Hogwarts: Becoming a god from reselling fresh food

Even Ron didn't refute at this time. Professor Murphy was different from other professors at all. He never deducted points or anything. In his class, he never discouraged students' curiosity. He encouraged them. Go on an adventure.

He would even take the initiative to cover up their mistakes.

He has never lectured any student from the perspective of a professor. Even if you make the stupidest mistake, he will tell you, "Oh, this is a very groundbreaking operation, let's take a look." Let’s see what happens next.”

He seemed less like a professor and more like their friend.

If it were him, maybe even if they really stole the Sorcerer's Stone, he would intercede for them.

"Why don't we tell Professor Murphy directly? He might believe us. And he and Snape seem to have a grudge." Ron said.

After all, it was too risky to steal the Philosopher's Stone. If Professor Murphy really wanted to believe them, then he might be able to stop Snape.

This proposal was immediately unanimously agreed by several young wizards, and even Tom thought it was worth a try.

He also wanted to know what Professor Murphy thought of the Philosopher's Stone.

…

The first week of school, practical class.

The development of the Weasley brothers' enhanced version of Goblin Gold is making progress.

In order to reduce costs, they used a gold circular foil with a diameter of one millimeter as a "gold coin". After performing the Greedy Whispering Ceremony, they found that it could still achieve the effect of long-distance communication.

It's just that the gold round foil is too small, and the sound it makes is so subtle that it can't be heard at all. Moreover, the round foil is extremely fragile. Not to mention carrying it, even the vibration generated during communication may tear it apart, so they packaged the round foil together. After adding a "loud sound" spell to the copper plate, the problem was finally solved.

However, "Loud Sound" is an instant spell, and it is difficult to permanently attach it to an item. They are currently studying how to permanently add spell effects to items through rituals - this process is what Murphy vividly calls it. "Enchantment".

Murphy admired Gemini's problem-solving ability and mind very much, and if the problem of item enchantment could be solved, it would not just be a problem of magic phone calls. A large number of magic items might appear in the magic world, and their value would be immeasurable.

In order to support Gemini's magical research, Murphy directly invested a thousand gold galleons to purchase various experimental materials and equipment. At the same time, he broke up several groups that had made little progress in research and classified them into the Gemini team, which was managed by them. Arrange experimental tasks.

In addition to Gemini, another group that has made some progress is the Qiuchang group.

After a month of practice during the winter vacation, they were about to touch the threshold of the ancestral spirit.

Qiu Zhang, who is the most talented, has been able to summon a shapeless spirit, but he is still unable to shape it into what he wants.

In the research on Polyjuice Potion, they seemed to have developed a new potion, but they did not report its specific effects to Murphy, only saying that further verification was needed.

After the experimental class, Harry and the others came to block Murphy again.

"Professor, there's something we thought you might need to know."

Half an hour later, Murphy listened to their story. He nodded, "I'm surprised that you actually know what's behind the corridor. Do you suspect that Snape is planning the Philosopher's Stone?"

"Yes, Professor, you don't and don't believe us, do you?"

Murphy didn't deny it at all, "Why do you doubt Snape?"

Harry told about Snape he saw on Halloween and that Snape was bitten by a big dog.

Murphy nodded, "It does sound suspicious. So what do you think Snape's purpose is in getting the Sorcerer's Stone?"

Ron said: "The Philosopher's Stone can bring wealth and immortality. It's not surprising that anyone wants it."

Murphy was noncommittal, "It's good that the Philosopher's Stone can turn stone into gold, but with Professor Snape's ability, there are too many ways to get gold - I mean if he doesn't care about the law, there is no need to use it. The Philosopher's Stone. If it's just for wealth, then the risk he takes seems to be too great."

Tom understood, "You mean, he obtained the Philosopher's Stone for the elixir of life."

"I mean, a rational wizard's reason for seeking the Philosopher's Stone should be the elixir of life. Only the elixir of life is the irreplaceable value of the Philosopher's Stone."

Harry said: "Then Snape probably wants the elixir of life."

Murphy asked again: "Why would Snape want the elixir of immortality? He is only in his thirties. Isn't it a bit early to consider the issue of aging now? And immortality does not seem to be an illegal thing. Snape If Professor Pu wants to study the elixir of life, I would like to use his identity to ask Principal Dumbledore or Nicolas Flamel about alchemy, which may be simpler."

Tom understood Murphy's meaning keenly, "If a wizard wants to steal the Magic Stone secretly, his purpose will definitely not be to simply obtain the elixir of life. It will be something else..."

"Professor, I have read in books that the elixir of life can also be used as a potion to reshape the body. Is this true?"

Murphy nodded, "Yes. But neither the elixir of life nor the formula for reshaping the body is so easy to obtain."

Harry and Hermione were both thoughtful, but Tom was thinking more.

Whether it is Voldemort (notes) or himself who wants to be resurrected, he will need these two things, but where can he get these two recipes?

"Professor, do you think Professor Snape knows these two recipes?" Tom asked.

"It's possible. After all, Professor Snape's level of potions is still very high."

"But you defeated him in the potions bet," Harry said.

"Snape and I have very different understandings of potion making. The result of the bet is that I won, but it does not mean that I know more potions than Snape. At least, for these two potion formulas, I They all don’t know.”

"Okay, little wizards, I think your worries are probably unnecessary. Even if Snape knows these two formulas, who does he want to resurrect?"

…

"I think Professor Murphy is right," Hermione said, "We can't find a reason why Snape insists on getting the Philosopher's Stone."

"But this is all Professor Murphy's speculation. Maybe Snape is really just a money-grubbing guy." Harry said, although he didn't quite believe it himself.

"Although I don't want to say this, Harry, I think you doubt Snape just because you hate him," Hermione said, "just like he hates you."

Harry fell silent.

"Maybe we should ask Professor Snape directly." Tom said.

"What?" Ron was stunned, "What do you want to ask him? Hi, Professor Snape, I suspect that you are planning to steal the Sorcerer's Stone, but I have no evidence. Can you give me some clues?"

"No, I'm just discussing the elixir of life with him." Tom said, "You know, he doesn't particularly hate me. Maybe he will satisfy a little of my curiosity."

He at least wanted to find out whether Snape had the formula.

The notes recently released another task. Tom guessed that it was most likely related to the formula, but he didn't look at it at all.

It doesn't matter, his goal is to be resurrected anyway, no matter what the note says, what he wants to do will not change.