Chapter 559 The First Hole Card

Snape resisted the urge to walk away and took the grilled fish, but his eyes were terrifyingly frightening.

"Tell me something, Severus?" Felix asked, seeing that Snape was silent, and he understood. They came out of the auditorium and came to the center of the courtyard, where the ground was covered with a layer of white snow.

"I heard you and Bubbage discuss using magic to grow crops—" Snape paused, and finished his words without any hesitation: "I happen to have a similar confusion."

Of course, what he heard was more than that. For example, there was a pen pal in it. He estimated that he was probably the dangerous person in Dumbledore's mouth. Through Felix's description, Snape simply sketched in his mind a closed, stubborn, The image of a shy, reclusive wizard.

Such people are not uncommon in the wizarding world. But to make Dumbledore so jealous, it is estimated that he is also a powerful person.

These thoughts flashed by, and Snape finished speaking, looking at Felix calmly.

Felix glanced at him, not surprised. He just wanted to pull a potion master in. Compared with Damocles Belby, who was far away, Severus, who was obviously close at hand, was more suitable.

There was also a backup candidate, Slughorn, but the old man's personality was sloppy and he liked to enjoy, and it was not easy to convince him.

"Wizards have always tended to be self-sufficient. Using magic to grow vegetables? It seems to them that it is no different from using magic to wash dishes and clean up a room, but if you put it another way - vegetables, fruits, crops are life, in the process No one can say for sure how magic has facilitated it."

Snape listened silently, always feeling that something was wrong, why did he really talk about growing vegetables?

"What wizards take for granted, Muggles see it as a fantasy," Felix continued. "I think that's a good starting point."

"What entry point?" Snape asked sharply.

"Looking at Muggle science from a wizard's point of view, and finally back to magic," Felix said. "This process requires knowledge of both sides - no need to be proficient, Professor Bubagi's knowledge base is more than enough. So I introduced this topic to her."

Snape snorted out of his nose and said calmly, "It is indeed better than studying the nature of magic beyond one's own limits."

Felix didn't answer, "As far as I know, no wizard has ever systematically studied the effect of magic on growing crops before. Besides the fact that there are really few people in the wizarding world, there is another biggest reason: the prevalence of pragmatism among wizards. "

This is also Felix's conclusion when he looks at the difference between wizards and non-witchers from a higher perspective.

The foundations of the two edifices of magic and technology are very different - the former is based on magic and mind, while the latter is based on reason and logic. For most wizards, reason and logical reasoning abilities are useful, but not necessary, at least not affecting their spellcasting.

Over time, this part of knowledge is only reflected in specific disciplines.

"...Magic planting? Magic planting? If Professor Boubaji can really research some results, maybe it will change the world."

"Change the world?" Snape couldn't help frowning, a word that sounded dangerous.

"Ah, it's a misnomer," Felix smiled and took a bite of the grilled fish: "The accurate way to say it is to save a powerful hole card."

Snape wrote it down silently, while secretly pondering where this card could be used, he also subconsciously took a bite of the fish, the tender and delicious fish exploded in his mouth, and then a warm heat filled his stomach, sending the courtyard into the courtyard. The air made it even colder.

He heard Felix continue, "Professor Bubagi is standing at the door of a whole new field, and I'm happy to see it, and I don't hesitate to offer some insignificant help."

"Like that pen pal?" Snape ventured.

He felt that he was getting closer to the truth, and Dumbledore instructed him - no, Dumbledore didn't intend to tell him who that person was, but it didn't prevent him from knowing from Felix. Snape thought darkly.

He didn't expect it to go so smoothly, and Felix didn't seem to have any intention of concealing it.

Snape felt a strange familiarity in his heart, when was the last time? Oh, he was pulled into the 'Future World' company, and he still has to spend some time every month to brew the enhanced version of the wolf's poison potion and analyze the formula of alchemy materials...

Vigilance instantly filled up.

Felix blinked. Overheard a lot, Severus. Like a seasoned hunter waiting for his prey to take the bait, he explained patiently: "Not just him, there are many more. At least I can think of magic planting—let's call it that—this discipline might still need to be used. Knowledge of Charms and Potions."

he? Is it a wizard? Snape's heart moved. Then he understood why Felix disclosed this information to him, and he had to use the knowledge of potions... He felt like he was throwing himself into the net.

"It seems like a big project, but I don't see any use," Snape said calmly. "I've only heard of stupid wizards, not starved wizards."

"Open your mind, Severus, there are more wizards in this world."

Snape pondered for a while, and his calm heart suddenly stirred up ripples. The hand holding the grilled fish was shaking. He had to use Occlumency to cover up his true emotions. After a while, he asked hoarsely: "You mean—those Muggles? No—there are secrecy laws—unless—"

His expression became unfathomable, but he felt a chill in his heart.

Felix waved his hand, "I don't mean to challenge the secrecy law, so I said this is just a trump card," Snape was slightly relieved, but Felix's next sentence made him raise his heart to his throat. All the internal organs are about to jump out.

"After all, there are lessons learned," Felix said. "If I have learned anything from it, it is that you can't go to extremes, because if you are extreme, the people who support you will be even more extreme. Even if it affects 100,000 people, it is a little insignificant— —" He gave Snape a meaningful look.

Snape suddenly thought of a name - Gellert Grindelwald. Was he the one Dumbledore was wary of, the first Dark Lord? He couldn't wait to continue listening, his breathing slowed, and he scrutinized every word Felix said.

"Opinion will bring blind followers, but it will also separate you and your followers from normal people..." Felix said: "It happens often, doesn't it? Only 'you' is in a hurry and screams. , but bystanders disagreed, but felt strange and fearful of the way 'you' waved their arms, and subconsciously stayed away from you."

"Then how did you solve this problem?" Snape asked, completely calm.

"There are Dumbledore and the Ministry of Magic ahead!" Felix said irresponsibly. "At best, I just foresee some possible crises and make some preparations in advance. It is not illegal to open a company, and it is also necessary to support the development of the magical world. I won't be attacked by a group..."

"Including pushing Boobage to study what you call magical plantology? You think this will get you through a certain crisis?" Snape pressed on knowingly.

"I don't know," Felix said briefly. "All I know is that there are still billions of people who can't get enough to eat in this day and age."