The Ineffable Son

Chapter 10

As they finish breakfast, the group of five talk about their first classes.

"Well you all have transfiguration first with Aunt Minnie.And I have potions with Professor Snape."

"I heard Professor Mcgonagall is just as strict as Professor Snape." Draco says with a shudder.

"Aunt Minnie isn't bad just stay on her good side."

"Noted."

The group finishes their breakfast and it's
now time for class. The group then goes their separate ways as Hadrian heads to the dungeons where the potions classroom is. Along his way he spots Neville.

"Hey Neville."
Neville turns around and sees Hadrian walking towards him.

"H-Hello Hadrian."

"Would you like to walk to class together."

"Sure."
The two boys are now walking side by side.
As they get closer to the dungeons they notice the temperature drop slightly.

"How is Hufflepuff Neville."

"I-It's great everyone is so nice."

"That's great Neville have you made any friends yet."

"Two. I've made two. Susan Bones and Hannah Abbott."

"I'll have to meet them too.Are you ready for potions."

"Not really. Professor Snape makes me nervous."

"Well Neville just stick with me and you'll be fine.I know alot about potions."
The two get to the entrance of the classroom where the rest of the class is waiting.

"Ahh there you are Hadrian." Seraphina says as she comes up to the two.

"Hello Seraphina,sorry about breakfast Aideen didn't really give me a choice in the matter."

"Its okay Hadrian. Who's your friend Hadrian?"

"Ahh Seraphina this is Neville. Neville this is Seraphina."

"Its nice to meet you Neville."

"I-It's nice to meet you too."
Before the conversation can continue the door to the potion room swings open and the students begin to enter. The classroom was large enough to allow at least twenty students to work and its walls were lined with pickled animals in glass jars.In one corner of the room stood a basin into which ice-cold water poured from a gargoyle's mouth, while in another was a student supply cupboard. There was also a blackboard on which the Potions Master could write the class's instructions.The room was especially cold, particularly in the winter when students were able to see their own breath.
Hadrian takes a seat towards the front and Neville sits beside him and Seraphina sits behind them with Anthony.
The door on the side of the classroom slams open as Snape makes a dramatic entrance. His robe's billowing slightly behind him for an even more dramatic affect.

"There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few.."

He looks around the classroom,and few students cower at the glare.

"Who possess, the predisposition... I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death."
He continues to look around the classroom before zeroing in on Hadrian.

"Ah Mr.Peverell or should I say Potter.our new celebrity." Hadrian just simply raises an eyebrow much to Snape's displeasure

"Tell me, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?"