Over the past few days, Ted tried many times to create magic items, with mediocre results.
Magic items are different from items that are temporarily magical. They are items that maintain magical effects for a long time.
For example, there is a teapot in the original novel that bites people's noses. You leave that thing in a corner for a few years, and then you pick it up and it bites your nose again.
For another example, in the original book, Malfoy was ordered by Voldemort to assassinate Dumbledore, and once bought an opal necklace with a curse attached to it in Borgin Bock's shop.
Anyone who touches this thing will suffer a fatal curse in an instant. Even if decades and hundreds of years pass, the curse on this necklace will not dissipate.
The things Ted had made before were just to add magic to the items, giving them magic for a short period of time. It will be completely ineffective within a few hours, or at most a few days.
What Ted wants to make now are long-lasting magic items, which involve many fields, the most important of which is alchemy.
However, this craft is not that simple. Even though Ted already has a lv2 level, he is still at the introductory stage through self-study.
This skill appeared too early, probably at the same time as magic. To this day, the scope and depth involved in alchemy are indescribable.
Even if someone teaches you, I'm afraid they can only work hard in a certain niche field, let alone a layman like Ted who can only explore on his own.
He did make a few luminous glass beads, ropes that could automatically tie people up, and other gadgets, but they were of little use.
He also tried to make spiritual ashes, which is [How to make the ashes of the stray wolf (green)], something unique to the world of the old head ring.
but failed.
However, because I have a complete set of knowledge in my mind, failure is only due to insufficient techniques. As long as you try a few, dozen or dozens more times, you will always succeed.
Ted also attempts to copy magic scrolls. However it is not that simple.
After working for several days, I only succeeded in the simplest fluorescent spell.
Scrolls are actually of little use to wizards.
Spellcasters in the DND world use magic nets to cast spells, or similar talent casts, and the number of spells they can cast each day is limited.
So they had the magic scroll as a backup to deal with emergencies.
But wizards in the magic world are not subject to that restriction, and casting spells is easy. It is even easier to use a wand than to tear apart a scroll.
At most, this thing will be used in special situations, such as when the wand is taken away. But there are still more appropriate wandless spellcasting techniques.
However, Ted also discovered a characteristic. The magic scroll can be used by anyone with magic power.
Even Anzu can tear open the scroll and trigger magic.
In other words, some magical creatures or squibs can also use magic scrolls.
While Ted was still copying the scrolls, he discovered a new magical material-deep-sea squid ink that loves diving.
This thing is the material for many magic contracts or writing magic books. Some people also use it for painting. It is a good carrier of magic power and can combine magic power well and maintain it for a long time.
This is also the reason why many advanced magic books are precious, because they contain magical powers and cannot be printed, they can only be written by hand.
…
Time soon came to August 10th, and a letter came from Hogwarts.
Ted opened it and saw that it was a second grade textbook.
Except for "Standard Spells, Level 2" by Miranda Gorshak, they are all books by Gilderoy Lockhart, seven in total.
Ted has been prostituted in bookstores, so he naturally knows that Lockhart's books have been very popular in recent years, especially since a new book has been released this year, and it is said that there will be book signings.
This is a bestseller, or bestseller, and is more expensive than ordinary textbooks.
When Ted thought about the Weasley family buying 5 sets and 35 books, the Weasleys probably turned green.
Gilderoy Lockhart has written quite a few books. The adventures only started in the past few years. Before that, there were other types of books.
For example, Ted also read a book called "Gilderoy Teaches You How to Clean Up Household Pests", which is said to be quite effective.
Of course, I'm afraid this was stolen from someone's head.
Ron also complained in a subsequent letter: Is this professor here to teach, or is he here to sell books? Our family needs to buy 35 books in total? ! Ginny also wants wizard robes, wands and other things...
The pressures of life had weighed heavily on Ron.
He was under financial pressure that he should not have to bear at his age.
It is said that the twins used their own coffers to support their families.
It can be said that after a hard-working holiday, one day returns to before the holiday.
On the same day, Hermione also wrote to say that she would go to Diagon Alley to buy textbooks on the 26th.
…
In the blink of an eye, more than ten days have passed, and the 26th has arrived.
Ted picked up an excited Hermione at the Leaky Cauldron, and then went to Diagon Alley with Hermione and Jerry.
At the same time, the Weasley family also came to buy items for the children to go to school.
Thank God, Mr. Weasley's few hairs had fallen out a lot in the past ten days, and he finally collected enough money.
There are a complete set of seven new Lockhart books, plus a copy of "Magical Me" upon request. The market price is at least 20 Galleons, and five sets of books is 100 Galleons.
This is undoubtedly adding insult to injury for the Weasley family, who were not already wealthy.
Ted guessed that Mr. Weasley must have gone out to borrow money.
In Diagon Alley, the three Teds met Neville, and then saw the Weasley family, whose red hair was very conspicuous.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were going to Gringotts to withdraw money, leaving Ron and Ginny behind.
Ron asked Ted: "Ted, don't you need to go to Gringotts to withdraw money?"
Ted: "I can't trust those goblins. I'd rather keep the money in my own pocket." Not to mention the goblins' Gringotts, Ted can't even trust village banks.
Ron shrugged with a look of disgust on his face: "I guess our family won't need to save money for a long time in the future."
Even before they met, he was already filled with disgust for Lockhart. Jerry had the same expression.
"A full hundred galleons! Damn it!" Ron complained in a low voice.
Ted patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "I won't let him make a huge sum of money from me. Although there is a reverse copy spell on the book, I can copy it out with a fast copy pen and rebind it."
Ron and Jerry's eyes suddenly lit up and they looked at Ted: "Ted..."
Although the two of them didn't say the words, they knew the elegant meaning when they heard the string sound~
However, Hermione disagreed very much, "How is this okay? This is, this is... piracy! Very bad behavior."
Ted comforted Miss Beaver: "Hermione, you have to know that these completely unreasonable book purchase requests are very suspicious. Just like Ron said, this Lockhart is simply selling books by being a professor. This situation is highly unethical.”
"Although our behavior is also disgraceful, who made him immoral first? Besides, this is indeed a large amount of money, which puts a lot of pressure on us."
Neville was in a dilemma: If he didn't use pirated books, wouldn't he be a bit out of place?
Hermione hesitated, not knowing what to say.
It is definitely wrong to use pirated books, but what should I do if I really can’t afford the genuine ones? To be honest, a textbook worth 100 pounds is indeed a bit nonsense.
Ted continued: "Of course, when we use pirated books, we must keep a low profile. If we use pirated books and we are complacent, that's our fault. We have to thank Professor Lockhart in our hearts, right?" He bumped Ron's shoulder.
"Ah?! Yes! Yes! Yes! Thanks to Professor Lockhart for allowing me to use pirated textbooks, eight copies in total!" Ron was angry.
Jerry also nodded repeatedly: "I thank Professor Lockhart for eight generations of his family!"
Hermione's cheeks suddenly bulged with anger~
Ted smoothed things over: "Okay, we have to be careful not to be discovered by this slutty professor during class, otherwise he will probably put some shoes on us when he sees us using pirated books."
Soon Ron told his sister Peggy and the twins about this good way to save money.
The four of them immediately reached an agreement.
They told Mr. and Mrs. Weasley to just buy Ginny a new one, and give them some money while they use a second-hand one.
He also said that Ted had stocked up a batch in the second-hand market and it was cheap~
Ted: Lockhart's new book is on sale today. Where can I get it?
That's right, Lockhart was signing new books at Flourish and Blott Bookstore today, and the three floors inside and outside were crowded with people.
Because Tide issued an announcement two days ago: Due to the start of school, Xianyu.com has suspended its services and will conduct internal upgrades. The mountains will remain green and the rivers will flow forever. We will see you in the future.
The wizards who have become accustomed to going to Diagon Alley to eat melon, gossip and have afternoon tea have now found a new substitute - Lockhart, who is eating melon seeds and drinking tea, facing the table at the door of the bookstore to sign new books. Pointing and criticizing.
If someone's daughter-in-law was found excitedly asking Lockhart to sign an autograph, she would be ridiculed.
However, Lockhart is indeed good-looking and has good looks. He has oily hair and a pink face, and his golden curly hair is meticulously taken care of. When faced with everyone's advice, he thought it was a compliment, and he laughed five times a minute!
Most of those who gathered around to sign books and buy books were a group of witches in their thirties and forties, with faces full of excitement and enthusiasm, as if they were fans of idols.
At this time, Harley also came to Diagon Alley under the leadership of Sirius and his wife. After seeing her friends, she ran over, causing Sirius to feel sour again.
Harley was still a few steps away when she started shouting: "Hey, who is that golden retriever with a fake smile on his face?"
Ron curled his lips and said, "Who is it? A bookseller!"
Jerry and Neville nodded repeatedly, and Hermione rolled her eyes in anger.
In Hermione's impression, those who could become professors were respectable people.
At this time, we have to mention our Professor Snape and Professor Quirrell~
Then Hermione stopped talking~
When it came time to buy the book, something went wrong.
When Lockhart saw Neville, his eyes lit up green!
Lockhart: Hahahaha~ Here comes Neville~
"Look, who's here? It's our famous savior, the Boy-Who-Lived! He's also here to buy my book! My "Magical Me"!"
He grabbed Neville's wrist as he was retreating, and waved vigorously to the surroundings, with a feeling of "Everyone is looking at me, I'm going to announce something, I'm a Beep~Beep~".
"A piece of good news, I decided to announce it now - Dumbledore invited me to be the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, and I have agreed!"
"Neville, I am your teacher now! These books are given to you by my teacher, take them quickly~"
A large pile of books signed by Lockhart was stuffed into Neville's hand. Neville was surrounded by dozens of people at this time, and his eyelids were numb. He felt that Lockhart's hand was grabbing him like an iron vice, and he couldn't help it at all. I can’t break free!
"Now, let's take a group photo of our master and apprentice! What a beautiful thing~" Lockhart hugged Neville, looking very intimate.
A guy who looked a bit like a chimpanzee was jumping up and down taking pictures with a camera.
Neville would rather dance with the troll than take a photo with this golden retriever.
The friends on the other side were also furious: Let Neville go! Are they forcing good people to become C?
Thanks to book friend "Huiryan" for the 1500 point reward!
Thanks to the book friend "Shao Tan Han Swordsman" for the 500 point reward!
Thanks
(End of chapter)
