#180 - Working with the Potions Master

Professor Snape's roar continued for a full half hour.

He didn't even stop talking when he added materials to the cauldron again.

"Alright, tell me, just how much of this material is there?"

After reciting the stirring spell again and turning down the flame of the alcohol lamp, Snape re-examined Moon.

"There should still be quite a bit, but if you want more, you'll have to wait until next week."

"Next week again!"

Snape had heard this said many times, and he originally thought these were all excuses Moon was making.

But Moon's repeated presentation of new materials still broke through his limit of endurance.

"Yes, Professor, if you can't use it here, then I'll have to go to the potion shops in Diagon Alley."

Moon had just heard that Snape was experimenting with improving a new potion.

Although Moon hadn't heard the name of this potion, he knew that hundreds of cauldrons' worth of basic materials should be enough for a potion.

And the materials he was currently taking out had likely already saturated Snape's demand for this potion.

So Moon had to consider other methods.

"You want to sell potion ingredients to the potion shops in Diagon Alley, hmph, give it up!"

Remembering Moon's earlier statement about giving the materials to the giant squid as snacks, Snape was a little angry.

Now, hearing that the little wizard in front of him actually had such whimsical ideas, he couldn't help but sneer.

"Why?"

Moon asked subconsciously.

"Do you think those potion shops that have been open for hundreds of years will trust a newcomer, especially a first-year wizard like you?"

As a famous British potion master, Snape was very clear that those long-established potion shops cherished their reputation.

It was impossible for them to purchase any materials from a little wizard they didn't know.

"Maybe my materials are cheaper."

Moon still said with some侥幸.

", Cheaper!"

Snape first sneered, then spoke.

"Cheaper might mean counterfeit, illegal, or of unknown origin to these businessmen. Unless you can explain the source of the potion ingredients, how would they take your things? After all, they can't afford the consequences."

Moon had never considered Snape's argument.

He had assumed that he could quickly find a market by relying on the advantage of large quantities and low prices, but now it seemed that he was still a bit delusional.

"Then I can go to..."

Before Moon could finish his sentence, Snape's sharp eyes were already glaring over.

"It's best not to go to that place. Even if your strength is much higher than other students in your year, that's not a place you can enter and exit casually!"

Snape had obviously guessed the place Moon was talking about.

Knockturn Alley.

British wizards go here to deal with some shady materials.

"Is there really no place in the British wizarding world that accepts these potion ingredients?"

Hearing Moon's question, Snape revealed a smug smile.

"Of course, there is. You can cooperate with me and sell them under my name. Presumably, those potion shops shouldn't refuse."

"Really? Professor!"

Moon showed a joyful expression.

He knew that Snape was a potion master praised by many professors, and with him as a guarantee, he wouldn't have to worry about the source of the potion ingredients at all.

"Of course, but we need to agree in advance."

As Snape spoke, his eyes drifted towards the jars in Moon's arms.

"I won't pay you anything else for these two jars of potion ingredients, only that one spell."

"Okay, Professor, I agree."

Moon readily placed the two potion jars on the table.

He hadn't expected Snape to give him a spell like [Earplugs].

Now, not only was this spell very suitable for Moon at the moment, but he had also secured a safer way to trade potion ingredients.

For Moon, this was a completely profitable business.

"You don't have anything else besides these two materials, do you?"

Hearing Moon's quick answer again, Snape couldn't help but worry that he had agreed too hastily.

"There are some, but they're just things like licorice."

"That's fine."

Hearing Moon's answer, Snape nodded indifferently.

Licorice, or even materials that were in the Hogwarts Herbology greenhouse, he didn't care much about.

One of the reasons he agreed to Dumbledore's offer of employment was that he could freely use these materials.

Seeing that the potion in the cauldron was becoming unstable again, he picked up the brass stirring rod again and closely observed the changes in the potion.

"I don't have time now, and I can't free up my hands. I'll give you the relevant letter of recommendation during potion class on Friday."

Snape said without looking up.

"Thank you very much, Professor."

"Don't thank me, thank you for bringing two large jars of potion ingredients."

In Snape's opinion, he and Moon were just making a fair trade, each getting what they needed.

Two large jars of potion ingredients in exchange for a letter of recommendation was just enough to offset the debt of this transaction for him.

"Okay, Professor, then I won't disturb you from brewing potions."

Noticing that Snape no longer had the time to pay attention to him, Moon immediately chose to say goodbye and leave.

On the way back to the common room, Moon was constantly considering a new cooperation plan with Professor Snape.

He hadn't expected this potion professor, who was usually very strict, to be so easy to talk to today.

"After going back this time, I need to find a way to prepare more herbs, or I can buy some from the Bailey Trading Company."

Moon now had a basic understanding of the herbal ingredients of the two worlds.

Because the social development of wizards and ordinary people in the world where the Vena Islands were located was far less advanced than the current world.

A large number of magical plants, animals, and herbs had not been developed and utilized on a large scale, so the prices were cheaper than those in Diagon Alley potion shops.

In addition, Moon also had a voucher in the Bailey Trading Company that allowed him to purchase all items at a 50% discount.

If you also calculate this voucher, even if Moon only brought ordinary herbs from another world and then found Diagon Alley to buy them, there would be at least 3-4 times the profit.

"It seems that I must learn the [Undetectable Extension Charm] as soon as possible, otherwise, with only one suitcase, I won't be able to裝多少."

From the moment Snape agreed to help with the certification, Moon had a complete and reliable trading channel for potion ingredients.

However, each time he traveled between worlds, only the items he carried with him would come along.

This greatly limited Moon's ability to expand the scale later.

"If it's really not possible in the early stage, I can also bring some rare herbs. This will also bring in a lot of Galleons, but I don't know if it will have any impact on Professor Snape."

Moon pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"As a famous potion master in the British wizarding world, a few herbs shouldn't be a problem for Professor Snape, right!"

Successfully finding the shortcut to the changing staircase, and passing the password set by the Fat Lady, Moon returned to the common room again.

Harry and Ron were playing wizard chess at this time.

Since Dumbledore enlightened Harry last night, this little wizard had not thought about looking for the Mirror of Erised again.

However, after Moon learned that Dumbledore wanted him to help Harry, he had been considering what kind of help this little wizard needed.

And what abilities he had that could help him.

Gryffindor's common room was as lively as usual.

Ron's wizard chess skills had become higher and higher, and no third-year wizard could beat him.

Harry was even worse in front of him.

Perhaps not wanting to be bullied by the wizard chess pieces anymore, Harry quickly left the chessboard and came over to greet Muen after seeing him enter.

"How is Hermione? We wanted to visit earlier, but Madam Pomfrey refused us."

"Oh, don't do that, come back quickly, Harry, I only need three more moves to complete the checkmate."

Noticing Harry's departure, Ron let out an almost pleading voice.

However, Harry had no intention of going back at all.

"She should be getting better soon. I just sent over the newly refined potion from Professor Snape. He said the effects should be good."

Because he found a sales channel for the potion ingredients, Muen was very happy.

After hearing Harry's question, he just casually replied.

"Snape again?"

Ron was about to pull Harry back, but after hearing Snape's name, he stopped in his tracks.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Harry didn't say anything after hearing Snape's name, but the expression on his face was a bit serious.

"Oh, the problem is not small!"

Ron said, pulling both young wizards to the wizard chessboard.

"Wood just came to inform us that Snape will be the referee for the next Quidditch match. Harry and I are very worried."

Hearing Ron say this, Muen knew what the two young wizards were worried about.

After the last Quidditch match, Muen had used his memory ability to lock onto several professors who might have cast a dark magic spell on Harry's broom.

Snape was one of them.

However, compared to the other professors, Harry and Ron were more willing to believe that Snape had tampered with it at the time.

"Don't worry, I guess it shouldn't be Professor Snape."

After hearing Muen's words, the two young wizards couldn't help but look over, their eyes filled with deep suspicion.

"Why? Snape has been hostile to Harry ever since the beginning of the school year."

Ron asked curiously.

"Okay, please think about it. If it really was Snape, would he choose to put himself in the most conspicuous position in the game?"

Although Muen had only watched one Quidditch match, he knew that the referee of a Quidditch match was supervised by all the spectators on the field.

If Snape was really the culprit, then he would definitely not choose such a position.

"What you said makes sense."

Harry thought for a while and then reacted.

As a member of the Quidditch team, he was very clear that, compared to the referee, the culprit would rather hide in the chaotic and dense stands.

After hearing that his friend agreed with him, the expression on Ron's face unconsciously collapsed.

When he was playing chess just now, he had discussed with Harry for a long time how to deal with it if it was really Snape.

But now, Muen's words alone ruled out Snape's suspicion, which made him feel like he had done something useless.

"If it's not him, then who could it be? It wouldn't be Quirrell, would it?"

Ron guessed it was Quirrell, not because he had definite evidence, but because his impression of this professor was not very good.

After all, no one would like a professor who carried so much garlic on him.

"It shouldn't be him. I saw George and Fred conjure a big snowball to prank him this morning."

Harry would not be suspicious because of a professor's special habits.

In his opinion, Quirrell was very timid and pitiful. He even went over to help him up after seeing Quirrell being bullied this morning.

Harry didn't think that a professor who could be teased by students would be the dark wizard they were looking for.

"Then who could it be?"

Ron complained helplessly. He was not very good at this kind of brainstorming.

"I don't know yet, but I think as long as the other party dares to do it again on the Quidditch field, then I will definitely be able to lock onto him."

Harry's eyes became firm as he spoke. In his opinion, this was the best way to do it right now.

"No way, you want to be bait, just like when I play chess with you."

Ron instantly understood Harry's idea, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

When he learned that Snape would be the referee for the next match, Ron had suggested that Harry pretend to be unwell or break his leg to refuse to participate in this match.

Now he didn't expect that Harry would choose to go on the field himself to lure the culprit to do it again.

"That's right, if the other party doesn't do anything during the match, then he will definitely go to steal the Philosopher's Stone. This is our second chance."

Harry's Gryffindor nature was undoubtedly revealed at this moment.

He even felt a little proud that he could participate in the professors' affairs.

Ron couldn't help but swallow when he heard Harry's words.

In his opinion, both of these methods were not feasible.

If the culprit cast a dark magic spell on the Quidditch field, then Harry would face the danger of falling from a height of several hundred meters.

And at the Philosopher's Stone, they already knew that there was a particularly fierce three-headed dog guarding there, and even Snape was no match for it.

"Harry, I think the Philosopher's Stone should be very safe. Besides, this is not something we should worry about."

"It's not like that, Ron. He has already attacked me, and you also know that the Philosopher's Stone is very precious. It can turn any stone into gold and make wizards immortal forever. All the dark wizards definitely want to get it."

When Harry said the words "Philosopher's Stone", Ron didn't feel anything, but when he heard the words "dark wizard", he couldn't help but tremble.

"But how can we beat a dark wizard?"

"We have to try. Think about it, we are not doing it for ourselves, it is Dumbledore's business."

Muen didn't know why Harry was so concerned about Dumbledore's affairs.

Anyway, after he finished listening to the two young wizards' conversation, he knew what kind of help Harry needed.

However, fighting dark wizards was already a bit beyond Muen's ability, but he could do his part to guard the Philosopher's Stone.

"Harry, I think you don't have to worry about the Philosopher's Stone at all."

"Why? The culprit has already lurked into the school, and he may go to steal it at any time."

Harry asked a little puzzled.

"I know, but the protective barriers guarding the Philosopher's Stone are no longer at the same level as before. Even if the professors go to break through them themselves, they probably won't succeed."

Hearing Muen's confident words, Harry and Ron's curiosity was immediately aroused.

"Do you know something, Muen? Can you reveal a little?"

Muen shook his head and looked at the other party helplessly.

"I can only say that the level of protection has been enhanced. Even that three-headed dog that you are familiar with will become completely different in a few days, so you'd better not think about going to help guard it."

In Muen's opinion, the loopholes in the current protective barriers were already very few.

He had already said it euphemistically when he said that the professors would not succeed.

If a real person went to break through them, then he would at least pay a more serious injury than Professor Snape.

"π is so powerful now?"

Harry asked a little worried.

"Of course, perhaps letting that dark wizard break through the barriers himself is the best way to guard the Philosopher's Stone."

Muen was actually already a little impatient now.