Chapter 659: All things have spirits and the spell of all things
The reason why I decided to learn alchemy was not only because I wanted to make the Philosopher's Stone and I was really curious about alchemy, but more importantly, it was to have another way to accumulate [Potential Points].
All knowledge starts easy and then becomes difficult.
When Andy first started learning magic, he only needed to practice hard for ten days to gain one [Potential Point].
However, as Andy's magical attainments gradually deepened, the speed at which he gained [Potential Points] through practicing magic had slowed down a lot.
You can't gain [Potential Points] just by practicing magic.
Only through effective practice can you gain [potential points].
In other words, it means improving your strength.
I learned divination last year for this reason.
But divination is purely based on talent. It is useless to rely on hard work alone.
Currently, Andy does not need strong divination abilities, and has no plans to increase his [Divination] points in the short term, so he can only find another way to obtain [Potential Points].
Thinking of this, Andy stopped complaining, opened a book on alchemy and took notes seriously.
"Have you decided to learn alchemy?" Hermione asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah!" Andy responded.
Although I feel that alchemy is not the right way, it is a magical skill that has been passed down for a long time. It is always a good thing to master more knowledge.
What's more, learning alchemy can also gain [Potential Points].
The extra points in the second half of the semester depend entirely on it.
The reason for this is mainly because Andy has just completed the fusion of mind and magic. Practicing magic at this time can greatly improve strength.
As your strength improves, you will naturally gain [Potential Points].
But Andy guessed that this state would not last too long. After reaching the upper limit, the speed of accumulating [Potential Points] by practicing magic would still slow down.
Seeing Andy concentrating on studying, Hermione stopped talking and lowered her head to read.
When it comes to curls, she has never been afraid of anyone!
After reading for a while, Hermione looked up at Andy again.
To be honest, this wasn't the first time Hermione had envied Andy's magical talent.
Since the first day they entered Hogwarts, the two of them often studied and practiced magic together. Although they were working equally hard, Andy's learning progress was faster than hers.
The two of them learned a magic spell at the same time. Hermione only needed to listen to the professor's explanation once before she could perform it smoothly.
As for Andy…
Now he only needs to look at the spell to cast magic smoothly. And after practicing for a while, he can reach the level of proficiency.
Destroy it!
Hermione is not afraid of curls, but being curled up with Andy...it's really tiring!
……
Happy times (crossed out)…study time is always short.
After sitting in the library for a whole morning and having lunch, Andy and Hermione came to the Charms classroom to prepare for the first class of the new semester.
Professor Flitwick's classes are always so passionate.
He spoke in great detail and with great humor.
But all this has nothing to do with Andy.
Professor Flitwick knew Andy's progress, so he specially allowed Andy to read other extracurricular books in his class.
Not only Professor Flitwick, Andy has this privilege with many professors.
Well…except Professor Sprout.
Because Andy's grades in herbal medicine class are just barely up to standard.
After reviewing the third-grade curriculum with the young wizards, Professor Flitwick let the young wizards practice magic on their own - since the young wizards were unable to perform magic outside of school, many of them were a little rusty at spellcasting.
After walking around the classroom a few times, Professor Flitwick walked up to Andy and stood on tiptoe to take a quick look at the book Andy was reading.
"alchemy?"
Professor Flitwick's tone was a little surprised, "Mr. Collins, are you studying alchemy?"
"Professor!" Andy raised his head and greeted him.
"This is a profound magical subject," said Professor Flitwick.
"Professor, do you also study alchemy?" Andy asked.
Hearing the voices of Andy and Professor Flitwick talking, Hermione also turned her head and looked over.
"Of course!"
Professor Flitwick said enthusiastically, "I studied it for a while when I was young. Sometimes when I was interested, I would find a few books on alchemy to pass the time."
Amateur!
Andy suddenly lost the desire to ask for advice.
But... no matter what, an amateur is always much better than a complete novice like Andy.
"Professor, why do the magic symbols of alchemy have magical powers?" Andy asked sincerely.
"They are like spells, well... you can think of them as spells for everything."
Professor Flitwick explained, "You should know the seven principles of alchemy, right? Everything is spiritual! Alchemists believe that everything has a soul, and those hieroglyphs are their spells."
"Each symbol has its own unique meaning, but when connected together, they form the spell of all things."
"The essence of alchemy is to use these magic symbols to make matter perform magic."
"Let matter perform magic!?" Hermione exclaimed.
"That's right, Miss Granger!"
Professor Flitwick said: "This is also the biggest difference between alchemical creations and ordinary magic items."
"Ordinary magic items, made using the magic of us wizards."
"But alchemical creations are different. It is the items themselves that cast the spell. The magic symbols give them magical powers."
"This is amazing!" Hermione was very interested.
"It's all mind!" Andy muttered to himself.
Of course Andy knew the seven principles of alchemy. Those were the basic rules that one must understand to learn alchemy.
"professor……"
Andy couldn't wait to ask, "Do all things really have spirits?"
"That's what the alchemists think."
Professor Flitwick smiled and said, "Dumbledore is a master of alchemy. He may be able to answer your question."
Andy: "..."
Why is this old man everywhere?
but……
The Chocolate Frog card does mention that Dumbledore was very successful in alchemy with his partner Nicolas Flamel.
In this era, Nicolas Flamel was the number one person in alchemy and an absolute authority.
In front of Nicolas Flamel, the hundred-year-old Dumbledore can only be regarded as a "young man".
The fact that Dumbledore could discuss alchemy with Nicolas Flamel and received the evaluation of "remarkable success" is enough to prove Dumbledore's achievements in alchemy.
This old man is really amazing!
The more Andy got to know Dumbledore, the more he seemed unfathomable to him—both in magic and wisdom.
To be honest, even if Dumbledore created a Philosopher's Stone one day, Andy wouldn't find it strange.
Maybe he really has this ability.
It’s just the difference between wanting and not wanting!
No wonder Voldemort was afraid of him.
Even to this day, Andy still has an elusive feeling about Dumbledore.
It’s really unfathomable!
