The remainder of the year passed quietly, Potions became Harry and Hermione's favorite course, even more than DADA or Transfiguration, although Harry was very fond of his strict Head of House. Professor Flaumel seemed to take a personal interest in them, taking time to praise all of their potions, even those, like Goyle, who didn't seem to be able to mix ice and pumpkin juice, was making his potions correctly. In fact, the only one who didn't seem to catch on was Malfoy, and he just sat sullenly in the back of the class with Crabbe, who was actually performing better than his leader in this class.