In a quiet, flower-filled valley.
The Sprout family manor was located here.
The entire exterior wall of the manor was covered in vines, ivy, and similar plants.
Cleverly blending in with the entire valley.
Aiden let out a sound of admiration.
"A wonderful manor."
Professor Sprout's expression showed a hint of joy.
But a touch of sadness also flickered across it.
"Your father and I, back then..."
"We grew up in this house."
"Later, something happened to him."
"I was the only one left in the family."
"So I rarely came back here."
Hearing Professor Sprout's words.
A flicker of surprise also appeared in Aiden's eyes.
"Aunt."
"How did my parents die?"
Professor Sprout clenched her hand.
A look of deep-seated hatred appeared on her face.
"Antonin Dolohov."
"This cold-blooded and brutal executioner."
"During the war, he killed countless wizards who dared to resist He Who Must Not Be Named and the Death Eaters."
"The Prewett brothers, they were upright and brave good people."
"They were killed by Dolohov with the Killing Curse."
"The Longbottoms, they were so resilient."
"They were tortured into madness by Dolohov and his followers."
"And... your parents."
"Also died under his spells."
Tears welled up in Professor Sprout's eyes.
"Such a cold-blooded executioner."
"He should suffer in Azkaban forever!"
Aiden silently remembered this name.
He still remembered.
In the original Harry Potter, there was a large-scale Death Eater breakout.
By then, Dolohov should have escaped.
Perhaps by then.
He could do something.
But the prerequisite for all this is—
Plant more trees!
At this moment.
Professor Sprout also recovered from the mixed emotions of sadness and anger.
She wiped her eyes.
"Let's not talk about these sad things anymore."
"Aiden, this is your first day back in the Sprout family."
"Come, let me show you around the family manor."
"Which part do you want to see first?"
A moment later.
Professor Sprout suddenly laughed.
"Knowing your personality."
"You must be more interested in the planting greenhouse."
"Alright, let's look at this first."
Then.
She led Aiden into the Sprout family manor.
Passing through the ancient hall.
Walking through a long corridor covered in vines, letting dappled light filter through.
Opening a thick door.
A considerably large greenhouse appeared before their eyes.
Professor Sprout said with nostalgia.
"This is the planting greenhouse that the Sprout family has maintained for generations."
"Herbology, that is our family tradition."
"The greenhouse and the knowledge of Herbology are the Sprout family's most precious inheritance."
Then.
She looked at Aiden.
"Now, this greenhouse belongs to you."
Aiden was taken aback.
Although he didn't know the specific prices in the wizarding world yet.
But even in the Muggle world.
A greenhouse like this would definitely not be cheap.
Let alone the Sprout family's greenhouse in the wizarding world.
Its value was definitely astronomical.
But before Aiden could open his mouth to refuse.
Professor Sprout said.
"I already have a greenhouse at Hogwarts."
"Believe me, that is definitely the best greenhouse in the entire wizarding world."
"I haven't come back to look after this family greenhouse for a long time."
"Leaving it empty is also a waste."
"Aiden, you are the only remaining bloodline in the family besides me."
"If the family's treasure isn't given to you, then who else could it be given to?"
Aiden heard this.
After a moment of thought.
He still nodded.
He really did need this greenhouse right now.
"Thank you."
"Aunt."
Professor Sprout showed a gratified smile.
"Alright."
"Let me show you around."
Then.
She began introducing the functions of the Sprout family greenhouse to Aiden.
"The Undetectable Extension Charm has been added to the greenhouse."
"Its area is more than ten times larger than it looks from the outside."
"At the same time, there is magic here that allows for partitioned control of temperature and humidity."
"It can be freezing cold at one end of the greenhouse."
"While at the other end, it can be as hot as being near a volcano."
"The key is the soil."
"The Sprout family has applied fertilizing potions to the soil for generations."
"Passed down through generations, the soil is already rich in magic."
"The survival rate of most magical herbs will be higher here."
"And their effects will be better after they mature."
"Even the maturation time can be shortened!"
Aiden listened to Professor Sprout's introduction.
His eyes also shone with brilliance.
Regarding the value of this greenhouse.
He only now had some understanding.
It's no exaggeration to say that for a Herbologist.
It was like a top-tier laboratory from his previous life!
If Aiden had had this greenhouse earlier.
Perhaps his Legendary-level abilities now.
Could have reached the next level, the Mythical level!
Without saying anything else.
Aiden said with a serious expression.
"Aunt."
"I will make good use of this greenhouse."
"And will not tarnish the name of the Sprout family."
Professor Sprout heard this.
Her expression became even more joyful.
"I believe you will."
"So now."
"Let me teach you how to use this greenhouse."
Soon.
Professor Sprout demonstrated the use of the greenhouse to Aiden.
The operations were all very simple.
As long as one could wave a wand.
Coupled with the Sprout family bloodline.
One could easily control this greenhouse.
For Aiden, who had operated many complex laboratory instruments in his previous life.
This was naturally not a problem.
Aiden completely learned it just by watching the professor operate it once.
Professor Sprout's eyes showed appreciation.
As if she was happy that the family had a successor.
"Aiden."
"Are you tired?"
"Do you want to go eat something and rest?"
But having just received this "big toy".
How could Aiden bear to leave?
Professor Sprout also smiled slightly upon seeing this.
"Alright."
"It looks like you can't wait."
"Then let me guide you in cultivating your first magical herb."
"Is there any herb you want to cultivate?"
Aiden's eyes lit up.
With Professor Sprout, a master Herbologist, personally guiding him.
Perhaps the cultivation process could be as close to perfect as possible.
According to the experience he had summarized before.
The more perfectly cultivated, the higher the reward he could obtain!
As for what herb to cultivate...
Aiden's gaze fell upon the three Marguerite plants he had brought.
It was the reward provided by this herb.
That caused his magic to riot.
Allowing him to come to the wizarding world.
But his magic was still too weak.
Continuing to cultivate Marguerites.
Could increase his magic!
In addition.
Aiden still didn't know the cultivation conditions for Marguerites.
He was also extremely curious about this.
Aiden immediately said to Professor Sprout.
"Aunt."
"I'll plant Marguerites first."
Professor Sprout nodded.
"Alright."
"Although Marguerite is a magical herb."
"Its cultivation difficulty isn't actually too high."
"It doesn't require watering with specific potions."
"The only slightly troublesome aspect."
"Is its particular fondness for high temperatures and stuffiness."
"The key is that it also needs to feel positive emotions."
"So to cultivate Marguerites, the cultivator also has to endure high temperatures and a stuffy environment."
"They need to be accompanied frequently, and you have to be in a happy mood."
"The stuffier the environment, and the happier the emotions they sense, the faster they will mature."
Aiden heard this.
Only then did he realize.
So this was the environment Marguerite needed to grow.
No wonder when London was cold, damp, and gloomy before.
These few Marguerite plants didn't grow.
It wasn't until recently when the weather became stuffy and hot.
That they survived instead.
As for needing happy emotions.
He was very happy every day in the planting garden.
This must also be the key to their survival.
Understanding this.
Aiden became even more determined.
He had just raised his heat resistance ability to the Legendary level.
His drought resistance ability had also been raised to the Epic level.
The stuffiness that ordinary people found unbearable.
Felt like a gentle breeze to him.
Cultivating Marguerites under these conditions.
Was simply adding wings to a tiger.
There was still some time until school started.
Taking advantage of this time.
Fill the greenhouse with Marguerites!
When this batch of Marguerites matures.
His magic would definitely be more than it was now!
Soon.
Professor Sprout took out a large bag full of Marguerite seeds.
She personally demonstrated a few key points for planting Marguerites to Aiden.
Under her guidance, Aiden also personally planted a Marguerite plant.
The system prompt immediately appeared.
[You have successfully planted a Marguerite]
[Reward available: Extremely weak increase in magic (in gestation)]
[After the Marguerite matures, the reward will be upgraded to: Weak increase in magic]
At the same time.
Aiden clearly saw.
The light orb appearing on this new Marguerite plant.
Was a circle larger than when he had successfully planted before.
Although the system's description of the reward hadn't changed much.
The actual reward amount when he harvested would increase by at least 30%!
At this moment.
Outside the greenhouse.
The sound of owl wings flapping was heard.
Professor Sprout received a letter.
Her expression changed slightly.
"A letter from Dumbledore?"
"He says he has something important to discuss with me?"
Aiden said at this moment.
"Aunt."
"Go ahead and take care of your business."
"I'll stay here in the family manor, I won't go out."
"If I delay your work, I'll feel uneasy."
Professor Sprout heard this.
Only then did she nod.
Gave Aiden a hug.
And after telling him not to overwork himself.
Only then did Professor Sprout leave the family manor.
And after the professor left.
Aiden took a deep breath.
The temperature in the greenhouse now was not low.
It was about as stuffy as the planting garden.
But clearly.
For a magical plant like Marguerite.
This only met its minimum growth standard.
It was far from enough to satisfy it.
For Aiden, who possessed Legendary-level heat resistance.
This temperature was as cool as autumn, with no feeling of stuffiness at all.
Aiden had wanted to increase the temperature just now.
But Professor Sprout felt sorry for him and firmly disagreed.
So now, perhaps he could give it a try.
Then.
Aiden slowly waved his wand.
The knob displaying the temperature in the greenhouse also began to move slowly.
The greenhouse immediately began to become increasingly stuffy.
An ordinary person staying here would likely suffer heatstroke before long.
But for Aiden.
He didn't feel anything at all.
He looked at the reward light cluster on the Marguerite that was still slowly expanding.
He took a deep breath.
Then he waved his wand again—
"Temperature, full blast!!!"
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