Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 237: Rita's Report
The world of alchemy has welcomed its Hermes.

This is how the rumor spread. According to an "insider," this is the biggest news in the Daily Prophet in ten years, and it was obtained by reporter Rita at great personal risk.

But given her tendency to distort people's language and embellish their stories, the young wizards didn't quite believe the facts, yet they remained incredibly curious.

The story spread like wildfire, with some of the ideas being quite far-fetched, as far-fetched as the fact that Sheen spent several days trying to replicate the cleaning broom sent by the twins.

Sheen rarely encountered such problems in alchemy; he could only manage to piece together a few clues.

With the increased rainfall these past few days, Sheen didn't investigate much, but instead arrived at the administrator's office one morning.

The biting doorknob hung on the door, and after the young wizards learned their lesson, they stopped loitering around the administrator's office all the time.

Mr. Filch strode out of the room and, as he opened the door, saw Sheehan examining the doorknob.

In the days that the broom was taken away, Mr. Filch didn't ask Sheehan any questions, only saying in his usual tone:

"Green, would you like some breakfast?"

"Thank you, may I have a bowl of pork bone soup?"

Sheehan handed the broom to Mr. Filch, and Mrs. Lorris, as usual, jumped onto Sheehan's shoulder.

"The cleaning broom's precision has been improved, and it can perfectly handle dirt. But I'm sorry, because I couldn't replicate its functions, I could only reinforce it a bit. By the way, you can try its summoning ability."

Filch held the broom, curious yet slightly afraid.

Sheehan knew that Mr. Filch had always had this attitude towards magic; he longed for it, but when it actually came into his hands, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

So Sheen will help.

"May I come in, sir?"

Sheehan asked softly, and as Mr. Filch hurriedly answered, Sheehan simultaneously took the doorknob.

A moment later, Mr. Filch watched as the broom flew from a distance into his hand, his back trembling slightly.

The bone broth was delicious, but for Mr. Filch, who didn't possess any culinary magic, it took a lot of effort to make such a pot of soup.

While drinking his soup, Sheen easily gave the biting doorknob the ability to identify the homeowner using the tools he carried.

This way, Mr. Filch won't need to wear gloves.

He also conveniently opened a small door for Mrs. Lorris on the main door.

……

The auditorium was still bustling with activity.

A hundred owls flew in through the open window, bringing the morning mail. Sheen instinctively looked up; many owls were circling above the table, searching for the recipients of the letters and packages. Among a sea of ​​brown and gray, Sheen spotted a white shadow.

"White Owl" landed on Sheen's shoulder and nuzzled her face affectionately. Sheen waved her wand and handed her a plate with some meat and toast.

She also began to eat gracefully.

"White Owl" was a girl. When Hagrid told Sheen this, Sheen's eyes widened. This angered "White Owl" for the first time; for a week, she didn't properly hand Sheen the letter, instead trying to throw it on her head.

“Look at this—”

Justin took the letter from the owl messenger's feet and suddenly exclaimed in a low voice.

The Daily Prophet's Ten Years of Important Impacts

Everyone crowded around. Justin liked to read news in the Daily Prophet, but there were almost none that would make him exclaim like this and share with everyone.

"The Triple Great Hermes Descends Upon the Alchemy Conference of Udara! An Astounding Event Debuts at the International Alchemy Conference!"
Rita Skeeter—Our special correspondent, with a trembling quill, reports for you: The youngest alchemist in history! She has become the most dazzling alchemical comet of this century!

The author sincerely states that alchemists have unanimously acknowledged its immortal status in the alchemical world! It is rumored that the Chocolate Frog Card Committee is also writing a biography for it... Unfortunately, the author was unable to ascertain its specific identity (but it may be related to Hogwarts). For further reports, please stay tuned for the follow-up to the Daily Prophet's Ten Years of Important Impacts.

(Note: Upon hearing of the alchemical creations he made, Dumbledore went on a buying spree and purchased three boxes of them.)

"If it were an improved version of Lemon Olaf—"

"I think the principal will do that."

The Weasley twins passed by, holding the Daily Prophet and speaking to Sheehan with exaggerated facial expressions.

At the long table, everyone stopped eating and gathered around to read the news report.

"This morning's special episode? I remember Sheen also went to some kind of conference..."

Ron looked at the "Important Impact of the Decade" sign and suddenly seemed to realize something.

"Sheen—you know, is this true—?"

Hermione also raised a question.

Now everyone's attention was focused on Sheen.

Looking at the newspaper photo of the reporter wearing jeweled glasses, with her blonde hair styled in elaborate curls, teeth showing, and a smile that she clearly thought was very charming, Sheen shook her head helplessly.

"not at all."

News in the wizarding world tends to be exaggerated, especially in the hands of this reporter.

Sheen vaguely understood why she was praising herself like that—it was evident from the bolded English words in every line of the news article.

"Rita Skeeter", "Very good", "Sorry".

Well, I guess she was afraid I would report her for violating her Animagus identity, especially since there were legitimate Animagus people standing next to her at the time.

"It's too exaggerated, and most of it is useless information... Apart from the unverifiable descriptions of his youth and Headmaster Dumbledore, the terms 'universally recognized,' 'the brightest new star,' and 'it's said that Chocolate Frog is writing his own biography' are all vague..."

Justin analyzed.

His and Sheen's answers dampened some of the enthusiasm that had been stirred up among the crowd.

"Okay, so you think this is another fake report?"

Hermione pursed her lips; she had always thought the reporter's report was unreliable.

"I think it's a huge underestimation."

Justin suddenly said.

"Um?!"

Hermione didn't react at first.

……

The hall was filled with shouts and noises. Rita understood what the young wizards were thinking—what kind of great alchemical creation could make Headmaster Dumbledore buy three boxes of it?

Not to mention that this wizard is also connected to Hogwarts.

They didn't know about other hormones or anything, but everyone was familiar with the Chocolate Frog cards, whose characters were ranked alongside Headmaster Dumbledore.

So who is the youngest alchemist?

Sheen thought the rumors had ended there. After all, not many wizards would believe such unnamed, exaggerated news.
But as he was eating in silence, he saw a group of Hufflepuffs huddled together. They seemed to be discussing something for a while, and then excitedly joined up with some people from other houses, heading towards Sheen and his group.

　There are two chapters at noon.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)