Originally Posted by Braith McCormack

“Good, good,” Braith nodded at the class as he addressed them all again. They all seemed to have at least a basic grasp of the Philosopher’s Stone which he had expected. And those that really didn’t would certainly learn something as one of their peers brought up any tidbit of information and he responded. ”Alright, so we know that Nicholas Flamel, noted for his advances in the study of alchemy, created the Philosopher’s Stone in the 15th century and lived well into his 600s due to the Elixir of Life made from the stone itself. Though he was a friend of Albus Dumbledore and in fact worked with him as an alchemist to some degree, Dumbledore did not actually help to create this particular stone.” Just to clear that up and give a basic background. “As most of you are aware, the Philosopher’s Stone is used to turn metal unto gold and to create the Elixir of Life, extending the life of its drinker, indefinitely in theory.” Or however long the person drinks it, which Flamel and his wife eventually stopped as noted by Mr. Strand.

“And also as noted by several of you, that particular stone was once kept in this castle guarded by several obstacles before it was eventually destroyed.” Or so one would claim. And hopefully they would have a little fun with a simulation of one of the obstacles shortly here, but first more discussion. As he often enjoyed doing for his approach to class, McCormack noted several questions that had arisen to ask his class to expand on. “So a couple questions have come up while we discussing the stone, let’s talk about them before we move into our activity.” Fun while learning, hopefully. Then they could be on their way to do whatever kids did. It was just too bad many of them didn’t look or act like kids anymore. It was too bad this early dismissal might be wasted on them then.

(1) “This Philosopher’s Stone was around for about 500 years before it was apparently destroyed. Why did it cause such issues in the 1990s for this decision to be made and not at any time before then that it might have earlier been destroyed?”

(2) “As a few of you mentioned, there were several obstacles placed in front of them to keep any potential thieves away. And ultimately these obstacles were overcome by a few first years. Were they really good enough for any adult who might be desperate enough for it, had they known it was located here? Or what would you suggest instead?”