Hogwarts: The Strongest Animagus Ever

"This woman always looks so proud, let's ignore her. Are you going to practice Quidditch after dinner?"

Charlotte shook her head and said:

"Captain Roger mixed the wrong potion in Potions class two days ago and is now lying in bed in the infirmary. I hope he can recover before the Quidditch match."

"That's great. Harry doesn't have training today." Ron said mysteriously, "Let's go to Hogsmeade today. I heard there's a Honeydukes Candy House there. They have a secret recipe of fudge and huge chunks of chocolate!"

"Hogsmeade?" Harry Potter asked suspiciously, "Aren't only students in the third grade and above allowed to go to this town? And they also need the signature of their guardians. Ron, we can't even get out of the school gate."

A mysterious smile appeared at the corner of Ron's mouth.

"I have a secret passage."

Half an hour later, the four of them stood in the Gunhilda Corridor in Gosmoor on the third floor of Hogwarts Castle.

Charlotte insisted on bringing Hermione along. Rather than letting her run around the school like a headless fly, it would be better to keep her by her side to avoid any accidents.

To be honest, Charlotte strongly suspected that the plot of the Philosopher's Stone in the original book was something Dumbledore deliberately created in order to make Harry grow up quickly.

Because there are too many loopholes in this plot. For example, the Philosopher's Stone is such a precious magic prop, why didn't Dumbledore go to Gringotts to get it himself, but let Big Mouth Hagrid go instead.

For example, Snape had already seen that there was something wrong with Quirrell, so why did he allow him to enter the Chamber of Secrets on the fourth floor so easily?

Because Dumbledore knew that Voldemort at this moment could not cause any harm to Harry Potter at all, he wanted to use the low-health Voldemort to stimulate Harry Potter, so that he could grow up quickly and be competent for the task of saving the wizarding world.

However, this is just Charlotte's guess, and his appearance also makes the plot confusing.

At this time, Ron looked around furtively, took out his wand, pointed it at the hunchbacked one-eyed witch, and said:

"Separate left and right!"

The next second, the hunchbacked one-eyed witch split apart to the left and right, revealing a stone slide.

"Follow up quickly!"

Ron said this and quickly entered the secret passage. Hermione, who was a little scared at first, was pushed in by Charlotte.

The four of them slid down the stone slide, and Hermione couldn't help asking:

"Where are you taking me?"

"Hogsmeade!" Ron said with some pride. "This secret passage is connected to the Honeydukes Candy Store in the town of Hogsmeade. George and Fred told me about it. Only a few people in the whole Hogwarts know about it."

"You are crazy! If the professors find out, you will be put in detention and have your grades deducted!" said Hermione.

Charlotte smiled and said, "It would be better if the professors didn't know about it."

The four of them slid on the stone slide for about ten minutes, and then they reached the bottom of a stone staircase. The staircase had about two hundred steps and ended at a movable wooden door.

Behind the wooden door was the cellar of Honeydukes Candy House. The four of them passed through the cellar and arrived at their destination smoothly.

Although Hermione said that she was afraid of being found out by the professors, she was completely attracted by the dazzling candies in the candy shop as soon as she entered the shop. This was exactly what Charlotte wanted to see.

The four of them came out holding a bunch of candies, and Charlotte suggested:

"I suggest you go to the Hog's Head Inn. I heard that during the goblin rebellion that broke out in 1612, the Hog's Head Inn was their headquarters."

Harry Potter and Ron nodded:

"Yes, Hagrid often goes to the Hog's Head. He says it's a very interesting place."

"I don't care. I'm here anyway. I heard their butterbeer is great. Maybe I can try it."

When the four of them entered, they realized that the Hog's Head Bar was completely different from what they had imagined. The first impression it gave could only be described in one word.

dirty!

From the seats in the bar to the beer bottles and cups, there was a thick layer of dust. The window glass was covered with black dirt, even blocking the light.

Ron spitted in his eyes and whispered to the three of them:

"No wonder George and Fred told me that I must bring my own glass to the Hog's Head. I think I should try the butterbeer next time I come here."

Charlotte and the other two nodded in unison. They really had no appetite to eat here.

Just as they were about to turn around and leave, a tall, middle-aged wizard in a leather coat suddenly stood up, slapped the table, and shouted loudly:

"This is not an ordinary stone. It is a gem. Furthermore, it is a gem stained with the blood of the Abyss Fire Demon. It is worth at least one thousand gold galleons!"

It seemed that the man had lost money playing cards and wanted to use the stone to pay off his debt, but the people around him who were watching the fun burst into laughter.

"Shelder is bragging again."

"It's a pity that everyone is not stupid. This is just a broken stone."

"He even wanted to sell this stone to a very famous alchemist last time, but he almost turned it into a stone statue."

"Hahaha, maybe Sheldon should go find Nico Mele, he should buy your baby."

The ridicule from the crowd made Sheldon's face turn red. Just when he was about to turn around and leave in anger, a voice sounded at the door.

"Can I see this gem?".

Chapter 18: Balrog Blood and Resurrection Potion

Half an hour later, Charlotte came out holding a dark red stone the size of an egg in her hand.

Hermione followed behind him, looking distraught.

"I think you are really crazy. You actually spent a hundred gold galleons to buy this worthless broken stone. Everyone in the Hog's Head Bar knows that Shield is a liar!"

In Hermione's opinion, there was not a single true word said by the middle-aged wizard named Shields.

What? He fought with the vampires in the castle for three hundred rounds!

What kind of treasure is left behind after the great wizard and the fire demon of the abyss fought thousands of years ago!

It’s almost enough to fool a three-year-old child!

But Charlotte seemed to be under the spell of a black wizard. She didn't listen to the three of them and insisted on spending a huge sum of money to buy it.

Charlotte ignored Hermione's chatter and laughed:

"I just really like this stone. Don't you think it's particularly beautiful?"

The three of them looked at the dark red stone with holes on it in Charlotte's hand in silence and shook their heads together.

Charlotte didn't say anything else. At this moment, he was so excited that he almost roared. This was not a stone at all!

[Blood of the Abyss Balrog]: Thousands of years ago, the famous wizard Edward Kelly successfully summoned a full-grown Abyss Balrog, but the Balrog was not prepared to abide by the contract. Edward Kelly paid the price of his life to expel the Balrog back to the abyss. This drop of blood flowing from the Balrog's heart is the only proof of this.

Charlotte had been thinking about which magical creature bloodline to choose for her second life.

His priority was Dumbledore's phoenix. Nirvana and rebirth was a very powerful talent. If he could obtain it, he would be immortal to some extent.

However, the Phoenix in this world does not seem to be very powerful, and the Phoenix bloodline is not so easy to obtain.

The second option is the dragon, which is not only physically strong but can also breathe fire, making it a very powerful magical creature.

But in front of the Balrog, Charlotte felt that both the Phoenix and the Dragon were inferior, and he also preferred this magical creature with extreme destructive power.

Another problem is that this drop of Fire Demon's blood is now as hard as a rock. How can I use it? Is it necessary to swallow it hard?

"Ding~ The host can soak this drop of petrified blood in the Mandrake resurrection potion, changing the potion once a day, and it will be able to restore its activity in seven days!"

Now that we have the blood of magical creatures, and the Mandrake resurrection potion is not a very precious potion, all we have to do is accumulate enough skill points to fuse the second bloodline.

"Harry!"

At this moment, a voice sounded from behind the four people. They knew it was Hagrid without turning around.

Hagrid walked up to the group and said in surprise:

"Why did you come here? If Professor McGonagall saw you, she would definitely hang the four of you in the detention room for a day and a night!"

Hermione ran up to Hagrid excitedly and asked:

"Hagrid, I have something very important to ask you. Very important..."

"Hermione, I think you should return to school now, otherwise I will tell Professor McGonagall that you sneaked out." Hagrid looked at the four people seriously.

Harry Potter knew he was serious and quickly pulled Hermione back.

"Hagrid, we'll be right back. In fact, we were just about to return to school."

With that, the four of them ran towards Honeydukes' candy house.

Hagrid looked at the backs of the few people, shook his head and said:

"I knew these little guys came from the secret passage behind the hunchbacked one-eyed lady. It seems I have to remind Dumbledore that there are too many secret passages in the school. Forget it, let's go find that guy first. I hope the dragon egg thing is true..."

The four of them returned to Hogwarts along the original secret passage.

Ron patted his chest and said with lingering fear, "Luckily we ran into Hagrid. I think we can get some aging potions from George and Fred next time we go out, so that no one will think we are first-year students."

Hermione looked at Ron with an idiotic expression and said:

"The aging potion will only make us taller, it won't change our appearance. Everyone will be able to recognize you as first-year Harry Potter and Ron Weasley at a glance!"

"Perhaps the Polyjuice Potion will work better. After all, it can turn you into another person." Charlotte waved at the three people and said, "I'm going to the greenhouse to find Professor Sprout now. See you at dinner."

It was not until Charlotte had gone far away that Ron asked loudly:

"What's Polyjuice Potion, Charlotte..."

The main ingredient of the Mandrake early resurrection potion is the rhizome of Mandrake.

This magical plant is only grown in Pomona Sprout's greenhouse. Professor Sprout is Charlotte's Herbology professor and also the head of Hufflepuff House.

She is very knowledgeable and kind. Not only does she know the properties of various herbs, she is also a master at making potions.

In fact, Snape and Madam Pomfrey could also prepare the resurrection potion, but the former was very vigilant, and Snape might not agree if they went up to him like that.

Madam Pomfrey was a very strict doctor and she was very busy, so Charlotte didn't want to disturb her.

Mrs. Sprout was different. She was friendly to everyone, especially the students who liked to ask her for advice on herbology.

In the greenhouse, Charlotte found Professor Sprout who was taking care of the herbs. After learning the purpose of Charlotte's visit, Sprout was very surprised and said:

"You actually know that Mandrake can be used to cure petrification, which is a course only learned in the second grade."

Charlotte smiled and said:

"I just thought herbalism was a very interesting and profound subject, so I read more books. When I saw the introduction of mandrake, I became interested in this plant."

After hearing what Charlotte said, Professor Sprout showed a very happy smile on her face. She always had a special preference for students who liked herbology.

"In that case, I can teach you how to make the resurrection potion, but as a reward, you must stay in the greenhouse today to help me take care of these herbs."

"No problem, Professor Sprout," Charlotte said.

Chapter 19: The Magical Mandrake and the Enraged Voldemort

"Mandra is a very dangerous magical plant. Be sure to wear dragon leather gloves and noise-proof earplugs when helping him change the soil, otherwise you might faint on the spot."

Professor Sprout handed Charlotte a pair of gloves and earplugs. After seeing him put them on, he picked up the mandrake in the flowerpot.

“Squeak~!”

The next second, a piercing noise entered Charlotte's ears.

The sound was so penetrating that he could hear it clearly even with thick earplugs on. It even made him feel slightly dizzy.

Despite this, Charlotte still stared curiously at the mandrake that looked like a little baby. It was the first time he had seen such a magical plant.

At this time, Professor Sputlow quickly put the mandrake into another flowerpot with replaced soil.

"It's actually very simple. There won't be any problems if you do it properly. Come and try it."

Following Professor Spoutlow's instructions, Charlotte successfully moved a mandrake into another flowerpot.

“Excellent!”

Professor Sprague smiled happily and said:

"Herbology is really a very special subject. Although it is not as powerful as the spells in Defense Against the Dark Arts, and it is not as popular as alchemy by most wizards, wizards all over the world cannot do without it."

"For example, the resurrection potion you want to know about is just a very simple potion, but it can save a person's life at a critical moment."

Splett was just chatting with Charlotte, changing the mandrakes while explaining some herbal knowledge to Charlotte.

"The preparation of the resurrection potion is actually very simple. First, add three ounces of mandrake rhizome into the dehydrating agent. After it is completely dehydrated, put it into a crucible filled with 500 milliliters of pure water. Remember, it must be pure water."

"The rest is easy. After boiling for half an hour, add the frog's brain. After another five minutes, add the camel's horn... In the end, you will get a bottle of brown transparent liquid. This is the resurrection potion."