The Alchemist of Harry Potter

Chapter 190 The Book of the Jews of Abraham

At the end of September, the rainy season is still continuing, the weather is getting colder and the nights are getting longer and longer.

In such weather, Albert likes to stay by the warm and bright fireplace, drinking hot drinks while reading his favorite books.

Albert was undoubtedly lucky that the Gryffindor lounge happened to be able to satisfy him.

At the moment, Albert is sitting in a soft armchair, flipping through a book that Smith lent him, titled "The Book of Abraham the Jew".

This book is very famous. Legend has it that Nicole Flamel refined the legendary Philosopher's Stone step by step according to the instructions in this book.

At the beginning, when Professor Smith lent him this book, Albert was really surprised. He never thought that such a book would be widely circulated, which is really hard to imagine.

However, what surprised Albert even more was that he found the method of refining the Philosopher's Stone from the "Book of Abraham the Jew", but no one succeeded in refining the Philosopher's Stone except Nicole Flamel.

Yes!

If it is possible to refine the Sorcerer's Stone, how could it possibly spread?

Alchemy recipes are usually untold secrets.

People no longer believe in the so-called secret formula of the Philosopher's Stone in the Jewish Book of Abraham.

Smith's recommendation of Albert's book is actually like when he joined the Quidditch team, just like Charlie recommended him to read "The Origin of Quidditch", which probably means the same thing.

Although it may not be able to gain anything, it is actually not bad to pass the time, and it can also learn about alchemy by the way.

The original "Book of Abraham the Jew" is only 21 pages long and has various images on it, be it capital letters, gold coins, Jews, princes, priests, astrologers, philosophers, or some weird drawing that makes one's head spin.However, this book is more than that, there are related translations and notes on it, but you still need to know special alchemy terms to understand it.

For example, the page Albert is looking at now:
With the diligence of a philosopher, give all your attention to the sun, the moon, and Mercury... In the metal lies a soul of sulfur, called "Fiery Sulphurous Light."

If you don't know that in alchemy, the sun refers to gold, the moon refers to silver, and mercury refers to mercury, it may be difficult to understand what this sentence means.

There is also a description about alchemy, "...Sulphur has a magical power, it can dye the wet and cold moon into the pure gold of the sun, but this process requires a spiritual medium..."

Albert closed the book gently, put it on his lap, and didn't read it again.

In fact, he has read it several times, and he also used his own knowledge and understanding to make a simple translation of the legendary method of refining the Philosopher's Stone.

Unfortunately, there are no skills or tasks related to the Philosopher's Stone on the panel.

This was expected, and he still had a hint of expectation, just to see if he could pick up a treasure mountain for himself through the panel, but it was obviously wishful thinking.

"Are you going to use this thing to fool others again?" Lee Jordan shook the parchment between his fingers.He still remembered that Albert had translated this old book in the library a few days ago, which was said to be the alchemy secret recipe for refining the Sorcerer's Stone.

Then, they believed it, especially after learning what the Sorcerer's Stone was, everyone was happy for a long time.

No way, Albert took a very old book and studied it there for a long time, and told them about "The Book of Abraham the Jew" and Nicole Flamel, really fooling them temporarily up.

It's just that after they calmed down, they realized that they had been fooled by Albert again.

Although Albert innocently stated that "The Book of Abraham the Jew" is true, and the formula of the Philosopher's Stone was indeed translated from the book, but...is the alchemy secret about the Philosopher's Stone in the book also true?

Obviously not.

Although Albert's book is very old, it was printed no matter what. Someone printed it. Could the magic stone alchemy secret in "The Book of Abraham the Jew" be true?

If true, how could there be only one Nicole Flamel in centuries?

"That is indeed the secret alchemy formula of the Philosopher's Stone in "The Book of Abraham the Jew." Albert said with an expression that I did not lie.

"Yes, yes, we know this is the precious alchemy recipe of the Philosopher's Stone." Lee Jordan said impatiently.

"How about we take him as a treasure?" George had a happy smile on his face.

Since the last secret treasure, several people have been working hard to leave various secret treasures in Hogwarts.

"That's a good idea." Fred opened the curtain next to him and looked up at the rain outside. "You write another copy in French, and then attach an English translation."

"When does it start?" Lee Jordan asked. "Now?"

"Another day." George walked over, looked at the rain curtain outside the window, and muttered, "Why doesn't it stop raining?"

"How can it be so fast." Albert finished drinking the milk tea and said to Lee Jordan, "I have something to do later."

"I hate rainy days."

They will go down to training later, training against the cold wind and heavy rain, this is a common thing for Quidditch players, but no one likes to train in this kind of wind and rain, the whole body Get wet, get cold easily, and get covered in mud on the way to the Quidditch pitch.

"Aren't you going with me?" George asked, turning his head.

"Unfortunately, I have an appointment with Mr. Smith later." Albert politely declined, he didn't like to go out for training in such bad weather.

"Let's go!"

The two brothers sighed and walked towards the exit of the common room together.
"Train well, next time we will compete, we will cheer you on." Albert said to the two with a smile.

In fact, he also knows that there are many new players this year, and Charlie's training is very strict, which puts a lot of pressure on Fred and George.

The training of Quidditch players is really hard!
A few minutes later, Albert knocked on the door of the Defense Against the Dark Arts office, and there was already a guest inside, the young little Smith.

When the other party saw Albert, he frowned slightly, obviously not thinking that there would be guests, so he got up, said goodbye and left.

"My nephew is quite talented, but his personality is a bit arrogant." After the child left, Professor Smith who prepared milk tea for Albert suddenly said.

Unlike Dumbledore, Rowena Smith likes to make her own milk tea.

Albert didn't know what to say about other people's affairs, so the best choice was to keep silent.

"Thank you, I've already finished reading this book, it's an amazing book."

After a moment of silence, Albert returned the "Book of Abraham the Jew" to Smith.

"It's really amazing." Professor Smith took the book, put it on the table, and handed the bubbled milk tea to Albert.

"Thank you."

After the two chatted for a while, Smith picked up another book and began to explain the basics of alchemy to Albert.

Well, that's right, the basics.

However, Albert did not lack the foundation. What he lacked was actually the secret formula of alchemy. However, these things are usually untold secrets.

Smith soon discovered the problem. Albert already had his own understanding of alchemy, but his current problem was that he didn't know how to use it.

Like a glass of water, put there is just a glass of water.You need to pour tea leaves, or cocoa powder, into the water to turn the water into a cup of tea, or hot cocoa, or even other beverages.

This is a bit embarrassing.

Professor Smith also has research on alchemy, but he himself is not a master in this field.

Although he could teach Albert some of what he knew, but... the relationship between the two parties is not that good yet.

"I probably know about your situation." Professor Smith ended the lecture directly, looked at Albert again and said, "You are limited by yourself."

"Restricted by yourself?" Albert was a little confused, and didn't understand what this sentence meant for a while.

"It should be the amount of knowledge." Professor Smith took a sip of milk tea and explained, "Alchemy covers a wide range, but the knowledge you have learned so far is not enough, which directly leads to the limitation of your thinking range. I feel a little confused, unable to refine any items."

"Can't you teach me?" Albert asked.

"It's meaningless to learn the basics." Professor Smith shook his head and said, "I remember you know Mr. Brod, right?"

"Oh, you said Professor Broad, we know each other and have been in touch with each other recently." Albert nodded.

"Alchemy includes many things." Professor Smith said, "I think what you lack most is knowledge. This is the biggest problem at present. I think there will be no such problems in two or three years."

"Wait another two or three years?" Albert was a little confused. After waiting for two or three years, the day lily was cold.

"I can write to Mr. Broad to see if I can recommend you to one of my elders," Professor Smith said.

"Elder?" Albert suddenly thought of someone.

Gerber Smith?
The old man I met last time at the cabin in the lake.

"By the way, there is also Mr. Selah Harrisis." Professor Smith clapped his hands and continued, "He is also very good at alchemy."

"This..." Albert looked confused.

"I'll help you write a letter of introduction," Professor Smith said with a smile, "You first prepare a letter and write down the problems you encountered in alchemy."

Albert nodded, he knew what Professor Smith meant.

"I think there will be news soon," Smith said.

"Thank you, Professor Smith." Albert thanked.

"You're welcome," Smith said.He looked at Albert's leaving back, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by confusion and bewilderment.

It was not Professor Rowena Smith's intention to introduce Albert to Serra Harrisis and Gerber Smith, but an invitation made by Gerber Smith to invite the young wizard to join them.

Genius, and very gifted in alchemy.

As long as there are two points, it is actually enough.

Although Rowena Smith was a little puzzled, he had actually had a similar experience before.

However, he always felt a little strange, "Is it really only valued because of talent? Could it be... the same as McDougal? But, as far as he knows, Albert is a Muggle wizard."

(End of this chapter)