Hogwarts doesn't need a savior

"Beauxbatons!"

The emerald green flames lit up, and Madame Maxime's tall figure came into view.

"They told me to tell you that they are at the usual place." The headmistress who stayed in the reception room to work said without looking up, "Perenelle is in the alchemy workshop. Everything is going well. She told you not to worry. A batch of new equipment will be delivered tomorrow."

"Thank you, Olim." Lynn put on his robe and prepared to leave using Apparition, but saw a black shadow breaking through the air.

He reached out to take it hastily, and then he saw that it was a cold apple.

"Rim left it for you. You're really good at timing. She just left for dinner and you came here."

Somehow, Lin En felt that he heard something sour in the words.

"click"

After taking a bite, the refreshing sweet and sour taste made him feel refreshed, and the cool taste was even more comfortable.

He said briskly, "I'll visit her later with a gift."

Before he finished speaking, the tall figure turned into a shadow and disappeared.

At this time, Madame Maxim raised her head and muttered: "This girl..."

Despite her disdain, she no longer concealed her envy and her full expectations.

The Philosopher's Stone is a treasure that will make all wizards jealous.

Of course she is no exception.

As the headmaster, she felt honored to see such a rare object reappear in Beauxbatons - otherwise she would not have run to this "small house" which was too cramped for her, just to wait for Lin En and tell him the news as soon as possible.

Not long after Lin En left, Rim, who had not even had a good meal, ran back excitedly with some cream on the corners of his mouth.

"Where's my brother? Is he here?"

She asked in a hoarse voice before she even entered the door, followed by two young wizards who looked to be her age.

"He came, ate your apple and left." Madame Maxime deliberately put on a poker face, expressionless.

"Eh--"

Rim's face fell, and he suddenly looked a little lost.

Children's moods are always written on their faces, just like the weather: it was sunny just now, but now there are some dark clouds.

"But..." Madame Maxime smiled and drew out the ending tone, "He said he would come to see you later with gifts. I think you can also introduce your good friend to him."

"Okay!"

From sunny to cloudy, and from cloudy to sunny, it all happens in the blink of an eye.

Before Madame Maxime could say anything, little Rim jumped three feet high with joy and ran towards the dormitory cheering.

She is almost the only one in the school who can let herself go like this in front of the usually strict principal.

As for why I said "almost", it's because there is a more free-spirited Furong on top.

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Let’s put aside for now how Rham prepared. Lin En easily returned to the hill where he had just completed the making of the magic stone not long ago.

But he only saw Euphemia here, but did not find Nicolas Flamel.

"Fei, thank you for your hard work. Have you seen Nico?" he asked from a distance.

"He went back first. We still have to prepare for the second one." Euphemia looked very relaxed, as if she was not the one who just controlled a difficult alchemy array. "How are you? Is everything going well in Iceland?"

"It went smoothly, and I got some unexpected gains." Lin En hugged his girlfriend who was approaching, "I figured out how those monsters grow - they accumulate magic power by devouring each other, and their wisdom is probably related to this, so there are only a few of them."

"Devouring each other? Such a primitive way?" Euphemia slightly frowned her beautiful eyebrows.

"If it weren't for this, you wouldn't have seen me because of the more than 20,000 monsters in that place." Lin En said half-jokingly, "Fortunately, there are very few monsters that are truly intelligent, and I got there early. Even if they wanted to escape, they had nowhere to run. I caught them all in one fell swoop, and also sent a batch of experimental materials to Dumbledore and others."

"You...Okay, I know you're great." Miss Fei reached out her hand helplessly and dotingly, poking Lin En's forehead, "Next time I can join you, when I make that octopus into a magic stone - but is this method really feasible?"

She took out her Philosopher's Stone, and the dark red gemstone shell shone slightly in the setting sun.

It is a little dimmer than the previous one made by Lynn, but it is almost the same as Nico's early one.

"Let's not talk about this for now, let me hug you."

Lin En hugged his girlfriend without saying a word. The warmth and softness in his arms and the familiar scent made him feel at ease.

Although the time we were apart was only one day at most.

"…You are already grown up, why are you still acting like a child? It's only because Nico is not here."

Euphemia patted his back gently, her tone filled with a little complaint and uncontrollable joy.

After a tender moment, the two sat side by side on a makeshift stool made from a tree stump, close together, with two magic stones in front of them, one large and one small, one bright and one dark.

"I still can't achieve the same effect as you did last time." Euphemia said with a little regret.

"It's pretty good already. Practice makes perfect. It's also a good opportunity to help you get used to the techniques of using magic. Helga is very optimistic about you." Lin En smiled and comforted, "Besides, it was originally intended to be a consumable."

"That being said, I will still try to do better, just in case."

Euphemia clenched her white fists, her eyes flickering with anticipation, revealing a hint of naivety, which was in stark contrast to her usual cool and capable demeanor.

This was a look that almost only Lin En could see, and even though he had seen it many times, it still made his heart beat faster.

They just sat side by side, talking in detail about what happened yesterday, one talking after another, without getting bored, until Nico came back from packing his things.

Knowing that the two were ready to strike while the iron was hot, Lin En did not disturb them too much or stay for too long. After using magic to help them adjust their condition, he prepared to leave and took the new magic stone.

Nico looked a little unsure. He tried to hold it in for a long time, but finally couldn't help it and asked, "Do you really want to use the Philosopher's Stone as the price for that divination?"

"The only thing I can think of that is a higher price than human life is this universal wishing stone. Besides, both alchemy and astrology are based on the logic of equivalent exchange. I think it's worth a try. It won't waste your materials."

Lynn turned around confidently and teased.

"You brat!" Nico glared, "Do I feel bad about this little bit of material?"

"We have to try. Compared to finding a first-rate fortune teller who is willing to die, the Philosopher's Stone is at least within reach, and it's a price we can afford."

Lin En smiled and waved his hand, saying coolly, "If you really waste a magic stone, I will find a new monster to raise to compensate you, and make you another one. I'm leaving first, Rim must be waiting for me at school!"

"You—this child!"

Before Nico could even open his mouth, Lynn had already run away, and his movements were so fast that it was obvious that he had practiced them countless times, leaving Nico with nothing but despair.

Euphemia couldn't help laughing and advised, "I think since he has decided to do it, it means there must be a chance. Don't be angry with him. You can't win the argument anyway."

"That's right... just side with him. Sooner or later this kid will bully you. Then you'll see if I, an old man, will be the one to help you get justice."

"He won't! And there's Perenelle." Looking at the sulking old child, Euphemia said half jokingly and half seriously, "How is it, old man, did you rest well?"

"...I really owed you two in my last life." Nico looked at her unhappily, patted the dirt off his robe, and walked towards the open space. "I've had a good rest. I'm not that old yet. Come and prepare for the next one! I guess I'll have to stay up all night again. You've almost ruined my little coffin."

The cheerful laughter echoed through the mountains and forests.

The glow of magic shines again. It has nothing to do with good or evil, but the fairest equal exchange.

Chapter 570 Privileges of Youth

Staying in Beauxbatons, where there was no wind or sun, little Rem's life could be said to be very comfortable. Not only did her thin and short body grow rapidly like a bamboo, but her skin, which had originally been slightly darkened by the wind and sand, also became fair.

Although not as fair as her European classmates, she looks clean, generous and full of youthful vigor.

After seeing the small gift that Lynn brought - a new chocolate gift box from Honeydukes, the easily satisfied little girl smiled widely, looking even more sunny and lovely.

There is no trace of her past sorrows and worries anymore, and now she has returned to the state that a girl should be in - a busy and fulfilling campus, three or two playmates with similar interests, and a carefree life.

This can only be attributed to Madame Maxime's contribution.

Although little Rim obviously prefers saving his brothers and sisters and kind grandparents to the strict and intimidating principal.

This couldn't help but make her, who was sensitive at heart, a little jealous.

Lynn was very happy about this - at least he could completely believe that Madame Maxime had fulfilled her promise and took good care of Rim.

It turns out that Beauxbatons is just the right environment for this girl who has suffered many physical and mental traumas to grow up.

She can let her wounds heal here, and after continuous accumulation, she will emerge as a butterfly one day.

Lin En believes this and is willing to work hard for it, or for more young people like Rim.

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At nightfall, after letting little Rim show off in front of his classmates, Lynn returned to Hogwarts refreshed.

He planned to have a good sleep and go to Ines and her helper early the next morning.

This was what he had planned until he saw a familiar figure at the office door.

"…Hermione? Why are you here?"

Even though his back was facing away from him, Lin En could still recognize his assistant just by looking at his signature fluffy long hair and shivering little body.

"Professor! You are finally back!" The little witch who was reading and stamping her feet turned around and was immediately delighted. "We have been looking for you for a long time!"

"you?"

Lynn blinked, fragments of memories related to school flashing through her mind.

He remembered.

"Why, Firenze still can't satisfy you?" he asked softly, "I thought Luna would ask for clarification."

"Of course she asked, but there are many things Mr. Firenze didn't want to tell us." Hermione closed the book with a snap, her increasingly pretty face tense with seriousness, "He asked us to ask you, and Doris only told Cedric and the others, so we decided to take turns waiting here."

"So that's how it is. I understand. Doris's approach is correct." Lynn nodded, took down the sign on the door, unlocked it and walked in. "There are some things that you students shouldn't know - I guess Harry and Ron must be paying attention to this kind of secret, right, little detectives?"

The teasing tone made Hermione feel a little embarrassed. She also remembered the "dark history" two years ago. Her face turned red, but she still followed in.

"I think we deserve to know the truth, Professor," she pouted, "even if we're not allowed to participate."

"If you really knew everything, can you still study hard?" Lin En asked mischievously.

"us……"

Hermione was speechless for a moment. Just when she was hesitating whether to admit it honestly or to be stubborn, she saw Lynn pull out his wand and conjure up a dozen chairs around her.

"Professor, this is...?"

"Did you think I didn't see your little move before you came in? If nothing unexpected happens, those little guys should be here by now. Show me your badge."

"Oh."

Seeing that her little trick was completely seen through, Hermione lowered her head and took out the badge of the Stargazer Club.

Lin En took it in his hand and looked at it, and immediately smiled.

"Use my magic to power your little mechanism? That's a good idea. The magic itself is very ingenious. It seems very much your style, but it's not entirely your work. Who is giving you advice?"

"I...I...no one!" Hermione stammered, "We discussed this together!"

“Is that so?” Lin En looked at her with a half-smile, then quickly turned his gaze towards the door. “Are you guys going to stand at the door until tomorrow morning? Come in.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the tightly closed door slowly opened, and the little guys who had come with an attitude of calling for an accusation immediately turned into trembling quails and walked in in a line.

"Neville, Luna, Ginny, Harry, Ron, and even you two. It's quite a complete group. Are you two leading this, Fred and George?"

Lin En crossed his arms across his chest, his expression unremarkable, as he quietly examined the twin brothers who stood out from the crowd.

"Professor, I took the lead." Luna took the initiative to say. She was also the one who looked the calmest. "Since you have tacitly agreed for us to seek advice from Mr. Firenze, it means that you are ready for us to find out more truth."

Neville also stood up and walked to Luna, his chubby little face tense.

"Mom and Dad didn't want to tell me, but I knew something must have happened. Since Doris and Cedric could know, I thought we could too!"

His words drew a wave of agreement, especially from Harry, and the four Weasley brothers and sisters also secretly came forward.

"I must remind you that Fred and George are barely close to adulthood, and the rest of you, including Hermione, are only in the third and fourth year. Harry also has to participate in the upcoming tournament, so he should have a lot of work to do."

Lin En's face turned stern, showing unusual severity, but he failed to intimidate these students who were usually very popular.

Hermione calmed down and said in a deep voice, "Professor, we haven't delayed our studies. We just want to know from you what happened. You haven't been in school for such a long time. Something serious must have happened. It's not just the You-Know-Who."

"And you taught us to be brave in exploring." Harry, who was in the crowd, suddenly had an idea and said loudly.

This sentence made Lynn laugh.

He looked at Harry with interest, thinking back to the textbook he had given him when they first met.