The most magical place in Hogwarts Castle had to be the Room of Requirement.
It could only be entered when someone truly needed it, and its furnishings would perfectly suit the needs of whoever sought its help.
It was also one of the most accident-prone places in the entire series.
As it happened, Hermione badly needed a space of her own. After getting the details of how to open it from a certain someone, she headed straight there and found the entrance.
Standing before rows of planting benches, Hermione planted batches of Mandrake, Venomous Tentacula, and Biting Cabbage seeds, then drew her wand and pointed it at the pots.
"Rapid Growth!"
With a single Growth Charm, over a hundred seeds broke through the soil together, becoming seedlings at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Wingardium Leviosa!"
Watering cans and fertilizer floated into the air, watering and fertilizing each planting bench in turn.
At the other end of the room, Hermione opened her backpack. Countless alchemical materials slowly floated out and arranged themselves on the various alchemy benches.
With a thought, a gem as clear and crimson as fresh blood appeared before her. It flew above the alchemy benches and emitted a faint red glow that enveloped the entire room.
Hundreds of fine threads of magical power extended from the Philosopher's Stone, connecting to the alchemical materials.
Points of light emerged from the materials and flowed into the Philosopher's Stone little by little.
Although the Philosopher's Stone could serve as a substitute for alchemical materials, each use consumed energy. Nicolas Flamel had also used it for all sorts of things over the past few centuries, leaving its energy reserves depleted.
Fortunately, his notes recorded a method of replenishing its power.
By breaking down alchemical materials or magical objects using the