Ancient Warlocks at Hogwarts
Chapter 166 Special Potion
"I roughly understand the Half-Blood Prince's idea of changing the formula." When Andre said this, more than a month had passed since he got the old Potions textbook.
He and Hermione spent almost all their spare time on taking notes in that old textbook.
Fortunately, his efforts were not in vain. Combining other books on potions, he finally understood roughly how to change the formula of a ready-made potion.
Of course, it is not something that Andre can do now, just like Mr. Damocles who invented the Wolfsbane potion, creating a brand new potion out of nothing.
However, special potions did not require him to invent them from scratch. Not only did Ms. Camille give him various fire dragon formulas, but also the formulas for horse-shaped water monsters and invisible beasts. Not only that, he even went to the principal's office to ask for them a few days ago. Here comes Professor Dumbledore's recipe for a magic potion with phoenix characteristics.
With these as a basis, and based on the knowledge he learned from Snape's potions textbook, it would be much easier to re-research a potion with the characteristics of other magical animals.
"In fact, all kinds of matching materials are inseparable from the auxiliary functions of neutralizers and catalysts. As long as the main materials are determined, you can start from these aspects." Andre said to Hermione on the side.
The little witch lowered her head and thought for a moment, then raised her head and said, "In other words, we have to find out the functions of various materials from those original formulas, and then make substitutions based on the main materials you want to replace?"
"That's right," Andre nodded. It saves effort to talk to smart people. If it was Harry or Ron who were discussing with him here now, the two of them would probably still be confused. "But the first step is to put the original information first." If you find the same materials in several formulas, those materials should play the same role. I think they are the main materials that are only second to the characteristics of magical creatures."
Hermione immediately took several pieces of parchment from the table. These parchments recorded several formulas that Andre had obtained from Camille, including the formula for the phoenix characteristic potion given to him by Professor Dumbledore.
"I remember that only three materials in these formulas are exactly the same, but there are several materials that do not exist in the three formulas, but the other formulas are all used." Although the parchment paper was moved to In front of her, the little witch didn't look at it. She relied on her excellent memory to immediately tell the repeated ingredients in the formula.
"That's why we spent so long studying the Half-Blood Prince textbook." Andre didn't feel disappointed about this. He had known about it for a long time. After all, if the formula of special potion was so easy After researching it, he won't have headaches for so long.
However, this deep learning about potions also gave Andre a great inspiration. He found that although the wizarding world opened schools like Muggles, the education methods were still very backward.
Of course, this wasn't the first time he realized this problem, but Andre didn't think there was anything wrong with it before. After all, this school taught magic rather than scientific knowledge.
But this time in the process of studying potions, he clearly realized that at least this subject could be explained to young wizards in more clear and detailed ways, instead of just teaching students how to brew potions like before.
For example, most potion materials can be divided into categories. The neutralizers and catalysts mentioned by Andre and Hermione earlier are one of them. There are also some that are specifically used as solvents. If these are listed in the potion textbook, If the problem is explained clearly, then there won't be many little wizards who often mix up the materials.
Of course, it is too early for Andre to care about this issue now. Just compiling a new set of potions textbooks for young wizards is not a task that he can complete at this moment.
But if Hermione is willing in the future, this matter can be left to her. The little witch's personality is not suitable for going to the Ministry of Magic. Her serious appearance is very similar to Professor McGonagall.
Now that the research method has been determined, the next step is to complete it step by step according to this method.
Andre and Hermione first picked out the three identified potion materials, and then wrote down the remaining materials one by one. What role did these materials play in the special potion? They also needed to go to the library to find Herbology. book comparison.
Fortunately, although this job is boring, there is nothing difficult about it.
Before Easter came, they had almost figured out the general purpose of all the materials.
Then came the experiment. Of course, there were no magical animals in the castle for Andre to practice with, but there were many powerful creatures hidden in the forbidden forest behind Hagrid's cabin.
For example, Andre would naturally not target the eight-eyed spider Aragog who was raised by Hagrid. However, this acrosantula has many descendants in the forest. Although those little spiders do not have the same bloodline as Aragog, Gok is pure, but he is also an out-and-out magical creature.
These things are about to overrun the Forbidden Forest, and the centaurs are eager to eliminate them all. Hunting a few will not destroy the ecology of the forest, but on the contrary, it will maintain the balance of this one of the few magical creature reserves in the UK.
Before taking action, Andre went to Hagrid specifically. He didn't want to hide this from Hagrid. After all, those spiders were also the descendants of Hagrid's pets.
"You mean you're going to hunt Acromantulas in the woods?" Hagrid said with a surprised look on his face after hearing what the boy said.
"Yes," Andre nodded: "I need some magical creatures as potion materials, and the Acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest are also breeding too fast. I think if this continues, this forest will be destroyed. If it is occupied by these spiders, there will be no room for other animals living inside."
Hagrid hesitated to speak. He had not told Andre and others that Aragog, the ancestor of the Acromantula, was his pet, so he was not angry at the boy's plan. , it is obviously impossible for him to just sit back and watch Aragog die.
"I...I mean..." After being silent for a long time, Hagrid still said hesitantly: "Those are just some little spiders, they won't cause much harm."
Such an excuse was obviously pale and weak, and Andre had no choice but to explain: "As far as I know, there was no Acromantula in the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts, and based on what I know about you, Hagrid, You couldn't have created that population, right?"
"Ah, no, no, this..." Hagrid quickly shook his head to deny it. But after a moment, he gave up the struggle, lowered his head sadly and said, "Okay, okay, I admit that I raised Aragog, and later I found a wife for him, and now all the Acromantulas in the forest are their descendants."
Of course Andre had known about it for a long time, but Hermione, who came to Hagrid's hut with him, was completely unaware of this matter. When she heard that Hagrid actually admitted that he created the Acromantula population in the Forbidden Forest, The little witch couldn't help but growl: "Didn't the Ministry of Magic prohibit wizards from breeding dangerous creatures like Acromantulas?"
"The Ministry of Magic doesn't allow us to raise dragons." Hagrid muttered quietly, not sure whether he wanted to refute Hermione or defend himself.
"Don't worry about this. The Acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest have been breeding for who knows how many generations. Even the Ministry of Magic has nothing to do with this matter." But Andre said for Hagrid: " Also, don’t worry, we won’t touch Aragog, we’ll just catch a few little spiders, there are indeed too many of them.”
Hearing what Andre said, Hagrid breathed a sigh of relief. All he really cared about was Aragog: "If you just catch a few little spiders, I can go with you. If you two go into the forest, I will I’m afraid Aragog doesn’t know you.”
Of course it would be best to be accompanied by Hagrid. Although Andre didn't think hundreds of Acromantulas could do anything to him, he had no interest in killing people in the Forbidden Forest.
The process of hunting the Acromantula was uneventful. Hagrid was as familiar with the Forbidden Forest as the Weasley brothers were with Hogwarts Castle. Under the leadership of the hound Fang, the three of them soon found themselves in the Forbidden Forest. Several lonely Acromantulas were found on the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
There must be not enough food deep in the forest, so these spiders, which are as big as carriage wheels, come here to look for food.
From this, we can also see that what Andre said about the excessive population of Acromantulas is an indisputable fact. If they are allowed to multiply like this, I am afraid that it will not be long before the Forbidden Forest will be completely dominated by them, and even The tribe of centaurs in the forest will be forced to move deeper.
But Andre also knew that in a few years, when he was in sixth grade, Aragog would die of old age. Without Hagrid's pet, some of the giant spiders would be cleared away by then. Hagrid would not refuse. After all, the Forbidden Forest was still the property of Hogwarts. As the school's gamekeeper, Hagrid also had the obligation to ensure that the animals in the forest could live normally.
Hagrid carried three, no, it would be more appropriate to say three, three Acromantulas back to the hut.
As this was the first time she had seen this kind of magical animal, which was ranked Xxxx level of danger by the Ministry of Magic, Hermione had not recovered from the shock until now. Girls were more afraid of insects such as spiders, not to mention this one in front of her. The three-headed giant simply magnified the terror countless times.
Of course, compared to ordinary girls, at least the little witch didn't scream, but her face turned a little pale.
If Ron was here instead, he would have been so scared that he would have run back to the castle. The child was originally most afraid of spiders. Usually when he saw the little spiders spinning webs in the corner in the dormitory, he would scream for a long time, but these giant spiders were in front of him. If he didn't get stunned, that would be considered progress.
"Do you need my help?" Hagrid laid the three giant spiders with their limbs tied by ropes upside down on the ground. He did not show any sadness at all. As long as Aragog was not raised by him, these spiders would not be safe. No matter how Andre dealt with it, it would not affect his mood.
"It has to be put into the suitcase," Andre nodded and said, "I want to brew the potion there."
Although the Acromantula is huge, its weight is average, especially for Hagrid, a hybrid giant. He lifted three of them with one hand, and then helped Andre deliver the spiders one by one. Inside the suitcase.
The next step was to brew the special potion. Hagrid was not interested in this, so he left the suitcase first.
"The magical special organs of the Acromantula are the textile glands in the eyes and abdomen. Although their venom is expensive in Diagon Alley, it actually does not have magical properties." Since the Acromantula was chosen as the characteristic Andrea has naturally conducted detailed research on the main material of potions. The venom of this spider can be used as a universal solvent for many potion materials, so it is expensive, but their main characteristics are still in the four teams. It has huge eyes and glands that secrete spider silk.
"Are we going to kill them?" the little witch standing behind Andre said hesitantly. She is not the strong woman who can protect Harry and Ron against the Death Eaters in the future. She is still just a She is just a 12-year-old girl. She has probably never seen anything like killing a chicken in her life.
Andre also didn’t have a perverted hobby of watching girls being frightened. He smiled and said, “You can go into the house first and I’ll deal with them. It’ll be a big help if you control those crucibles for me later. "
What he didn't expect was that although the little witch still had a scared expression on her face, she shook her head firmly: "I won't go in, there are just a few spiders... Yes, it's just a few spiders, you go ahead and do it."
Andre couldn't figure it out at all, what's so brave about this kind of thing.
Of course he would not have thought that Hermione was thinking about Sophia, a woman who could accompany him on an adventure in Norway, and even face the dark wizards of the Free Magic Guild. How could she watch several Acromantulas being killed in a row? I can’t even accept the scene.
But since the little witch didn't want to enter the house, Andre didn't say anything more. He took out a sharp knife from his pocket and directly gouged out the eyes of a giant spider, and then cut open the big spider. The amazing abdomen, the glands used to secrete spider silk are carefully cut out.
There is no need to go into detail about the process of brewing the potion. It is no different from when Andrei was in Hungary. The materials have been prepared before. There are no contrabands like the feathers of the Silent Bird here. There is a large amount of gold galleons. Naturally, he easily obtained all the materials by mail order from Diagon Alley.
The reason why three Acromantulas were captured in this experiment was because Andre and Hermione developed three formulas. They didn't know which formula was more suitable, so they planned to cook them all. As for what happens next How to verify it, naturally it will not be in person.
There is a wooden box in the corner of the hut with three toads inside. They are the best objects for potion experiments. Many years ago, it was popular in the wizarding world to keep toads as pets because they are suitable for practicing spells and potions. .
He and Hermione spent almost all their spare time on taking notes in that old textbook.
Fortunately, his efforts were not in vain. Combining other books on potions, he finally understood roughly how to change the formula of a ready-made potion.
Of course, it is not something that Andre can do now, just like Mr. Damocles who invented the Wolfsbane potion, creating a brand new potion out of nothing.
However, special potions did not require him to invent them from scratch. Not only did Ms. Camille give him various fire dragon formulas, but also the formulas for horse-shaped water monsters and invisible beasts. Not only that, he even went to the principal's office to ask for them a few days ago. Here comes Professor Dumbledore's recipe for a magic potion with phoenix characteristics.
With these as a basis, and based on the knowledge he learned from Snape's potions textbook, it would be much easier to re-research a potion with the characteristics of other magical animals.
"In fact, all kinds of matching materials are inseparable from the auxiliary functions of neutralizers and catalysts. As long as the main materials are determined, you can start from these aspects." Andre said to Hermione on the side.
The little witch lowered her head and thought for a moment, then raised her head and said, "In other words, we have to find out the functions of various materials from those original formulas, and then make substitutions based on the main materials you want to replace?"
"That's right," Andre nodded. It saves effort to talk to smart people. If it was Harry or Ron who were discussing with him here now, the two of them would probably still be confused. "But the first step is to put the original information first." If you find the same materials in several formulas, those materials should play the same role. I think they are the main materials that are only second to the characteristics of magical creatures."
Hermione immediately took several pieces of parchment from the table. These parchments recorded several formulas that Andre had obtained from Camille, including the formula for the phoenix characteristic potion given to him by Professor Dumbledore.
"I remember that only three materials in these formulas are exactly the same, but there are several materials that do not exist in the three formulas, but the other formulas are all used." Although the parchment paper was moved to In front of her, the little witch didn't look at it. She relied on her excellent memory to immediately tell the repeated ingredients in the formula.
"That's why we spent so long studying the Half-Blood Prince textbook." Andre didn't feel disappointed about this. He had known about it for a long time. After all, if the formula of special potion was so easy After researching it, he won't have headaches for so long.
However, this deep learning about potions also gave Andre a great inspiration. He found that although the wizarding world opened schools like Muggles, the education methods were still very backward.
Of course, this wasn't the first time he realized this problem, but Andre didn't think there was anything wrong with it before. After all, this school taught magic rather than scientific knowledge.
But this time in the process of studying potions, he clearly realized that at least this subject could be explained to young wizards in more clear and detailed ways, instead of just teaching students how to brew potions like before.
For example, most potion materials can be divided into categories. The neutralizers and catalysts mentioned by Andre and Hermione earlier are one of them. There are also some that are specifically used as solvents. If these are listed in the potion textbook, If the problem is explained clearly, then there won't be many little wizards who often mix up the materials.
Of course, it is too early for Andre to care about this issue now. Just compiling a new set of potions textbooks for young wizards is not a task that he can complete at this moment.
But if Hermione is willing in the future, this matter can be left to her. The little witch's personality is not suitable for going to the Ministry of Magic. Her serious appearance is very similar to Professor McGonagall.
Now that the research method has been determined, the next step is to complete it step by step according to this method.
Andre and Hermione first picked out the three identified potion materials, and then wrote down the remaining materials one by one. What role did these materials play in the special potion? They also needed to go to the library to find Herbology. book comparison.
Fortunately, although this job is boring, there is nothing difficult about it.
Before Easter came, they had almost figured out the general purpose of all the materials.
Then came the experiment. Of course, there were no magical animals in the castle for Andre to practice with, but there were many powerful creatures hidden in the forbidden forest behind Hagrid's cabin.
For example, Andre would naturally not target the eight-eyed spider Aragog who was raised by Hagrid. However, this acrosantula has many descendants in the forest. Although those little spiders do not have the same bloodline as Aragog, Gok is pure, but he is also an out-and-out magical creature.
These things are about to overrun the Forbidden Forest, and the centaurs are eager to eliminate them all. Hunting a few will not destroy the ecology of the forest, but on the contrary, it will maintain the balance of this one of the few magical creature reserves in the UK.
Before taking action, Andre went to Hagrid specifically. He didn't want to hide this from Hagrid. After all, those spiders were also the descendants of Hagrid's pets.
"You mean you're going to hunt Acromantulas in the woods?" Hagrid said with a surprised look on his face after hearing what the boy said.
"Yes," Andre nodded: "I need some magical creatures as potion materials, and the Acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest are also breeding too fast. I think if this continues, this forest will be destroyed. If it is occupied by these spiders, there will be no room for other animals living inside."
Hagrid hesitated to speak. He had not told Andre and others that Aragog, the ancestor of the Acromantula, was his pet, so he was not angry at the boy's plan. , it is obviously impossible for him to just sit back and watch Aragog die.
"I...I mean..." After being silent for a long time, Hagrid still said hesitantly: "Those are just some little spiders, they won't cause much harm."
Such an excuse was obviously pale and weak, and Andre had no choice but to explain: "As far as I know, there was no Acromantula in the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts, and based on what I know about you, Hagrid, You couldn't have created that population, right?"
"Ah, no, no, this..." Hagrid quickly shook his head to deny it. But after a moment, he gave up the struggle, lowered his head sadly and said, "Okay, okay, I admit that I raised Aragog, and later I found a wife for him, and now all the Acromantulas in the forest are their descendants."
Of course Andre had known about it for a long time, but Hermione, who came to Hagrid's hut with him, was completely unaware of this matter. When she heard that Hagrid actually admitted that he created the Acromantula population in the Forbidden Forest, The little witch couldn't help but growl: "Didn't the Ministry of Magic prohibit wizards from breeding dangerous creatures like Acromantulas?"
"The Ministry of Magic doesn't allow us to raise dragons." Hagrid muttered quietly, not sure whether he wanted to refute Hermione or defend himself.
"Don't worry about this. The Acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest have been breeding for who knows how many generations. Even the Ministry of Magic has nothing to do with this matter." But Andre said for Hagrid: " Also, don’t worry, we won’t touch Aragog, we’ll just catch a few little spiders, there are indeed too many of them.”
Hearing what Andre said, Hagrid breathed a sigh of relief. All he really cared about was Aragog: "If you just catch a few little spiders, I can go with you. If you two go into the forest, I will I’m afraid Aragog doesn’t know you.”
Of course it would be best to be accompanied by Hagrid. Although Andre didn't think hundreds of Acromantulas could do anything to him, he had no interest in killing people in the Forbidden Forest.
The process of hunting the Acromantula was uneventful. Hagrid was as familiar with the Forbidden Forest as the Weasley brothers were with Hogwarts Castle. Under the leadership of the hound Fang, the three of them soon found themselves in the Forbidden Forest. Several lonely Acromantulas were found on the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
There must be not enough food deep in the forest, so these spiders, which are as big as carriage wheels, come here to look for food.
From this, we can also see that what Andre said about the excessive population of Acromantulas is an indisputable fact. If they are allowed to multiply like this, I am afraid that it will not be long before the Forbidden Forest will be completely dominated by them, and even The tribe of centaurs in the forest will be forced to move deeper.
But Andre also knew that in a few years, when he was in sixth grade, Aragog would die of old age. Without Hagrid's pet, some of the giant spiders would be cleared away by then. Hagrid would not refuse. After all, the Forbidden Forest was still the property of Hogwarts. As the school's gamekeeper, Hagrid also had the obligation to ensure that the animals in the forest could live normally.
Hagrid carried three, no, it would be more appropriate to say three, three Acromantulas back to the hut.
As this was the first time she had seen this kind of magical animal, which was ranked Xxxx level of danger by the Ministry of Magic, Hermione had not recovered from the shock until now. Girls were more afraid of insects such as spiders, not to mention this one in front of her. The three-headed giant simply magnified the terror countless times.
Of course, compared to ordinary girls, at least the little witch didn't scream, but her face turned a little pale.
If Ron was here instead, he would have been so scared that he would have run back to the castle. The child was originally most afraid of spiders. Usually when he saw the little spiders spinning webs in the corner in the dormitory, he would scream for a long time, but these giant spiders were in front of him. If he didn't get stunned, that would be considered progress.
"Do you need my help?" Hagrid laid the three giant spiders with their limbs tied by ropes upside down on the ground. He did not show any sadness at all. As long as Aragog was not raised by him, these spiders would not be safe. No matter how Andre dealt with it, it would not affect his mood.
"It has to be put into the suitcase," Andre nodded and said, "I want to brew the potion there."
Although the Acromantula is huge, its weight is average, especially for Hagrid, a hybrid giant. He lifted three of them with one hand, and then helped Andre deliver the spiders one by one. Inside the suitcase.
The next step was to brew the special potion. Hagrid was not interested in this, so he left the suitcase first.
"The magical special organs of the Acromantula are the textile glands in the eyes and abdomen. Although their venom is expensive in Diagon Alley, it actually does not have magical properties." Since the Acromantula was chosen as the characteristic Andrea has naturally conducted detailed research on the main material of potions. The venom of this spider can be used as a universal solvent for many potion materials, so it is expensive, but their main characteristics are still in the four teams. It has huge eyes and glands that secrete spider silk.
"Are we going to kill them?" the little witch standing behind Andre said hesitantly. She is not the strong woman who can protect Harry and Ron against the Death Eaters in the future. She is still just a She is just a 12-year-old girl. She has probably never seen anything like killing a chicken in her life.
Andre also didn’t have a perverted hobby of watching girls being frightened. He smiled and said, “You can go into the house first and I’ll deal with them. It’ll be a big help if you control those crucibles for me later. "
What he didn't expect was that although the little witch still had a scared expression on her face, she shook her head firmly: "I won't go in, there are just a few spiders... Yes, it's just a few spiders, you go ahead and do it."
Andre couldn't figure it out at all, what's so brave about this kind of thing.
Of course he would not have thought that Hermione was thinking about Sophia, a woman who could accompany him on an adventure in Norway, and even face the dark wizards of the Free Magic Guild. How could she watch several Acromantulas being killed in a row? I can’t even accept the scene.
But since the little witch didn't want to enter the house, Andre didn't say anything more. He took out a sharp knife from his pocket and directly gouged out the eyes of a giant spider, and then cut open the big spider. The amazing abdomen, the glands used to secrete spider silk are carefully cut out.
There is no need to go into detail about the process of brewing the potion. It is no different from when Andrei was in Hungary. The materials have been prepared before. There are no contrabands like the feathers of the Silent Bird here. There is a large amount of gold galleons. Naturally, he easily obtained all the materials by mail order from Diagon Alley.
The reason why three Acromantulas were captured in this experiment was because Andre and Hermione developed three formulas. They didn't know which formula was more suitable, so they planned to cook them all. As for what happens next How to verify it, naturally it will not be in person.
There is a wooden box in the corner of the hut with three toads inside. They are the best objects for potion experiments. Many years ago, it was popular in the wizarding world to keep toads as pets because they are suitable for practicing spells and potions. .
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