Chapter 244: On the Train
When the Hogwarts Express left the station the next day, Ryan was stopped by Percy before he could reach the box. He passed the highest level this time, and Ron said that he was about to work on the Ministry of Magic's Reversal of Contingencies.
Percy had come to thank him this time, as Ryan had helped him show his face to Ms. Bones. So this time he successfully passed the exam and entered the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
"Ms. Bones sees me as a serious and hard-working young man who is well suited for the position. Seriously, as an important line of defense for the security of the wizarding world, it is very important to reverse the contingency team. Although this job may be a little more field-based, the subsidy is also relatively high. All in all, I am very happy to have been offered this job. ”
During the casual conversation, Ryan learned that Percy had also received an olive branch from the Department of International Magical Cooperation, but his father, Mr. Arthur, told him that the judge who created Sirius's case was Mr. Barty Crouch, who was now the director of the Department of International Magical Cooperation, and that after Crouch made a public review of the matter at the Ministry of Magic, Percy immediately decided to decline the position of the Department of International Magical Cooperation.
After finally getting rid of Percy, who was a little too excited about finding a good job, Ryan made his way to the last carriage. He had made an appointment with his friends from the book club to meet here.
As soon as I arrived at the door of the box, I heard that it was very lively inside, and when I opened the door, I found that all the members of the reading club were discussing something inside.
"Hey, why are you here? If Hermione hadn't just seen you talking to Percy, we'd all be out looking for you. Hearing the door slam, Fred grumbled when he saw that it was Ryan.
Percy: He's a little too enthusiastic. Ryan shrugged.
"I know, Percy has been babbling about thank you ever since she got a good job. Fred leaned over and whispered, then he stepped back and shouted. "But we would like to thank everyone and especially Ryan for their help in making us this time. LS got a relatively satisfactory result, so everyone in the Weasley Correspondence Joke Store can buy our products at a 20% discount in the future. ”
The Weasley brothers were actually quite smart, so they passed with half a semester of intensive training. In the LS exam, there were quite a few subjects where they got an E, especially in the Transfiguration class, where they also got an O.
"We've also found that studying these subjects can be a great help in making joke products, so it's always a good idea to read more. Fred began to tell everyone about their journey.
After greeting everyone, Ryan asked the twins, "Is there anything you need help with once the correspondence shop opens?"
"The shop hasn't opened yet because I don't have the space and ingredients to make the products. Originally, we were going to start selling products this semester, but in the second half of the semester, you found that the products were insufficient and needed to be improved, and we had to prepare for the exam. These things have been tossed up to now that we only have a few samples in our hands. So we were going to advertise it in the car now and start opening it in the summer. ”
"I have a way to make the place, and this time I went to Brazil and got a shop on Diagon Alley, the second floor of which is always empty, you can use it. And during this time, the shop was rented out as a warehouse and earned 110 Galleons, anyway, I can't use it for the time being, so I can use it for you. Ryan said after hearing the twins recount their difficulties.
The twins looked at each other after hearing this, and then Fred said, "Well, is it true that you said you were willing to invest in our business before?"
"Of course I do, because I'm quite optimistic about your business. It's just that I thought you didn't need me to take a stake in it. ”
"How so?" said George, "after all, you have helped us so much, we just think that what we have in our hands is some half-finished product. I'm really embarrassed to let you invest in shares. ”
The Weasley brothers are not the kind of people with a lot of eyes, so it can be seen that they did not inform Ryan before not because they planned to go it alone, but because they were worried that their immature technology would make Ryan, the investor, lose too much.
Now that everyone has talked about the misunderstanding, the rest of the matter will be logical. In the end, after discussion, they signed a contract, and Ryan took a stake in the real estate and some of the capital and technology, and obtained a 1/3 stake in the future Weasley Joke Store.
Ryan smiled happily at the moment the entente was signed, as he was the only one on the scene who knew how profitable the joke shop would be.
After signing the contract, the twins immediately went into action. They pulled out a stack of parchment from their bags behind them, pulled the door open and walked out. It seems that they have prepared the advertisement in advance, and they are waiting for the summer vacation to begin.
It was then that Ryan found that everyone was happily discussing the Quidditch World Cup to be played in England during the summer holidays. It's just that it has nothing to do with a little hemp wizard like Ryan, after all, they don't even know where to buy tickets.
After discussing what to do next year's book club and how to connect with each other during the summer vacation, the rest of the time passed slowly in small talk with each other. Seriously, the Hogwarts Express is good for everything, the only bad thing is that it doesn't serve lunch. At noon, everyone can only eat a snack for a while.
The biggest difference between snacks and meals is that you feel quite full when you eat snacks, but you don't feel hungry after eating. That's why Ryan was so happy as the train approached King's Cross station. Because at this time, his parents must have prepared a big meal at home and waiting for him.
As a result, when they were about to arrive in London, the twin brothers came back from outside, still holding a few pieces of parchment.
"There was a big order when we opened, and several people asked us to order fake wands and spit-out candy. There are also many people who ask us to buy animal biscuits that are still experimenting. Fred said happily, waving parchment.
"I remember that the safety trial of animal biscuits was over. Ryan asked, thinking for a moment.
"It's safe and fine, but it's still a bit of a problem with variable animal species. So we just gave it as a giveaway for a trial. But we've found that a lot of people are interested in the kind of failures that temporarily turn people into horse heads or cat heads. George explained next to him.
"So I think that thing can be put on the shelf, anyway, everyone can use that prank to become a whole animal or half an animal to achieve the goal. Ryan said.
After a few more conversations, Fred suddenly said, "Would you rather come and stay with us for a few days this summer and then go to the Quidditch World Cup? ”
"Well, of course, I haven't been to a wizard's house yet. Your parents are wonderful people, so I think your home must be magical and warm as well. And the Quidditch World Cup, a big event in the wizarding world, I also want to visit. Ryan smiled.
"Well, we'll let the owl know you in advance. By the way, you can help us ask Hermione about this in a moment, because Ginny asked us to ask Hermione if she wanted to go. Fred said to Ryan when he noticed that Hermione was not there in the private room for a while, as they were going to the front to say goodbye to a few friends.
After they left for a while, Hermione returned from the bathroom. She was also interested in these things and decided to set off with Ryan when the time came.
At this moment, a whistle came from the front of the car, and King's Cross station arrived.