hogwarts shady

Ryan finally gave up on the idea of ​​breeding Fox with Fox because he didn't know whether there was reproductive isolation between the Phoenix and the old hen, let alone the need to cultivate a basilisk, and he didn't have a Parselmouth.

Of course, the most important thing was that he was afraid that Lao Deng would bang him against the wall.

Spanking a naughty kid is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful things in the world, but if you are the naughty kid, it's a different matter.

He suspected that Voldemort might have been spanked by the principal, so he gritted his teeth at Dumbledore, and sincerely did not dare to confront Old Dumbledore.

At that time, I was afraid that it was not because of the psychological shadow that I became like this now.

"If you have no more questions, let's start class." Ravenclaw put away the book in his hand, and she asked Ryan, "What do you think is alchemy?"

Ryan lowered his head and thought for a while, then answered somewhat hesitantly: "A spell that adds magic to things?"

"This is just a branch of alchemy." Ravenclaw said. "The original purpose of classical alchemy was to refine gold and turn various base metals, even soil, into precious metals."

"So, alchemy is a money-making spell?" Lane concluded.

"You are not wrong to say that. Alchemist masters are usually rich men." Ravenclaw said calmly, "But what I mean is that the essence of alchemy is to transform one thing into another thing, and the latter Often it needs to be more valuable than the former.”

Ryan asked: "Is there any fundamental difference between this and transfiguration?"

"There are some branches of transfiguration derived from alchemy, but the two are not the same." Ravenclaw said, "The third law of Gamp's transfiguration."

Ryan thought for a while: "Transfiguration cannot create things that do not exist... But, Ms. Ravenclaw, I have always felt that there is something wrong with this law."

Ravenclaw said nothing, waiting for Ryan to speak.

"Because, I think the essence of transfiguration is to allow things to change shapes according to the wizard's will." Ryan said, "I can completely fabricate a thing in my brain that does not exist in reality."

Ravenclaw raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "You can make up something that doesn't exist."

Ryan was stunned. He understood what Ravenclaw meant. It is impossible for people to make up fictional objects without being divorced from reality.

"Your understanding of Transfiguration is not wrong." Ravenclaw said, "Transfiguration does implement the wizard's will, but it cannot create things that do not exist. The most important thing is that it cannot change the essence of things. , this is the principle of the first law 'transformation cannot be permanently effective'."

"However, I heard Professor McGonagall say that if the transformation technique reaches a relatively advanced level, the match can truly turn into a silver needle." Ryan expressed his confusion.

"This is just an illusion." Ravenclaw shook his head, "Wood has not turned into metal, wood is still wood, you just gave it the 'tough' attribute. This mainly depends on your understanding of the properties of various materials. But that cannot change its nature.”

Ravenclaw continued: "Transfiguration is always limited to the process of quantitative change and cannot achieve qualitative change. What is qualitative change? From zero to one is qualitative change."

Ryan immediately thought of the second rule of Gamp's Law of Transformation: Transformation cannot make things appear out of thin air, nor can it make things disappear out of thin air. It can only transform one state into another.

"Can alchemy do this?" Ryan asked.

"It's difficult, but it's possible," Ravenclaw replied, "because alchemy involves essence."

Ryan's eyes suddenly lit up.

"However, with your level, there is still a long way to go before you want to change the essence." Ravenclaw said, "Actually, even alchemy that does not involve qualitative change is not low in difficulty. I suggest you start with the most basic method. Start learning from a simple place.”

Ryan took out his notebook and prepared to take notes.

"The simplest... I can't actually say it's simple, I can only say it's commonly used. The most commonly used alchemy is attribute change." Ravenclaw said, "You can increase, decrease, or change the attributes of an item."

"Charms?" Ryan reacted immediately.

"You can indeed understand it as applying a spell to an object." Ravenclaw said, "But it is a little different from charms. The spell consumes the magic power of the wizard, and alchemy requires you to break away from the spell." Without your supply of magic power, it can continue to function, even if it is not permanently effective."

"I can choose to use a persistent spell." Ryan thought for a while and said.

Ravenclaw's eyes were bright: "You are very smart. This is indeed the most common introductory alchemy. Any adult wizard can do it. For example, by applying a levitating spell to an ordinary broom, you can make a simple toy." broom."

Ryan spread his hands: "I think the craftsmanship of a real toy broom is much more complicated, and this is what I want to learn, right?"

Ravenclaw nodded: "After all, the continuous spell is just a side theory, and it has not even crossed the threshold of alchemy. What is slightly better than this is to use magic materials and use the magic power in these materials to support the operation of the spell. .”

"The material shouldn't be able to cast a spell on its own," Ryan said.

There was a slight smile in Ravenclaw's eyes: "You are right, so ancient runes must be used here, this kind of text that has magical power in itself."

Ryan nodded in understanding.

"So, the two major elements of basic alchemy are the magic source and the guiding talisman." Ravenclaw said, "The former provides magic power, and the latter exerts actual effects."

"I don't think there is any problem with the runes. The key is the source of magic power." Ryan held his chin, "I have some potion materials left, but they may not be suitable for making alchemy items."

"I think you don't need to use too expensive materials for the time being." Ravenclaw said, "Gold Galleons are a good carrier. They are magic materials made by elves. You can try to carve some runes into them. On to King Gallon.”

"Can the gold galleons that have been made be used again?" Ryan touched his wallet.

Ravenclaw shook his head: "Of course it's impossible. You used the magic power of Golden Gallon and changed some of its properties, so it is no longer recognized by Gringotts."

Ryan sighed. He still had more than 100 gold galleons left in his pocket, almost all of which were given by Dumbledore. If he used them to practice alchemy, he would feel a little distressed.

He took out a gold galleon and asked, "How do I burn runes?"

"Alchemists generally have their own knives and inks, as well as some auxiliary equipment." Ravenclaw said. "Fortunately, you can go outside the Room of Requirement and make a wish, requesting a room for alchemy. There used to be The students left some things in it, and although they are a bit old, I think they can still be used.”

Ryan nodded. He couldn't help but feel that the learning conditions were a bit shabby, but he couldn't expect too much.

"Can I just engrave the rune characters on the gold coins?" Ryan asked.

"No, it's not that simple." Ravenclaw shook his head, "Gold Galleon itself is a mature alchemy item. You need to destroy its spell structure, that is, the guide talisman first. Because you are just practicing and there is no need to make a finished product. , so the method of destruction is very simple, just use an awl to penetrate the coin."

Ryan grinned, alchemy really was a waste of money.

"Then, you need to find the nodes where magic flows." Ravenclaw said, "The auxiliary probe can help you find these nodes more easily. Then, you need to use a carving knife to carve runes and penetrate as many of these nodes as possible. .”

Lane wrote down the steps in his notebook.

"This is just the most basic exercise." Ravenclaw said, "As for the more advanced ones, such as how to set up triggering spells, how to add ritual magic, the fluency and weight of inscribed spells, etc., you don't know these for the time being. Needs to be considered.”

"I know." Ryan asked a few more questions that he didn't understand before he left the room and went outside the Room of Requirement to make a wish for the Alchemy Room.

The room was not big. There was a table against the wall. On the table was a pile of broken tools. Under the table was a large bucket with some decayed metal objects piled inside. It looked like a failure at first sight.

Ryan opened the desk drawer and took a look. The senior didn't leave any notes or anything like that.

He put aside his thoughts and fixed a gold Galleon on a processing table with a round hole in the middle, and then picked up a sharp awl on the table.

Trembling heart, trembling hands.

Ryan took a deep breath and knocked the awl down hard.

At this time, a thought crossed his mind.

It seems, seems, maybe...

Silver Sickles and Copper Nuts are also magical currencies.