, of course I'd like to see it if you still have it. I missed seeing you at the last couple meals, which is why I asked someone else about it. That's all.