Chapter 769 Weasley’s Joke Toy Shop (2-in-1)

Ivan pondered for a while and glanced around the classroom, especially stopping at Malfoy and the Slytherin students.

The parents of these people have all joined the Death Eaters, and they all have the possibility of taking action against them...

But apart from them, others cannot be taken lightly. After all, dark wizards with powerful magic can use the Imperius Curse to control anyone.

Thinking of this, Ivan glanced at Snape again. The other person must know more information, but for some reason he was unwilling to tell him directly.

Is it because I can't say it for some reason, or is it just making things up?

Ivan touched his chin, feeling a little difficult. Snape kindly reminded himself that he couldn't catch Snape for questioning, right?

The two potions classes ended quickly. When they walked out of the door of the potions class, all the little wizards breathed a sigh of relief.

Harry, Ron and Hermione were discussing the upcoming O.W.L. exam and future career choices, while Ivan was still thinking about who was trying to murder him.

"Ivan, Ron, Hermione, have you decided what you will do after graduation?" Harry looked at a few people and asked curiously.

His knowledge of the magical world was limited to the past few years of his studies, so he couldn't determine which exams would be more important.

"Well, I haven't thought about it yet." Ron said slowly, "But I think Aurors are pretty cool..."

It's a pity that the requirements are too high...

Ron added silently in his mind that the N.E.W.T. exam is inherently difficult, and to apply for an Auror job you need to get O (perfect) or E (exceeds expectations) in at least five related subjects. Only a few people can do it every year. Do it.

"Auror? I think it would be nice to be a professor at Hogwarts, just like Lupine and Moody." Harry said. Due to Fudge's successive idiotic actions, his sense of the Ministry of Magic was not very good. .

Hermione on the other hand vowed to do something more meaningful after graduation.

"Meaningful things? Like liberating house elves?!" Ron couldn't help but complain.

"This is just one of the things! Ron, in addition, there are many things I want to do, such as prohibiting wizards from calling ordinary people who do not know magic as Muggles. This is a very bad scorn... "Hermione said firmly.

In Hermione's view, the entire British wizarding world still retains the decadent atmosphere of the Middle Ages, and the laws and regulations are also full of inequalities and loopholes.

It is precisely because of this that Death Eaters like Lucius can escape justice, and Voldemort's plots succeed again and again.

Ron scratched his head, unable to understand what Hermione wanted to express at all. Is there anything wrong with calling people without magic Muggles?

That's what they've always been called.

And Hermione's other ideas were completely whimsical. Whether it was giving preferential treatment to house elves, banning contemptuous names, or changing the law, they were all nothing short of fantasy.

"Who says it's impossible? As long as the Minister of Magic is willing to formulate corresponding regulations, these things can be avoided to a great extent." Hermione said confidently.

"So you really want to be the Minister of Magic?" Harry looked at Hermione with a strange look. Hermione had said this once last year, and he thought Hermione was just joking.

Ron also shook his head. The probability of a witch born in a Muggle family becoming the Minister of Magic was almost zero.

Hermione ignored Harry and Ron who poured cold water on them and continued talking about her plan.

Although she is still far from this goal, she can start working hard from this school year, such as applying for all subjects of the O.W.L. exam and striving to get the highest evaluation in them all.

Excellent grades and resume are the capital for future promotion to Minister of Magic...

Harry and Ron were both a little embarrassed when they heard that Hermione was preparing to take twelve exams at the same time this year.

Is this a top student? Can't afford to offend, can't afford to offend...

"Ivan, are you preparing to take all the exams this school year like me?" Hermione turned her head, looked at Ivan who had been silent, and asked.

"Yeah...ah?" Ivan, who was thinking about things, nodded subconsciously, and then realized what Hermione was talking about.

"Then we'll have a better look at it then!" Hermione said happily.

Ivan touched his nose. When did he agree?

However, Ivan did not refuse. After all, these exams were nothing to him. If he were not worried about damaging Hermione's self-confidence, he would have no problem taking the N.E.W.T. exam now.

Hermione then looked at Harry and Ron, asking if they wanted to join in.

Ron shook his head crazily. For a self-aware scumbag like him, it would be a blessing to pass the O.W.L. exam in six to seven courses this school year.

Harry also quickly changed the topic. "By the way, Ivan, you just haven't said what you want to do in the future?"

"Me? After graduation, buy a big enough house, build a magic research laboratory, and study magic and other things every day..." Ivan hesitated for a while and said.

That's it? Harry, Ron and Hermione all looked at Ivan with strange eyes.

As a first-class recipient of the Order of Merlin, the most outstanding genius in the history of Hogwarts, after graduation, he planned to study magic at home and become a homebody.

This is... so strange.

Noticing the strange looks from several people, Ivan curled his lips and had no intention of explaining.

With his ability, being an Auror, professor or something like that would be completely overkill.

As for dominating the magical world? It doesn't seem to mean anything.

If he had not been forced to do so, Ivan would have never been interested in forming a force. He only wanted to fight Voldemort to protect himself and his family and friends.

What he was most interested in was studying magic, especially after learning about the nature of magic from Nico Flamel, this idea became even deeper.

Change matter, become immortal, resurrect the dead...

The power of magic is unimaginable and fascinating!

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The first day of school ended quickly. After walking out of the Divination class, they returned to the Gryffindor lounge together.

When they walked into the entrance, they happened to see George and Fred standing secretly on the bulletin board posting something.

"George, Fred, what are you doing?" Ivan walked forward in confusion, and then discovered that George and Fred were pasting an advertisement on the bulletin board with magic tape.

Hermione also saw this scene now, stopped them angrily, and said. "The bulletin board in the lounge is used by the prefects to issue emergency announcements, not for you to post advertisements."

"Use it now. If there is an emergency notice, we will definitely tear it off..." George said with a smile.

It's a pity that Hermione doesn't agree with this and will not allow them to use the bulletin board as a place to promote "products".

"Also, you are not allowed to sell skipping candies, cheating quills and love potions that can automatically answer questions in school. This is a serious violation of order!" Hermione said, glaring at the two of them.

"Don't be so fussy, Hermione, everyone wants to have some fun while studying!" Fred emphasized in a faith-like tone.

"Yes, for example, the magical witch (love potion) we have newly developed. I think many wizards need this to improve their charm..." George also nodded, then rolled his eyes and took it out of his pocket. A bottle of Magic Witch secretly stuffed into Hermione's hand and whispered.

"Think about it, if you secretly put a drop of this in Ivan's drink, he will definitely love you to death..."

Hermione turned red with anger and threw the magical witch back in her hand. She didn't need such a thing.

Ivan was speechless. George's bribe seemed secret, but his body had been strengthened many times, so naturally this little trick couldn't be hidden from him.

"Why are you so anxious to promote new products?" Ivan asked.

"Of course it's to earn some more gold galleons. Fred and I are planning to open our own magic shop after graduation this school year, but we still have a lot of money left." George spread his hands helplessly.

"Do you need my help? Three thousand galleons, is that enough?" Ivan said a number casually.

"Three...three thousand galleons?!" George and Fred were startled, and both took a breath. They had never seen so much money!

Ever since they started making their own magic props after playing a gambling game in the third grade to earn initial research expenses, the most money they had in hand was only over a hundred galleons. The rest of the money was used to buy materials or support new projects. Research on props.

Sometimes I even have trouble making ends meet...

Because of this, they are preparing to make money by sending out flyers and selling goods this year.

But even so, according to the two men's estimates, renting a cheap store in Diagon Alley and decorating it would cost at least eight to nine hundred galleons, and they would have to sell goods like crazy for several years to get it together.

After all, they are currently short of manpower and limited time, so they cannot expand production at all.

"What? Isn't three thousand Galleons enough?" Seeing that George and Fred were stunned for a long time, Ivan asked again.

"No, no, no, it's too much!" George jumped up all of a sudden and said excitedly.

A total of three thousand galleons!

They originally only wanted to rent a remote location and have a venue, but with three thousand galleons, they can choose the most suitable location, make the decoration more complete, and more importantly, they don’t have to worry about the follow-up research Fund.

Just thinking about it made them excited, but it didn't take long for their enthusiasm to cool down.

George hesitated and said sheepishly. "Ivan, you have helped us a lot before, we can no longer accept your help... and three thousand Galleons is too much..."

Ivan stretched out his hand to stop George's subsequent words and explained. "Make no mistake, this is an investment, the kind that needs to be repaid! How can I put it, I am very confident in the joke toy store you are planning to open..."

George and Fred looked at each other and nodded in unison. "Okay, yes, but the benefits..."

"It's enough that I only account for 30%. After all, the magic props you have developed are the foundation of the magic shop..." Ivan took the lead and said.

Weasley's Joke Toy Shop was George and Fred's dream and hard work, and Ivan was not prepared to seize it.

However, George and Fred felt that Ivan was suffering too much and firmly disagreed.

After some discussion, they unanimously decided to sell 40% of Weasley's Joke Shop to Ivan for fifteen hundred galleons, and they could borrow the remaining fifteen hundred galleons.

Ivan couldn't resist the two of them, so he simply agreed, then changed his voice and reminded him. "Now that you have money, you should stop posting flyers everywhere recently. The new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor is not easy to deal with. If you get caught by her, it won't just be as simple as confinement."

"That Umbridge from the Ministry of Magic? We are not afraid of her..." Fred said carelessly.

"And you are now the largest shareholder of Weasley's Joke Toy Store. You can't always help your girlfriend, right? You should be tougher, Ivan, and you can't let her do everything..." George ignored Hermione next to him. With angry eyes, he complained.

"No, it has nothing to do with Hermione, I'm just worried that you will cause trouble." Ivan sighed, looked at Fred and asked suddenly.

"What would you think if someone bought your magic witch (love potion) and secretly dripped it into Angelina's drink? Fred?"

Fred thought along Ivan's train of thought, only to feel a green light flash above his head, and suddenly shuddered.

"I will always be optimistic about Angelina." Fred said firmly.

"You can't stay by her side forever." Ivan shook his head, "So you'd better not sell love potions, it's too dangerous! If you have time recently, you might as well do more research on new products... You're all about to graduate. Well, if you are caught and expelled from the school, it will be difficult..."

Under Ivan's persuasion, George and Fred finally gave up their plan to sell dangerous goods and happily planned their big plan.

After the two left, Hermione finally couldn't help it anymore, "You shouldn't have promised them, Ivan, that's three thousand galleons..."

Ron nodded in agreement, his whole body was dull, he had never seen so much money.

"That's only three thousand galleons!" Ivan said nonchalantly. Now, any alchemy item he makes can be sold for hundreds of galleons, and the magic stone is like a money printing machine. For him, this little money Nothing.

What's more, George and Fred are very talented in making magic items. Although they have some crooked ideas, they have to say that these products are very popular among the students.

Why not do a business that only makes money without losing money? Even if he is not short of money, he will not be dissatisfied with having too much money, and he can also help his friends...

Hermione was very helpless. Although she knew that Ivan was rich, no matter how much money he had, it was not used like this... In addition, if George and Fred were to focus on the magic shop, they would definitely pass this year's N.E.W.T exam. No more.