Hogwarts: I Am Such a Model Wizard

Chapter 245: Nicolas Flamel’s Private Library

After learning that everyone else had already left, Kyle was about to pack up and head back himself when Nicolas Flamel shook his head and said,

"There's no need to hurry, Kyle. You can stay here for a while if you like."

"And I heard from Albus that you've taught yourself some alchemy and invented a rather interesting little gadget. It has something to do with Quidditch, doesn’t it? May I take a look?"

"Well, yes... though I'm not sure if it really qualifies as alchemy," Kyle replied, pulling a transparent snake bracelet from his Mokeskin pouch—the same type he had once sold to Malfoy for 100 Galleons. Since then, he'd received a few more orders, though not many; only five, as a hundred Galleons was no small sum. Even for Slytherins, few would spend so much on a "toy."

This bracelet was something he’d made in advance, ready to use as a way to attract new customers when the school term began. It was also the only item related to alchemy he currently had on him.

Nicolas took the bracelet and raised his eyebrows, a hint of surprise showing on his face.

"To embed a Charm into a solid object... yes, this is indeed alchemy."

"I think you've read that book, ," he added.

Kyle nodded. "I stumbled across it in the school library."

"It’s an excellent book on alchemy," Nicolas said thoughtfully. "Though some ideas in it differ from mainstream alchemical thought, it’s very beneficial for beginners."

Nicolas ran his fingers gently over the bracelet. "It's impressive you’ve developed such a solid foundation; I can only spot a few minor flaws. It seems you're quite interested in alchemy."

Kyle nodded without hesitation. "Yes."

Of course, he had to show interest now. Admitting he was studying alchemy to re

"Could you help me find ?" Kyle asked, testing her claim.

"Pop!"

With a snap of her fingers, a thick book appeared on the nearby table.

"I also need ."

"Pop!"

Another loud snap, and the book—typically kept in Hogwarts' Restricted Section—materialized on the table as well. Kyle picked it up and leafed through it briefly; the content was identical to the copy he had seen before.

"What about ?" Kyle asked, narrowing his eyes thoughtfully.

"Pop!"

The familiar snapping sound echoed again, but this time, nothing appeared on the table.

"Please forgive me, distinguished guest!" Tata quickly bowed low, her long nose nearly brushing the floor. "You cannot see that book!"

"Can't see it..." Kyle frowned. "At all?"

"It's on the 23rd floor, the 97th row on the left," Tata responded with precision, "but you cannot see it, so Tata cannot bring it to you."

Kyle realized that this library, too, seemed to have a restricted section of its own. For a moment, he considered searching for , a book he’d been eager to find. But given Nicolas Flamel’s close relationship with Dumbledore, he quickly dismissed the idea. He already knew the basics of creating a Horcrux from Voldemort, so there was no need to take that risk.

"That's all right, Tata. I didn’t really want to read that book anyway," Kyle said, refocusing. "Can you help me find Nicolas's notes? Just the basics."

Tata straightened up. With a series of crackling sounds, like tiny firecrackers, the table was soon covered with a variety of well-preserved notebooks, parchments, and slates.

Kyle eagerly flipped through them, only to discover that he couldn’t understand any of it. The symbols were unfamiliar, completely indecipherable. It was as though Nicolas Flamel had leapt from the basics of alchemy straight to advanced research, skipping over everything in between—and those blank spaces were exactly what Kyle needed.

"Do you have anything even earlier than this?" Kyle asked, frowning.

Tata shook her head.

Running out of options, Kyle shifted his approach. "Can you bring me the books Nicolas has written himself?"

This time, Tata returned with something more accessible.

.

This was an alchemy textbook Nicolas Flamel had written long ago specifically for Beauxbatons. And it was exactly what Kyle needed.