Nicolas got prepared for his first class of his semester at Hogwarts. Potions with professor Snape, Nicolas however did not know if he should be excited or afraid for what is about to come. He knew Snape was a biased teacher who had a strong dedication to his house Slytherin and he disliked Gryffindor students the most. With this in mind Nicolas knew exactly how he should prepare but as he looked round the now filled great hall he noticed that other first-years in Gryffindor was scared whiles over on the Slytherin table they looked as if they already have won the house cup.
With there heads held high as they ate there food in the great hall. Nicolas wondering if Hermione and Harry was as excited as he was so he asked them "have you both prepared for are first lesson today" Hermione was the first to reply "Oh yes I can't wait for are potions class today" she told him as he smiled to her answer and nodded. They both looked to Harry for his answer and be told them back "yeah I guess, I am abit nervous". Nicolas however understood why Harry could be feeling this way if he was in Harry's shoes he to would be nervous so he told the raven haired boy" there's no need to be nervous Harry potions is one of the easiest classes once you've got the hand of it" he informed them both not just Harry.this was something Nicolas repeatedly alot both Hermione and Harry noticed. You could be facing a mountain troll and Nicolas would still say it would be easier once you've got the hand of it.
And with there breakfast concluded in the great hall. The group started their journey to the dungeons of Hogwarts where there potions class was located.
For some students the dungeons we're seen as more Slytherin or Hufflepuff areas but for Nicolas it was filled with mysterious conditions that left him feeling a hint of hope. As he walked into the positions class room there professor had appeared not to arrive yet and apon glancing around, he discovered the natural house seating arrangement so playing it safe he, Harry and Hermione all gavered around a table on what was concluded as the Gryffindor side. Neville joined there table sitting next to Harry with Nicolas sitting next to Hermione who was on Nevilles other side they all waited Nicolas finding it perfect to read the advance potions making book written by Libatius Borage Nicolas was drew to the art form of potion making.
Being lost in his book whiles making personal notes in a journal he had aswell for future research. McGonagall always told him that he should write down what he thinks when it comes to magic or in his case potions. Nicolas wanted to develop a potion that could freeze a person apon throwing it at them his only problem was he could find a missing component he needed something that can produce his desired effect.
He's asked hagrid about creatures that could control or produce some form of ice effect and his giant friend wasn't to sure really but was committed to help Nicolas on his discovery for Hagrid learning more about a magical creatures or any creature was more then enough for him.
The sound of voice pulled Nicolas from his book and to the looming figure of professor Snape as he read Nicolas's research over his shoulder "as much as its surprising that a potions talent wasted on Gryffindor... I must remind you that your personal research must be concluded in your own time Grindelwald" Professor Snape spoke showing no emotion on his face.
"But tell me Potter" Snape gleared at Harry as he diverted all the attention onto the boy who only happened to also be writing aswell but only the basics on the lesson today Nicolas told Harry what he learned from McGonagall and also gifted the boy a notebook Harry's book cover was a smooth crimson leather with brown lacing together the peace with a stag on the cover.
Harry looked up from his book and spoke "yes professor Snape" he was confused why was attention always turn back to him "tell me Mr Potter what would I get if I added a powder root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" Snape questioned the boy leaving him to ponder the question to himself for a moment. Hermione was about to raise her hand but Nicolas stopped her and shook his head passing her a note telling her that Harry needs to learn this. Harry spoke not a moment sooner with his answer "a sleeping potion I think professor known as the drought of living death" Snape wasn't much taken back seeing as Harry was known to already be associated with the Grindelwald name now the same went to the girl next to the silvery haired boy "very well Mr Potter where would you look if I asked you to find me a bezoar?" This left Harry once again stumped he was about to open his book to look but Snape stepped In"ah seems like your knowledge is only limited ten points from Gryffindor for cheating Mr Potter" Snape yelled now turning his back not even bothering to answer the question he layed out. Now facing the black bored he quickly started writing and briefly explaining the construction of a boils potion taking points of any Gryffindor who asked a question laying it down as disruptive behaviour. This left Nicolas quickly writing out the first year boils potions knowing it to being one of the easiest potions to master if you want to begin in your potion mastering. Nicolas continued to write out the formula when he noticed Hermione glancing over to Nicolas's scroll as he neatly but effortlessly wrote stopping as he noticed her looking he whispered " are you alright Hermione" he was concerned for his friend "your formula is different from what we're meant to be doing I think your doing it wrong" Hermione told him quietly Nicolas smiled at the compartment not saying anything at first but finished what he was writing before finally answering "sometimes it's better to think outside of the box" the answer left Hermione with no further comments Nicolas thought as she continued writing on her scroll but Nicolas now noticed that she was changing different parts of the potion that can save time and boot the effects of a potion. This got Nicolas thinking that he should asked Hermione about if she knows anything that could produce the effects that he desired but needed to place that on the back-burner for now.
With potions coming to an end and Gryffindor losing nearly 100 house points most from Harry and 30 from Neville who blew up there coldren. Snape assigned them with homework an 500 word essay on the effects of the boils potions. Nicolas got all his belongings hin his bag before moving on to his next lesson needing to make a detour before he arrived "I meet you guy at are next class I've got something I need to do really quickly" Nicolas told them before racing off not leaving room for conversation. He planned on skipping his next lesson as it was fly something Nicolas wasn't very fond of he could fly on a broom and he was remarkable skilled at it however he had an overwhelming fear of hight and didn't particularly appreciate being in the situation snook off around the castle for the first time having a moment to explore more.
He pulled out a peace of parchment and opened it "revelo" he spoke as he waved his hand over the paper.
Ink started to spread over the parchment till it finally stopped showing its unfinished state looking at what he had so far Nicolas determined if he used the secret passage way leading near the Gryffindor common room he could skip flying in there and continue his research in peace as he finished laying out his plan and placing back his map he continued towards the passage way making sure no one noticed him this was one of the many passages the Weasley's twins showed Nicolas when he fist met them McGonagall wasn't very fond of the influence the infamous pranksters would have on him express her concerns on the boy with Nicolas reasoning it out with her.