บท 50: Philosopher's Stone
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Time soon passed and it was already the end of the year. Edward made sure that every student in his class could pass at least the written part of his Alchemy exam.
And how did he do such a thing?
By using magic to force the knowledge in the students that were failing his class. Although these students spent an entire week with a terrible headache, they still learned something.
As for the practical aspect of the class, he could not help them. He has provided these people with plenty of practice opportunities, and even offered them, tutoring classes, during the weekend. So, it's not his problem if they could not pass the class after doing so much.
One odd thing that happened during that time was the fact that despite his intervention, Harry Potter still got detention and was sent to the Forbidden Forest.
After that event, Edward theorized that maybe the power of fate exists in this world, and has a correctional force that pushes events to the original timeline after being meddled with. So, he decided to test out this theory at a later date.
. . .
At the end of the year, Edward used his own marauder's map to track the Gryffindor Trio, Quirrell, and Dumbledore. So, when the final event of the year occurred.
So when Hermione, Harry, and Ron ran into the room in the third flood after Dumbledore left, Edward placed an Invisibility Spell on him--instead of a Disillusionment Charm--and followed them. This spell was inspired by the Weasley Twins' Headless Hats.
He watched how the Trio went through all the obstacles placed by different teachers. Whether it was Hagrid's Fluffy, Professor Sprout's Devil Snare, Professor Flitwick's Flying Keys, Professor Minerva's Chess Game, Professor Quirrell's Troll, and Snape's Potions Riddle.
Edward followed them without notifying them, alerting them, or intervening with their actions. Throughout the entire process, he was just thinking about why he was not invited to design an obstacle of his own.
In some way, he was a little bitter even though many other professors were also like him and did not design an obstacle of their own.
After everything went according to the original timeline, Edward took the Philosopher's Stone from the ground after Harry dropped it. His eyes turned purple as he used his Alchemy Eye Spell to examine it.
After a few minutes of examination, he said out loud:
"I was right. The Philosophers' Stone is a highly condensed form of magic power bound by countless souls. Magic is almost omnipotent energy. As long as you have enough of it, you can do almost anything--with the proper knowledge.
"And this stone has an almost limitless amount of magical energy or magic power. It is the reason that it can use permanent transfiguration and turn metals into pure gold, and even break Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfiguration.
"As for the Elixir of Immortality, it should be a combination of liquified magical power combined with the power of the soul. Most wizards have a very long lifespan compared to muggles due to the magic power inside their cores. The elixir of the stone can indefinitely prolong life by nourishing the body with magic power and further strengthen the soul, however, it cannot prevent aging.
"In my opinion, using the Philosopher's Stone only in this way is quite wasteful of such a magical wonder, wouldn't you agree, professor?"
As soon as Edward said these last words, Dumbledore appeared inside the room while secretly holding his wand.
"And how should the stone be used properly?" asked Dumbledore while his calm eyes looked at Edward. However, despite his calmness, he still moved closer to Harry on the ground.
However, Edward ignored his action as he continued to analyze the stone. But he still answered the question: "As I said, this stone is an almost unlimited form of clean energy. Wizards can do anything with it, build an entire civilization based on its energy.
"Whether it is the advancement of magical technology, curing diseases, exploring space, solving world hunger: the stone can be the blueprint to accomplish all these tasks. Muggle scientists would do anything to have access to such an energy source--well if each country did not kill each other for it."
"You may be correct, Edward," replied Dumbledore calmly. "It does not change the fact that countless lives or souls were used to make such a small stone. How many people do you think would be killed when creating so many stones to power your so-called magical civilization?"
Edward shook his head; "Always the pedantic, professor. Wizards do not need to kill so many people to create a stone, just use the same method that Mr. Flamel probably used--take the souls of muggles that have died. It is better to recycle them and place them to better use than to let Death have them anyway.
"And if that is still morally unacceptable to many wizards, they can still try to find a different solution. Souls are only used to bind the magic power in the stone, they can try to find a different binding agent.
"For example emotions. Many young wizards have their first magic riot after an intense burst of emotions, so it is proven that emotions can easily bind or guide magic power. So, it is the perfect thing to use as a catalyst to create Philosopher's Stones."
Dumbledore sighed after hearing Edward's explanation as he had to acknowledge that this young wizard in front was not only a powerful one but also a forward-thinking one. However, he could not agree with his sometimes utilitarian mentality.
After Edward finished analyzing the stone, he calmly threw it back to Dumbledore before saying: "Since I know how to make my own, you do not need to worry about me taking it. However, I would appreciate it if you could tell Mr. Flamel my address as I would greatly appreciate the communication between the two of us. After all, as the most knowledgeable Grand Alchemist still existing, it would be a shame for him to die without passing on his knowledge or legacy."
After saying that, Edward walked away calmly, meanwhile, Dumbledore had a frown on his face as he held the stone in his hand. He looked at the departing back of Edward, sighed before going to check on Harry.
As for Edward, he also sighed in relief after exiting the chamber where everything took place. He was ready at any time to either fight or run away.
In the past month, he had discovered that the reason that house-elves can teleport anywhere was that their magic powers had a different frequency than humans, thus making them operating under different rules.
After a little training, he could also apparate in some places with Anti-Apparition Enchantments--just like house-elves. On top of that, the alchemy item that can allow him to use his Gate was ready to be used at any given moment.
The truth of the matter is Edward was not ready to become enemies with Dumbledore--even though he would probably be the final winner if he decided to use all the dark magic that he knows.
And it seemed that Dumbledore had a similar thought as him.
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Year One is over, and the plot is beginning to take shape. From now on, this is Edward's story with Harry Potter's characters in it.
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บท 51: End of the Year
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During the end of the year dinner, all the students and teachers were in the Great Hall waiting to have dinner; they were all talking with one another. As the Hall, it was not decorated with Slytherin's banner, but with Hufflepuff's.
The reason for that was mainly because of Susan. Like Hermione, she always answers questions in class to give points to her house. Even Snape had to give her points when she answered a question correctly; after all, his future happiness depended on her cousin.
To win this year's House Cup, she even asked Edward ways for their Quidditch team to win the championship this year. So, he organized a training regiment based on each player's physique and talent and gifted the captain a book on tactics.
He even secretly enchanted the brooms of the Hufflepuff players to give them an advantage. Edward supported her little cousin in her endeavor--even going so far as ignoring his own house, Ravenclaw.
So, at the end of the year, Hufflepuff was in the lead when it came to house points. It's unfortunate for them to meet the Savior, Harry Potter, and the shameless Dumbledore.
So, the little badgers were shocked when many points were suddenly added to Gryffindor due to the "heroic" deed of the Harry Potter Trio. And the person most upset was probably Professor Sprout.
Their house finally had a chance at winning the House Cup after so many years, and yet it was ruined. After briefly using Legilimency to read her mind, Edward found out that she was thinking of ways to poison Dumbledore to calm herself down.
--Scene Break--
Right before Dumbledore announced the changes in this year's House Cup Winner, little Susan was sitting with her friends with a little excitement on her face, followed by a little worry.
After Dumbledore announced the increase in Gryffindor's House point, she sighed melancholy without saying anything; she just stared at the food. Then, she suddenly felt like something was entering her mind.
As she was familiar with this sensation, she allowed it to enter, then she heard a voice inside her mind:
"Little Susan, why are you so unhappy? Didn't I already warn you about this outcome?"
"I know, cousin, but I just cannot accept this. I thought that maybe the headmaster would be fair--or at the very least, not so blatantly biased."
"I have told you many times that there is no such thing as true fairness in this world. Everyone has their own biased or personal preferences."
"Cousin, can't you do something about this?" asked Susan with a ray of hope in her mind. From what she could remember, her cousin was omnipotent and could do anything.
"Unfortunately, no," replied Edward. "Plus, I told you that even I have my limitations, so do not place me on a pedestal--otherwise you will never have the opportunity to surpass me one day."
Susan sighed in disappointment as she ignored Edward's last words. She does not think that she can surpass her cousin.
After seeing that his cousin was still in a bad mood, Edward added: "Cheer up, tonight I will take you and aunt Amelia to see a beautiful and magical sight."
Susan nodded before forcing herself to eat something. Although she could not get rid of her sadness so quickly, she had something to look forward to. Maybe this terrible day can be salvaged.
Meanwhile, Edward cut off the mind communication he was having with his cousin. The spell he was using was based on Legilimency. Instead of reading a person's mind, it establishes a connection with it, then they can communicate directly through the mind.
Usually, Edward asked a person's permission before establishing the link and communicating, however, he could also forcibly invade that person's might and talk to them.
As for the beautiful sight he was talking about, it was Earth from the moon. He planned to take his cousin and aunt on a sightseeing tour around the moon. Of course, he would not reveal his laboratory.
It should be quite the experience for his two remaining family members on this planet--until his parents are revived.
--Scene Break--
Dumbledore was sitting in his office with a mirror in front of him.
"What do you think, Nico? Is that feasible?" he asked the person on the other side of the mirror.
"What a truly marvelous idea," replied Nicolas Flamel. "One of the reasons that I never made a second stone was because of the difficulty, and more importantly, the guilt I felt after making the first one. Now, who would have thought that there was another way."
"So, is it possible?" asked Dumbledore again.
"Yes, it is perfectly fine to use emotions instead of souls. Although the effect of the Elixir of Immortality would greatly decrease, it will also reduce some of the side-effects."
Dumbledore nodded before asking: "So, what do you think of his ideas of the possible function of the stone? To be able to create a powerful civilization based on it?"
Flamel sighed deeply after hearing this, then he replied: "The stone has been in my possession for more than 600 years and I never thought that it could be used in this way. I feel like I wasted my life when thinking about all the things I could accomplish with it.
"There is no need to blame yourself, Nico. After all, not everyone is as forward-thinking as Edward. I imagine that his vision is probably the most unique among all the great wizards that have ever existed."
The room then became quiet for a few moments before Dumbledore asked; "You have lived longer than me, what do you think about Edward?"
"Well, in my lifetime, I have met a few wizards like him," replied Nicolas Flamel. "Their morality aligned on the neutral side: neither good nor evil. In their pursuit of magic, they can do many things. However, as long as they have families or loved ones, these people usually have some sort of moral fetter and keep some bottom lines that they will not cross.
"What you should worry about is if something were to happen to Edward's family. If he has no one to restrain him morally, then this is where things will truly turn for the worse."
Dumbledore nodded while still having a deep pensive look on his face. So, Flamel added on:
"I told you many times, Albus, to leave the future of the wizarding world to the young people. I know that you would love to leave the future to a person whose morals are more aligned with you--probably that boy, Harry Potter. However, as long as Edward exists, this is simply impossible.
"Once he makes his own Philosopher's Stone, he will have an unlimited lifespan, adding to that the Youthful Potion that he already developed, he can stay youthful forever.
"Additionally, you have said that he is studying bloodline modifications. If he succeeds in deciphering the power of the phoenix, he will acquire a powerful regenerative ability and another form of immortality. Since you did not stop him in the basement, your chance is probably forever gone.
"Just enjoy your old age and watch how he changes the world."
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Many people have given me many ideas on possible magic that Edward can study, and I have taken notes of all of them. However, since this is an Infinite Stream Story, I cannot do all of them right now, and have to wait until Edward goes to other worlds. Then, by gaining the knowledge of these worlds and using them as a basis, then he accomplish many things. Additionally, if he become so OP too soon in the story, then it would be very boring to read; of course he cannot be too weak as well--otherwise the story will also become boring.
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