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Chapter 245: Niccolme's Private Library
Chapter 245: Niccolme's Private Library
After learning that everyone else had left, Kyle was about to pack up and go back, but Niccolme shook her head and said, "You don't need to leave so early, Kyle. If you like, you can stay here for a while."
"And I heard from Albus that you've been self-studying alchemy and invented a rather interesting little thing.
It seems to be related to Quidditch, right? Can I take a look?"
"It's possible... but I'm not sure if it counts as alchemy."
Kyle took out a transparent snake-shaped bracelet from his Transfiguring Lizard Leather Bag, the same kind he had sold to Malfoy for one hundred Galleons.
After that, he received a few more orders, but not many, only five in total.
After all, one hundred Galleons is a lot of money, even for a Slytherin, to spend on a toy.
This one was made in advance to attract new customers after school started.
And this is the only thing related to alchemy that he has on him.
Niccolme took the bracelet and raised her eyebrows in surprise.
"Integrating spells into fixed objects... without a doubt, this is alchemy."
"I think you must have read the book Magical Products: Transforming and Fusing."]
Kyle nodded, "I found it by accident in the school library."
"That's indeed a good alchemy book." Niccolme said, "Although some of its views contradict mainstream alchemy, it's still a good book for beginners."
Niccolme gently caressed the bracelet and continued, "Rarely, your foundation is also very good. Even I can only find some insignificant flaws."
"It seems you're quite interested in alchemy."
Kyle nodded without hesitation, "Yes."
At this point, he had to show interest. He couldn't say that he learned alchemy to research Horcruxes.
Kyle didn't want to go to Nurmengard for further studies.
Moreover, as the creator of the Philosopher's Stone, Niccolme's achievements in alchemy were beyond the imagination of others.
Even if she casually taught him a few things, it would be an invaluable wealth for Kyle.
"Perfect, come with me." Niccolme returned the bracelet to Kyle and led him to a round room.
There was no furniture in the room, except for a few tables, and the rest were all books.
The number of books was astonishing.
Rows of massive bookshelves were stacked neatly, extending from the ground upwards, seemingly without end.
Niccolme pointed to the bookshelves and said, "There are quite a few books about alchemy and early years' notes here. If you're interested, you can come and browse anytime."
Kyle looked up at the towering book tower in disbelief, "Are all these related to alchemy?"
"Of course not, only a small portion."
Niccolme casually pulled out a faded copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard from the nearby bookshelf.
"If you want to see others, you can find them here, as you like."
"This is like having a library at home..." Kyle muttered.
"It's not quite that, it's just my personal library."
Niccolme put the book back on the shelf, "I placed the books I collected in my early years here. At first, there were only a few bookshelves, but over time, it gradually became like this."
And these are just from the early years?
Kyle clicked his tongue, even just the books in front of him seemed to be more than those in the Hogwarts library...
However, Niccolme seemed eager to return to the opera and didn't explain much. She only said a few words before leaving with small, quick steps.
As he was about to leave, he summoned the House Elf.
"Tata knows the location of every book. You can ask her for anything you're looking for... if it's available here," he said.
...
The door closed again, leaving Kyle and Tata staring at each other.
After a moment, Kyle asked skeptically, "Do you know where all these books are?"
"Of course, esteemed guest," Tata said proudly. "As a qualified House Elf, I must be able to find whatever my master needs at any time. It's challenging, but Tata has managed to do it."
"Can you help me find A Compendium of Magical Herbs and Mushrooms?" Kyle asked tentatively.
"Snap!"
Tata snapped her fingers, and a thick book appeared on the table beside them.
"I also need Transforming and Fusing Magical Items."
"Snap!"
Another snap of her fingers.
This book, stored in the Restricted Section of Hogwarts, appeared on the table as well.
Kyle approached and flipped through it briefly, finding its content identical to what he had read before.
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"What about Revealing the Secrets of Advanced Dark Magic?" Kyle narrowed his eyes thoughtfully and said again.
"Snap!"
The familiar snap of her fingers, but this time, nothing appeared on the table.
"Please forgive me, esteemed guest!"
Tata quickly bowed, her long nose almost touching the ground.
"You can't see that book!"
"I can't see it..." Kyle frowned. "Isn't it here?"
"It's on the twenty-third floor, left side, ninety-seventh row," Tata said precisely. "But since you can't see it, Tata can't bring it to you."
Kyle understood, realizing that there was probably a Restricted Section here as well.
However, he didn't pay too much attention to it. Although for a fleeting moment, he did consider searching for the book he had been thinking about, The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
But the thought of Niccolme's connection with Dumbledore quickly dispelled this idea.
After all, he had already learned the process of making Horcruxes from Voldemort; there was no need to take this risk.
"It's okay, Tata. I'm not that eager to see that book anyway," Kyle said, collecting himself. "Can you help me find Niccolme's notes? I only need the basics, the earlier the better."
Tata stood up again.
With a series of "pops" like firecrackers, the table soon filled with various well-preserved notebooks, parchments, and slates.
But when Kyle eagerly flipped through them, he found that he couldn't understand them at all, and he couldn't even recognize all the symbols that appeared in them.
It was as if Niccolme had suddenly had a breakthrough, jumping directly from second grade to a graduate student.
The missing middle part was precisely what Kyle needed the most.
"Do you have any earlier ones?" Kyle asked, frowning.
Tata shook her head.
Kyle had no choice but to change his approach, asking Tata to bring the books that Niccolme had written before.
This time, he finally found something he could understand.
Principles of Alchemical Exchange
This was a textbook on alchemy that Niccolme had written specifically for Beauxbatons a long time ago, which was just what he needed.
(End of Chapter)
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