Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 205: Fairy Tale Cookies

Shorthand quills scribbled down his conjectures about the "Bowlet of the Tree" ritual in his notebook, and Sheen walked around the castle's perimeter in the night.

He needed to record those unique intuitions while the practice was still in progress.

Then a pair of deep, calm green eyes flashed above the cellar.

Sheen's notebook was filled with plans for practicing Transfiguration, Charms, and Dark Arts. The image of Hogwarts reflected in the Magic Mirror was the scene he had been recalling most recently.

In that scene, Headmaster Dumbledore remained kind, and Professor Snape remained gloomy.

……

Saturday.

Hogwarts Castle is once again filled with the joy of the weekend.

Inside the Hope Hut.

Sheen touched the tendril-like hand, then immersed himself in the development of a whole new alchemical ritual.

Tira didn't hide in Sheen's pocket because Sheen built it a home in less than an hour.

The wooden house, engraved with enlargement and shrinkage spells, is simple and easy to carry. When not in use, it can be placed in Sheen's pocket, and when needed, it will transform into a small house.

Tira was exploring the wooden house with great curiosity. Since he didn't know what kind of trees the Bowtruckle liked, Sheen simply took some wood from the Forbidden Forest.

During this time, he was also chased and beaten by a hunchbacked tree protector—because Sheen had accidentally torn down its door.

The esoteric aspects of potion-making rituals play a significant role in alchemy.

By drawing inspiration from the rituals of potion making, Sheen finally found the path to success.

[You have practiced making Bowtruckle Cookies as an apprentice, skill level +1]

It worked!
After nearly a month of work, the next transforming cookie was finally completed.

After calling Justin over to watch, Sheehan took a small bite of the cookie.

In less than a second, Tira jumped up from the wooden house, hung on the elm wall, and cautiously touched the "companion" next to her with her arm.

It was still too early; hopefully, only Sheen and Justin were in the cabin.

About a minute later, Justin handed Sheehan a note with the exact time recorded on it.

The Fantastic Beasts Transforming Cookies series has gained another new item, bringing Sheen one step closer to the title of Master Alchemist.

That's right, Master level, six expert level mid-level alchemical creations, and twelve skilled level alchemical creations can unlock the expert level title in the field of alchemy.

The Master-level title most likely requires high-level alchemical creations.

To this day, Sheen still doesn't know what the Master title will bring.

He hasn't yet reached the master level in any branch of magic, and his recent Transfiguration is also far from perfect.

A master is completely different from an expert; he is a wizard who has reached the pinnacle in a certain field, almost equivalent to a professor.

In the next few days.

Sheen was studying Justin, who transformed into the Bowtruckle, and no matter how many times, he was still thrilled by the wonder of magic.

Look at this slender body made of bark and twigs; no one would guess it's Justin. He looks exactly like a twig. In a dangerous situation, this could save a wizard's life.

Another point is that, although Justin did not retain his will, his habits were more or less continued.

For example, he doesn't mind hanging on Sheen's hand, and he is extremely easily attracted by the smell of food.

Sheen thought that perhaps this could be used to achieve some other effects.

Transformation cookies can transform wizards into magical creatures, and other animals can also be used as carriers.

This means that if Sheen can develop the Fire Dragon Cookie, he will be able to have a short-term Fire Dragon Legion.

Although they may not necessarily follow orders.

"Are you ok?"

Sheen looked at Justin, who had finished transforming, and asked.

“How amazing! Sheen, I can actually transform into a Bowtruckle—” Justin was very excited, he could fully understand the significance of this.

It is no exaggeration to say that even Headmaster Dumbledore might not care about a Bowtruckle without prior knowledge.

“Sheen, I think this shouldn’t be publicized.”

In the early morning, as the snow slowly melted, Justin's voice mingled with the sound of snowflakes falling.

Sheehan nodded, and just as they were discussing "one hundred uses for the Bowtruckle," a paper airplane flew straight through the wall.

"See you tonight."

Upon receiving the letter, Sheen rushed to the alchemy office.

……

As Professor Terra watched Sheen arrive, she raised her arm, and the undulating ground sent Sheen to her feet.

"The International Alchemy Congress will be held in two and a half months. As for magical creature transformation, I know about as much as those mediocre alchemists."

My disciple, this is a path you opened, you walked, and you honored.

The only thing I can tell you is that you'll need at least three types of Magical Beast Transformation Cookies to declare to those wizards that the era of alchemy's decline is over.

Professor Terra's eyes gleamed with pride.

From this day forward, no one can spread rumors that the students of Hogwarts are not as good as before.

"I know it's difficult; brilliant inspiration is fleeting."

Even the oldest, dying alchemists dared not guarantee anything; creating one's own magical rituals…how intoxicating!

Professor Terra was filled with emotion.

"How far is it going?"

"It's done, Professor."

Sheen replied.

"You mean—"

Professor Terra slightly bent her fingers, and a cookie with a branch growing from it came into her hand.

Beneath her deep-set face simmered a torrent of emotions.

In the end, it all turned into a deep regret.

“You will surpass Master Nicolas Flamel. When he meets you, you will both understand… The greatness of magic lies in its equal welcome to every wizard.”

Professor Terra spoke slowly and deliberately, with an expression that Sheen had never seen before.

Before leaving the classroom, Professor Terra asked again:

Have you named it yet?

Sheen remained silent.

He seems... to have indeed forgotten about it.

“Learn to enjoy your honor, my disciple. Those fellows, they'd love to name their creations the most powerful artifacts in the magical world. And you—”

Professor Terra found it somewhat amusing.

Some wizards, despite their best efforts, can't make any waves, while others, with a single wrong thought, can turn the entire alchemical world upside down.

Sheen pondered this question deeply as he traveled to the Forbidden Forest.

He looked at the books "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "The Monster Book of Monsters" floating beside him, and several thoughts popped into his mind.

It must be said that the alchemists' names are all very apt. For example, the Vanishing Cabinet really does disappear, the Portkey does indeed look like a portal, and even the Gemini's headless hat does indeed hide their heads.

So, since it possesses magical powers and can transform into animals... let's call it... Fairy Tale Cookie.

(End of this chapter)