Chapter 44: Let's Give It a Try!
Theo bought the lighter for ten bronze Knuts.
The fact that the deal could be made at such a low price also proved from the side that it was not just Tom who couldn't see the blue light on it...
If everyone could see this kind of light, the price would definitely not be so cheap.
After Tom found a few magic manuscripts in the second-hand bookstore, they returned to the agreed meeting place.
Toby had already been waiting there with large and small bags.
Then, as before, Toby took them back to the Hog's Head.
Theo went to the bar and asked Aberforth about the lighter.
However, Aberforth also couldn't see the blue light on the lighter.
After listening to Theo's description, he suggested that Theo wait for Dumbledore to come next time and then show it to him.
Theo also thought it made sense. Dumbledore was very accomplished in alchemy and would probably know something.
So he temporarily put the lighter aside.
Anyway, Dumbledore would be back soon, and Theo was not in a hurry.
...
After returning to the room, Tom immediately picked up the books he had put down and continued reading.
Thinking about becoming stronger all the time was Tom's only pursuit now...
Theo, on the other hand, went out with the five old wands he had just bought.
He had seen a lot of dark magic in the wizarding tower last night, and Theo was interested in picking out some interesting ones to try.
To survive in this world, he always needed some trump cards to protect himself.
To practice dark magic, he needed to find a secret place...
Theo already had a plan for this secret place, which was the first floor of the wizarding tower.
The first floor of the wizarding tower was originally used as a laboratory, but now the experimental equipment had been sold by the previous owner, making it look empty.
It was just right for Theo to let go and practice dark magic.
Aberforth didn't say anything when he saw Theo come back and leave with Toby again.
Dumbledore had told him before that as long as Theo didn't do anything out of the ordinary, there was no need to interfere.
This showed that Dumbledore trusted Theo very much.
This was due to the good impression Theo had left on Dumbledore before.
Of course, this was also the purpose of Theo's constant efforts to show his acting skills in front of Dumbledore.
He didn't want to be watched so closely by Dumbledore and never get his trust, like Tom in the original book, no matter how well he performed in school.
This was because he didn't leave a good impression on Dumbledore that he could be trusted at the beginning!
...
Toby took Theo directly to the first floor of the wizarding tower.
It was completely different from what Theo had seen before.
The floor and the surrounding shelves were spotless, and the messy things had been completely cleaned up.
It could be seen that Toby had put a lot of effort into cleaning.
"Young Master Theo, if you need anything, you can tell Toby directly."
Toby was also very happy to return to the wizarding tower. For him, it was really like going home.
"Well, I may need some targets to practice dark magic, preferably sturdy ones." Theo said.
"Of course, these things are readily available." Toby said, snapping his fingers.
Then five or six black humanoid targets appeared in front of them.
Theo patted the dark-colored humanoid target in front of him hard and only felt that it was very solid.
Thinking of the Somnolent family's collection of books, all of which were dark magic...
It was completely understandable that the targets for practicing magic here were sturdier.
If they were not sturdy, they would not be able to withstand the dark magic bombardment of the family members of the past generations.
But now, these things were all cheap for Theo.
Theo said with satisfaction, "Very good, put these targets over there."
Toby snapped his fingers immediately, and then the heavy humanoid targets all floated up and landed accurately in the designated place.
It had to be said that having a house-elf to help did make Theo a lot easier.
Thinking of this, Theo suddenly had an idea, "Toby, if I want to learn Apparition, can you help me?"
Toby nodded, "Of course, but... Young Master Theo, it's best to wait until you are older to learn Apparition. If you force yourself to learn it now, the probability of splitting will greatly increase..."
Theo immediately heard the key point and asked excitedly, "That is to say, if I split, can you help me put the body back together?"
"Yes." Toby nodded, "When Master Sophick first started practicing Apparition, Toby was assisting him by the side..."
"Very good! Then my safety is up to you, Toby!" Theo patted Toby on the shoulder happily.
House-elves would never lie to their masters, so since Toby said he could help him practice Apparition, he definitely could.
As long as he learned Apparition, he would have another trump card. If he really encountered a situation that he couldn't handle in the future, he would have a way out.
Moreover, if he could really master Apparition skillfully, then this magic would provide him with great help in battle!
Hearing that his master trusted him so much, a trace of ecstasy flashed across Toby's face, but it was immediately covered by worry.
"Young Master Theo, your trust in Toby makes Toby very moved! But... but you are still young. It would be very dangerous to start practicing Apparition at this age..."
Toby continued to persuade Theo. Although he was there, Theo would not be in danger of life, but since he could avoid the fear of splitting, why should he take risks now?
Theo smiled, "With you here, I'm not worried at all."
"Oh... my master! Toby will do everything he can to help the master learn Apparition!"
Toby screamed excitedly, and even the address changed from the original Young Master Theo to Master.
This showed how excited Toby, this house-elf, was by Theo's casual words of trust...
Theo always felt that if he wanted others to help him wholeheartedly, he had to give them enough reward first.
If you want the horse to run fast, you have to let the horse eat its grass.
For house-elves, such strange creatures, a word of trust from their master was their best food!
"Master, do you want to practice Apparition now? Toby will go prepare immediately!" Toby trembled with excitement.
Theo originally wanted to say that he would learn it next time. After all, he didn't plan to learn Apparition now, so he really didn't have any preparation.
But now... the atmosphere was here, so why not... give it a try?
Give it a try!
Apparition was much safer than the dark magic he was going to practice!
Moreover, with Apparition, he wouldn't need Toby's help to go back and forth to the wizarding tower in the future.
"Then let's go!"
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