Elon got a sunking feeling to his chest.

"That's a shame," Elon replied. At times like this, he felt really guilty for his privilege. That being said, having OWLs was better than having nothing at all. There were plenty of career paths one could pursue with just OWLs. Perhaps Chatham could find a nice position at the Ministry, move up the ranks, and in time make something of himself?

"Yes, Alchemy does sound very fascinating," Elon agreed. "And nothing's stopping you from learning about it on your own... I mean, the first alchemists of the ancient times didn't have Hogwarts to teach them the art."

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