Or silly incantations in this class. There will be no foolish wand…
I don’t expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few 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.
Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts with abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough to not pay attention.