But when Rita Skeeter came out, she no longer had the arrogant and aggressive attitude she had before. Instead, she was as docile as a dog tamed by its owner.
Both his attitude and tone of speech took a 180-degree turn.
Not only that, she also praised Zuo Si to the best of her ability, and said that she would write a special report after returning to let wizards all over the world know that there is such a genius in Hogwarts who is destined to lead a new era.
Obviously, this sudden change made other colleagues very uncomfortable.
Especially the reporter from "Wizard Weekly", who understood the style and way of doing things of this colleague better than anyone else. They had no idea whether the other party's brain was damaged by the door, or there was some unprovoked force or family behind Zuo Si, which was why he behaved completely differently from usual.
But before the middle-aged man could open his mouth to test the waters, Rita Skeeter said goodbye in a hurry and left Hogwarts as if she was running for her life.
Because every time she saw Zuo Si's black eyes, she would immediately recall the intense pain caused by the Cruciatus Curse on her.
Even though it was just an illusion, it felt incredibly real.
It goes without saying that Rita Skeeter had inevitably developed persistent phantom pain after being tortured by the Cruciatus Curse for half an hour.
I just don't know whether this is just a temporary stress response or a nightmare that will accompany her for the rest of her life.
However, Zuo Si would have no mercy or compassion for such a troublemaker who spreads rumors, smears, and fabricates fake news to mislead the public all day long.
If it wasn't inconvenient to do it in Hogwarts, he would even use Rita Skeeter to test the three unforgivable curses he had just learned, instead of just the Cruciatus Curse.
In fact, learning the three unforgivable curses and black magic is not as difficult as imagined.
Except for the books on making Horcruxes which were later taken away and hidden by Dumbledore, the rest of the spells and materials can be found in the restricted area of the Hogwarts Library, and even many senior students can master one or two of them.
It's just that most of the time it's not used easily.
"What did you do to Rita Skeeter?" Dumbledore asked meaningfully.
"Nothing, I just gave her a little warning." Zuo Si answered evasively.
Dumbledore obviously did not expect that this "little warning" was actually torturing a person with the Cruciatus Curse for half an hour. He thought it was just a threat or intimidation. He immediately smiled, shook his head and sighed, "You are really young and impetuous. But promise me, don't do this next time. You know, this method may be okay if used once or twice, but there will always be problems if used too much. Once you are labeled a dark, it will be difficult to take wizard it off."
But Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders and said, "It doesn't matter. I don't care. Compared to these trivial matters, when are you going to deal with the possessed Professor Quirrell? You know, the Defense Against the Dark Arts class he is currently teaching is a disaster, which is equivalent to wasting all the students' time."
"Oh? How do you know that Professor Quirrell is possessed?" Dumbledore looked surprised.
He thought this secret was well hidden. At least, except for a few professors, the students should not know about it.
"I can smell the smell of decay, curse, weakness and pain emanating from the soul even from dozens of meters away." Zuo Si gave a straightforward answer.
With the divine power and the energy converted from the divine power, identifying Voldemort's torn soul was as easy as eating and drinking.
Since he tore his own soul apart more than once to create Horcruxes, this guy's soul is even worse than that of a newborn baby or the residual soul torn apart by necromancy.
Perhaps this is why Voldemort desires eternal life no matter what.
Because once he dies, given the state of his soul, he might not even be able to cross the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead.
"Have you read the book about the soul?"
Dumbledore seemed to realize something and his expression suddenly became serious.
“That’s right!”
Zuo Si nodded without any concealment.
"In my opinion, there is nothing more foolish than trying to achieve immortality by creating a Horcrux.
For a person, the soul is the most special and important thing, even life cannot compare with it.
But a second-rate wizard tore his soul into pieces for the so-called eternal life, which is completely like throwing away the watermelon to pick up sesame seeds. "
"If it were you, what would you do?" Dumbledore narrowed his eyes and asked tentatively.
“There are many ways.
For example, through magic, one can fundamentally transform oneself into an immortal race; or one can conduct in-depth research on the unique form of ghost, and then abandon the body to achieve eternal life as a pure soul; at worst, one can use alchemical items such as the Philosopher's Stone to forcibly slow down the decay of the body.
In short, there are many ways for people to escape death, but creating Horcruxes is undoubtedly the one with the most serious consequences.
Moreover, each split Horcrux is equivalent to an independent personality. How can we ensure that it will be itself when it wakes up?"
Zuo Si raised a paradox with a contemptuous tone.
As we all know, a person's "personality" is made up of a series of extremely complex things, including countless memories, genes, hormones, etc.
Therefore, if a person "backs up" his current state and then "reads the save" after a sudden death after a period of time, he will inevitably lose the part of his memory that was not "saved".
So when the "backup" is resurrected, is this person still the original person? At least in Zuo Si's opinion, the previous person is dead, and the remaining one is just a clone or replica that has inherited most of the person's memory.
Unless it is possible to create a soulless body like [Static Cloning], and then after the body is destroyed, the soul will be reborn directly in the backup body with all the memories, this can be considered true resurrection and immortality.
"You mean... every time that person dies, there will inevitably be slight changes from their original personality?"
Dumbledore's eyes lit up slightly, and he was obviously amazed by this novel theory.
If this inference is correct, then Tom Riddle's Horcrux is not as terrible as he imagined.
The reason is simple! Because the split soul fragments have never experienced failure personally, they will never learn from their mistakes and will still retain their arrogant character flaws.
Zuo Si shook his head gently: "I don't know. I haven't seen Voldemort himself, and I don't know his current state and thoughts.
But one thing is certain, that is, apart from his attainments in spells and magic, there is nothing else worthy of praise about him.
Both his vision and perspective are terribly narrow, just like a paranoid lunatic holding a dangerous weapon, with no rationality at all in his head. "
According to the classification of the Faerun camp, Voldemort is undoubtedly an out-and-out chaotic evil.
He might be really smart and good at planning and calculating, but his willful character meant that he would never be able to strictly follow the plans he had made.
You never know what trouble will come when he gets angry.
"How do you think I should deal with Professor Quirrell and the residual soul attached to him?" Dumbledore took off his glasses, rubbed his dry eyes and asked.
"Don't you already have a plan? For example, cultivate the wisdom, courage and bravery of the savior and his companions, and set up one adventure game after another for this purpose.
To be honest, before I entered Hogwarts, I had never heard of a school where teachers could be so biased.
Whether it's you or Professor Snape, you have turned the so-called honorable College Cup into a huge joke and black humor."
Zuo Si expressed his views clearly and made no secret of his disdain for such behavior.
Dumbledore sighed with a wry smile, and did not intend to explain at all. He just responded in a slightly low voice: "We have to do this for our own reasons. You have to understand that Harry is shouldering an extremely important mission, and it is a mission that only he can accomplish, so he must accept more tests than other students."
"So for the greater good, you have to sacrifice the most important fairness of a magic school? If you, as the maker and enforcer of the rules, don't abide by them.
So how long do you think these rules can be maintained? Dear principal, don't think that you are the only smart person in the world, and don't think that all the students in the school are idiots.
Believe me, anyone who tries to game the rules will eventually be bitten back by the rules.
Finally, thank you for recommending my notes to the International Confederation of Wizards and the Wizengamot.”
After saying this, Zuo Si placed one hand on his chest, bowed slightly, then turned around and left without looking back.
After his figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, Dumbledore raised his head and asked Nicolas Flamel, who was standing silently at the side: "Well, my old friend, what do you think of him?"
“As a wizard, Soth’s performance is perfect. It can even be said that he possesses all the qualities necessary to become a great wizard.
For example, his intelligence beyond ordinary people, the most powerful magical talent I have ever seen, his unique way of thinking, and his independent will that will never follow others.
If he really has the blood of the Dumbledore family, then his future is bound to be limitless."
Nicolas Flamel excitedly gave a very high evaluation.
To be exact, he couldn't remember the last time he was so excited, and he thought that this calm state of mind would continue until the end of his life.
"What about his personality? Don't you think he seems too cold most of the time? He doesn't even make many friends at school," Dumbledore prompted.
But Nicolas Flamel smiled and shook his head: "No, I don't think so at all.
Because Soth's indifference comes from his extraordinary intelligence and rationality.
After all, you can't force a genius whose abilities are no different from those of an adult, or even surpass those of most adult wizards, to behave like an ordinary eleven-year-old child.
If that is the case, we should be extra careful.”
"I understand what you mean. Tom Riddle successfully deceived most of the professors in the school in this way. By the way, has South ever asked you questions about the Philosopher's Stone?" Dumbledore asked directly.
"No, we just simply exchanged some experiences about alchemy. In fact, he has already guessed the truth that I can make the Philosopher's Stone. As long as he is willing, he should be able to make his own Philosopher's Stone by spending a few more years."
As he said this, there was a strange light in Nicolas Flamel's eyes.
As one of the top alchemy masters of the contemporary era, he naturally hoped that the skill of making the Philosopher's Stone would continue to be passed down after his death.
But unfortunately, the talents of several disciples taught by Nicolas Flamel in this area were somewhat unsatisfactory, and were simply not enough to understand the complex and subtle mysteries of the Philosopher's Stone.
But the appearance of Zuo Si made him realize that he was the only person who could truly pass on the technology of making the Philosopher's Stone.
"You gave him your alchemy notes?!" Dumbledore raised his eyebrows in disbelief.
Nicolas Flamel answered very straightforwardly: "Yes, I gave my alchemy notebook to Soth as a gift. Because I believe that he will surpass you and me one day and become the proud child of the next era."
"Aren't you worried that he might become the next Dark Lord?"
"No, it won't. Don't forget the approving attitude he showed when talking about the rapid development of the Muggle world in the past two or three hundred years. I don't think such a person will eventually be as hostile to the Muggle world as Tom and Gellert. So give up your unnecessary worries." Nicolas Flamel advised earnestly.
He knew too well the psychological trauma that Voldemort's incident had caused to his friend, so whenever he saw a smart and talented young wizard, he would involuntarily become alert.
"Well, I hope you're right."
Dumbledore did not argue too much on this topic, but he would not give up his guard easily either.
In the eyes of the greatest wizard of our time, Zuo Si is still a "dangerous person" who needs more attention.
But what made him feel fortunate was that Zuo Si at least had a close relationship with Hermione Granger, and he was not like Voldemort who completely treated the people around him as his subordinates and tools to be used.
…
Two days later, when the latest issues of the Daily Prophet and Witch Weekly were delivered to Hogwarts via owl.
The students in the entire school were all shocked and amazed, and their eyes were turned to Zuo Si, who always sat alone in the corner fiddling with something.
Because on the front pages of these two influential media outlets in the wizarding world, there was a photo of him at the event, as well as a lot of praise from authoritative organizations and well-known wizards.
Rita Skeeter's article, in particular, continued her usual exaggerated style, almost touting Zuo Si as a rising star in the wizarding world, destined to leave a significant mark in the history of wizards.
Some of the corny words are so disgusting that they make people feel sick.
Of course, for those little wizards who spend all day thinking about how to stand out among their classmates, such flattery just happened to stir up the turmoil in their hearts.
If Zuo Si hadn't always looked like he didn't want anyone to come near him, he would have been surrounded by three layers of people inside and outside.
"Second Class Order of Merlin! A prize of 10,000 gold Galleons provided by the International Confederation of Wizards, 10,000 gold Galleons provided by the Wizengamot, and 5,000 gold Galleons provided by the British Ministry of Magic. Merlin's beard! This... this is too much."
Ron exclaimed with great envy while holding the Daily Prophet in his hand.
Whether it was a medal or a bonus of 25,000 gold galleons, they were all things he longed for due to his extremely low self-esteem.
Not to mention the fame and honor that comes with it.
"Don't forget the share you can get after the book is published. The newspaper said that so far, the Ministry of Magic and magic schools in many countries have stated that they will make the scroll-making technology invented by Soth a compulsory course. This income alone will be considerable." Harry reminded in a low voice.
"Oh, if only I could get a sum of money like this. Not much, just a few hundred gold Galleons would be fine." Ron muttered softly.
Hermione, who was reviewing her homework nearby, rolled her eyes in annoyance after hearing this: "Stop daydreaming. If you could spend a little time playing around, you wouldn't have to copy other people's homework."
"Damn it! Can't you just not dampen my hopes for a better future?" Ron slammed his fist on the table in frustration.
"That's not looking forward to the future, it's unrealistic fantasy. Because from the beginning to the end, you haven't put in even the slightest effort, so how can you possibly reap any rewards? Forget it, talking to you about this is simply a waste of time."
With that, Hermione cast a disappointed look at the silly boy, then picked up her books and textbooks and walked towards the library.
Watching her gradually going away, Ron felt very unhappy and immediately complained with gritted teeth: "Granger is such a disgusting person. I really don't understand how South can stand her. You know, she is in Gryffindor and doesn't even have a decent friend."
"Thors doesn't have many friends in Slytherin. I think smart people like them may have higher requirements for friends." Harry spread his hands with a tired look on his face.
It can be seen that the Quidditch training in the past two nights has really taken a toll on him.
Flight training, in particular, consumes a lot of physical energy.
I even need to eat some snacks and desserts before going to bed to fill my always hungry appetite.
"Forget it, let's not talk about them. How's your training been lately?"
Ron became extremely excited when talking about Quidditch.
After all, the fact that his best friend was promoted to Seeker in his first year gave him a lot to show off to his students.
Harry smiled and replied, "Wood said I'm very talented and that our names will be engraved on the Quidditch trophy this year."
"Great! I can't wait to see Gryffindor play this year."
"Hehe, I'm actually looking forward to the day when I can play."
"I bet Malfoy will go crazy with jealousy over this."
"In fact, he's going crazy now. This guy must have guessed how I won the last midnight duel."
"Hahahaha! But the problem is that he has no evidence to prove it, right?"
"That's right! I like seeing Malfoy with a grim face all day long."
…
Just as Harry and Ron were whispering together, a man and a woman had already walked through the crowd and came straight to Zuo Si under the gaze of countless eyes.
"Hello, my name is Penelope Clearwater, and I'm the prefect of Ravenclaw."
"My name is Percy, and I'm a prefect of Gryffindor."
The two of them gave a brief self-introduction almost at the same time.
"What's the matter?" Zuo Si asked expressionlessly.
"It's like this. We saw the information about your invention of making magic scrolls in the Daily Prophet, so we would like to ask you to take some time out of your spare time to guide some senior students who are interested in this area."
Percy directly stated the idea that he had been thinking about for two days.
In his opinion, the other party would not refuse such an invitation that would help him establish prestige and gain power in the school.
But Zuo Si didn't even blink, and refused directly: "Sorry, my time is precious, and I don't have time to waste it on such meaningless and boring things.
What's more, you want to get knowledge from me without paying any price...
Should I praise you for being too smart or too stupid? Or do you have ulterior motives and are using this as an excuse to get close to me? "
moment!
Percy, who was full of confidence in the last second, turned red-faced in the next second, with anger and annoyance revealed in his eyes.
He never dreamed that Zuo Si would be so disrespectful to him.
Especially those black pupils, as if they could see through me.
Penelope Clearwater had an expression of great confusion and puzzlement on her face.
The Ravenclaw head girl originally thought that Zuo Si, who was isolated and excluded in Slytherin, would be more eager for a small group that could accept him.
"No need, and I'm not interested. Just like those idiots in Slytherin, no matter how much they despise, isolate, exclude, or fear me, it has no effect on me at all. So please put away those little thoughts and stay away, and don't bother me again in the future. Do you understand?"
As he said this, Zuo Si's eyes flashed with a sharp cold light, and his seemingly weak body revealed an oppressive feeling that could not be described in words, which immediately made the self-righteous Penelope Clearwater and Percy flee in panic.
The two teenage boys and girls simply did not understand that from the very beginning he had only considered Hogwarts as a stepping stone to enter the wizarding world, and had no intention of recruiting followers in the school like Voldemort did.
Therefore, this kind of mutual fellowship among students had no appeal to him at all.
"You shouldn't use such insulting words to describe your classmates in your own college."
The Bloody Baron suddenly appeared from under the table, his tone full of strong reproach.
If it were any other student, he would probably be frightened by his face and tone.
But Zuo Si responded with contempt: "Why, has your pitiful self-esteem and sense of belonging to Slytherin House been stimulated again? Even if it is Salazar Slytherin, I will not take back my evaluation.
The era of pure blood is gone, and no one can stop the trend of history.
In other words, the pure-blood theory never became the so-called mainstream in the wizarding world from the beginning.
Because half-blood wizards will always be the largest group.
I can guarantee that all the so-called pure-blood families in the entire European wizarding world can trace their ancestors back to Muggle-borns."
"But you cannot deny the excellence of purebloods. Because a wizard's talent and power are inherited through blood, this is a fact that no one can change." The Bloody Baron argued.
It is not difficult to tell from the tone and attitude of the conversation that this is not the first time the two of them have communicated.
"So you think the power of bloodline cannot be replaced?"
Zuo Si looked at the ghost as if he was looking at a frog in a well.
"Isn't it?" asked the Bloody Baron.
"Of course not. Have you ever heard of genes?
Have you heard of test tube babies in the Muggle world? Have you heard of cloning technology?
In the field of research on life, Muggles have long surpassed the wizarding world.
Without giving up ethics and morals, they can even produce in large quantities children with the potential to become wizards as long as they provide some male or female genetic material.
Even within a few hundred years, we can turn the planet beneath our feet into a world where everyone is a wizard.
So never underestimate the power of technology.
Muggles are no longer able to be controlled by wizards like they were hundreds of years ago. Instead, they are becoming more and more powerful. Sooner or later, they may become aware of the existence of wizards and the magical world.
At that time, it won't be solved by just a Muggle-Repelling Charm."
Zuo Si bluntly stated a cruel fact that was enough to make the magical world feel fear and despair.
Because in the eyes of many wizards, the Statute of Secrecy and the Muggle Protection Statute are limiting the power of wizards, thereby protecting the Muggle world from dark wizards and various magical items.
But what is the reality? In fact, they are protecting themselves! With the major breakthroughs in genetic research in the 1970s and 1980s, various cloned animals have emerged one after another, and the Muggle world has gained an overwhelming advantage in the field of biotechnology.
Once they discover the secrets of the magical world and wizards, they will definitely capture one or two of them and lock them up in a small dark room to study them.
Given the level of madness in the field of scientific research between the two superpowers during the Cold War, let alone the offspring of humans, even the offspring of humans and animals might be arranged for you.
How will the top decision-makers of the two superpowers react when they realize that these wizards have the ability to control and cleanse other people's thoughts and memories, and can easily break into the most heavily guarded areas to steal intelligence, and even assassinate leaders of various countries and trigger a nuclear war that can destroy civilization?
I'm afraid he's scared to death!
Under the control of strong fear, they will inevitably commit many radical behaviors.
For example, through artificial insemination, children with the potential to become wizards are mass-produced, and then these children are centrally managed and brainwashed.
Then, through various means, a group of them were sent to the wizarding world as spies to receive education.
After returning from school, he will teach what he has learned from school to other children who have the talent to become wizards.
When more than a decade has passed and the number of wizards controlled by the two superpowers exceeds that of the entire wizarding world, they will choose to go to war without hesitation and completely eliminate this uncontrollable force.
In Zuo Si's view, the only chance for wizards to control the Muggle world was the revolution started by Gellert Grindelwald during World War I and World War II.
Unfortunately, it was eventually destroyed by Dumbledore.
"What? Muggles have the ability to mass-produce wizards? How is this possible!"
The Bloody Baron suddenly felt that his three views were completely overturned.
“Nothing is impossible.
The world is always moving forward, and it is arrogant to always look at the technology mastered by Muggles today with the eyes of hundreds of years ago.
What's even more sad is that the entire wizarding world is now full of such prejudice.
By the same token, the rules set by the four founders of Hogwarts are no longer suitable today.
Look at the relationship between Gryffindor and Slytherin. It has evolved from simple competition between students in the beginning to a kind of opposition, hostility and hatred, and it has also extended from the school to the social level.
Almost 90% of students graduating from Gryffindor House do not like students graduating from Slytherin House.
Let's not talk about the conflicts that broke out in the school.
But even after graduation and entering the workplace, they would still trip each other up and cause trouble.
And this kind of grudge will become more and more as time goes by, and will inevitably affect the children in the end.
For example, the Weasley family has always been at odds with the Malfoy family. Even the children, including Ron, thought from the beginning that Slytherin was a bad place that specialized in training dark wizards.
On the other hand, under the influence of his father, Draco believed that the Weasleys were a group of poor people and traitors to the pure-blood family.
Just imagine that a magic school has become a place that breeds hatred and social conflicts. Isn't this enough to illustrate the seriousness of the problem?
It is also incredible that after all these years, no headmaster has ever tried to change this situation, not even our great headmaster Dumbledore."
After saying this, Zuo Si no longer paid attention to the silent Bloody Baron, stood up and walked towards Professor Snape's office.
Not long after he left, another ghost floated down from the ceiling and asked with a slightly curious tone: "What shocking statement did he tell you?"
"This can indeed be called shocking. This is the first time I have seen such a student since I became a ghost. Compared with him, Tom Riddle when he first entered the school is nothing." The Bloody Baron responded in a low voice.
As one of the first students since the establishment of Hogwarts and someone who had seen the Big Four in person, he had witnessed almost the thousand-year history of this magic school and had also seen countless talented young wizards.
But no one has ever been able to break out of the limitations of thinking like Zuo Si and stand at a higher position to look down on everything.
This vision and perspective alone surpassed all wizards.
If he adds that terrifying talent, there's no telling what astonishing achievements Bloody Baron will be able to make in the future.
…
Half an hour later, in Snape's office, Zuo Si was trying to prepare a very difficult truth serum under the guidance of his own dean.
Since this place is very close to the Slytherin common room, footsteps can often be heard coming from the corridor outside.
However, this little disturbance did not affect him in the slightest.
In just a few minutes, green and purple smoke emerged from the pot, emitting a magical power that was invisible to the naked eye.
Seeing this, Snape, who had been stern at first, finally raised his lips and commented, "Well done. Few Hogwarts students can successfully prepare a perfect truth serum on their first try.
I didn't expect that your talent in potions is in no way inferior to that in spells and alchemy.
If you spend a little time and effort on this, you should be able to become a true Potions Master."
"Thank you for the compliment. Aren't you curious about why I made the truth serum?" Zuo Si asked with interest.
"Although it is illegal to use truth serum on someone randomly, it will not cause any substantial harm unless he has done something shameful." Snape responded meaningfully.
"But everyone has some secrets hidden in their hearts. Even if they haven't done anything shameful, once they reveal too many thoughts that originally only existed in their minds, they will probably die on the spot. To some extent, the destructive power of this potion is no less than the three unforgivable curses."
While speaking, Zuo Si poured the boiling hot medicine in the pot into a container to cool it down, and then sprinkled some scented powder from India on it.
Only after the temperature dropped to the critical point did he put the semi-finished potion into the baker for baking.
After about twenty to thirty minutes, when the color of the potion changes from green-purple to white milky substance, the strong truth serum is ready.
While the baking was going on, Zuo Si took out a silver hoop from his pocket and handed it to Snape.
The latter took it in his hand and examined the material briefly, then asked tentatively in an uncertain tone: "What is this?"
“An extended product of magic scroll making technology.
It can store a spell, then be put on a wand and released when needed.
Since it does not require chanting and can be activated with just a thought, it can be released simultaneously with the use of another spell.
In this way, the opponent can be dealt two completely different blows in an instant.
Unfortunately, after testing, I found that a wand can only be equipped with one such magic device at most.
Otherwise, if you have several sets at once, you should be able to gain a significant advantage in the battle.
In addition, this device is not a one-time consumable item like a scroll, but can be used repeatedly."
With a smile on his face, Zuo Si introduced to Snape the new type of magic storage equipment that he had recently developed.
Like the castrated version of the scroll transcription technique, this metal hoop can only work when it is placed on a wand.
But for the wizards of this world, it is an absolutely revolutionary invention.
Just look at that slightly trembling hand and you will know how excited Snape is at this moment.
You have to know that he was once a Death Eater and had experienced many battles.
It is very clear what role such a small thing can play at a critical moment.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the situation of the battle was turned around in an instant.
Snape dared to guarantee that once the Aurors knew that there was such a thing that could enhance their own combat effectiveness, they would definitely ask the Ministry of Magic to equip everyone with one, no matter how expensive it was.
After a full minute, he took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, then raised his head and asked, "Is this thing difficult to make?"
“Hmm – it should be okay.
If I were to make them, I could probably make several in a day.
But the problem is that considering that the magic levels of each wizard vary, I need to figure out the power of the spells cast by this wizard before production.
For example, a powerful wizard like Headmaster Dumbledore would need some expensive special materials to increase the maximum capacity.
But for Hogwarts students, too much capacity would be a waste.
Simply put, it must be one-to-one customized.”
Zuo Si gave the answer calmly.
As we all know, the magic in this world is not subject to any restrictions, and with the help of auxiliary equipment such as the magic wand, it is very easy and arbitrary to use.
But at the same time, it is precisely because it is too free and too casual that there is no clear standard for magical power.
Take the Avadava Kedavra Curse as an example. When cast by Voldemort, it is invincible and can take a person's life in an instant with a flash of green light.
But if it were performed by other wizards, at best it would just cause the target to get slightly injured or have a nosebleed.
In addition, there are many variations of various spells.
For example, the Fiendish Fire released by ordinary wizards may simply be difficult to extinguish, but in Voldemort's hands it can be transformed into a huge fire snake.
The power of the same spell in the hands of different wizards can even give people the illusion that they are two different magics.
Therefore, this chaotic situation makes the difficulty of manufacturing magic storage items increase sharply, and only one-to-one customization can be carried out.
fortunately!
Zuo Si had seen Snape cast spells more than once, so he was able to make equipment that matched the other party's magic level.
“Great gift, I love it.
With this skill alone, I think you will soon become one of the most popular people in the entire wizarding world.
Because there is no wizard who would not want to have some additional means to ensure his own safety.
And as long as one person chooses to use it, then other wizards must follow suit.
Otherwise, it would be easy to suffer a great loss in a spell duel."
Snape had little trouble seeing the potential of this small silver ring.
After all, even a means of transportation like a flying broom has gone from being unpopular in the beginning to being popular throughout the entire wizarding world, not to mention things that can directly enhance the wizard's own strength.
Maybe in a few years, this thing will become a necessity for almost everyone, just like a magic wand.
"So how much do you think is a reasonable charge for this kind of customized service?" Zuo Si asked humbly.
Snape answered without hesitation, "After deducting the cost, each one will cost at least two thousand Galleons. If it is a member of a wealthy pure-blood family, you can consider multiplying the price by three or five. Anyway, as long as the corresponding family emblem is engraved on it, they will be very happy to pay a little more."
"I see. Thank you very much for your advice. I think I know what to do now."
Zuo Si's face showed the signature smile that he would have when slaughtering a fat sheep.
Although he didn't like the faces of pure-blood families like the Malfoys, he didn't hate the gold Galleons in their hands.
In addition, successfully establishing a stable shelter in this world requires a huge amount of financial support.
This includes both Muggle currency and gold Galleons minted by goblins.
“Remember not to overdo it, at least make the finished product look worth the money.”
Snape was obviously a little worried about Zuo Si's character, and finally couldn't help but give him a reminder.
Zuo Si silently meaningfully: "Don't worry, Professor. When dealing with customers who are willing to pay a high price, I will be very happy to provide the best service to ensure that they are willing to take out the last gold galleon in their pocket."
"Your tone and expression now remind me of those mercenary goblins in Gringotts." The corners of Snape's mouth twitched slightly.
Zuo Si responded with a smile: "But you have to admit that those goblins are better at doing business than many wizards, right? Especially the currency exchange and financial services they provide are indispensable to the entire wizarding world.
Otherwise, many young wizards like me who are of Muggle origin would probably not be able to go to Hogwarts to study.
So no matter what kind of conflicts and rebellions there have been between goblins and wizards in the past, they are now an indispensable part of the magical world.
Moreover, money itself has a magic that is enough to make many people lose their minds and go crazy. It also represents the control over resources and can even affect power to some extent.
You may despise those rich people, but you should never underestimate the power of wealth..."
(End of this chapter)
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