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Chapter 109: Stealing the Power of the Gods
Wade was stunned.
After Shiny had been banished by her Master, she had fallen into despair—drunk and weeping uncontrollably. But had she ever tried to return?
Later, when Barty Crouch Sr. and Jr. came and went through Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament, what had Shiny been doing? Had she even thought about helping her former Master—now under the Imperius Curse?
And what of the other little sprites who had been cast out, or accidentally freed by their Masters? Would they crawl to the ground in grief, then accept their fate and wander aimlessly?
Or… would they simply give up?
Wade knew many House-elves—his own household was large—but they all belonged to Hogwarts. Most were content with their lives, none had expressed a desire for freedom, and none had ever been banished.
Even Zoe and Makki—though they longed for kindness and respect from wizards—had never asked for freedom.
Professor Mor didn’t linger on the topic.
He tapped Wade gently and said, “After a successful precedent, many wizards grew fascinated with Life Alchemy.”
“But it’s not easy. Many were killed by their own creations. Eventually, Life Alchemy became a forbidden art. But what truly sealed its ban was the emergence of another kind of being.”
“In the fifteenth century, a wizard named Axius built a castle on a remote island. He lured Muggle ships to the shore, then committed unspeakable atrocities against the sailors and crew.”
“It’s said that those sent to investigate later returned, but refused to speak of what they’d seen. The least horrifying detail? The island had become a haven for Dementors.”
“And that place… was Azkaban.”
“Dementors feed on happiness. Just being near them induces despair and hopelessness. They can drain a person’s soul, turning them into hollow shells—mindless, soulless husks. The only effective defense is the Patronus Charm.”
“They cannot be truly killed. Even if destroyed, they regenerate from decay and darkness. They exist beyond life and death.”
“Humans dream of eternal life. But Dementors were born with it.”
“So in a way, this form of Life Alchemy was remarkably successful—though utterly useless to wizards.”
Wade suddenly frowned. “Professor… wizards can resist Dementors with the Patronus Charm. But Muggles can’t even see them, let alone fight them…”
“Indeed,” Professor Mor replied. “Worry about such creatures harming your parents? In the early 1700s, the Ministry of Magic made a pact with the Dementors—let them guard the prisoners in Azkaban, and never allow them to leave.”
“I’ve always considered it a foolish decision. But… for now, it seems to be working.”
Wade shook his head softly. “No, I wasn’t asking about that. I was wondering—during the wizarding wars, why didn’t the Wizard Purity Party or the Death Eaters ever try to use Dementor power?”
Professor Mor paused, then said slowly, “Because to Dementors, a wizard’s magical soul is far more tempting than a Muggle’s. And very few wizards can actually cast the Patronus Charm…”
He paused again, then continued, “That’s about the end of the story. I think you understand now—Life Alchemy is both wondrous and dangerous.”
“It allows wizards to create beings beyond their own level of existence. Each act of Life Alchemy is unique, irreproducible. Just as no two humans are identical, no two alchemical lives are the same.”
“Creating life—this is the domain of the gods. Yet wizards have managed to steal a fragment of that power.”
“The temptation is overwhelming. Any wizard with even a modicum of skill will, sooner or later, be drawn to this path. No matter how strictly the Ministry bans it, someone will always try to explore the forbidden frontier of life.”
“I only hope that when you one day grow curious about Life Alchemy… you remember what we’ve discussed today. Remember the failures. Remember what I’ve taught you.”
“Dare to imagine. Test with care.”
“On this path, no caution is too great.”
“Of course, today’s lesson was still basic—how to imbue lifeless objects with thought…”
…
Professor Mor’s course in Biological Alchemy lasted only three days. Then he handed Wade several books and a large supply of alchemical materials, telling him to learn through practice.
After dinner, Steven Mor invited Wade to visit his farm.
“If you have friends you get along with, you’re welcome to bring them too. There are many interesting little animals there—kids love them.”
Wade hesitated. “Wouldn’t it be too much of a bother?”
“Not at all. Some of the creatures even prefer children. They’d be delighted.”
Steven Mor grinned. “If you’ve got a girl you like… this could be a great chance.”
Wade replied slowly, “I’m only twelve. What kind of romance are we talking about?”
“Good,” Professor Mor nodded approvingly. “At school, you should focus on your studies. Don’t let such things distract you. But you—” He suddenly turned sharply toward Steven Mor, scowling. “When are you going to get a girlfriend? Still planning to spend your life with that Bird-Serpent?”
Steven Mor flinched. “You said the same thing when I was at Hogwarts… but all my friends who dated in school ended up married right after graduation…”
“You’ve been out of Hogwarts for twenty years! If you weren’t always stuck on the farm, you could’ve had eight relationships by now! At the last banquet, wasn’t Shafiq’s daughter smiling at you the whole time? Why didn’t you try to keep in contact?”
Steven Mor blinked, then looked blank. “Wait… Shafiq’s family came to the last one?”
Professor Mor glared. Steven Mor immediately fell silent.
For Wade’s sake, the professor refrained from further scolding.
Afterward, Steven Mor tugged at Wade’s sleeve and pulled him upstairs to pack.
On the upper floor, Steven Mor sighed. “Let’s go—before my dad remembers and starts yelling again.”
Wade agreed without protest.
He pulled out his Pen Box and silently cast a spell. The box unfolded, expanding into the size of a backpack. He stuffed in his books, alchemical materials, and a few personal items.
Then, with another flick of his wand, the backpack shrank back to the original Pen Box size.
This was the advantage of Bird-Serpent skin.
When Wade first received it, it looked no bigger than a caterpillar—but it could stretch to enormous proportions.
He folded it seven times in alternating directions, allowing it to shift between different sizes:
- The smallest was the original Pen Box—its only form without the Invisible Expansion Charm.
- The largest was the size of a closet, with an interior space far greater than its outer dimensions.
The other benefit of the Invisible Expansion Charm? No matter how many items were stored inside, they felt as light as if they were in a normal box. The weight remained constant.
So he could carry it in his pocket, anywhere, anytime.
(End of Chapter)
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