Are You Crazy?

Currently, a fascinating anecdote is circulating at Hogwarts that is of great interest to the students.

The Ravenclaw student who had spent a fortune on Baruffio's Brain Elixir was invited to afternoon tea by Snape. The Potions Professor claimed that most wizard-made Baruffio's Brain Elixir contained potent poison, and, citing the possibility of becoming an idiot from drinking the poisonous Baruffio's Brain Elixir, demanded that the student produce the potion for him to examine.

The Ravenclaw student claimed that the potion came from Mr. Dagworth. Hertok Dagworth, was safe and reliable, and that he had already drunk the Baruffio's Brain Elixir and had not become an idiot.

Since it's already ingested, there's no way I can take it out for him to examine.

According to the student, Snape's expression at the time was quite something, but the price was a deduction in points and solitary confinement. There aren't many things that can make the Potions Professor lose face.

He couldn't do anything to the other party yet. Hogwarts ' School Rules didn't explicitly prohibit students from using Baruffio's Brain Elixir, but only mentioned in fragmented records that Baruffio's Brain Elixir during exams. This was similar to the prohibition of using Felix Felicis for cheating in competitions and exams.

Felix Felicis and Baruffio's Brain Elixir are extremely rare Potions in the entire Wizarding World. This is not only because the ingredients used in their preparation are precious and rare, but also because even the slightest mistake can ruin the entire Potions. Even the most skilled Potions Master are unwilling to spend their time preparing these two Potions.

In the black market of the British magical world, it's almost impossible to find anyone selling this stuff privately, let alone for a Hogwarts student to get their hands on Baruffio's Brain Elixir.

Initially, adding the Baruffio's Brain Elixir to the exam was mainly as a precaution.

After all, anything can happen, and Albert was that so-called accident.

However, who would have thought that Albert was acquainted with a Potions Master and could obtain these two extremely rare potions from him? Even if you told people, probably not many would believe it.

However, that is the truth.

The story of Snape quietly spread throughout Hogwarts, and more and more people became interested in Baruffio's Brain Elixir.

Someone secretly contacted Albert, hoping to get a bottle of Baruffio's Brain Elixir from him as well.

According to black market dealer Kenneth Toller, the Baruffio's Brain Elixir has now risen to 20 Galleon per bottle.

Many wizards are not short of money, and if they could exchange a little Galleon for a good future, they would be willing to do so.

The Slytherin students, in particular, were the most enthusiastic users of Baruffio's Brain Elixir.

If they can cheat on the exam, they certainly won't mind.

After all, if you want to enter the Ministry of Magic after graduation, some professions require you to have good wizard exam scores.

Using any means necessary to achieve one's goals is quite in line with Slytherin's creed.

Of course, many people had doubts about the Baruffio's Brain Elixir, but after someone published the ingredients and preparation method, all the questioners fell silent.

Runespoor might be unfamiliar to them, but everyone knows what Dragon claw powder is. That stuff is expensive, not to mention its terrifyingly high failure rate in making Potions.

In Kenneth Toller's words: It's too expensive?

Then don't buy it.

Kenneth Toller, that heartless fellow, even planned to raise the price of the potion to fifty Galleon, but it was simply not available, no matter how much money they were willing to spend.

"Is there really no way to make a few more?" Kenneth Toller said as he walked. "This is a chance to make a fortune, if only we could..."

"You could sell Dragon claw powder," Albert suggested. "That stuff really works, and it works remarkably well. It can improve your memory, and your brain will become exceptionally sharp for hours, enough to handle any exam."

"Dragon claw powder is prohibited during exams. Last year, a guy used that stuff and got caught during the exam," Kenneth Toller said, shaking his head.

"Oh, that's a sad story," Albert said casually.

You probably don't know, but not long ago a wicked guy tried to disguise dried Fox badger as Dragon claw powder and sell it to others.

A Slytherin student was accidentally infected and ended up in the School Hospital.

Now, no one dares to buy Dragon claw powder casually, for fear of buying something strange.

"Where's that guy who sells counterfeit goods?" Albert suddenly asked.

"He was admitted to the School Hospital shortly afterward because he had eaten too much dried Fox badger and suffered food poisoning." Kenneth Toller's expression was very strange.

"You can think about it again; this is a great opportunity to make a fortune."

"I learned how to make Baruffio's Brain Elixir from Hertok Dagworth, but Runespoor are hard to come by, unless you... well, our Potions Professor should have some in his private stash," Albert said calmly. "But the failure rate for making Baruffio's Brain Elixir is just too high."

Kenneth Toller opened his mouth, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Are you crazy? You wouldn't be trying to make me..."

"I just wanted to tell you how difficult it is," Albert said, shaking his head, "So you can quickly get rid of that unrealistic idea."

"If I could get my hands on it..." Kenneth Toller suddenly said.

"Stop, don't say I told you these things." Albert looked at Kenneth Toller with a strange expression and turned to move away from him.

"If you want the recipe and detailed notes, I can sell you a copy," he said. "Ten Galleon, a very detailed recipe, with all the key points Hertok Dagworth mentioned recorded in it."

"Are you crazy, or am I crazy?"

"You must be crazy."

"You're right, if it could really be made..." Kenneth Toller muttered, "Well, but I want to see the original."

"You must be crazy." Albert looked at Kenneth Toller with a strange expression and warned him, "I advise you not to try it, or the failure rate of the potion will make you lose your underwear."

"No." Kenneth Toller pondered how to proceed. He planned to earn the money through his family's connections.

"You really want to buy it!"

"Buy it, why wouldn't I buy it? When will you give me the detailed formula?" Kenneth Toller's face was full of enthusiasm. "If it really succeeds, it will be a terrible profit."

"I think he must be crazy."

After Kenneth Toller left, Fred, George, and Lee Jordan appeared unexpectedly beside Albert, muttering as they watched Kenneth Toller walk away.

"Do you think he won't succeed?" Lee Jordan asked, puzzled.

"It's difficult," Albert shook his head.

Both Felix Felicis and Baruffio's Brain Elixir are notoriously difficult Potions to concoct, even Hertok Dagworth had to be extremely careful.

Moreover, if they fail even once, the cost of materials will probably be enough to make them wince.

Although failed products can be recycled by diluting them, this medicine is toxic, and who knows what will happen if ingested.