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After getting Kangna's consent, Mikel immediately opened the package.
However, after peeling off the last layer of brown paper and seeing what was inside, he had a disappointed look on his face.
"How stingy." Mikel muttered: "Kanna, you may be disappointed, they only sent you an old crucible.
"Tsk, forget about the crucible, can't they even afford a new one?"
That's not it... Kyle looked over subconsciously.
The package was not completely opened, only half of it was exposed.
It was indeed a crucible, but it was red and covered with scratches that looked like it had been scratched by a knife. At first glance, it looked worn and old.
But it only looks.
"This is not an old crucible..." Kyle reached out and touched the crucible, and there was a warm feeling on his fingertips, as if he was touching the wall next to the fireplace.
Mikel touched it too.
"It's strange. Could it be that this crucible has just been used? This is even more extreme."
"No, this is the shell of a fire crab." Kyle explained: "This material has excellent thermal conductivity. It can absorb all the temperature of the flame in the shortest time and transfer it to every place evenly. It is recognized by the magic world The best crucible is made of fire crab shells.”
After Kyle's explanation, everyone suddenly realized.
"So, they are not stingy?"
"On the contrary." Kyle raised his eyebrows, "This kind of crucible is not cheap."
"How much?" someone asked.
"I don't know." Kyle shook his head, "I haven't bought one, and under normal circumstances, most people don't need this kind of thing. An ordinary crucible is enough."
Hearing what Kyle said, others didn't pay too much attention to it. In their opinion, it was just a crucible, and it wasn't made of gold. How could it be more expensive, no matter how expensive it was?
"I take back what I just said..."
Kyle looked at Kangna and smiled: "Even such good things are delivered directly by owls. It seems that they really don't care about rituals and the like.
"You can use this to brew potions in the future, and the effect will be much better than an ordinary crucible."
"Let's forget it." Kangna shook her head, "I'm afraid that if I get used to it, I won't be able to use the ordinary crucible.
"And Professor Snape and Professor Slughorn are also members of the Association of Extraordinary Apothecaries. Don't they also use ordinary crucibles?"
"It's different." Kyle shook his head and lowered his voice: "I dare not say anything else, but when Snape brewed the Phoenix potion, he must have used the Fire Crab Cauldron. You will definitely need it too. , it’s better to get used to it in advance.”
"Actually, I originally wanted to give you a fire crab cauldron on your birthday, but now it seems that I have to think of other gifts."
……
Following word of mouth from Hufflepuff students, the fact that Connor became a formal member of the Society of Extraordinary Apothecaries immediately became the hottest topic in the auditorium, even surpassing the upcoming Quidditch match.
But because so few people knew about the Association of Extraordinary Apothecaries, this topic was like a gust of wind, blowing for a while and then passing away, and then returned to Quidditch again.
"You go first. I have to tell Professor Snape the good news. He will be very happy."
When everyone was getting ready to go to the Quidditch pitch, Connor suddenly said.
"Ah, yes..." Kyle curled his lips and said perfunctorily.
There was no way, although everyone had the same starting point, but when he thought that Snape would be happy, he became unhappy.
At this point, I believe Snape is the same.
But Connor insisted on going, so Kyle could only go to the stadium with Ryan, Mikel and the others, and occupied a seat for Connor in the front row.
"Look."
When the players from both sides entered the field, Mikel suddenly pointed down the field and said: "The seeker from the Slytherin team is not here either."
Kyle noticed it too.
Malfoy was not in the team. There was an unfamiliar face standing in his place. He looked young and must have been a new recruit.
Malfoy didn't come to the game?
Kyle almost subconsciously took out the Marauder's Map.
Because most people are at the stadium, the situation in the castle can be said to be clear at a glance.
Kyle breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Malfoy's name appearing in the library and there were many people around.
Fortunately, if Malfoy wanted to do something, he would definitely not choose to go to a crowded place like the library. And it is not easy to escape Mrs. Pingsi's eyes. She can always detect everyone's little moves at the first time.
But what was Malfoy doing in the library? Was he looking for something?
Kyle hesitated for a while, but chose to close the Marauder's Map and continue to stay here to watch the game.
With Dumbledore and Snape watching, there was no need for him to join in the fun, he could just do whatever he was supposed to do.
At this time, the captain's handshake was already underway.
"The two main players are not here, including the most important seeker..."
Ryan on the side said sourly: "Gryffindor is so lucky."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 748 Six hundred years of character, this is it?
Just like Ryan said, Gryffindor was really lucky. Not only did the two main players of Slytherin fail to participate, but the game even took only twenty minutes to decide the winner.
260:0
This huge score gap shocked everyone. No one expected that the strong Slytherin didn't score a single goal.
Ron was like a wall, saving some dangerous shots beautifully. Some of them even picked them out with the tip of his glove and bounced off the goal post. It was simply magical.
And when the Slytherin audience sang the "Weasley Song" in unison, he was still giving them instructions from a high place in a leisurely and elegant manner, maximizing his taunting skills.
When Kang Na hurried over, the audience had already begun to leave.
"So fast?" She said with some confusion. Normally, a game would take half an hour to end.
"Slytherin didn't score a single goal, and his mentality was broken." Kyle shrugged, "They were eager to end the game quickly. When Harry snatched the Golden Snitch, he wasn't even disturbed."
"Yes, their batsmen look like they are sleepwalking." Mikel said on the side: "But Kyle, if it is our game today, can you make the shot?"
"It's hard to say." Kyle thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "There are two situations now. One is that he feels very good today. In this case, although I can score, it won't be too many. There is nothing I can do about it. forming an overwhelming advantage.”
"What about the other one?" Mikel asked doubtfully.
"If it's another way..." Kyle paused for a moment before continuing: "Then let alone me. Even if Moran comes, he probably won't be able to score Gryffindor's goal."
Moran is a chaser for the Mottola Macaws and one of the most popular professional Quidditch players. She also led the Irish national team to victory against Bulgaria at the last Quidditch World Cup.
Kyle said this because Ron's abnormal performance was so strange that he couldn't help but think of the birthday gift Slughorn gave him yesterday...the small bottle of Felixir.
It's so similar.
He suddenly reconciled with Lavender...the Slytherin student who was quarreling with him fell into a ball inexplicably...the two opponents suddenly withdrew from the match...and his amazing performance as a savior on the court.
It was as if he had used a plug-in today, all he needed was a spotlight above his head.
If these are all coincidences, isn't it a bit too coincidental?
But then again, would anyone use Felixir just for a Quidditch match?
Even this game is not even the finals, it is just the most ordinary academy game.
Is this kind of competition worth using Felixir?
Anyway, Kyle thinks it's impossible. This is no longer a luxury, but simply a bubble in his head.
"Kyle, he must have drank... that." Listening to the descriptions of the two, Kangna also thought of the Elixir of Fortune.
"But this is illegal. The use of elixirs is prohibited in organized competitions, even in schools."
"I don't think so..." Kyle thought for a while and said a little uncertainly: "Ron is not a fool, how could he use the Elixir of Fortune in exchange for victory in the game."
Even though he said that, Kyle still felt a little guilty. He couldn't help it. Judging from Ron's behavior, it looked too much like he had drunk the Elixir of Fortune.
"What are you talking about?" Ryan asked, catching up from behind.
"Nothing." Kyle shook his head. Without definite evidence, it would be better not to spread this matter outside.
What if Ron is really just lucky? It's not impossible.
……
When they returned to the castle, the surroundings had turned into a sea of golden red.
The Gryffindors were all celebrating their victory in this match and sealing a clean sheet against Slytherin. This made them happier than another Christmas.
"Weasley is our king."
"He is invincible."
"Don't let any ball fall into the net!"
There's a new version of the song, and this time it lives up to its name - "Weasley is our King."
Ron became Gryffindor's hero, surrounded by everyone.
"If he can play so well next time, we will be in trouble." Mikel said with some worry: "Gryffindor's score has already surpassed ours."
"It doesn't matter." Kyle said calmly, "It's just a little behind. Just catch up."
The Quidditch match was just a small episode. Soon, Kyle stopped thinking about it and walked towards the library.
He was still a little curious about what Malfoy was reading.
Because everyone had just returned from the stadium, there were not many people in the library. Kyle just glanced and found Malfoy in a position near the aisle.
He pretended to borrow a book, walked over as if nothing had happened, and glanced slightly as he passed by Malfoy.
However, what disappointed Kyle was that there was only one "Advanced Transfiguration Guide" on Malfoy's desk, which was a common reference book on transfiguration after OWL. Together with a pile of parchment next to it, Malfoy was basically certain that It's time to do homework.
Kyle never expected that Malfoy would not even go to the Quidditch match just to do his homework?
This is really unexpected, when did he become so fond of learning.
But there was no way, this was what Kyle saw. He could only walk over quickly, borrow a book and leave.
Kyle didn't go anywhere after that. He stayed with Connor in the Room of Requirement to get through potions all afternoon. After dinner, he returned to the common room and played a few games of wizard chess with Mikel.