This Is How the Retirement Home Plan Was Settled / Lupin Doesn't Dare Ask Harry to Brew His Potion

Looking at the excited old man in front of him, Harry felt that he shouldn't leave so hastily.

"Okay... okay, but... Old Bathilda's place is dirty and small, she can't live here..."

"It's alright, we'll take care of it."

Harry knew that Bathilda Bagshot was worried about the poor living conditions at home, but he didn't care.

He first drew his wand and used a Scourgify spell to roughly clear away the dust in the room. Then he subtly spread water element throughout the room and began cleaning the hard-to-reach corners with a rag.

Seeing this, Hermione and Luna Lovegood quickly found tools to help, and after cleaning, they began to set up the beds for the group to sleep in that night.

"I... I think I'll go find the other two." Lupin hesitated for a moment, feeling that he was being a bit redundant, so he decided to leave and go to the cemetery to find the other two people who were staying behind.

He knew that Bathilda Bagshot would probably only welcome Harry and his two companions staying there; as for the three of them, grown men, they would likely have to find somewhere to spend the night.

Thinking of this, Lupin couldn't help but sigh.

Sleeping with Sirius wasn't a problem, after all, they had slept together quite a bit during their school days and before, in Azkaban; but now that Snape was added to the mix, Lupin couldn't help but feel very awkward.

Late at night, at Bathilda Bagshot's house, after a flurry of activity, Harry and his two friends finally managed to clear out a space suitable for sleeping.

Hermione and Luna Lovegood had already gone to sleep, but Harry was still awake. He repeatedly read the letter his mother had written by the light of his wand, as if trying to recall his parents' appearance from between the lines.

After that, he kept looking at photos of the Bathilda Bagshot family.

In her living room was a bow-shaped chest of drawers, on which were displayed many photographs, some of which were of Bathilda Bagshot himself, as well as those of Harry's parents and others, all enclosed in glass cases.

However, what intrigued Harry was that Bathilda Bagshot had kept the most photos of two other people.

One of them was a boy who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old. Harry recognized him almost immediately—it was a young Dumbledore.

In many photos, he is seen arm in arm with another blond boy, both of them beaming with joy.

Harry was slightly bothered by that smile and expression, because it didn't seem to be just an interaction between friends.

For example, even if Harry his best friend, or even his closest brother, he would never link arms with Harry like that.

So... he's Gellert Grindelwald?

Harry immediately remembered the name.

After actually meeting Bathilda Bagshot, Harry realized that she wasn't really confused; she was just too old, so much so that although she had many things on her mind, she couldn't express them clearly.

Therefore, what she told her mother about Dumbledore's friendship with Grindelwald might actually be true.

But that's really strange.

One of Dumbledore's most celebrated achievements was defeating Grindelwald, the dark wizard who was threatening Europe, before 1930!

Moreover, Theseus had previously stated in France that Grindelwald was defeated by Dumbledore, and that Dumbledore himself killed him!

Only...

Harry looked up suddenly and his eyes fell on the largest photograph in the center of the dresser.

It was a portrait of a middle-aged man; based on other photos, he should be Grindelwald.

Harry didn't know why Bathilda Bagshot had Grindelwald's picture, but when he saw the man's face with that sinister smile, he felt he couldn't suppress his anger... and might even feel a strong urge to kill!

Even Obscurus, who has become increasingly stable under the dual control of the water element and the Space Ring, is now restless, seemingly unable to resist tearing all of this person's photos to shreds!

Gellert Grindelwald...

Could my fate be somehow connected to that of the former 'Dark Lord'?

Chapter 285 The plan for the nursing home was determined as follows

Harry spent two or three days in Godric's Hollow, and aside from taking care of Bathilda Bagshot's daily needs, he spent most of his time organizing the clues he had gathered.

For example, some of the letters his parents exchanged before they died could help Harry better understand their character and social circle, so that he wouldn't treat his parents' old friends like Lupin or Bathilda Bagshot as strangers when he met them.

In addition, there is the Potter family genealogy, and a family biography used to interpret the genealogy.

Harry found a lot of useful information there, the most important of which was the Invisibility Cloak that Dumbledore had given him.

The Potter family did not originate in Godric's Hollow, but rather in Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire, England. Linfred, a famous 12th-century apothecary pioneer nicknamed "The Idle Man," was the first ancestor of the Potter family.

By the way, "Idle Man" is actually "The Potter."

Linfred amassed a great fortune through his superb medical skills and the invention of Potions recipes. He had many children, the eldest of whom, Hadwin Potter, eventually married Iorans Peverell from Godric's Hollow and began to carry on the Potter Family.

The Invisibility Cloak in Harry's possession originally belonged to Iorans. Because the Peverell family had no male heirs to carry on the family name, the Invisibility Cloak was brought into the Potter family and passed down by the eldest son of each generation of the Potter Family.

Harry's great-grandfather Henry Potter, grandfather Fleamont Potter, and father James were all once owners of the Invisibility Cloak.

The sheer age of this heritage told Harry that the Invisibility Cloak he possessed was definitely a product of ancient alchemy. In addition to its excellent invisibility and concealment effects, its overall functionality had not diminished even after hundreds of years. Modern alchemical products could not possibly achieve such a lifespan.

Furthermore, on the page of the genealogy concerning Iorans, Harry discovered the exact same triangular symbol as on the old tombstone from before.

Therefore, it seems that Iolans should be a descendant of the owner of that tombstone.

Ignotus Peverell... if we're going to make a bold guess, he was probably one of the earliest users of the Invisibility Cloak.

It's a bit of a shame that Bathilda Bagshot is a little unclear in his communication. This kind old lady mostly just smiles at Harry. If she could communicate with Harry normally, with her vast knowledge, she could definitely guide Harry to the best of her ability.

During this time, Snape did give Harry an idea, but unfortunately, the conditions for implementing it were not yet met.

"If you just want to get useful information, you can use Legilimency on her; but if you want to get information while having a normal conversation with her, then you'll have to use Veritaserum."

Legilimency is a required course for Harry this year, but he hasn't started learning it yet. However, even if he had mastered it, he wouldn't be able to use this trick on Bathilda Bagshot.

As for Veritaserum, that's something I could consider.

Harry himself is a doctor, so he naturally knows that each medicine has more than one use, and that using different dosages in different situations is a required course for doctors.

While Veritaserum is indeed primarily used as a forced water supply for prisoners, it can also be used to alleviate symptoms of illogical speech when the dosage is reduced.

For example, in Bathilda Bagshot's current state, if you give her some Veritaserum, not only will she be able to tell the truth, but her previously chaotic expression will also become much clearer, at least she won't have any problem having a normal conversation with Harry.

However, Harry doesn't have any Veritaserum hand right now, and Snape, who gave him the idea, clearly doesn't intend to sponsor him. He'll probably have to make it himself when he gets back to school.

So, after everything was arranged, Harry and his companions said goodbye to Bathilda Bagshot and left Godric's Hollow.

Before leaving, the elderly woman, Bathilda Bagshot, followed Harry closely, her steps faltering, repeatedly mumbling "goodbye" to him.

Holding the other's withered, trembling hands, Harry knew it wasn't a farewell, but rather Bathilda Bagshot's plea to see him more often.

"Yes, I promise, I'll come to see you whenever I have time, every month." Harry simply couldn't refuse such a request from an old man.

Bathilda Bagshot is far too old; she is over 150 years old this year, an age that is extremely rare even among the generally long-lived wizarding community.

So to put it bluntly, every time Harry sees her, it's the last time they'll see each other; it might even be their last goodbye.

So... if I have the time, I should definitely come back and visit more often.

In addition, Harry felt he needed to find a House-elf for Bathilda Bagshot and take good care of her.

She is now almost completely unable to take care of herself, and her life is a mess. This is not conducive to longevity in the long run.

However, the problem now is that there is no suitable candidate. House-elf have different personalities and varying levels of housekeeping abilities, so it is impossible to pick a particularly suitable one all at once.

What's more, House-elf can't help with laundry.

Originally, considering all the needs, Dobby would have been the best choice, but now that he's part of the Granger family, Harry can't force him to take care of someone else.

Furthermore, Dobby is currently protecting the Mr. and Mrs. Granger, and Harry would be very worried if he were to leave for an extended period.

Forget it, let's just take our time and look for something suitable eventually.

Or rather...

Wait a minute!

As the group Apparition one after another near Hogsmeade Village, Harry suddenly had a flash of inspiration as he looked at the small village across the lake from the school!

Actually, if you think about it carefully, there are quite a few elderly people like Bathilda Bagshot who are old and have difficulty taking care of themselves around Harry.

For example, the Flamel couple, who are about to arrive from France, and the Scamander, who don't see their children and grandchildren often but still have to take care of many Fantastic Beasts, can both be considered similar cases.

There are actually some people like this in Hogwarts, such as Professor Kettleburn, who has just retired and is missing an arm or a leg.

If we could gather them together and provide unified care, wouldn't that be like a nursing home?

Moreover, it will be a Prefect' home where hidden talents abound, and each senior has made extraordinary achievements in their respective fields!

All done~

The moment the idea took root in Harry's mind, it quickly became unstoppable.

He planned to go to Hogsmeade Village to look at land, and also to discuss things with Albus Dumbledore. Of course, the most important thing was to get some sponsorship from Hogwarts.

As the saying goes, "An elder in the family is a treasure," so having a group of such elderly people here would definitely be of great benefit to the students of Hogwarts.

Is it really reasonable for Albus Dumbledore to only benefit without contributing any money?

Chapter 286 Lupin dared not have Harry brew his Potions.

Upon returning to Hogwarts, Sirius did not linger and immediately took his leave.

He had spent twelve years in Azkaban, and after finally being released, he was ordered by Harry to stay in the Leaky Cauldron for several days. Now that he is completely free, he definitely has to go home and visit.

Before leaving, he repeatedly told Harry that he must visit him at his house when he had time, and he even wrote Harry an address note.

Number 12 Grimmauld Place, London... In Sirius's words, that place was like Harry's own home.

"Of course, even if you can't come over, I can still come see you often. Harry, you can't always stay cooped up in school. There's a lot of fun around Hogwarts, not just Hogsmeade Village. Your father, Moony, and I loved exploring the Forbidden Forest when we were in school, and swimming in the Black Lake is also a great option."

Sirius has a distinctly childlike quality, especially when he's with Harry. He always brings up the days when the Marauders used to go for walks and fool around together, and he really wants to take Harry to try them out one by one.

However, he was unaware that his godson, in addition to being known as the "Hogwarts God of War," also held the hidden titles of "Lord of the Black Lake" and "King of the Forbidden Forest."

Explore the Forbidden Forest, go diving in the Black Lake?

Harry said he was already tired of it by second year.

"He doesn't have time to mess around with you." Generally speaking, Snape would always respond sharply to Sirius's words, and this time was no exception.

"Granger's workload is very heavy, and he has to learn many things at the same time. In particular, he has inherited Lily's outstanding talent in Potions... If his adoptive parents hadn't already signed the consent form, I would never have allowed him to waste his time in a place like Hogsmeade. I would have kept him at school and added Potions Class."

"Heh, Snivellus, do you really need talent for that subject?" Sirius retorted with a face full of disdain. "Making a pot of soup, chopping up some caterpillars, throwing them in and stirring it up—isn't that something anyone with hands can learn?"

"You can try," Snape replied expressionlessly, "You might just get poisoned by me without anyone noticing."

"Sigh... it's starting again~"

Seeing Sirius and Snape arguing before parting ways, Harry sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

It's unclear when the conflict between this group of bats and hunting dogs will be completely resolved.

"Never mind, we'll... Uh, Uncle Lupin, what's wrong with you now?"

After Sirius Apparition away and Snape stepped into the school gates on his own, Harry was about to call the rest of the group to follow when he happened to catch a glimpse of Lupin's face, an expression of unbearable sorrow for the past.

He looked so conflicted, as if he were constipated and his whole body felt uncomfortable.

"That Padfoot guy, he just keeps bringing up the wrong thing," Lupin muttered under his breath. "If Potions Class were that easy, I wouldn't have failed the OWL exam and now have to beg Snape to make potions for me..."

"Do you need Potions made? Then come to me!" Noticing Lupin seemed to be having trouble, Harry patted his chest and offered his services confidently. "My Potions skills are pretty good; I can brew many potions on my own. I even successfully brewed Veritaserum last year."

"No need! Absolutely not!" Lupin hurriedly waved his hands in refusal. "It's just a small problem. I'll talk to Snape. You should focus on your studies and not let my affairs distract you."

To be honest, Lupin was really scared by what Harry said.

Are you kidding me? If Harry were to brew that kind of potion, wouldn't I be immediately exposed?

And he spews out Veritaserum a hat; what has this kid been through in the past two years?

Harry, of course, was unaware of Lupin's dilemma; he was now focused on the new lessons that were about to begin.

In the new school year, he will be both a student and a teaching assistant, so you can imagine how busy he will be every day.

However... Harry felt that some people might be even busier than he was.

On Monday after the weekend, the new school year at Hogwarts officially began.