Study Days at Hogwarts

  Chapter 828 The Magical Use of Mandrakes

   Breeze blows, mixed with a touch of floral fragrance.

  The girl took a sip of the fruit tea in the cup and looked at the blooming flowers in the courtyard with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

  This is not so much a place for work, but more like a new home for two people.

Isobel withdrew his gaze from the flower garden, sat back on the desk by the window, picked up the envelope on the table, and carefully read the letter from Professor Bathsheda Bablin. Professor Mowen mentioned a lot to her in the letter. Helpful suggestions and ideas.

   "Sure enough, taking the first step is always the hardest." Isobel murmured.

  When she picked up the quill and was about to continue her work, there was a sudden sound of light footsteps in the study, causing her to raise her eyebrows slightly and look up at the bookcase next to her.

   A few seconds later, the bookcase suddenly moved to the side, revealing the secret door hidden behind the bookcase, and a familiar figure came out of the hidden secret room.

   "Why are you here?" Isobel asked in surprise.

   During the day, Albert basically stayed at home with his relatives, and would not come to Hogsmeade hut. Now that he came, it was obviously because of other things.

"Well, I just received a letter from Mr. Serra." Albert took out a piece of letter paper from the pocket of his slacks, and briefly described the contents of the letter to Isobel: "We are going to Egypt to participate in the international alchemy the day after tomorrow. Art conference."

"Are you planning to participate in the competition, or just to exchange alchemy experience with others?" Isobel conducted a survey on the International Alchemy Conference, which is more like an academic conference in essence, where alchemists gather together Exchange research results.

  As for the so-called Cairo International Alchemy Conference Pioneering Contribution Gold Award, it is to select the most valuable achievement from the wizards participating in this academic conference.

   "Since I went to participate, it is best to win an award."

  Albert was very satisfied with the task reward given by Barnabus Finkley for his excellent spellcasting technique gold award. Voldemort's spellcasting technique skills were gone, replaced by the A·A spellcasting technique.

However, what makes Albert a little dissatisfied is that Voldemort's spellcasting technique, which had already been upgraded to level 3, has not been inherited. But it takes a lot of experience.

  The rewards given by missions in international competitions are usually not too bad. Of course, Albert wants to fight for himself. Maybe the rewards from the missions can bring him unexpected surprises.

   "Then what work are you going to take to participate?" Isobel was a little curious about this. She knew that Albert was very good at alchemy, and he also made a lot of interesting things.

   Albert subconsciously glanced at the package in his left hand, smiled and shook his head and said, "I haven't considered what to take to participate in the competition. Mandrake wine is the most suitable result for me at the moment."

   That is the magic wine brewed by Albert through the skill of "Basic Mandrake Common Sense". It is said that the effect of this wine is very good.

   I have to say that "Basic Knowledge of Mandrakes" is really a treasure trove. Basically, it is a clear arrangement of Mandrakes.

Sometimes Albert even wanted to comprehend a similar skill. It would be even better if he could get a basic knowledge of a unicorn. He was sure that a unicorn full of treasures would be a fortune if it could be used properly. Extraordinary wealth.

  You must know that the horn, tail hair and blood of the unicorn alone have many uses.

   "Can mandrakes be used to make wine?" Isobel was surprised, of course she knew what a mandrake was.

   "Yes, fresh mandrake roots can be used to make wine, but the process is a bit troublesome. As for its effect, you will never expect it." Albert smiled meaningfully at Isobel.

   Noticing the smile on Albert's face, Isobel stopped asking, and changed the subject, "Actually, I'm more curious about what's in the package you're holding?"

   "You mean this?" Albert handed the package to Isobel, and said mysteriously, "It contains the dreams of countless people."

   "The dream of countless people?" Isobel looked at the package in front of him and asked tentatively, "Can I take it apart and have a look?"

   "Take it apart."

  Isobel opened the package and found a sealed metal box inside. Except for some patterns, there was not a single gap in the box.

   "It is very well protected, Mr. Flamel sent it to you?"

  Isobel had seen something similar before, and her intuition told her that there must be something good inside.

   "This is considered an insurance." Albert explained with a smile, "It is set so that only I can open it, and opening the box by force will destroy the contents inside."

   As he spoke, Albert pressed his thumb somewhere in the box, and with a light click, the box opened without warning, and inside was a bottle of potion as pure as a ruby.

   "What is this?" Isobel couldn't help asking.

   "A potion that can delay aging." Albert handed the potion to Isobel.

"Slow down aging?" Isobel stared at Albert in disbelief, as if wanting to make sure that the other party was lying, and she couldn't help but grasp the potion in her hand. At this moment, she suddenly understood why Albert said that it was countless people dreamed up.

   "Probably... okay." Albert took out another bottle of powder from the box, as well as many pieces of parchment, which recorded the manufacturing method of this potion in detail.

   "Is this what you discussed with Mr. Nico at that time?" Isobel's voice was trembling, and she seemed to be eager to uncork the bottle and drank the potion.

   No woman can resist the temptation to delay aging.

"Well, the teacher helped me finish it initially. However, the way he chose is different from what I originally imagined." Albert stared at the red powder in his hand. This thing is actually a catalyst, somewhat similar to the role of the Philosopher's Stone .

   Apparently this practice was inspired by the elixir of life.

  Albert knows that as long as he masters the method of making this potion, he can completely improve and perfect it by upgrading his skills.

   This is the advantage brought to him by panel skills.

  However, since many of Albert's alchemy skills are upgraded through panel skills, his theoretical alchemy level is directly high, but his actual alchemy level is not too high. He can master the alchemy on the skill panel relatively quickly, but he can't make too advanced items.

   "The mandrake root is actually one of the raw materials of the elixir of life. It can be turned into a potion that delays aging through complex potion technology."

   As he spoke, Albert shook the stack of parchment in his hand, and handed them to Isobel with bright eyes with a smile.

  The latter took the parchment with trembling hands, and greedily read the contents inside.

  However, Isobel was a little confused. She could understand every word, but she was still confused.

"Without certain knowledge of alchemy theory, it's normal to not understand." Albert looked at Isobel's lost look, and comforted softly, "Your expectations are too high. Research and improvement, the effect must be different from what you think."

   "You don't want to take it to participate in the competition, do you?" Isobel obviously disagrees with Albert's decision, although taking it to participate in the competition will definitely win the Cairo International Alchemy Conference Pioneering Contribution Gold Award.

but…

   Not worth it.

  It’s just a broken prize.

   It's not worth it for Albert to leak the recipe for anti-aging.

   Once the anti-aging agent is known, God knows what will happen.

   "No." Albert shook his head, smiled and said to Isobel, "Come with me, the things in the laboratory will definitely bring you unexpected surprises."

   "What?" Isobel asked, "Mandrake wine?"

   "Can you guess what its effect is? If you guess it, I will use that bottle for you." Albert said with a smile.

"I don't know." Isobel stared at Albert for a while, and couldn't help curling his lips. Albert's Occlumency is getting stronger and stronger. As long as Albert is unwilling, it will be difficult for others to see what he is doing. what to think.

  However, Isobel is not in a hurry. She knew very well that with Albert's talents in alchemy and potions, he would definitely be able to improve a more perfect anti-aging potion.

  The two walked towards the laboratory, and the house elf had already moved all the glass brewing utensils, and the liquid inside had turned rose red.

   Well, it’s mainly related to the rose petals added in the brewing process of Mandrake wine.

   "Is wine a kind of alchemy?" Isobel asked in confusion.

"It's not real wine, it's more like a potion, but it doesn't need to be brewed like a potion, but I asked Mr. Serra, and he said it should be considered. Because the scope of alchemy itself is It’s very broad, and the boundaries are blurred. Some potions are actually made through alchemy, and you’re right to say it’s alchemy. I remember that pharmacists actually have other names: pharmacists or pharmacists.”

   "What is its effect?" Isobel asked.

"Don't guess anymore?" Albert put his face close to her ear with a smile, and said softly, "This wine is good for fertility and has a certain aphrodisiac effect. Do you want to try it? Sera has already made a test Now, you can drink it with confidence, without obvious side effects.”

   "Test?" Isobel frowned slightly upon hearing this word.

"After a few animal tests, I found someone to test it." Albert noticed Isobel's frown, stretched out his hand to help her smooth it, and said softly, "As long as the price is right, there are actually many poor wizards who can afford it." I am willing to help the pharmacist test the potion. According to the feedback from the test, this wine does have an effect. It is said that the taste is sweet, a bit like rum, which probably has something to do with the honey added at the end."

He picked up a paper cup, poured some wine from it, and a faint fragrance immediately permeated. Albert dipped some wine with his finger, put it on the tip of his tongue and licked it, his eyes lit up, unexpectedly With so many things added, the taste is not bad.

  Isobel also imitated Albert and dipped some with his fingertips, and found that this thing has nothing to do with wine at all, it is a bit like a kind of fruit juice, and it doesn't have much wine flavor.

   However, how could there be no alcohol in it, even higher than beer, it was just covered up.

   "What else are you going to do?" Isobel stared at the Mandrake wine in the bottle for a moment, then moved to Albert who was weighing something, with a little confusion on his face.

   "I'm going to try to make an ointment." Albert took out a note from his pocket and handed it to Isobel, which recorded the manufacturing method.

  Name: Flying Ointment

  Materials needed: 200 grams of beeswax, 20 grams of honey, 10 grams of Billywig stingers, 25 grams of mandrake root powder, 30 grams of kale extract, 15 grams of buttercup.

  Production process…

   "What is the use of this thing?" Isobel discovered that there are two types of ointment formulas, and the methods of use are also different.

  Looking at how to use the flying ointment, Isobel raised her eyebrows slightly. She felt that this was not a serious thing.

   "Flying ointment can relax people physically and mentally, and enjoy the feeling of floating in mid-air." Albert was melting the beeswax, and said to Isobel, "If the formula is adjusted, people can fly directly."

   "Fly?" Isobel was a little puzzled.

   "Literally." Albert explained. "However, the danger is that it is uncontrollable, and there is a risk of falling directly from mid-air."

  Isobel suddenly didn't know what to say.

   "Okay, do you want to try it?"

  Albert put the flying ointment into a small bottle, winked at Isobel and said, "It will definitely impress you."

   It seems that in order to verify the effect of the flying ointment, Albert applied the flying ointment on the back of his hand and felt it carefully. Apart from being a little cold, he seemed to feel nothing.

After Albert asked Isobel to help paint his left arm, he finally had some effect. He waved a few times in the air and said to Isobel, "The arm has indeed become lighter, and it seems that something has helped to offset it. Gravity. Well, you can understand the feeling of floating on water."

  Although the effect is relatively mediocre, Albert still feels that this potion has good potential. He spent some time finding the flying ointment on the skill panel, and put some experience into it to upgrade skills.

  By adjusting the raw materials and manufacturing process, Albert quickly recreated an improved version of the flying ointment. When it is applied on the arm, it will feel particularly relaxed.

The effect of the other version is more obvious. As long as it is applied to the surface of the object, it will be like casting a spell similar to the floating spell on the object. Albert suspects that if this thing is further developed, it may be able to cooperate with the technology of the broom to make Make a magic version of the airship.

  He quickly found Isobel, shared his new discovery with him, and successfully made the chair in the study room float.

   "I think this thing is more reliable than Mandrake wine." Isobel commented.

   "Okay, don't worry about that for now, come and help me apply this thing." Albert stuffed another bottle of flying ointment into Isobel's hand, and took her hand to the master bedroom.

   "You don't think... you should wait until night." Isobel understood Albert's meaning, and his cheeks flushed slightly.

   "I think there is no difference between day and night."

  (end of this chapter)