The Extraordinary Apothecary at Hogwarts

"How's it going?" Dumbledore's long beard moved up and down with the chewing movement of his jaw. Judging from his calm expression alone, his taste buds didn't seem to be attacked by the smell.

Snape looked down at the hand that came out restlessly to enjoy the shade, and covered it again with the corner of the quilt, "The damaged organs will take some time to recover."

"How long do you think it will take? Severus, the outside world's evaluation of this matter is not as pure as our students think. It is difficult for them not to link Eugenie's continuous absence with the events of the previous few days. Longer, I think it's time for someone to step up and say—

She died unfortunately while studying in a place that had lost her ability to protect herself. If I guessed correctly, she will also gain a few distant relatives who have been lost for many years and have almost no blood relationship in the newspaper. "

Dumbledore walked up to the desk, and just as he put his hand on the table, he was bitten by a small purple arc, and then another!Like an angry puppy, the arc sprang from the resting wand, chasing after the same finger to gnaw.

"Very lively," Dumbledore commented after being interrupted by his wand.

Snape pursed his lips, and patted the wand reassuringly twice, and the arc obediently retracted into the wood grain, and he shoved it into his magic robe.

"I am very willing to believe that your wisdom can handle those things perfectly, principal. For me, I must ensure that no permanent damage will occur. Sleep has a necessary value in speeding up recovery and reducing pain.

I have taken this into consideration when making the emergency plan, so on the basis of the moderator, I have configured a sufficient amount of moonstone, you know what I mean. "

Dumbledore pushed down his glasses as they were about to slip off his nose, "Moonstone, oh, yes I understand, irreversible slumber, which cannot be awakened even with the best invigorating potions. I should be glad Haven't the old minds given up the knowledge they learned nearly 100 years ago? It's still as easy to use as before, and it's loaded with more and more, all kinds of knowledge and troubles.

Looks like Minerva has to go to London for me, remember you said you'd have the Polyjuice Potion ready, I'm looking forward to seeing what color Minerva's hair will turn into. "

"Well, it must be taken again within 7 hours, not 12 hours, because it was frozen during the production process." Snape still lowered his eyes, "The Boggart incident is entirely due to my negligence, if I can Check more closely, she won't be in danger—"

Dumbledore looked over the silver wire on the upper edge of his glasses, and landed gently on Snape's blanched knuckles, "I don't think any wizard in his right mind would block his toilet with a defensive spell , while other areas are already like a bunker, and the snake on the door is not bad.”

The owl made a little noise when it stepped on the stand, and there was no other sound for a while.

Dumbledore leaned over to look at his full white beard in the small mirror on the table, "Thinking about it, it's not all a bad thing. I haven't taught Transfiguration for a long time, and I miss the lively and cheerful atmosphere in the class. It's nice to be young."

Snape disagreed, "Looking at the whole school, you are probably the only one who can experience it in the final review class-lively? Excuse me, please don't forget to strictly follow Minerva's rules for attending owls and owls because you enjoy the classroom atmosphere too much. A high-pressure review plan carefully formulated by newts students."

Dumbledore is grooming his long beard, as if it will look younger after finishing, "If I do that, my face will be scratched when Minerva comes back, and her paws when she turned into a tabby cat Quite sharp, thank you for your kind reminder."

"What do you think of that Boggart?" Snape asked suddenly.

Dumbledore became serious, "Unbelievable, no one has ever achieved such in-depth research on this kind of creature-transferring part of the magical ability of one 'non-existent' creature to another.

As far as I know, no institution is willing to carry out this kind of research project, and given its high-risk and low-reward nature, it is very strange to be able to obtain funding support. "

"Do we need to suspect the Department of Mysteries?"

"You suspect that the experimental subjects under its jurisdiction were leaked in some way, and then used to put them in the school? This is a very serious accusation, Severus, and there is some truth to it, but you also know that we have no way of verifying the authenticity —unless I run for Minister of Magic and succeed for the first time."

"It's not impossible, at least Fudge thinks that there is a high probability that you can squeeze him out." Snape wanted to stand up but found that the robe was caught.

He tiptoed back to his original position as if he was worried about waking someone who was in an irreversible slumber.

Dumbledore looked at him with a smile, "It's a wonderful experience to be needed. You have been giving, but you are willing to enjoy it. Now you have finally experienced it."

Then he sighed and continued the topic just now, "I am not suitable for holding power, and now there is a more practical option that is likely to obtain effective information-I have contacted Albert, and he agrees with my idea, let She moved to live in an old house on the island of Anglesey during the summer vacation, which was a hometown she had never met. The portrait of Ms. Helena Ravenclaw showed the direct descendant wearing the symbol of inheritance strong expectations."

"The charming homeland sounds attractive, but have you given any serious consideration to security, Dumbledore. It is clear that someone knows all too well about the mechanics of the curse on her, and it is impossible for her parents to divulge the information.

Who else knows?You, me, and those who were closely related to casting the curse back then!What do you think is the possibility that he or she does not know where the old house is at the moment?It's too late to use the Scarlet Loyalty Curse now, he must have known it a long time ago. "

"Listen to me, Severus, of course your concerns are well-founded, but I am more inclined that this force does not want to expose itself too much for the time being due to certain considerations, otherwise there is no need to rely on Quirrell, So there's little chance of her being attacked again in the short term. When I get time, I'll add a few more protections in there."

Snape looked restless, "You're betting. You made the decision for her, planned the path, and then bet her life on an unsafe guess. What do you want me to do? Dumbledore, you let me Accompanying you to collect Horcruxes, leaving her alone there to fend for herself, I cannot accept."

Dumbledore's eyes were calm and indifferent, "Guarantee, that's a luxury that none of us can afford, you should be aware of it, it's the same for Eugenie, and it's the same for Harry. We can do it Just train them all, no one can provide all-round protection at every step.

This incident is a good example. If she hadn't practiced the sealing technique and expulsion spell well, when you finally arrived, you would only see a humanoid ice cream covered in frost. Don't deny what I said. "

"I don't deny it," Snape said, bowing his head, and remained silent for a long time, "but at least, postpone the trip for a few days and let me send her there."

"Of course, Severus, this is not an excessive request. I just want to meet with her parents to discuss some things - I have a new idea about the future planning of the school."