Study Days at Hogwarts

  Chapter 190 "The Book of Abraham the Jew"

  At the end of September, the rainy season is still continuing, the weather is getting colder and the nights are getting longer and longer.

  In such weather, Albert likes to stay by the warm and bright fireplace, drinking hot drinks while reading his favorite books.

   Albert is undoubtedly lucky that the Gryffindor lounge happens to be able to satisfy him.

  At this moment, Albert is sitting on a soft armchair, flipping through the book that Smith lent him. The book is called "The Book of Abraham the Jew".

   This book is very famous. Legend has it that Nicole Flamel refined the legendary Philosopher's Stone step by step according to the instructions in this book.

  At the beginning, when Professor Smith lent him this book, Albert was really surprised. He never thought that such a book would be widely circulated, which is really hard to imagine.

  However, what surprised Albert even more was still to come. He actually found the method of refining the Philosopher's Stone from the "Book of Abraham the Jew". However, no one succeeded in refining the Philosopher's Stone except Nicole Flamel.

yes!

  If it is possible to refine the Sorcerer's Stone, how could it possibly spread?

  Alchemy recipes are usually secrets that are not passed on.

  People no longer believe in the so-called secret formula of the Philosopher's Stone in the "Book of Abraham the Jew".

  Smith recommended Albert this book, in fact, like joining the Quidditch team, just like Charlie recommended him to read "Quidditch Tracing", probably the same meaning.

  Although it may not be able to gain anything, it is actually not bad to pass the time, and it can also learn about alchemy by the way.

  The original "Book of Abraham the Jew" is only 21 pages, and it has various images on it, which may be capital letters, gold coins, Jews, princes, priests, astrologers, philosophers, or some strange drawings that make people scratch their heads. However, this book is more than that, there are related translations and notes on it, but you still need to know special alchemy terms to understand it.

   For example, the page Albert is looking at now:

   With the diligence of a philosopher, pour all your attention on the sun, moon and Mercury... In the metal there is a sulfur soul called "blazing sulfur light".

   If you don’t know that in alchemy, the sun refers to gold, the moon refers to silver, and Mercury refers to mercury, it may be difficult to understand what this sentence means.

   There is also a description about alchemy, "...Sulphur has a magical power, it can dye the wet and cold moon into the pure gold of the sun, but this process requires a spiritual medium..."

   Albert closed the book gently, put it on his lap, and didn't read it again.

  Actually, he has read it several times, and used his own knowledge and understanding to briefly translate the legendary method of refining the Philosopher’s Stone.

  Unfortunately, there are no skills or tasks related to the Philosopher's Stone on the panel.

   This was expected, and he still had a hint of expectation, just to see if he could pick up a treasure mountain for himself through the panel. However, it was obviously wishful thinking.

   "Are you going to use this thing to fool others again?" Lee Jordan shook the parchment between his fingers. He still remembered that Albert had translated this old book in the library a few days ago, which was said to be the alchemy secret recipe for refining the Sorcerer's Stone.

   Then, they believed it, especially after learning what the Philosopher's Stone was, everyone was happy for a while.

No way, Albert took a very old book and studied it there for a long time, and told them about "The Book of Abraham the Jew" and Nicole Flamel, really fooling them temporarily up.

   It's just that after they calmed down, they realized that they had been fooled by Albert again.

  Although Albert innocently stated that "The Book of Abraham the Jew" is true, and the formula of the Philosopher's Stone was indeed translated from the book, but...is the alchemy secret about the Philosopher's Stone in the book also true?

   Obviously not.

  Although Albert’s book is very old, it is printed no matter what. Someone printed it. Will the secret recipe of the Sorcerer’s Stone alchemy in "The Book of Abraham the Jew" be true?

   If true, how can there be only one Nicole Flamel in centuries?

   "That's indeed the alchemy secret of the Philosopher's Stone in "The Book of Abraham the Jew." Albert said with an expression that I didn't lie.

   "Yes, yes, we know this is the precious alchemy recipe of the Philosopher's Stone." Lee Jordan said impatiently.

   "How about we use him as a treasure?" George had a happy smile on his face.

  Since the last secret treasure, several people have been working hard to leave various secret treasures in Hogwarts.

   "That's a good idea." Fred opened the curtain next to him and looked up at the rain outside. "You write another copy in French, and then attach an English translation."

   "When will it start?" Lee Jordan asked, "Now?"

   "Another day." George walked over, looked at the rain outside the window, and muttered, "Why doesn't it stop raining?"

   "How can it be so fast." Albert finished drinking milk tea and said to Lee Jordan, "I have something to do later."

   "I hate rainy days."

They will go down to training later, training against the cold wind and heavy rain, this is a common thing for Quidditch players, but no one likes to train in this kind of wind and rain, the whole body Get wet, get cold easily, and get covered in mud on the way to the Quidditch pitch.

   "Aren't you going with me?" George turned his head and asked.

   "Unfortunately, I have an appointment with Mr. Smith later." Albert politely declined, he didn't like going out for training in such bad weather.

   "Let's go!"

  The two brothers sighed and walked towards the exit of the common room together.

   "Train well, next time we will compete, we will cheer you on." Albert said to the two with a smile.

  Actually, he also knows that there are many new players joining this year, and Charlie's training is very strict, which puts a lot of pressure on Fred and George.

  The training of Quidditch players is really hard!

   A few minutes later, Albert knocked on the door of the Defense Against the Dark Arts office. There was already a guest inside, the young little Smith.

  When the other party saw Albert, he frowned slightly, obviously not thinking that there would be guests, so he got up, said goodbye and left.

   "My nephew is considered talented, but his personality is a bit arrogant." After the child left, Professor Smith, who prepared milk tea for Albert, said suddenly.

   Unlike Dumbledore, Rowena Smith likes to make her own milk tea.

  Albert didn't know what to say about other people's affairs, so the best choice was to keep silent.

   "Thank you, I have already finished reading this book, it is an amazing book."

   After a moment of silence, Albert returned the "Book of Abraham the Jew" to Smith.

   "It's really amazing." Professor Smith took the book, put it on the table, and handed the brewed milk tea to Albert.

"Thanks."

   After the two chatted for a while, Smith picked up another book and began to explain the basics of alchemy to Albert.

   Well, yes, the basics.

  However, Albert does not lack the foundation. What he lacks is actually the secret formula of alchemy. However, these things are usually untold secrets.

  Smith soon discovered the problem. Albert already had his own understanding of alchemy, but his current problem was that he didn't know how to use it.

   It's like a glass of water, it's just a glass of water when it's put there. You need to pour tea leaves, or cocoa powder, into the water to turn the water into a cup of tea, or hot cocoa, or even other beverages.

   This is a bit embarrassing.

  Professor Smith also has research on alchemy, but he himself is not a master in this field.

  Although he can teach Albert some of the things he knows, but... the relationship between the two parties is actually not that good.

   "I probably know about your situation." Professor Smith ended the lecture directly, looked at Albert again and said, "You are limited by yourself."

   "Restricted by yourself?" Albert was a little confused, and didn't understand what this sentence meant for a while.

"It should be the amount of knowledge." Professor Smith took a sip of milk tea and explained, "Alchemy covers a wide range, but the knowledge you have learned so far is not enough, which directly leads to the limitation of your thinking range. I feel a little confused, unable to refine any items."

   "Can't you teach me?" Albert asked.

   "It's meaningless to learn the basics." Professor Smith shook his head and said, "I remember you know Mr. Brod, right?"

   "Oh, you said Professor Broad, we know each other and have been in touch with each other recently." Albert nodded.

   "Alchemy includes many things." Professor Smith said: "I think what you lack most now is knowledge. This is the biggest problem at present. I don't think there will be such a problem after another two or three years."

   "Wait another two or three years?" Albert was a little confused. After waiting for two or three years, the day lily was cold.

   "I can write to Mr. Broad to see if we can recommend you to one of my elders." Professor Smith said.

   "Elder?" Albert suddenly remembered someone.

   Gerber Smith?

  The old man I met last time at the cabin in the lake.

   "By the way, there is also Mr. Selah Harrichs." Professor Smith clapped his hands and continued, "He is also very good at alchemy."

   "This..." Albert looked confused.

   "I'll help you write a letter of introduction," Professor Smith said with a smile, "You first prepare a letter and write down the problems you encountered in alchemy."

   Albert nodded, he knew what Professor Smith meant.

   "I think there will be news soon." Smith said.

   "Thank you, Professor Smith." Albert thanked.

   "You're welcome." Smith said. He looked at Albert's leaving back, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by confusion and bewilderment.

  Introducing Albert to Serra Harrisis and Gerber Smith was not what Professor Rowena Smith meant, but an invitation made by Gerber Smith to invite the young wizard to join them.

  Genius, and very talented in alchemy.

   As long as there are these two points, it is actually enough.

  Although Rowena Smith was a little puzzled, he actually had a similar experience before.

  However, he always felt something strange, "Is it really only valued because of talent? Could it be... the same as McDougal? But, as far as he knows, Albert is a Muggle wizard."

  (end of this chapter)