dramatically, ‘is the only known maker of the Philosopher’s Stone!’ This didn’t have quite the effect she’d expected. ‘The what?’ said Harry and Ron. ‘Oh, honestly, don’t you two read? Look – read that, there.’ She pushed the book towards them, and Harry and Ron read: The ancient study of alchemy is concerned with making the Philosopher’s Stone, a legendary substance with astonishing powers. The Stone will transform any metal into pure gold. It also produces the Elixir of Life, which will make the drinker immortal. There have been many reports of the Philosopher’s Stone over the centuries,
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