Chapter 269: Old alchemist(2)

Chapter 269: Old alchemist(2)

(Flamel POV)

The name of the sender was one I knew but wasn't personally acquainted with despite how amusing the owner of it seemed to be. Albus had of course told me of the student that was giving him the most stress since he popped up out of nowhere , Nicholas Ravenclaw. A monstrous genius in almost every regard that seemed to be involved in several important affairs both secretly or directly. I was quite interested in meeting this young man after hearing about his self created enchanting method and rapidly growing skill in crafting.- The origin of this chapter's debut can be traced to N0v3l--B1n.

Interestingly enough the young man seems to have chosen the hardest but most beneficial form of growth in that he did not choose to learn in a specialized manner but in every regard. Veritology , charms , metallurgy , enchanting and most recently even spent a few days learning from the merfolk in the black lake. From what Albus said in his letters the lad was insatiable in his pursuit of knowledge no matter how obscure. I couldn't help but feel a bit happy when Albus had told me of the lads great proclivity for illusion magics. It was an underutilized branch of the arcane and as such had been stagnant for quite some time.-

The first option was hopeless considering the man had over six hundred years of experience and power under his belt so trying to forcefully find him was a fools errand. For most people getting Fawkes's help delivering a letter was right on the same level of difficulty with how prideful he was. Nick however was a very different matter since he was the lord of all birds including phoenixes. All he needed to do was ask and Fawkes happily took the letter to the alchemist under Dumbledore's speechless gaze. Nick hadn't asked or anything to use the phoenix but walked into the office and handed over the letter nonchalantly.-

"I admit you have me rather envious of your gift with birds , did you know it took me no less than ten years to get him to agree to deliver letters for me?" the old man asked with a sigh. Nick shrugged "I didn't expect to get this wand either but since I did I see no reason why I shouldn't use the gifts it's given me." he said casually. "It is certainly a useful ability to have if nothing else. Lemon drop?" the headmaster offered.-

"Don't mind if I do." Nick said while grabbing one of the yellow candies from the bowl. Dumbledore chuckled "You may be surprised to learn that few actually accept that offer." he said with a small smile. "Understandable really but as a student I have guest right while here , you could not offer me poisoned food any more than you could attack me so I have nothing to fear." Nick said with a shrug. "So few even seem to understand that sadly , though I am curious how you are familiar with guest right?" the old man asked interested. Nick shrugged "Helena thought I should be familiar with magical etiquette" he said honestly.