Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 180: Collaboration with the Potions Professor

Professor Snape's rant continued for another half hour.

He didn't stop talking even when he was adding more materials to the crucible.

"Well, how much of this material is left?"

After chanting the stirring spell again and lowering the flame of the alcohol lamp, Snape looked at Moon again.

"There should be quite a few left, but if you still want some you'll have to wait until next week."

"It's next week again!"

Snape had heard this many times, and he thought it was just Moon's excuse.

But Moon kept taking out new materials, which eventually broke his limit.

"Yes, Professor. If you can't use it here, then I'll have to go to the pharmacy in Diagon Alley."

Moon had just heard Snape experimenting with improving new potions.

Although Moon had never heard of the name of this potion, he knew that a few hundred ounces of the basic materials needed for a potion should be enough.

The materials he has now provided may have already satisfied Snape's demand for this kind of potion.

So Moon next had to consider other methods.

"You want to go to the pharmacy in Diagon Alley to sell potion ingredients? Humph, you'd better give up!"

Snape felt a little angry when he remembered that Moon had just said to give the ingredients to the giant squid as a snack.

Now, hearing that the little wizard in front of him had such a bizarre idea, he couldn't help but sneer.

"why?"

Moon asked subconsciously.

"Do you think those potion shops that have been open for hundreds of years will trust a newcomer, especially when you are a first-year wizard?"

As a famous British potion master, Snape knew very well that those old potion shops cherished their reputation very much.

It is impossible to purchase any materials from an unknown little wizard.

“Maybe my materials are cheaper.”

Moon said with some luck.

"Oh, cheap!"

Snape sneered before speaking again.

"For these businessmen, cheap means counterfeit, illegal, or of unknown origin. As long as you can't explain the source of the potion materials, they won't accept your stuff. After all, they can't afford the consequences."

Moon had never considered Snape's statement.

He just thought that he could quickly find a sales channel by relying on the advantages of large quantity and low price. Now it seems that he was still a little delusional.

"Then I can go."

Before Moon could finish his words, Snape glared at him with cold eyes.

"It's best not to go there. Even if your strength is much higher than that of students of the same grade, you can't just come and go there at will!"

Snape had obviously guessed where Moon was talking about.

Knockturn Alley.

This is where wizards in Britain go when they need to deal with shady materials.

"Is there no place in the British wizarding world to collect these potion materials?"

Hearing Moon's question, Snape smiled triumphantly.

"Of course, you can work with me and sell it under my name. I'm sure those pharmacies won't refuse."

"Really? Professor!"

Moon showed a delighted expression.

He knew that Snape was a potion master praised by many professors. With him as a guarantee, he didn't have to worry about the source of potion materials.

"Of course, but we have to make it clear in advance."

Snape said as his eyes drifted to the jar in Moon's arms.

"I won't pay you anything else for these two jars of potion ingredients, just that one spell."

"Yes, Professor, I agree."

Moon said this and placed two medicine jars on the table.

He had never expected that Snape would cast a spell like "Block Ears and Block Hearing" on him.

Not only is this spell very suitable for Moon at the moment, but he has also gained a safer way to trade potion materials.

For Moon, this is a lucrative business.

"You don't have other materials besides these two, do you?"

Hearing Moon's straightforward answer, Snape couldn't help but worry that he had agreed too hastily.

"Yes, there are some, but they are all liquorice and other things."

"That is not bad."

Hearing Moon's answer, Snape nodded indifferently.

He cared little for liquorice, or even the materials available in the Hogwarts herb greenhouse.

Because one of the reasons he agreed to join Dumbledore was so that he could have free access to these materials.

Seeing that the potion in the crucible became unstable again, he picked up the brass stirring rod again and observed the changes in the potion closely.

"I don't have the time or the time to prepare now. I will give you the relevant certification letter during the Potions class on Friday."

Snape said without looking up.

"Thank you very much, Professor."

"Don't thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank you for bringing two large jars of potion ingredients."

In Snape's view, the deal between him and Moon was just a fair one, with each getting what they needed.

Two large jars of potion materials in exchange for a letter of certification was just enough for him to offset the loss of this transaction.

"Okay, Professor, I won't bother you while you're brewing the potion then."

Noticing that Snape no longer had time to pay attention to him, Moon immediately chose to say goodbye and leave.

On the way back to the common room, Moon kept thinking about new cooperation plans with Professor Snape.

He didn't expect that the usually strict Potions Professor would be so easy to talk to today.

"I'll have to find a way to prepare more herbs when I get back this time, or I can buy some from the Bailey Chamber of Commerce."

Moon now has a basic understanding of the herbal materials in both worlds.

Because the social development of wizards and ordinary people in the world of the Vena Islands is far less advanced than that of the current world.

A large number of magical plants, animals, and herbs have not been developed and utilized on a large scale, so the prices are cheaper than those in the Diagon Alley pharmacy.

In addition, Moon also has a voucher at the Bailey Chamber of Commerce that allows him to purchase all items at a 50% discount.

If this voucher is included, even if Moon only brings ordinary herbs from another world and then finds Diagon Alley to purchase them, he will at least make 3 to 4 times the profit.

"It seems I have to learn the [Untraceable Extension Charm] as soon as possible, otherwise I can't pack much with just one suitcase."

Since Snape agreed to help prove it, Moon had a complete and reliable trading channel for potion materials.

But every time he travels through the world, only the things he carries with him will follow him.

This greatly limits Moon's ability to expand in the future.

"If things don't work out in the early stages, you can also bring in some rare herbs. That way you'll also earn quite a few Galleons. I just don't know if that will have any impact on Professor Snape."

Moon pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"As a famous potion master in the British wizarding world, a few herbs should not be a problem for Professor Snape!"

After successfully finding the shortcut to change the stairs, Moon returned to the common room through the password set by the Fat Lady.

At this time, Harry and Ron were playing wizard chess.

Ever since Dumbledore had enlightened Harry last night, the young wizard had not thought about looking for the Mirror of Erised again.

However, after Moon learned that Dumbledore wanted him to help Harry, he had been thinking about what kind of help the young wizard needed and what abilities he had to help him.

The Gryffindor common room was as lively as usual.

Ron's skills in playing wizard chess have become increasingly advanced, and no third-grade wizard can beat him.

Harry was even worse in front of him.

Perhaps because he didn't want to be bullied by the wizard chess pieces again, when he saw Moon come in, Harry quickly left the chessboard and walked over to greet him.

"How is Hermione? We wanted to go see her earlier, but Madam Pomfrey refused."

"Oh, don't be like this, come back quickly Harry, I'm only three steps away from completing the final kill."

After noticing Harry had left, Ron made a sound that was almost pleading.

But Harry had no intention of going back.

"It should be ready soon. I just sent Professor Snape a potion he had just brewed. He said it should be effective."

Moon is very happy now because he has found a market for the potion ingredients.

After hearing Harry's question, he just answered casually.

"Snape again?"

Ron was about to come over and pull Harry back, but when he heard Snape's name, he stopped dead in his tracks.

"What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

Harry said nothing when he heard Snape's name, but his expression became a little serious.

"Oh, that's quite a problem!"

Ron said as he pulled both young wizards to the wizard chessboard.

"Wood just came to inform us that Snape will be the referee of the next Quidditch match. Harry and I are very worried."

Hearing Ron say this, Moon knew what the two little wizards were worried about.

After the last Quidditch game, Moon used his memory to identify several professors who were likely to have cast dark magic on Harry's broom.

Among them was Snape.

However, compared to several other professors, Harry and Ron were more willing to believe that it was Snape who did it.

"Don't worry, I don't think it will be Professor Snape."

After hearing Moon's words, the two little wizards looked over unconsciously, their eyes filled with strong suspicion.

"Why, Snape has been hostile to Harry since the beginning of the school year."

Ron asked curiously.

"Well, please think about it, if it really was Snape, would he choose to put himself in the most conspicuous position in the game?"

Although Moon had only watched one Quidditch match, he knew that the referee was supervised by all the spectators in the stadium.

If Snape was really the murderer, he would never choose such a position.

"What you said makes sense."

Harry thought for a moment, then realized what was going on.

As a member of the Quidditch team, he knew very well that the murderer would rather hide in the messy and crowded audience seats than in the referee.

After hearing that his friends all agreed, Ron's expression unconsciously fell.

He had discussed with Harry for a long time while playing chess about how to deal with it if it was really Snape.

But now, Snape's suspicion was ruled out with just one sentence from Moon, which made him feel that his efforts were in vain.

"If it's not him, who else could it be? It can't be Quirrell."

Ron guessed it was Quirrell, not because he had any concrete evidence, but because he didn't have a very good impression of the professor.

After all, no one would like a professor who carries so much garlic on him.

"It can't be him. I saw George and Fred making a big snowball to tease him this morning."

Harry wasn't one to become suspicious of a professor's peculiar habits.

In his opinion, Quirrell was very cowardly and pitiful. He even went over to help Quirrell when he saw him being bullied this morning.

Harry didn't think that a professor who could be teased by his students would be the Dark wizard they were looking for.

"Who should it be then?"

Ron complained helplessly. He was not good at this kind of thinking.

"I don't know yet, but I think if he dares to attack again on the Quidditch field, I will definitely be able to lock him down."

Harry's eyes became firm as he spoke. In his opinion, this was the best method at the moment.

"No, you want to be the bait, just like playing chess with me."

Ron immediately understood what Harry was thinking, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

When Ron learned that Snape would be the referee of the next game, he suggested that Harry pretend to be unwell or break his leg to refuse to participate in the game.

Now, unexpectedly, Harry actually chose to take action himself to lure the murderer to strike again.

"That's right. If the opponent doesn't take action in the competition, then he will definitely try to steal the Philosopher's Stone. This is our second chance."

Harry's little lion character was clearly revealed at this moment.

He even felt a little proud that he could be involved in the professors' affairs.

Ron swallowed unconsciously after hearing what Harry said.

In his opinion, neither approach is feasible.

If the murderer performed dark magic on the Quidditch field, Harry would face the danger of falling from a height of hundreds of meters.

As for the Philosopher's Stone, they already knew that there was a particularly ferocious three-headed dog guarding it, and even Snape was no match for it.

"Harry, I think the Philosopher's Stone should be safe. Besides, this is not something we should worry about."

"That's not the case, Ron. He's already attacked me. And as you know, the Philosopher's Stone is very precious. It can turn any stone into gold and make wizards immortal. All the dark wizards must want to get it."

When Harry mentioned the Philosopher's Stone, Ron didn't feel anything, but when he heard the word dark wizard, he couldn't help but tremble.

"But how can we defeat the dark wizards?"

"We have to give it a try. Think about it, we're not doing this for ourselves. That's Dumbledore's business."

Moon didn't understand why Harry was so concerned about Dumbledore's affairs.

Anyway, after he listened to the conversation between the two little wizards, he knew what kind of help Harry needed.

However, fighting against the dark wizards was beyond Moon's ability, but he could still do his part in protecting the Philosopher's Stone.

"Harry, I think if it's the Philosopher's Stone, you don't have to worry at all."

"Why? The murderer is already lurking in the school. He might steal at any time."

Harry asked, somewhat confused.

"I know, but the defenses guarding the Philosopher's Stone are now completely different from before. Even if the professors personally try to break through, they probably won't succeed."

Harry and Ron's curiosity was piqued when they heard Moon's confident words.

"Do you know something, Moon? Can you tell me a little?"

Moon shook his head and looked at the other party helplessly.

"I can only say that the protection level has been strengthened. Even the three-headed dog you are familiar with will become completely different in a few days, so it's best not to think about going there to help protect it."

In Moon's opinion, there are very few loopholes in the current protection levels.

He had been putting it mildly when he said the professors wouldn't succeed.

If someone really went to break in, he would at least suffer more serious injuries than Professor Snape.

“Is it that powerful now?”

Harry asked, still a little worried.

"Of course, perhaps letting that dark wizard go through it himself is the best way to protect the Philosopher's Stone."

Moon was actually already feeling a little bit excited.

(End of this chapter)