Harry is unfairly punished in Potions while Hermione excels

PAGES: 234-235

As Snape inspects the students' progress in making the Draught of Peace, he criticizes Harry for forgetting to add syrup of hellebore, leading to the failure of his potion. Snape vanishes Harry's work in front of the class, leaving Harry frustrated. Meanwhile, Hermione's potion is perfect, but Ron also struggles, producing a potion that gives off a terrible smell. Snape assigns an essay on moonstone as punishment for Harry's mistake, leaving him angry at the constant unfair treatment.