A sharp Hogwarts

Harry had always had a hard time understanding why wizards could eat magic from "magic dishes."

However, after everyone cut the potato strips according to Professor Flitwick's instructions and successfully completed the cooking in the Charms class, Harry finally began to believe that the magic in this world is so magical and unreasonable - with the burning mouth The French fries, which were not very tasty, fell into his stomach, and some strange understanding suddenly emerged in his mind.

The feeling was very strange, as if he had been able to perform this magic since he was born, but had temporarily forgotten it due to confusion.

Professor Flitwick told them in class that in ancient times wizards learned various magical powers through sacrifices and rituals.

As the times progressed, generations of outstanding witches and wizards discovered that they could simplify the ritual into a certain dish.

French fries, for example, are the best example: they originate from the abundance of potatoes, fat, fire and light.

As most British people remember from their childhood, French fries symbolize the first light, and the endless energy and future that follows.

"Understanding the magic from the dishes is just the beginning, and the study of magic is endless——"

Professor Flitwick stood on the podium, brandishing a chef's knife of about eight inches, like a hobbit wielding a small dagger.

"As your magic power and the quality of magic dishes improve, the accompanying magic will also improve little by little."

"At the same time, your spell-casting skills, sword-wielding gestures, and even your familiarity with 'ritual dishes'..."

"Magic effects and magic manipulation power are affected by many factors. This is an important reason why you should practice diligently after class and even after graduation."

The Charms classroom was completely different now.

Gone were the desks from last week, replaced by chef stations.

The two little wizards shared a workbench, where they took notes, cut vegetables, and did various things without fire.

On the right side of the workbench, there is a row of dedicated cooking areas. Since the content of this class is "french fries", there are only frying baskets for the time being.

Dahlia and Harry were in the same group, while Hermione and Ron were at the workbench not far from them.

After the first cooking session, Professor Flitwick asked everyone to think about how to improve and optimize their creations.

The improvement of magic dishes was very obvious at the beginning. He suggested that everyone exchange and taste the creations of their companions instead of rushing to cast magic that they were not yet proficient in.

"This, this is so delicious!" Harry said in surprise, "Dalia, why are your French fries so delicious! How did you make them!"

In fact, one month before enrolling, Harry also tasted the French fries that Daria secretly fried.

However, compared to before, Dalia's skills have obviously improved slightly.

The golden, crispy fries were soft and delicious after being bitten into. As the skin crisped slightly between his lips and teeth, the fragrant starch swayed in Harry's mouth.

He took a closer look at Dalia's French fries. The cross-section showed layers like a tree, with a golden outer skin and a soft, waxy inner core that was steaming like cheese. There was no fat at all like his potatoes. It has an astringent taste, is crispy, and has a bright color, not at all like the soft and floppy appearance of other students.

"Oh, the spell book says that after cutting the potato strips, rinse them with water and dry them with kitchen towels - I changed it here."

Dalia shrugged and pointed at the textbook spread out beside her. She noticed it the first time she looked at it.

Compared with cookbooks in the non-magical world, Hogwarts textbooks seem to be a little behind.

"Soaking in cold water is the most basic. Simply rinsing is difficult to completely remove excess potato starch."

"Although this will affect the nutritional value a little bit, the taste will be greatly improved."

She glanced at Harry who was confused and did not explain chemistry.

As for nutritional value…

Dalia felt that with the current trend, it would be a matter of time before "learning magic" at Hogwarts would lead to overnutrition.

“It would actually be better to boil them in salt water for a few minutes before frying, but there are no boilers in the classroom – we might try using a crucible next time.”

"As for the other key differences, it should be that I fried them twice, right?"

Dalia clicked her finger on the extremely short description, frowned slightly, and explained to Harry seriously.

"Here, it's best to fry until light golden brown and take it out, then wait for the oil temperature to rise, then pour it in and fry it again. After the second frying, the fries will become golden and crispy."

"But I don't understand why this is not mentioned at home or in books..."

"Oh, because that's what American wizards do—"

At this moment, Professor Flitwick's voice suddenly sounded in Dalia's ears.

Professor Flitwick stepped down from the desk at some point and was looking around the classroom.

"I heard from friends that the American wizarding world has some differences in this dish. They fry it twice."

"Of course, the taste will indeed be better, and I heard that some wizards will try to freeze it in advance, or spread it with cornmeal——"

As he said this, he reached out and took one of the French fries from Dalia's plate, put it into his mouth, and chewed it gently.

As a master of Charms, Professor Flitwick had some guesses in his mind when he saw and heard this.

And when he tasted Dalia's fries, this was further verified:

Daria Dursley, this child is a step ahead of her peers in magical cooking.

"Very well done, Miss Dursley, but—"

Professor Flitwick didn't hold back on his praise, and now the whole class looked over.

Professor Flitwick pondered for a few seconds, looked thoughtfully at Dalia, who was standing next to Harry, and spoke slowly and softly.

"You should have realized, oh no - optimized your light spell, right? Now, can you cast it again?"

"If you were as bright as a candle, you would earn five points for Gryffindor House."

"……All right."

Dalia sighed and nodded reluctantly.