Days wandering around Hogwarts

Chapter 503 What help do you want

In the headmaster's office, Dumbledore took out a set of wizard chess and placed it in front of Charles.

Charles discovered that the chess pieces and even the chessboard were made of chocolate, and thought Ron would definitely like them, so he took them away.

Dumbledore blinked. He wanted to torture him and not let him eat the chocolate, but this guy actually packed up all the chocolate and took it away.

Charles took the initiative to find a topic: "My grandfather is in a very safe place now. I went to see him just now. That place is not in the British Isles."

Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good."

These days he has been dealing with the Ministry of Magic regarding Voldemort's affairs. At Fudge's strong request, the matter is not being made public for the time being, and the Aurors are conducting a secret investigation.

He was always worried about Jack's safety, fearing that Voldemort or the Death Eaters who were still at large would harm Jack.

Charles was speechless because Farbottom Castle was ready to receive orders for home security systems like the one after Blake's last escape.

If this matter is not made public now, there will be no business to do.

Dumbledore waved his wand and poured him a cup of tea, asking, "Can you tell me about the magical power that night?"

Charles took a sip from his teacup and said, "I don't know anything about that power. I was only told that it can restore my memory. I'm afraid Peeves knows more."

"But I am sure of one thing. Since I was allowed to take people there, it means that the original owner is no longer hiding it."

"I can feel the power of that force, but the original owner did not do evil because of it. It can be seen that he is a kind person."

At this moment, a vice-principal's painting on the wall sneered.

Charles didn't take it seriously and continued, "I have a guess that the original owner revealed this power because he wanted us to use it to benefit the world."

Dumbledore nodded thoughtfully.

He said, "I recently found out that the previous owner of that power was also the previous owner of the ruby, but at that time the ruby ​​was not as... burly as it is now."

Last time he and Fox complained about Ruby being too fat, he was reported and Ruby came over and pecked him on the head.

Charles just nodded and didn't respond. Fox was looking at him.

Seeing that he was avoiding the topic of that person, Dumbledore stopped asking and asked about what happened just now: "What does Kodostoriz want to see you about?"

Charles replied casually, "Nothing much. I just collaborated with a group of universities in Moscow to do some research on Muggles, and we have achieved some results."

"But it just so happens that I have a plan to cooperate with Kodos Doriz."

Then he explained in detail the plan for the magic model.

Dumbledore listened very carefully, asked many details, and finally said: "It's a genius plan, but it faces a serious problem: how to enrich the database."

Charles wasn't surprised that he'd discovered this, too.

This, like the herbal Muggle fertilizer experiment, is Charles' own project. Hogwarts can provide some help, but not much, and it is impossible to pay for it.

Charles said, "Yes, that's what Mr. Grindelwald said. He is very optimistic about this project, so he is willing to provide some help."

Now it was Dumbledore's turn to look sharp.

Dumbledore could not accuse Charles of colluding with Grindelwald because it was he who introduced the two of them.

This project has great potential, but with Grindelwald's involvement, it is very likely to be led astray by him.

Dumbledore asked Charles, "How much help did he provide?" Charles scratched his head a little embarrassedly and said, "I promised him that I would not tell anyone."

After all, stealing the Durmstrang Library was too serious a matter, just like the theft of the Hogwarts Library, all the teachers and students in the school would risk their lives.

Charles currently only has a preliminary plan for this matter and needs more intelligence.

Dumbledore didn't expect Grindelwald and Charles to be so bold. He thought it was just a private act, so he said, "Just be careful."

He increasingly felt that he could no longer control Charles.

Charles continued, "Kodosdoriz asked me to come over this time so that I can discuss cooperation with them."

"I plan to start with alchemy and make a large alchemy model. If there are no major problems, I will integrate potions into it and upgrade it bit by bit."

Dumbledore was a little unhappy at first. As a student of Hogwarts, why didn't you look for your alma mater first, but instead look for outsiders?

But he was at a loss when he heard it was alchemy. Hogwarts' foundation was too weak, and schools like Beauxbatons and Durmstrang were not officially familiar with Charles. On the contrary, Kodostoris had a solid foundation, and many professors seemed to have a good relationship with Charles.

But Hogwarts couldn't remain silent.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald both saw the excellence of this system, and naturally others could see it as well, and Charles had no intention of hiding it.

If one day during a meeting of the International Confederation of Wizards, someone asked Dumbledore, "That student in your school has done such an awesome project, you must have provided a lot of help, right?"

Dumbledore couldn't answer that Hogwarts provided him with three meals a day, as that would be too embarrassing.

So Hogwarts must do something about this matter.

Dumbledore thought for a moment and then asked, "Can we conduct research on both Potions and Alchemy at the same time?"

Hogwarts has a weak foundation in alchemy, but a strong foundation in potions. However, Charles has plans in this regard, so it is better to carry out both at the same time.

Dumbledore himself was a little anxious. Voldemort had appeared again. He might really die as the prophecy said. It would be great if he could see the results while he was alive.

Charles began to think, and after a moment he slowly said, "The reason why I chose Alchemy and Potions at the beginning is mainly because their thinking logic is similar."

"But similarity is not the same, and they need to be studied separately."

“Their basic frameworks are the same, and they will need to be studied separately in the medium term.”

Dumbledore said firmly: "Hogwarts can provide assistance in your research."

Charles was startled by his tone and asked tentatively: "Then what about the database..."

Dumbledore said without hesitation, "I will arrange for Severus to assist you."

Charles was speechless. He sold out Snape without blinking an eye.

But it doesn’t matter, as long as we have a start, we can work together slowly later.

After Charles thanked Dumbledore, Dumbledore asked, "How do you need help?"

Charles said: "Principal, look at this leave..."

Dumbledore said, "I will grant you half a month's vacation."

(End of this chapter)