The Strongest Badger at Hogwarts

Sabini was kicked out of the meeting.

Ernie and Harry did it themselves.

The two of them are very motivated about this matter.

During the period, he also ridiculed Zabini again, which made Zabini's already pale face even paler.

This is extremely difficult to appear on Sabini's dark face.

And with Shabini's departure, the atmosphere in the classroom also changed back to the original jubilant appearance.

Slughorn came to Link himself and apologized:

"Sorry, Link, I didn't expect Zabini to do something like that."

"It's not your fault, Professor Slughorn. There are too many guests present, so you can't tell the nature of each of them." Emily said with a smile, "And this is Zabini's own creation." Death, no one can blame you for this mistake."

Hearing this, Link also smiled and nodded in agreement.

This brought a smile back to Slughorn's face.

He looked at the radiant Emily and nodded with satisfaction.

It's been so long since school started, and he has already taught Link and Emily.

Both of them showed great talent in potions.

But this is normal for Link.

Even though Link's pharmaceutical level has reached the level of a quasi-master, after comparing Link's other major achievements in other aspects, his level in potions seems a bit ordinary, and it can even be said to be logical.

Rather, Slughorn would be surprised if Link wasn't good at Potions.

It was Emily who really surprised Slughorn.

He originally thought that Emily was just a vassal of Link.

But Emily's level of potions is already on par with Link's, and even the spells and other aspects are not ordinary.

There is no doubt that Emily is also a genius.

It's a pity that Link's brilliance is too dazzling.

Standing beside this shining sun, the light that should have been shining on Emily's body was naturally covered.

"Come on!" Slughorn seemed to be in a good mood, he took a glass of wine from the tray that flew over automatically, "I toast you!"

"We should respect you."

Link smiled and took a glass of wine with Emily.

"Also, there is me..."

Hermione also raised a wine glass and came to the side at some point, speaking weakly to Link and Slughorn.

Not only her, but also Harry, Neville and Ernie.

"Ha! Link, you should have seen Zabini's expression when we kicked him out of the classroom, it was really wonderful!"

Ernie said excitedly, his personality is actually different from that of ordinary Hufflepuffs, and he is very keen on doing such outstanding things.

But compared to Harry, Ernie is still a head behind.

Harry was so excited right now that he was speechless.

"That's what he deserves!"

Neville also held up his wine glass and echoed, "This fellow Zabini is really stupid and bad!"

Hearing what they said, Link was also happy, and said:

"That's normal! He's already called Shabini. How can he be worthy of his name if he doesn't do something like Shabini?"

Link laughed out loud.

Confusion appeared on the faces of Harry, Neville and the others.

They couldn't understand the point of the joke in what Link said just now.

Only Emily was laughing with Link at the scene.

But this is not a mere endorsement.

In fact, Emily spends too much time with Link.

So long that she has even formed a spiritual resonance with Link.

Under the influence of this resonance, although she couldn't understand Link's joke,

But that didn't stop her from laughing out loud at Link's joy.

Amidst the laughter, several people clinked glasses together!

Link, Emily, and Slughorn are all very restrained, just scratching the surface.

As wizards, it's better not to have too much contact with alcohol, as this will dull their mental power and magic power.

What's more, at this kind of gathering, you still have to have the demeanor you should have.

But Hermione, Harry and the others didn't care about this, and they wiped out the red wine in the glass without hesitation.

Hermione bowed slightly to Link and Emily to express her gratitude.

After drinking a glass of red wine, a faint blush appeared on her face.

I don't know if it's the alcohol or something else.

As for the three of them, Harry and Ernie, they were looking at the crystal wine tower on the long table in the middle of the classroom, looking eager to try.

If Hermione toasted just to express her gratitude to Link, the three of them were pure drunks.

They were already full of curiosity about things like wine.

Now that they have the opportunity to drink openly, how could they miss it.

It's a pity that Slughorn obviously won't spoil them.

Just as they were about to fetch another glass, Slughorn exclaimed:

"Okay, now that everyone is here, it's time for me to announce something serious. The reason why I invited everyone here today..."

"Professor Slughorn, are you really sure everyone is here?"

Link interrupted.

"Uh, of course, I don't remember inviting anyone else."

Slughorn said with some doubts.

Link looked at the closed classroom door and said:

"Not necessarily? We seem to have a new customer."

"New customer?"

Slughorn frowned and repeated.

As soon as he finished speaking, Snape pushed open the classroom door and walked in.

"Severus? So it's you!" Slughorn said with a smile on his face. "Are you coming to our party too? That would be great!"

It is possible to use the power supply system to reduce the risk of damage to the chain.

"Yes, excuse me, Professor Slughorn." Snape saluted Slughorn respectfully, "I saw Zabini on the road, what's wrong with him?"

Hearing that, Slughorn's smile stiffened.

He roughly told Snape what happened just now.

Then emphasized:

"The reason why he was kicked out is entirely Zabini's own fault, and he can't blame anyone. You should be clear about this, Severus!"

No way to say that.

As the former head of Slytherin, Slughorn really knows the atmosphere of Slytherin too well.

Slytherins are proud and united.

Even the dean with Slytherin is used to favoring his own people.

To put it simply, it is to protect the calf!

And it's pretty extreme.

Slughorn couldn't guarantee that Snape would help Zabini out.

If Snape really did that, then his party would be completely screwed up!

However, to Slughorn's surprise, Snape just nodded slightly when he heard the words:

"He brought it upon himself."

Slughorn looked at Snape in surprise.

Harry and Ernie also looked like they had seen a ghost.

Because they suddenly discovered that today's Snape had washed his hair? !

This made the greasy feeling on Snape's body faded a lot, and the whole person looked much refreshed.

Coupled with the fact that Snape hadn't sided with Zabini yet, Harry's already much less distaste for Snape in his heart became even weaker.

He even gave Snape a genuine smile.

Snape's gaze also happened to fall on Harry.

Seeing Harry's smiling face with a smile in his eyes, Snape was slightly moved, but in the end he turned his head as if nothing had happened.

"That's the best thing you can do!"

Slughorn finally came to his senses, and happily said to everyone, "Now, since everyone has really arrived, it's time for me to continue talking.

Today, the reason why I want to hold this party and invite you to come is actually a purpose.

I want to invite you to join my club! "

"Club?" Harry asked suspiciously, "What kind of club is that?"

Harry's voice was quiet, but Slughorn could still hear it clearly.

He looked at Harry with some embarrassment, not knowing how to explain it.

After all, according to his original idea, although his club cannot be said to be a household name, it should be a famous existence, and there is no need to explain too much at all.

It turned out that he really met Harry, a stunned young man who didn't know anything about his club.

Now he's a Muggle.

If he really had to explain it himself, it would be self-promotion, it's too cheap!

Just when Slughorn was at a loss, Ernie pulled Harry sharply, and said in a low voice:

"Don't you even know that? This is Professor Slughorn's Slug Club!"

"Slug...club?"

"That's right, that's the name! But don't look at the name, it may sound a bit unpleasant, but in this club, there are all outstanding figures from all walks of life, and there is no one who is not famous! For example, the owner of the Honey Duke candy store and Editor-in-chief of the Daily Prophet! It is an absolute honor to join this club!

And, this club is all about helping each other! This means that once we become a member of the Slug Club, we have gained the friendship of those big people! No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we can get their help! "

Harry suddenly realized.

He now understands that the so-called Slug Club is actually a small benefit exchange organization.

Each member has outstanding ability and status in their respective fields.

They huddled with each other and gathered in this club, using Slughorn as a medium to communicate with other people and connect with each other to gain greater benefits.

It has to be said that the existence of this club fits Slughorn's snobby image very well.

And most importantly, although Harry looked down on Slughorn, he had to admit that joining the Slug Club had great benefits.

Think about it, how much benefit would it bring if this matter came true?

At the very least, the next time they go to the Duke of Bees candy store, they should be able to get a discount or even a free order as long as they report their status as a member of the Slug Club, right?

There are also employment issues, work issues, etc., almost everything can be helped in this club!

Just thinking about it made Harry feel a little tempted.

Ernie and the other students flushed with excitement.

Slughorn laughed happily too.

He glanced at Ernie appreciatively, very satisfied with Ernie's timely rescue.

Although Ernie still didn't tell the whole story on some things.

As the founder of the Slug Club, it is actually quite difficult for him to maintain the club for a long time.

Slughorn not only needs to keep in touch with various members from time to time, but also carefully observes the difficulties they encounter, and helps them connect with other members who can solve the problem, and make connections.

Of course, the most important point is that he is not greedy.

That's right, although others think he is snobbish, he is really not greedy.

As the founder of the Slug Club, he instinctively used his contacts to grab greater benefits.

But he didn't do that.

Even his job of keeping the Slug Club running is unpaid.

He will not ask for any substantial material rewards from members. Even if the members who have been helped give them voluntarily, he will only accept some material gifts of small value, and reject those items that are obviously too large.

In a sense, he just enjoys the feeling of being a teacher, superior and gaining favor.

Taking a deep breath, Slughorn patted Snape on the shoulder and said:

"I forgot to mention that your Professor Snape is also a member of the club. Although he was not very gregarious at that time, he just didn't come to the party often."

Hearing what Slughorn said, the Slytherin students became even more excited.

They absolutely adore Snape, the dean!

And right now, they were able to join the same organization as their own dean!

This is a good thing that can only happen in a dream!

Ever since, the next thing is much simpler.

With Snape's endorsement, everyone present officially joined the Slug Club.

Even Link and Emily are no exception.

And this also made the atmosphere of the whole venue reach its climax.

The excited crowd gathered together and danced happily around the long table covered with white cloth in the center, guided by the rhythm of the music.

And watching this scene, Slughorn also had a smile of emotion on his face.

To be honest, since he retired from Hogwarts, new members have not been replenished, and old members have been leaving for various reasons. The Slug Club has essentially declined.

And now, a batch of new blood finally ushered in the dry veins of the Slug Club!

The point is, there are two blockbusters, Link Foley and Harry Potter, in this batch of new blood!

With their joining, it is foreseeable that the Slug Club will once again become the most shining existence in the magic world of the entire country!

"Professor Slughorn."

A familiar voice suddenly remembered, and Slughorn, who was awakened, turned his head to look, and saw Harry looking at him with a troubled face.

"What's the matter? Harry, why don't you go dance with them?"

Slughorn asked kindly.

Hearing this, Harry also seemed to muster up his courage, and asked tentatively:

"Professor, you said that my mother was also taught by you, so was she also a member of the Slug Club?"

"Of course, there is no doubt about it. Lily's talent is definitely the second best I've ever seen in my life. A talent like her is naturally a member of the Slug Club! By the way, the number one talent is Link , His talent is simply beyond my comprehension!"

"Oh, I see."

Harry was a little noncommittal to Slughorn's last compliment about Link, and after a slightly perfunctory response, he took another deep breath and continued, "Then, can you tell me more about my mother story? You know, I'd love to know more about her..."

As if recalling Harry's tragic experience, Slughorn went into a trance for a moment.

He reached out and touched Harry's head, and said with some pity:

"Poor child, your mother Lily, she is really talented... oh, sorry, I have said this sentence too many times, and you are probably tired of hearing it? But please understand, after all, she It left a deep impression on me!

She is lively and smart, beautiful with a bit of playfulness. The most important point is that she is different from ordinary Gryffindor troublemakers. Although she makes mistakes, she is smart enough to know how to make up for her mistakes.

I also remember that she once set up a slippery spell on the floor in front of my office.

That magic was so well used, it hardly seemed like a student could cast it!

This directly caused me to fail to notice it when I passed by, and fell down directly.

I was so pissed off that I swore I'd put that prankster in detention for a whole year.

But guess what?

The next moment Lily appeared.

She admitted her mistake very simply, and then gave me a big cake, saying that today is my birthday, and all this is to wish me a happy birthday!

But the problem is, I remember my birthday very clearly, it's not on that day! "

"So what happened next?" Harry asked, fascinated, "You locked her up for a year?"

"Of course not! Although I was really angry at the time, she was so cute! And she had good intentions, so I forgave her." Slughorn gave Harry a shocked look, "Could it be Am I that kind of person in your heart?"

Harry waved his hands again and again after being told, and panicked a lot.

Slughorn smiled slyly, and went on:

"Even though it wasn't my birthday, I ate cake and sang birthday songs with her. Well, we had a lot of fun that day.

But in fact, I know very well that your mother didn't remember my birthday wrong at all. The reason why she played a prank on me was because I punished your father to clean the prize showroom.

Even the cake was bought because she liked it.

do you know?

In fact, most of the birthday cake that was given to me in name was eaten by your mother.

Well, she can eat very well, but she can't get fat no matter what, which is very strange! "

As he spoke, Slughorn gave Harry a mischievous wink.

Harry was also amused by him, laughed and said:

"It turns out that my parents have been together so early, their relationship is really good!"

"That's right, their relationship is indeed good, and this is something I have never been able to understand." Slughorn sighed, "According to my opinion, she should marry and have children with Severus of."

As soon as this remark came out, Harry's laughter stopped abruptly, and he looked at Slughorn in disbelief. chapter