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, Alchemy, Ancient Art and Science," 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."