Chapter 7 -

10th May, 1896

It's been two weeks since Adrian visited the British Ministry of Magic and Gringotts Wizarding Bank. During this period, he immersed himself in potion-making, showcasing his master-level potion mastery. His dedication and progress earned him praise from his boss and colleagues, who were now optimistic about his future achievements. Considering that nurturing a Potioneer is a costly endeavor, especially for a Muggle-Born wizard, his acceptance as an intern under a renowned potion master was a remarkable accomplishment.

As Adrian continued to improve and demonstrate even higher potential, he received a warm welcome from everyone. His boss introduced him to other master-level Potioneers, who were friends and part of the "British Magical Potioneer Regulatory Council". Adrian gladly embraced these connections and began making a positive impression on them.

Addressing his urgent need for Galleons, Adrian devised a solution. Recognizing that a considerable amount of gold dust was wasted daily in Hatton Garden, the Gold District of Britain, he decided to collect it. With his enhanced Alchemy, Transfiguration and Charm mastery along with Apprentice-level Rune mastery, he found it easier to tinker with various alchemical products, making the previously impossible task achievable. He constructed a gold collector named "GOLDY Tornado V.1," incorporating features such as Vacuum Suction, Metal Detection, Blood Identity Checker, Anti-Theft measures, Muggle Repelling Charm and Storage for different metals in sequence.

While Adrian wasn't overly proud of the product, acknowledging its need for regular maintenance and manual pick-up after storage became full, it served its purpose. He placed GOLDY in Hatton Garden and, upon checking last night, discovered that his decision to invest time there was indeed a wise one. The collected materials included 5,250 grams of gold of varying standards, 1,250 grams of silver, 1,175 grams of copper, and 600 grams of other metals related to forging gold materials, such as nickel, iron, zinc, etc. In terms of value, it amounted to approximately £750 or 150 Galleons, providing Adrian with a reliable passive income source that he could cash out whenever needed.

And this is in just one week with only one prototype GOLDY, Adrian managed to collect this substantial amount of gold and other precious metals. Recognizing the potential, he considered further improvements and deployed additional machines to significantly boost his income. However, his activities weren't limited to this accomplishment over the past two weeks.

He and Angelina transformed their backyard into a beautiful garden area with small ponds and a mixed forest. Angelina's extraordinary talent for nurturing plants became evident as the flora under her care thrived according to her wishes. Even uncommon and precious plants for the British weather began flourishing, creating a stunning view. Leveraging their intern-level Magizoology mastery, they also found and created homes for the various magical creatures needed for their garden's ecosystem.

Upon completing this joint project, both Adrian and Angelina were delighted. Angelina could now immerse herself in her passion for gardening, while Adrian, in addition to enjoying the garden, anticipated the potion ingredients he would easily obtain thanks to Angelina's thoughtful planting. To express their gratitude to each other, they cherished every possible moment as a couple.

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1st June, 1896

Time flew by swiftly for Adrian as he immersed himself in improving his life. Over the past three weeks, several positive events unfolded. To enhance efficiency and storage capacity, he deployed four new GOLDY machines in Hatton Garden for gold and metal collection. The results surprised him immensely.

In this short span, he collected a total of 105,000 grams of gold, 27,000 grams of silver, 24,000 grams of copper, and 22,500 grams of other metals. The overall value amounted to £15,000 or 3,000 Galleons. With this successful venture, he now possessed precious metals worth 3,150 Galleons to exchange at Gringotts.

Simultaneously, his research paper was published in the esteemed 'Annals of Elixir', the premier potion-related journal in the British Isles and one of the finest globally. The paper detailed a new and efficient concoction method for E, D and C grade potions, commonly used by the general populace. Adrian's research promised a 15% increase in cost-effectiveness, minimizing material wastage, and substituting precious or uncommon materials with more readily available alternatives without compromising effects.

Upon submitting the paper for publication, Adrian expected potential challenges from influential families or individuals. Surprisingly, he encountered enthusiasm and support from Potioneers across the British Isles. His boss, a renowned Master Potioneer, sought his suggestions, recognizing the revolutionary nature of Adrian's ideas.

Despite the positive reception, Adrian remained vigilant, knowing that he might not have touched upon the true sensitivities of powerful and influential figures. He understood that the world, unlike the novels, wasn't just divided into dark and light sides. While the novel portrayed certain aspects as inherently dark or light, reality proved more nuanced. Adrian remained cautious, aspiring to attain enough power to navigate potential challenges before becoming a target.

He also began practicing yoga, inspired by Angelina. Observing her deep concentration, closed eyes, and stable breathing exercises in various peculiar physical positions, Adrian was intrigued. According to Angelina, her mother had taught her these techniques to subtly and gradually integrate her magical powers, ensuring long-lasting effects and aiding her growth.

Initially, Adrian tried it merely as a way to spend time with her. However, he discovered that it not only brought a minuscule increase in the sonority of his magical power but also offered a refreshing experience. Incorporating some modern-day yoga methods from his previous life surprisingly enhanced its effectiveness. He continued practicing and shared the new techniques with Angelina, who was ecstatic about the additional benefits.

Lastly, after more than a month of happiness and hard work, Angelina conceived. Although Adrian felt a bit embarrassed about expressing his excitement to outsiders, he was genuinely thrilled. For the first time in his two lifetimes, he was going to be a father. Learning about the news just two days ago, Adrian found himself almost overwhelmed by happiness. This exhilaration led to a few moments of joyful yet unproductive hard work, which, for now, seemed inconsequential.

Amidst these joyous events, Adrian also noticed positive developments in his job and observed his status tab moving upward, aligning with his career progress, which looked like this –

[Name – Adrian Solomon Walcombe

Age – 21 years 2 Months 13 Days old

Blood Status – Muggle Born [B Grade]

Soul Power – SS Grade

Magic Power – B Grade

Overall Power – Adept Wizard

Future Ceiling – Master Wizard {As Muggle Born (No enhancement; 25% Purity); Can be enhanced)}

Sonority – 56 % (Mid-low Sonority)

Family – "House of Walcombe" (No crest has been selected; Encouraging the host to start and develop the family ASAP; Not recognized by the Magic World as a Familial Force)

· The host needs to upgrade his information in the British Ministry of Magic.

Family Magic – N/A

Family Heirloom – N/A

Familiar – N/A

Wife/ Wives –

1. Angelina Dolores Walcombe née Warrick

o 21 years old. {32 days younger (Born in 20th April, 1875)}

o Adept Witch [Half-Blood] and Apprentice Herbologist & Intern Magizoologist.

§ Special Talent (Family Magic from the Maternal side) –

· Flora & Fauna Druid

Offspring – N/A

Descendant – N/A

Family Assets –

· Personal –

o 100 Galleon 15 Sickles 19 Knuts (Host doesn't have any formal Gringotts Bank vault)

§ Advised to open the vault in Gringotts as the host needs to develop a relationship with Goblins and secure his wealth.

o 135 Pounds (Muggle Currency; Cash)

o 20% share of 'Walcombe Shipyard' [Worth - £1,050]

· Family (Paternal) –

o 39-40 Guildford Road, Portsmouth, UK. [Basic Ward (Magic Protection); Worth – £1,500]

o 'Walcombe Shipyard' – 100% share owned (including me) [Worth - £5,250]

o £300 (Cash)

· Family (Initial; 1st Wife) –

o 13 Fibernet Road, Shere Village, Surrey, UK. [Protected by system's ward); Worth – £7,800]

Occupation – Apprentice Potioneer in 'Caldwell Apothecary'

Mastery – Master Potioneer, Apprentice Runeist, Intern Herbologist, Intern Alchemist & Intern Magizoologist

Skills – Basic Occulemency & Basic Legilimency]