Although they repeatedly cautioned themselves in their hearts not to compare their learning with Lynn—that there was simply no comparison—
The studious Little Eagles still couldn't help but want to compete with Lynn in their studies.
The result was exactly as it was now: they were dealt a crushing blow.
Lynn was only in her second year and hadn't even reached the time for Alchemy classes, so she could only be self-taught in Alchemy.
In the end, this self-taught person's level of Alchemy was sufficient to guide her upperclassmen; it was truly embarrassing for them.
The professional Alchemy terminology Lynn discussed with Platt left Maranhao and Marietta, who were sitting nearby, completely lost in the clouds.
Having just entered their third year, they hadn't encountered Alchemy yet and couldn't understand a word.
By the time Lynn finally finished explaining to Platt how to improve alchemical products, the two listeners' heads were already spinning.
"Lynn... you're pushing yourself too hard. You even know Alchemy?"
Marietta looked at Lynn with a face full of bitterness, truly unable to imagine where this child found so much time to learn so many things.
"Alchemy is within the scope of the books in the Library, so I have seen it."
Lynn turned to look into Marietta's eyes and spoke in an indifferent tone, her face still wearing a calm and composed expression.
"Furthermore, as a student, I should study at least four to five years of knowledge in advance to ensure I can complete this year's exam papers."
The brows of both Maranhao and Marietta twitched violently at the same time.
They were also students of Hogwarts; how did they not know that Hogwarts exams had such a requirement?
Before the two could recover from their state of confusion and shock, Lynn had already stood up, wiped her mouth, and left the Great Hall.
Lunch was over; she should go to the classroom for her next lesson to do self-study while waiting for class to begin.
Sitting in the Potions classroom, Lynn focused on the potions book in her hand, reading it over and over again.
She didn't stop even though she remembered every single letter in the book perfectly.
She had never received an 'Outstanding' grade in Potion Class, so she must be exceptionally untalented in Potions.
Even if she had obtained an 'Outstanding' on the previous school year's final exam, that was just an isolated case.
It was very likely she had just been lucky that one time, as she failed to get an 'Outstanding' in most cases.
This proved she was an absolute idiot and a slow bird when it came to Potions; she should put in more effort and more investment.
Throughout the entire noon until the first afternoon class began, Lynn's eyes never left the potions book.
It wasn't until all the Young Wizards walked into the Potions classroom and Professor Snape announced the start of the lesson that Lynn finally put down the potions book.
After mentioning a few points to watch out for, Professor Snape didn't say anything else and directly wrote the steps for making this lesson's Potion on the blackboard.
"You may begin brewing now."
Professor Snape's cold, stern gaze swept across the entire classroom; many Little Badgers couldn't help but shudder immediately when his eyes passed over them.
Hannah, who was in a group with Lynn and sitting beside her, couldn't help but shrink her neck and hide slightly behind Lynn.
The Potion brewing officially began. Having worked together for an entire year already, Lynn and Hannah had developed great chemistry.
Their division of labor was also very clear, with each person handling half of the key steps to ensure both could learn how to brew the Potion.
During the process, Professor Snape walked back and forth in the classroom, causing many Young Wizards to make mistakes out of fear.
Lynn, however, remained incredibly calm, her face still bearing its eternal lack of expression.
Even Hannah beside her was influenced and became calm.
Before the class even ended, the two naturally finished brewing a perfect-quality Potion at the fastest speed and handed it to Professor Snape for inspection.
"Please check the Potion made by Hannah and me, Professor Snape."
Lynn spoke with a voice devoid of any fluctuations while handing the Potion to Professor Snape.
Professor Snape took the Potion and looked down at it. "The quality is acceptable, Miss Lynn."
"However, I noticed that when Miss Hannah was processing the ingredients just now, there was a minor issue with her technique."
He paused there, glanced at Hannah, and then spoke slowly again.
"The knife for cutting Wormwood should be tilted at forty-five degrees. Why was your tilt insufficient?"
"And why didn't you remind her?" Professor Snape's gaze moved slowly to Lynn.
"Thinking it doesn't matter as long as it doesn't affect the Potion's production? Foolish. Miss Lynn, Miss Hannah, your Potion only earns an 'Exceeds Expectations'. You may leave."
Lynn nodded politely to Professor Snape. "Very well, Professor Snape. Thank you for your guidance. We will be more careful in the future."
After saying this, Lynn turned back to her seat, packed her bag, and left the Potions classroom with it on her back.
Hannah also followed behind her with her bag, biting her lip and apologizing seriously.
"Sorry, Lynn, I held you back again."
Lynn stopped, turned back to look at Hannah, and shook her head. "No. The forty-five-degree tilt is not written in the textbook."
"But cutting it that way indeed helps the Wormwood be most effective. I should have thought of it and reminded you. It is my fault."
After saying this, Lynn paused for a few seconds and continued, "I look forward to continuing our partnership next class, Hannah."
Although she felt nothing in her heart, according to politeness, she should say this sentence, Lynn thought with certainty in her mind.
After speaking, Lynn turned around and walked toward the Great Hall; she should hurry to eat dinner and then go to the Library to read.
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