Homecoming from Hogwarts

Chapter 457 True Purpose
"The matter of the store name can be discussed later——"

Remus opened up the topic and talked eloquently,
"As I just said, we need a shop and workshop to mass-produce harmless joke products that can be approved by the Ministry of Magic. My suggestion is to open a shop in Hogsmeade, which is the most popular place in the UK. The only village where pure wizards live, and it is very close to Hogwarts. The most important thing is that the rent there is much cheaper than in Diagon Alley, and the cost of hiring the villagers is also lower than hiring regular employees.

I will be responsible for the operation of the store and the management of the workshop, and your tasks"

Remus dragged his accent,

"--Study hard at Hogwarts."

"Oh, what does this have to do with anything?"

When it comes to studying hard, the twins express resistance.

"The store needs to constantly update its products to maintain its popularity, and sooner or later, you will find that your knowledge reserves cannot support the genius ideas that keep popping up in your smart heads, so-"

Remus looked at Fred and George gently,

"You have to enrich your brains as much as possible. Since I am responsible for the production, you can make good use of this part of your time."

This statement is not so unacceptable, the twins nodded thoughtfully.

"Also, I have another suggestion—" After thinking for a while, Remus continued, "I suggest that it's best to invite Amostar."

"Professor Bryan?" Hermione frowned and listened to the plan. "Why do you need him to join?"

"You want to use...I mean, you want to use Amostar's connections with the Ministry, right, Remus?"

As expected of Sirius, he immediately understood Remus' plan.

"indeed so--"

Although he is no longer teaching at Hogwarts, Remus is still willing to take this opportunity to teach the little wizards in the room a lesson,
"Doing business is not that simple, Fred, George, first of all, you must obtain relevant legal qualifications, your products must pass the test of the Ministry of Magic, and ensure that your competitors will not mess with you .
In short, you can’t do without the support of the Ministry of Magic. You are still underage, and you can’t let Molly know about it for the time being. Therefore, you can’t use Arthur’s connections, and Amosta’s senior adviser at the Ministry of Magic, Will Sengamot is one of the wizards, and he has a good personal relationship with some high-ranking officials including the Minister of Magic. If he is willing to escort our cause, many problems will be solved. "

After all, they were underage wizards, and the biggest wizards in the room, Fred and George were also ignorant, but at least they knew that Professor Bryan could help them solve a lot of troubles.

"Okay, let's think about how to drag that gentleman into the water!"

George's right fist smashed hard into the palm of his left hand.

"I will find an opportunity to chat with Amosta. If he is willing to participate, then I can actually prepare for the store."

"The Joke Shop in Hogsmeade"

Ron stared blankly at Fred and George. He felt like he was dreaming. When they walked into the room just now, they were still planning to ease their relationship with their mother. Why did it become like this now?

"You want to compete with Jokowi's joke shop for business."

"Ah, yes, that store is indeed a strong competitor!" Fred nodded, "but--"

"Sooner or later we'll beat him down!"

George added.

"That sounds really interesting—"

Harry grinned, "If I want to invest in you too, are you willing to accept?"

"No, Harry—"

The voice of refusal came not from Fred and George, but from Remus, he said seriously,
"I know that James and Lily deposited a sum of gold for you at Gringotts, but that money is currently to ensure that you can graduate from Hogwarts smoothly. I don't want you to take that money until you are an adult. Money for other things."

"But Fred and George are also underage, but you are willing to help them!"

Harry said unconvinced.

"Hey, don't mess with our business, Harry!"

George was afraid that Remus would regret it, so he quickly rejected Harry's offer. After rolling his eyes, George looked at Remus with a shrewd smile,

"So, Remus, we are partners now, right? Perhaps, we should discuss our respective shares, shouldn't we?"

Sirius, Harry, Hermione, and Ron were all kicked out of the room, because the twins believed that what was discussed next was a core business secret, and outsiders were not entitled to know it.

"I'm going to tell mom!"

In the corridor outside the door, Ron shouted angrily,

"Business secrets... oh, who would want to ask about that, I could have them plan to die right now if I wanted to."

Looking at the outraged Ron, Sirius smiled and said nothing, and Harry was also sulking at Remus for interfering with his use of his wealth.

"I advise you not to do that, Ron--"

Remus asked Fred and George to spend more time accumulating knowledge instead of sneaking production at Hogwarts. Hermione absolutely agreed with this, but she still felt that Remus was not Fred and George, who are still students, should be brought into business.

Even though she knew that Ron was speaking out of anger, Hermione still gave a sensible warning.

"Unless, you want to completely become enemies with Fred and George, are you willing to see this happen?"

Harry and Ron went out to play Quidditch in the open field again, which was the best way to get them in a better mood, while Hermione was back in Ginny's room, and the start of school was approaching, and the next year was about to start. It is her tradition to memorize all the textbooks.

Sirius sat in the yard, watching Harry who was having fun in the sky above the hillside, with a slight smile on his face until Remus also walked into the yard through the back door.

"How's the chat going, those two little guys are not fuel-efficient lamps."

"It's really not easy—"

Remus sighed, his face was not very happy, and he looked at Harry not far away like Sirius.

"Are you planning something, Remus?"

A crisp breeze brushed Remus' cheeks, exposing some of the wrinkles hidden under his bangs, and he looked a little tired, perhaps from a tough negotiation he'd had.

Suddenly, Sirius asked suddenly.

"Like I said, Sirius—"

Remus didn't seem to be surprised by Sirius' question at all, his eyes never left Harry, and his voice was a bit vicissitudes,

"Fred and George are as good at joke production as Harry is at Quidditch, and deserve my help, and it just so happens that I need a paying job too."

"anything else?"

Sirius looked at Remus with a crooked face, and asked seriously.

"We all had that hunch, Sirius—"

After a brief silence, Remus responded to his friend's gaze,
"Voldemort is coming back, and the first thing he will do when he comes back is to deal with Harry. Of course, Hogwarts has Albus and Amostar, I believe they can protect Harry, but, I also have to do what I can, don't I, I stay in Hogsmeade, and I can hear the wind at any time, which can not only give Albus a little help, but also be there immediately when something unexpected happens Harry's side.

Lily and James, they gave their lives for Harry, and you sacrificed too, Sirius, I can't do nothing, can I? "

"You have suffered less than anyone else, Remus—"

Sirius pursed his lips.

Of the high-spirited and glorious foursome at Hogwarts back then, one died as a hero, the other died as a traitor, the other was imprisoned in Azkaban for 12 years, and the last struggled to survive in the wizarding world. Strange, cruel reality, after careful consideration, it is really embarrassing.

"I can go and help you, Remus—"

After a little melancholy, Sirius smiled and said,

"Those two little guys still have to go to school. If you cooperate with them, you will have a lot to worry about. I can show you the store or manage the workshop."

"These jobs are not for you, Sirius."

Remus chuckled,
"For you, these things are too boring. If you want to find something to do and want to take into account the responsibility of the godfather, I suggest you consult Abu Amosta, he will have an idea."



(End of this chapter)