Study Days at Hogwarts

"There are indeed not many candidates." Mr. Brod was not angry, but said with a smile, "But didn't we find two suitable talents this time? Of course, Katrina's talent is actually quite modest. It’s okay, but I don’t know what his personality is like.”

"Tell me about the benefits of inheriting this surname!"

"Benefit?" Mr. Broad touched his beard, "The biggest benefit is that you will have the opportunity to read the knowledge left behind by the Wild Smith family for hundreds of years. Every heir is a genius and will leave his own legacy. What you do best.”

At this moment, Albert finally understood why Isobel said in the letter that he should agree, which was really attractive to him.

"Of course, you will get a sum of money and a house of your own. Oh, you have already seen the house. Yes, it is here." When Mr. Broad talked about the latter, he was very casual. It seems like something unimportant.

"In fact, these are not important, because those who can be selected will not lack these things. We are just pushing you gently from behind to make you go faster and smoother, that's all."

"If I agree, what do I need to pay?" Albert asked: "I don't think there is a free lunch in the world."

“There are some responsibilities, but it’s actually quite relaxing.”

Mr. Broad smiled broadly, knowing that he had successfully persuaded Albert, and few people would refuse such an offer.

"First point, you need to keep this a secret. You cannot tell anyone, not even your relatives." Mr. Broad raised a second finger and said, "Second point, choose the right person. , that is, what you call the heir, and when cultivating the next generation, you must contribute and you must not be selfish. The last point is to leave your knowledge before you die."

"No more?" Albert's face was full of astonishment, as if he really made a lot of money!

"No, that's it. The responsibility is very easy." Mr. Broad nodded: "Most of them are actually benefits, because most of the people selected are very smart, and they usually won't refuse. You probably will too." You know why you won’t refuse, because there is no harm at all and you can get a lot of benefits for nothing.”

"Let me ask you, why did you agree?" Albert hesitated for a moment, then asked.

"Why? Don't you find hundreds of years of accumulated knowledge fascinating?" Mr. Broad said with a wink. "A large part of the knowledge has even been lost."

"Okay, when can I see those things?" Albert agreed. Mr. Broad's words are indeed very attractive. The knowledge left by countless geniuses is the field they are best at. For Albert, it was like a golden mountain.

Others may only be able to select and absorb part of the knowledge, but Albert is prepared to turn all that knowledge into his own nutrition.

"Originally, you need to enter Wildsmith's Castle to have a chance to read those books, but after discussing with several other people, I allowed you to read the books there, but Wildsmith Castle needs to wait until you become an adult to truly inherit this You have to have your last name to be allowed in," Mr Broad said.

"The castle has not been discovered yet?" Albert asked in surprise, "You have hidden it very well. Is it the Loyalty Curse?"

"Why do you say that?" Mr. Broad asked in surprise.

"You said that only wizards who inherit the surname of Wild Smith can be allowed to enter there, and no one else will ever be able to find that place." Albert expressed his guess, "If it were me, I would use the Loyalty Curse. The characteristic of the curse is that when the secret keeper dies, other insiders will automatically become the secret keeper. There are only a few members of the Wild Smith family, and few people know your identity. Naturally, the others will never be found. "

Insert an app: a perfect replica of the old version of the book-chasing artifact and a replaceable source app - Mimi Reading.

"Wonderful." Mr. Brod couldn't help but applaud and admitted directly, "It is indeed the Loyalty Curse."

"I have a question."

"Say it." Mr. Brod looked like he was listening attentively.

"Is the founder of Wildsmith Ignatia Wildsmith, the inventor of Floo Powder?" Albert asked his doubts.

"As expected, you have discovered." Mr. Broad was not surprised by this. "The surname Wildsmith actually comes from Ignatia Wildsmith's father: Will De Smith. "

"As expected, I have seen this name in Ravenclaw's secret chamber." Albert connected many things, "Speaking of which, where are the descendants of Ignatia Wildsmith? "

"We are his descendants." Professor Brod said flatly: "Every person selected has a blood connection with this surname, and the selected person needs not only blood, but also enough There shouldn’t be any problems with his intelligence and character.”

"I thought the Smith family were her direct descendants." Albert couldn't help laughing at himself.

"The inheritance of bloodline is very unreliable. You should have realized that the descendants of the four giants of Hogwarts have all disappeared in the long river of time. Many ancient families have declined. Only we are still very strong." Speaking of this matter, Mr. Broad's tone was filled with undisguised pride. "Every Wild Smith is a genius, and only geniuses are qualified to inherit the surname Wild Smith."

"Why is Mr. Rowena unqualified?"

"Because we voted and thought he was unfit." Mr. Broad told a cruel fact.

"Same for Mr. Gerber Smith?"

"I have said before, we will never show any favoritism when selecting people." Mr. Broad shook his head.

"It seems that I am very lucky!" Albert laughed at himself.

"No, because you are really suitable," said Mr. Broad. "We decided together, so there can be no mistakes."

"I'm curious why Rowena Smith is unqualified?" Albert recalled Rowena's appearance at that time, frowning and said, "I think half of him becoming like that is caused by you."

"This matter is a secret to begin with." Mr. Broad shook his head and said: "Even if we get clues from some records, it is actually useless. We will spare no effort to cultivate those talented people. However, this does not mean that they It just fits.”

"Rowenna's talent is actually quite good, but his character is too bad, especially when he does something like that." Mr. Broad spoke of this matter in a cold tone, "Actually, you should also realize that we There is no urgency to inherit that surname, it is a dispensable existence for us, because we are all talented enough and can go far even without its brilliance and help."

"Where is Isobel's father?" Albert asked.

"Brair, his talent is not as good as Rowena, and... he was considered inappropriate by everyone a long time ago." Professor Brod recalled: "Under normal circumstances, we will maintain friendly contact with them. Like we originally had, we have a good relationship.”

"I suddenly feel a little sympathy for Rowena Smith!" Albert laughed at himself.

Rowena Smith was mostly responsible for the death of Isobel's father, and that guy also felt guilty about it.

The result turned out to be like this.

"No, you don't need to sympathize with him." Mr. Brod shook his head and said, "Since he did that, he can't blame others for what happened."

"Last question, when can I see what I want?" Albert said, looking at Mr. Broad.

"I brought you a copy!" Mr. Broad said, pointing to a wooden box next to him.

For some reason, the box in front of him gave Albert a strange sense of familiarity.

"Is the book in there?" he asked.

"Yes, right inside."

When Albert opened the box, he felt like he was going to be blinded.

Inside the box was a book, a metal book.

"Is this brass? No, this is...gold?"

Albert looked at Mr. Broad in disbelief, "This is a book made of gold?"

"It's not all gold. It contains some silver and a small amount of other metals." Mr. Broad said with a smile: "At first, I was shocked by this thing. Can you believe that there are a lot of them in a castle?" Books made of gold and silver?”

"You are so rich!" Albert said dryly. He waved his wand, and the golden book box flew out and landed on the tilted desk in front of him.

"Knowledge is more valuable." Mr. Broad said softly. "And we're never short of money."

"Did you specially choose this book for me?" Albert saw in the book about how to make a double-way mirror. Obviously, the owner of this book was the former double-way mirror manufacturer.

Albert found this line on the back of the paper:

I have left my lifelong knowledge in the book. I hope those who come after me can find their own happiness in the book. ——Brair Bursted.