Study Days at Hogwarts

  Chapter 259 The Lost Technology

  Albert knew nothing about the meeting between Dumbledore and the LeMay couple, and he is now frantically absorbing the alchemy knowledge mentioned at the party.

  This time, it was really the right time.

  Although everyone did not fully disclose their respective achievements, Albert still learned a lot of useful things, which can be said to be a huge gain. The direct reflection is that the experience of alchemy skills has skyrocketed a lot.

   Also, most wizards would love to owl him. Albert naturally never refuses anyone who comes, but he is very strange, when did he become the fragrant bun in everyone's eyes?

   Could it be that they are very optimistic about their future?

   Albert quickly shook off the redundant thoughts in his mind, and listened carefully to Adolf explaining the important principles of the double-sided mirror.

  Actually, double-sided mirrors are hardly a secret in the wizarding world. However, the double-sided mirrors that were popular in the wizarding world in the past have basically disappeared from the market.

   "I have a question!" Albert waited until Adolf finished speaking, and asked his own doubts, "Why are there basically no people selling double-sided mirrors now?"

   "Mr. Anderson, as I said just now, the manufacturing process of double-sided mirrors has disappeared for many years." Adolf said regretfully.

"Actually, many people know the general principle of this magic mirror. However, after the death of its maker, Blair Burst, the technology of making double-sided mirrors disappeared, and no one can create Blair Burst now. Bulstrode's two-way mirror."

   "As I said, double-sided mirrors used to be popular in the magic world. At that time, there were still a lot of double-sided mirrors in the magic world. No one would make inferior ones, because they couldn't be sold at all."

Later, as the double-sided mirrors were damaged, the number of remaining ones decreased, making it difficult to find double-sided mirrors on the market, and the manufacturing technology of double-sided mirrors was gradually forgotten by people. Of course, the most important Another point is that if you want to make a double-sided mirror, you must be proficient in alchemy and the transformation spell in transfiguration.

  The essence of the double-sided mirror is the advanced use of the transformation spell. However, there are very few wizards who can use it on the magic mirror.

   Even if he is proficient in alchemy and transformation spells, he can successfully create a double-sided mirror. However, the magic cast on an item diminishes over time.

  The two-way mirror made by Blair Burst has no such problem, and no one knows the secret so far.

   "It's not surprising. Many ancient crafts have been gradually lost or eliminated by the times, just like the disappearing cabinets that were very popular in the First Wizarding War."

"No, sir, I think many people have made a mistake." Albert reminded kindly, "Actually, double-sided mirrors are still very popular, just take a couple of friends of mine at Hogwarts for example. , After they graduate from Hogwarts, they will definitely need a double-sided mirror to keep in touch, this method is much faster than writing letters, what do you think?"

  At this moment, everyone present was stunned, and then someone couldn't help laughing, nodded and said: "You are absolutely right, but our old men's thinking has become rigid."

   Families can use the two-way mirror to connect with Hogwarts children, and couples can also use the two-way mirror to connect, just like video calls, but many people have not thought of it.

   "Mr. Anderson, you seem to be very interested in double-sided mirrors?" Adolf asked curiously, "Can you tell me why?"

"I think this technology is very promising," Albert explained. "If I have a two-way mirror, I can keep in touch with my family on time every week instead of writing letters. If we have a two-way mirror, If you want to talk about alchemy, you don’t need to write letters. Although owls are convenient, it takes time to communicate, and sometimes letters can’t perfectly express a person’s thoughts.”

   "In the Muggle world, there is something called a telephone that allows people in two places to communicate with each other through speech, and the technology of the double-sided mirror is obviously a step further, shortening the distance between the two parties."

"Great idea." Adolf applauded, "If you want the knowledge of double-sided mirrors, I don't mind sharing my research with you. Maybe one day you can invent a better magic mirror. Don't forget Just put my name on it too!"

  Hearing the last sentence, everyone couldn't help laughing. They also know that this is just a joke, and the wizards here don't care much about those fame and fortune, because they are too famous in the magic world.

   "Thank you for your generosity." Albert bowed slightly towards the old wizard, "If there is such a day, I will."

  At this moment, everyone was quite surprised. They didn't understand why Albert was optimistic about the double-sided mirror. Even though they heard Albert talk about the reason just now, they still didn't understand.

  Magic is very convenient, wizards rarely have a sense of distance, and if necessary, an Apparition, or Floo powder can reach the destination in an instant.

   This is one of the reasons why the two-way mirror has been phased out, people no longer need it.

  However, such a technology still has many uses in Albert's eyes. It can only be said that there is a certain gap between the two sides' thinking models.

   Albert glanced at his task panel.

   Missing technology.

  You have been exposed to the knowledge of double-sided mirrors and have become interested in it. However, this technology has been lost for several years. Find this technology and recreate a pair of double-sided mirrors.

  Reward: 10000 experience, 1 skill point, double-sided mirror skill level +1, reputation in the magic world +500.

   "What is the disappearing cabinet?" Albert asked again.

"The disappearing cabinet is the same as the double-sided mirror. It has a pair, which can act as a passage between two places. If an object is placed in the disappearing cabinet, it will appear in another disappearing cabinet." The answer this time was smith.

   "The disappearing cabinet was very popular in the first wizarding war. When people were attacked by Death Eaters, they could use the disappearing cabinet to appear in another place and escape."

"Of course, there are two problems with this kind of thing. The cost of making a pair of disappearing cabinets is too high. If the cabinet is broken, it needs to be repaired by professionals before it can be reused. In today's peaceful world, no one will use this expensive magic item. .”

  The disappearing cabinet feels a bit like a portal to Albert, um, it is a portal.

   It's just that the teleportation magic in the magic world is so developed that technology such as the disappearing cabinet is directly forgotten by people. After all, compared to two Sickles a scoop of Floo Powder, the Vanishing Cabinet was far too expensive and inconvenient.

  However, in Albert's eyes, every technology has its value, and the disappearing cabinet is no exception.

  (end of this chapter)