Hogwarts: Starting with full Unforgivable Curses

Chapter 185: A fragment of the magical text depicting partial time reversal.

the next period of time.

Perhaps it was the voice-changing candy made by the Weasley twins that inspired Dylan.

—Who would believe that there's a tiny bit of alchemy Fred learned in the voice-changing candy?

Dylan asked the twins where they learned about alchemy.

It's important to know that alchemy is an elective course at Hogwarts, but it's only open to students in their sixth year and above.

And it doesn't necessarily open every year.

The event will only proceed if a sufficient number of people register.

Logically speaking, they shouldn't know anything about alchemy.

After all, they have a rather poor interest in all kinds of theoretical courses.

The two brothers told him that it was Mr. Arthur, the head of the Weasley family, who had mentioned it to them during the summer vacation.

They incorporated this into their voice-changing candy, and unexpectedly, it was a huge success.

That's why.

George and Fred surprisingly developed a genuine interest in learning.

They even wanted Dylan to teach them alchemy.

However, Dylan has recently been studying to make up for his lack of knowledge in alchemy.

Unfortunately, I could only recommend the books he was reading to the twins.

This is Hogwarts, after all; if they want to read books, they don't need to pay to buy them.

You can simply borrow it from the library.

Dylan didn't need to spend money to buy them another set of alchemy books.

However, the fact that the two of them used alchemy on the voice-changing candy is noteworthy.

Dylan discovered that these two were not only very good at researching and creating some strange and unusual things.

His talent in alchemy also seems to be quite strong.

"Perhaps I can mentor them when I'm studying alchemy."

Dylan wouldn't mind helping the Weasleys make their lives a little better.

In this world, the trope of a savior defeating a demon king is too cliché.

If Harry and the others want to play, let them play.

Dylan will only devote all his energy to studying magic.

Besides that, he can help more people and change their original life trajectories.

Bad things turn into good things, and good things become even better.

This is much more fun than playing the game of beating up the Dark Lord with Harry.

—The Demon King had already been dunked on by him many times.

There's even a young Voldemort still living in his space, whom he uses from time to time to refresh his spell refinement tasks.

"The transformation of the four elements is the foundation of alchemy: earth, water, air, and fire—cold, hot, dry, and wet."

About alchemy.

This is actually more like a chemical substance imbued with magical properties than a potion.

Or rather, chemistry itself contains too many elements.

It took several days.

Dylan then systematically grasped the basics of alchemy.

He may have only dabbled in it before.

Now, however, he has a more mature framework in his mind.

For this reason, Dylan hasn't even bothered to study the Dementors or other experiments these past few days.

There is no way around it.

The ultimate principle of the time converter is that if he learns something one day later, he has to study for one more day.

Fortunately, Dylan has recently begun to systematically study alchemy.

The achievement system unlocked a significant amount of his alchemical talent.

Furthermore, Dylan also discovered...

After he successfully summoned his guardian deity.

His Poro seemed to enhance the power of his bloodline.

Dylan clearly felt that he had gained more perception and insight in the spiritual dimension.

Alchemy, by its very nature, is a combination of the material and the spiritual.

Therefore, Dylan's progress in alchemy was relatively smooth.

In addition, he had studied chemistry in his previous life, and he was quite good at it.

Therefore, it is not difficult to learn alchemy.

To put it simply...

It does not involve advanced alchemy.

If we only distinguish them from the most basic level...

The process of alchemy involves magical intervention and interference.

But without magical intervention.

It is simply a reaction between substances, which, after a series of changes, eventually produces a new substance.

This is itself a matter of chemistry.

If I were to give an example...

The simplest example is the metalworking skills mastered by fairies.

The sword of Gryffindor.

Its raw material is a special silver made by fairies.

The same principle applies to the pure gold upon which the Galleon currency is based.

These materials are not natural metallic forms, but special substances created through alchemical transformation techniques.

These artifacts possess magical properties that surpass those of ordinary metals, and their very creation testifies to alchemy's ability to reconstruct the essence of matter.

Dylan has already grasped the basics of alchemy, but if he wants to delve deeper into this mysterious field...

What he needs to study is a more advanced and complex system of occultism.

It encompasses symbolic representation, material properties, and metaphorical imagery.

Take mercury as an example.

This liquid metal carries multiple symbolic dimensions in alchemy.

—It not only resonates with feminine qualities but is also endowed with symbolic meaning related to rational thinking.

It also represents the fluidity of form and the variability of essence, becoming a key element connecting material transformation and metaphor.

At this level, Dylan discovered that alchemy affects more than just the material world.

This art is even related to philosophy, or rather, some kind of divinity!

so……

The ultimate end of science is indeed theology!
No wonder that in this world, the power of the heart and love is everything.

Even without using material examples.

Just like Harry and his two friends.

Alchemy has a classic transformation formula.

The characteristics of Harry, Harry, and Metta World Peace perfectly correspond to this formula.

Hermione's erudition and rationality symbolize mercury.

Ron's burning courage—which is also recklessness, or impulsiveness… or you could call it bravery.

Corresponding to sulfur.

Combine mercury with sulfur.

These two elements will harmonize with each other through long-term collaboration.

The former uses rationality to settle impurities.

The latter uses enthusiasm to inspire potential.

Ultimately, Harry, corresponding to the "primordial matter," will be forged into a core entity like the Philosopher's Stone.

This correspondence is not a literal synthesis of matter.

Rather, it is a projection of the imagery of spiritual transformation in alchemy.

—When reason and courage are in balance.

The foundation of ordinariness, that is, Harry.

In collaboration, extraordinary power will be forged.

To create a golden triangle where everyone achieves success.

Of course, this is just a simple example.

It's not that mercury and sulfur can actually be directly mixed to create a certain substance.

However, the formula is right here.

How to apply and utilize it.

It all depends on a person's alchemy skills.

Dylan's work is based on his research into ancient runes and his current mastery of alchemy.

Dylan has already made a preliminary analysis of the working principle of the time converter.

Although he can only achieve a superficial fusion of magical power and alchemy at present.

—Or rather, the shallowest layer.

However, Dylan has also been able to create quite ingenious works.

One is a door key that has an identity anchor.

Dylan inscribed a double incantation at the core of the artifact.

Users approved by him, including himself.

Touching the door key will activate a stable spatial teleportation trajectory.

The door key will take the user to the designated destination.

However, if it is triggered by an unauthorized person.

They would then be thrown directly into the bottom of the isolated lake, which was filled with corpses and cockroaches.

Dylan believed that the curse of the Necromancer's Return created a body of water that could allow creatures to evolve into undead beings.

It seems to have some other functions as well.

Dylan wasn't sure if the wizard could use Apparition within it.

—After all, he didn't master this spell either.

Therefore, he can only conduct further research on this matter later.

—But he can write it down in his little notebook beforehand.

If that's the case.

Then there's his isolated island in the sea, teeming with Dementors.

It will become a death zone that even wizards cannot escape!
Anyone who dares to touch his key will be immediately sent inside!

However, there are very strict requirements to achieve this. That is, he needs to lock his door key onto his pet space briefcase.

When the other party triggers the door key.

He needed to open his briefcase.

The other party was directly teleported into his briefcase.

That's why they fell into the stagnant lake he had set up.

It's an alchemical ability that's somewhat useful, but also doesn't seem to be of much use.

Dylan needs to do more research and hopefully overcome this difficulty.

The goal is to enable direct access to the suitcase using a key.

This would not only bring retribution to other wizards who dared to use his key, but would also make things much easier for Dylan himself.

Dylan believes this is not difficult to solve.

What's even more difficult is how he can put the suitcase into his inventory.

Use this ability.

However, Dylan felt...

Achieving this through alchemy would likely be extremely difficult.

Why not try using a few Galleons to make the suitcase activate this function itself?

Frost and snow have weighed me down for two or three years, and now that I have closed my eyes, I will sleep forever.

If the level of alchemy required to achieve this is too difficult, Dylan doesn't want to spend so much effort researching it.

Sometimes, if something can be solved with money, don't waste time.

What Dylan wants to work hard for is something he has a clear direction for and is able to run towards.

Instead of wasting effort and ultimately failing to achieve the goal.

If that's the case.

It's better to just lie down.

after all.

Every day I didn't dance.

They should all be living very comfortably.

Dylan believes that as long as you have the money, it shouldn't be difficult to enable this function on the suitcase.

So he temporarily put the door key aside and instead researched something else.

—A pocket watch that will never be seen again.

This is the name Dylan gave it.

The dial of this pocket watch is as blank as a mirror.

Only when infused with magic will the flowing light patterns on the pointer appear.

It refers to the flow of time at present.

And it is accurate every minute and every second.

If that's all there is to it, it certainly doesn't qualify as alchemical creation.

What makes it special is that...

Every 10 seconds.

It will then backtrack in reverse.

Reset the pocket watch to its initial state.

—Not just time.

Even the pocket watch itself can be reset.

This time collapse mechanism does not rely on ordinary repair spells.

—Just like the chessboard that Professor McGonagall set up back then.

Those chess pieces can restore themselves by repairing the runes.

But this pocket watch is not.

—Dylan extracted a fragment of the magical runes depicting a partial reversal of time from the Time Converter.

Even if it is crushed into powder.

The incantations incorporated into the metal molecules will also recombine at the subatomic level, restoring the pocket watch to its original state amidst the chaos.

Dylan was quite satisfied with the result.

Because he wanted to destroy the pocket watch he had made.

Dylan himself couldn't do it.

Secondly, he believes that it is Voldemort and Old Dumbledore.

She's still Old Deng's old flame.

Unless they use a more advanced vanishing spell, they cannot erase this creation that incorporates the laws of space and time.

Otherwise, Dylan did not think they could destroy his Eternal Silence pocket watch.

However, if the Vanishing Spell is used...

His pocket watch wasn't exactly destroyed, it just disappeared.

The Vanishing Charm involves another level of magical knowledge.

"This time converter is really a wonderful treasure."

The spacetime incantation on it.

Dylan simply couldn't figure it out.

However, it is simply by extracting fragments of the magic script.

Even if he can only understand the most superficial and shallow knowledge.

Yet it was still enough to enable him to create something that could not be destroyed in essence.

Dylan also tried to transfer fragments of magical runes about time reversal onto other things.

But it failed.

It's not that he lacks ability.

—Although it really isn't that great.

However, it must be said that creating such an alchemical artifact based on the laws of time is extremely difficult.

Refining is inherently a risky process.

Or rather, it is highly likely that the attempt to create such an alchemical artifact would fail.

Secondly, the more complex and larger the object, the better.

The more difficult it is to be covered by this tiny magical rune.

Creating such alchemical artifacts is not simply a matter of copying the runes and attaching them.

Instead, it requires a deeper level of alchemy.

The entire object must be infused with the magical runes, even filled with this power.

"Go find Old Deng and make a note of those magical runes on his Pensieve."

After a full day of classes.

Dylan loosened his neck.

He has recently spent a lot of time just reading the basics of alchemy.

This also prevented him from ever going to Old Deng's place to acquire more alchemical knowledge and skills.

However, if he doesn't solidify his basic knowledge...

Even if he asked Old Deng about advanced alchemy.

He also found it difficult to understand, let alone master.

So Dylan wasn't in a hurry, and instead chose to use this time to solidify his foundation.

Follow Neville as they head to the Great Hall.

As Dylan pushed open the carved wooden door of the auditorium, the evening prayer bells were rolling down from the top of the spire.

Look around.

Hundreds of crystal chandeliers suspended above the long table cast honey-colored halos of light onto the cream-colored tablecloth.

The steam rising from the soup bowls intertwined with the starry sky projected from the dome.

In a daze, it was as if the sunset glow had been crushed into the foam of butterbeer.

—Of course, this applies only to the teachers' section.

Dylan sat down at one side of the Gryffindor table.

His backpack strap still smelled of the bitter wormwood from the Potions classroom.

The silver plates gleamed.

The crispy skin of the roasted turkey on top makes an enticing crunching sound.

—The chicken skin was baked until it glistened with honey, and the fat seeped into the distinct white meat along the knife marks.

When you pick it up with the fork, you can still see the translucent veins, and the aroma of herbs and spices wafts over you.

The mashed potatoes on the side were piled up like a small mountain, and the butter on top melted into a golden amber stream.

As Dylan scooped it open with a spoon, the rising steam revealed glimmers of fine salt particles.

Green peas rolled in the porcelain dish like emerald pearls, each one glistening with cream sauce.

As he forked the meat, he deliberately let the sauce stretch into thin threads, watching them tremble and fall into the small lake of gravy.

After finishing the main course.

The dessert plate slid automatically to your side.

Dylan wiped away the last drop of the beef sauce made with tequila with bread.

— Red wine cooking is not on the list of foods forbidden by minor wizards.

Pick up a piece of berry tart.

The edges of the puff pastry developed light golden cracks during baking.

The red currant jam, nestled within the cream layers, resembled solidified rosy clouds.

The moment the fork pierced through, almond shavings fell onto the tablecloth.

"The desserts are really delicious. Let's pack some to take home for Coal Ball and the others."

Dogs can't eat chocolate, but Wuying and Huolong should be fine, right?
Dylan licked the chocolate lava off his fingertips.

The warm aroma of cocoa spread from the tip of my tongue to the back of my neck, and even my cuffs were tainted with the sweet scent of frosting.

Finally, he raised his wine glass, the bubbles of the chilled pumpkin juice bursting on his tongue, washing away the lingering astringent taste of raspberry seeds between his teeth.

The plate floated away automatically.

Dylan looked out the window; dusk had already crept onto the stained-glass windows of the auditorium.

He wiped his mouth with a napkin embroidered with a lion pattern.

A soft clinking sound came from the glass jar in the school uniform pocket.

—That's the Honey Duke Toffee I just grabbed.

It's quite expensive to buy.

You can take it without spending a penny.

"It's time to go find Old Deng."

(End of this chapter)