Although Adrian was elated by the rewards, he soon encountered a predicament—specifically, the 5 Goldy V.02 and the 1680 KG gold, 432 KG silver, 384 KG copper, and 360 KG precious metal, amounting to approximately 240,000 pounds or 48,000 Galleons. He had completely forgotten about the alchemical machine he had constructed earlier, preoccupied as he was with the various aspects of his life.
Now faced with this unexpected wealth, Adrian found himself at a loss, uncertain about the most advantageous course of action. He deliberated whether to exchange the precious metals for Galleons or to sell them in the Muggle world. However, neither option seemed as profitable as before, reflecting a shift in his perspective with the promise of a prosperous future.
After contemplation, Adrian decided to visit Hatton Garden, where his alchemical machines were stationed. Upon inspecting the situation, he realized that with the assistance of his five machines, he could successfully recycle 70% of the waste produced. This efficiency was more than sufficient for his current needs, eliminating the necessity for further upgrades or additional investments in the alchemical recycling process.
Adrian conceived a brilliant idea. Recognizing the enduring value that jewelry has held in the hearts of humans since ancient times, particularly gold jewelry and collectible items, he saw an opportunity that promised no losses. Inspired by this insight, he decided to establish an international jewelry chain—Theia Jewelry.
Taking swift action, Adrian contacted his influential ally, William, and tasked him with managing all the necessary arrangements to launch Theia Jewelry. Despite the late hour, with the help of substantial goodwill funds and William's adept handling, Adrian secured the essential documents, warehouses, and a shop in London's most prestigious and affluent market district.
Simultaneously, while William was overseeing the administrative aspects, Adrian embarked on a journey across Britain to identify and enlist the talents of ten gifted yet relatively unknown jewelers. Utilizing a blend of manipulation and comprehensive training in various jewelry crafting techniques, Adrian imparted his knowledge to these artisans. With the preliminary groundwork laid, he entrusted the remaining operational details to William, allowing him to return to his parent's house to spend quality time with his family member.
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15th October, 1896
Almost a week had passed since Adrian's mastery examinations, and during this time, he found himself frequently greeted by fellow wizards and witches. The reason for this newfound attention was his remarkable achievement—he had become the youngest individual in the last 500 years to attain Intern-level mastery in five or more magical occupations. His accomplishment was reminiscent of the renowned French alchemist Nicholas Flamel, all achieved at the mere age of 21.
The recognition he received extended beyond mere greetings; invitations began to pour in from various quarters. Even his former potion professor from the school, Master Potioneer Mr. Aesop Sharp, reached out to him. Mr. Sharp, a proud Slytherin, had served as a top Auror and currently held the position of Head of Slytherin House.
Despite the differences in their backgrounds—Adrian being a muggle-born from a different house—their good relationship and Mr. Sharp's support, driven by Adrian's exceptional talent in potion-making, had endured over the years.
While Adrian might not have been the absolute best talent in potion-making within his batch, he certainly ranked among the top five. Now, with his newfound capabilities and fame, Mr. Sharp, who had a penchant for gathering talented individuals under his network, extended an invitation to Adrian.
This invitation was for him to be a guest at the monthly student gathering of Mr. Sharp's potion club at Hogwarts. Receiving this invitation stirred a wave of emotions in Adrian. Hogwarts was a place that both ignited his hopes and nearly crushed them after his reincarnation in the wizarding world. Now, being invited as a guest, even if unofficially and for a personal club, left him feeling a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
He promptly accepted the invitation to attend the upcoming monthly meeting, concealing one of his motives behind this decision—to reunite with Albus. In their last encounter, during Adrian's final year, he had not only been defeated by this prodigious wizard but also discovered that Albus was one of the most exceptional potion talents in the entire school.
Adrian was curious to witness how this first-generation protagonist of the 20th century in the British wizarding world had developed as a fifth-year student. Knowing that Albus was charismatic and sociable, eager to make his mark in various places, Adrian anticipated that he would be present at such gatherings. From his first year onwards, Albus had been actively involved in different groups, and for "Mr. Sharp's Potion Club," he had proudly been a member since the beginning.
Adrian looked forward to meeting his potential rival or friend, depending on their future interactions. Additionally, he recognized the importance of reestablishing connections with Mr. Sharp and his former professors at Hogwarts, as these relationships would play a crucial role in his future endeavors.
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In the afternoon of the 10th, Adrian arrived in Hogsmeade as the meeting was scheduled for the evening. He spent some time at Honeydukes, socializing with former acquaintances with whom he shared good relations during his study years.
Later, he headed directly to the school. Upon entering the gate, he was warmly greeted by Mr. Orlando, the gamekeeper and caretaker of the school, a position that would be later filled by Cat Lover Filch and Hagrid, respectively, if nothing changed. Adrian's well-behaved nature during his study years had left a positive impression on this squib.
After Mr. Orlando learned of Adrian's purpose, he allowed him to enter the school compound and walked with him, engaging in conversation about various events in their lives. As they approached the dungeon floor, Mr. Orlando excused himself to attend to his duties, and Adrian proceeded to the office of Professor Sharp. Upon seeing Adrian, Professor Sharp welcomed him with a warm smile.
After chatting for some time, they proceeded to the meeting place, located on the dungeon floor right beside the Slytherin house dormitory. Despite it being nearly three years since Adrian left the school, his well-behaved nature during his study years had made him quite popular, especially in the Potion Club which he still was.
Many of his former club juniors with whom he had good relations with, now 7th and 6th-year students and they were knowledgeable about the current affairs and his recent accomplishments. So they warmly welcomed him. Even the heirs of pureblood houses like the Fowler, Malfoy, Slughorn, and Prince greeted him without cold faces.
Adrian was aware that while these individuals were generally proud, conceited, and often behaved poorly in daily life, they also possessed a good education and discerning eyes. They knew when and whom to respect. Now that Adrian was a recognized prodigy with a bright future and backing from influential people, despite his muggle background, these individuals were willing to give him face and even tried to curry favor. Who could say that they will not need a favor from a potential potion master in the future?
Even Albus, who was initially quite cold and distant, possibly due to his protagonist's aura, became more receptive after having a conversation with Adrian. Adrian observed that, despite Albus becoming powerful and nearly reaching the peak of the Adept Wizard realm and being more mature and a skilled tinkerer for his age, he appeared somewhat one-dimensional.
Albus tended to act or speak without much consideration, and he displayed little patience, which was a departure from the qualities Adrian remembered from his previous life. He was aware that Albus had undergone a change after the tragic loss of his sister Ariana and defeating his lover Grindelwald.
However, Adrian realized that it was not the right time to maintain regular contact with Albus. The only unpleasant aspect of the meeting was Adrian's conflict with Rudolf Lestrange. This individual had been getting on his nerves since the beginning of the meeting and had mocked him several times. God knows why this brat was after him as he doesn't remember ever having any kind of contact with him in either a positive or negative way.
Despite Adrian's good emotional control, he simply couldn't overlook the insults he endured from a relatively insignificant wizard who hadn't even completed his schooling. To address this affront and settle the score with the Lestrange family, Adrian took discreet action by sending secret letters to Mustafa Kama, the French Ministry of Magic, and the Daily Prophet.
Adrian was aware of the tragic history involving Laurena Kama, Mustafa Kama's wife, who had been enchanted, kidnapped and subsequently imprisoned by Corvus Lestrange, Rudolph's cousin. Both Mustafa and Laurena Kama had fallen victim to the Imperius and Cruciatus curses during the abduction. Laurena, after enduring constant torture, tragically passed away following the birth of Leta, while Mustafa succumbed to grief and the torment he endured. Their son Yusuf Kama, after years of searching, eventually uncovered the truth but found his family nearly destroyed, with only him remaining.
While Adrian wasn't certain whether Corvus had already kidnapped Laurena or not yet, he was aware that the abduction had occurred in 1896 and most probably right before or after Halloween and Laurena Kama tragically passed away in mid 1897 right after giving birth. Although the details of the current timeline were unclear to Adrian, but to retaliate against the Lestrange family and Rudolph in particular, he took the action he deemed necessary when he reached home from the meeting.