But he continued to use it, impressing Slughorn to the point where the professor was falling over himself to praise Harry’s talent. At times, Hermione wondered how Snape would have reacted to Harry’s sudden potion stardom, had he still been their professor. He was reluctant enough to give anything better than an Exceeded Expectations, so he would’ve undoubtedly found something to subtract points for. Or at least checked Harry’s potions book.