Study Days at Hogwarts

"Okay, that's it for today's class, don't forget to do your homework." Professor Broad announced that after class was over, the students began to pack up their things and leave the classroom.

"Professor Broad?" Albert deliberately stayed behind.

"What's the matter, Mr. Anderson?" Professor Brod raised his head and looked at Albert and asked.

"That's right, I have a question." Albert said immediately: "At the back of "Dark Power: Self-Defense Guide", I saw the content about Grindylow, and I remembered the one you mentioned in the first class. A plant called the Protector Tree.”

Professor Brod looked at this talented student with interest and asked with a smile: "You want to know whether the guardian tree can protect people from Grindylow's attack?"

"Yes." Albert nodded.

"Theoretically... it should be possible." Professor Broad raised his finger and pointed outside, telling Albert that someone was waiting for him outside.

"Theoretically?" Albert turned around in confusion and waved to the three Freds, who signaled that they didn't need to wait for him.

"Yes, in theory, I'm glad you realize this." Professor Broad said happily: "The Guardian Tree is a magical sorbus tree that will protect those who touch its trunk from dark creatures. Attack. Of course, this is recorded in the data. Since it can be recorded in "Thousands of Miraculous Herbs and Mushrooms", it means that the Dharma Protector Tree is indeed effective, but... this kind of thing is only theoretical."

Albert was silent, listening quietly to the other person's continued words.

Professor Brod looked at the scenery outside the window and was immersed in his own memories: "When I was very young, a friend once gave me an amulet, which claimed that as long as I wore it, I could protect against werewolves, dementors and evil spirits. corpse."

"Is it really effective?" Albert asked curiously.

"Yes, it's effective." Professor Brod nodded and said: "Of course, the effect is not as exaggerated as he said, but the amulet can indeed make some dark creatures retreat. It can indeed protect you from some dark creatures when traveling. Unnecessary interference.”

"The amulet is made of sorbus trees?" Albert had already thought of what Professor Brod meant by these words.

"Yes, the effect of the amulet gradually weakened due to time." Professor Broad nodded.

Albert was silent. He was thinking about the authenticity of Professor Broad's words. Is the amulet made of sorbus trees really so effective?

"After the amulet expired, I asked him for another one, but was rejected. He told me that as long as I soaked the amulet in mashed garlic, I could keep vampires away." Professor Brod looked at it. The stunned Albert shook his head and said, "I followed his suggestion and soaked the amulet in crushed garlic for a day. Later, the amulet smelled of garlic."

"Are vampires really afraid of garlic and crosses?" Albert couldn't help but ask.

"Afraid, hate might be more appropriate. Vampires hate the smell of garlic." Professor Brod continued, "That is a stimulus to vampires, like someone driving you behind with something you hate."

"What about the cross?" Albert asked again.

"Muggles at that time used branches of the Dharma Protector tree to make crosses. It was indeed effective, but the effect was minimal." Professor Brod shook his head and said, "Of course, the more important thing about the cross is actually giving people courage in faith. "

"So, vampires are not afraid of crosses?"

"Yes, they are not afraid." Professor Brod brought the topic back again, "Later, I saw someone selling amulets in the market, and I spent two galleons on one, which was also made of a talisman tree. Made of wood.”

"It doesn't work?" Albert thought he might have guessed the possibility.

"No, I can't say it has no effect, but..." Professor Brod grinned: "Basically it has no effect."

"Why?"

"That's a good question, why?" Professor Broad asked, "Why do you think it is?"

"I don't know." Albert shook his head and said, "Is the amulet made of wood from the guardian tree?"

"Do you know alchemy?" Professor Broad suddenly changed the subject.

"I know." Albert said without hesitation: "An ancient chemical prototype?"

"Chemistry, I'm sorry, kid, I don't understand what you are talking about?" Professor Brod was also stunned. He really didn't understand that Albert actually said the word "chemistry" in his mouth. In the wizard's world view, there is no chemistry. This stuff.

"I mean the Muggle worldview. You know, I come from a Muggle family. It is recorded in Muggle books that the so-called alchemy is the prototype of ancient chemistry." Albert explained casually.

"I see. However, alchemy in the magical world is actually a kind of magic." Professor Broad continued: "This is a profound subject. Alchemy includes many things. Unfortunately, this subject It’s not very popular in the UK, and only in Africa and Egypt are there separate courses.”

"You think the amulet is an alchemical item." Albert immediately connected the two things.

"Yes." Professor Brod was very happy that Albert understood this, and he continued: "Amulets made by alchemists can be regarded as true amulets, and can best preserve the protection of the law. Tree effect. At least, when you wear the amulet to cross the swamp or lake, Grindylow will not attack you."

"However, I need to remind you that you must not buy amulets on the market. They are all made by scammers. Although the guardian tree is not common, I think an amulet made of the wood of the guardian tree is not worth it. Two galleons.”

"Because it has not been processed by an alchemist?" Albert asked.

"That's right." Professor Broad looked at Albert and said, "I guess you want to use the talisman tree as an amulet?" "

"Yes, I want to make an amulet for my sister. Her birthday is coming soon." Albert did not hide it, but just avoided Professor Brod's eyes. He felt that the old man might be able to use Legilimency, although He didn't feel like he was being seen through, but he should still be more vigilant.

As he spoke, Albert took out a cross he had made a while ago from his pocket.

It's really simple, just wood intertwined into a cross, the ordinary kind, the product he got by practicing the cutting spell.

"This is indeed an amulet made of the wood of the Guardian Tree." Professor Broad took the cross, looked it up and down, and joked: "However, it is of very low quality. I dare say it cannot be sold for 2 Galleons."

Albert knew that Professor Broad just made a simple joke and didn't care at all.

"If you want to make an amulet, I suggest you read books related to alchemy." Professor Broad suddenly suggested, "If it were someone else, I might not recommend him to study. After all, it would be at least three years. The difficulty of elective courses in grade. However, this shouldn’t be a problem for you.”

"Any recommendations?" Albert asked.

"Simple Alchemy, this is an introductory book. I prefer to call it Alchemy for Dummies." Professor Brod took out his pocket watch and looked at the time and said, "Okay, I have another class later. , if you still want to chat about Defense Against the Dark Arts, I suggest you come to see me at the Defense Against the Dark Arts office over the weekend."