Chapter 19 Transactions
"Then you must be well-informed, Professor." Daphany was still smiling, but the next sentence made Lupin's face change drastically: "I wonder if the professor has ever heard of the 'wolf elixir'?" ”
"What do you know?" Lupin's face changed drastically, and Daphany could clearly feel that his spirit had fluctuated violently, and it was obvious that his mood had risen and fallen dramatically. Eyes staring sharply at Daphine.
"What are you talking about? Professor? Daphany pretended to be puzzled and said in a very strange tone: "I want to ask, Professor Zhou Nan has traveled all over the world, do you know any friends who need this potion?" The price is negotiable. ”
"You want to sell medicine?" Lupin was stunned for a moment, and then remembered something: "You are the person behind that 'Potions Factory'?" Seeing Daphine nodding her head, Lupin was suddenly in a state of confusion. In the past two years, the Potions Factory has suddenly sprung up, and it has become famous in the wizarding world. In one go, several potions were hit directly to the freezing price. Where there are potions produced by the potions factory, other suppliers basically do not produce them, and without him, the price war is really unbeatable.
Lupin, who was traveling, vaguely heard that behind the potions factory, in addition to the half-hidden Heliax family, there was actually another family. The Heliax family is only the seller, and that family is the producer. It is rumored that the family behind it is an old pure-blood family in the United Kingdom, but there is no accurate statement of which family it is. However, there is more speculation, one of the Malfoy family, the Black family, and Slughorn. All three families have produced Potions Masters. The Slughorn family, in particular, still has a Potions Master alive.
However, Lupin, who has been wandering the streets of the night for many years because of the need for a 'wolf poison potion', has heard another story - the Lance Strange family.
Until recently, however, all was speculation. The big tree of the Hilliax family is indeed impeccable when used as a shelter from the wind and rain. There was little extra staring to be cast across them onto the Lanstrange family. At least, a rootless and baseless tramp like Lupin will not work.
Lupin had only gotten rumors before, but today's words made him feel moved.
"I didn't say that!" Daphany smiled and shook her head, although she said something that was denied, but it was clearly something in her words.
"This must be a very confidential matter, right?" Lupin frowned and said, "Why do I have to tell me?" ”
"I don't know what you're talking about, Professor." Daphany still didn't let go, just smiled and said, "Business, everything is just business." I think the professor may know some friends who need this potion, and I can provide this potion, and the price will be much cheaper than the one on the market. I don't know, professor, are you interested in being a broker for me? ”
Lupin was silent. He didn't know how much Daphany knew, but what Daphany said was very attractive to him.
His identity is very special, originally he was reluctant to come to Hogwarts to teach anyway, because once his identity is discovered, Dumbledore will be very passive. Lupin didn't want that to happen.
But as soon as he came, the property left to him by his parents had already been consumed by him who had been in need of wolf poison potions for many years, and he was really poor at this time. A job that offers a stable salary and free wolf poison potion is really attractive to him.
Second, it's because of Blake. Upon learning that Blake had escaped from prison and might be working against Harry, Lupin, as a former friend, felt that he could not sit idly by
In this case, Lupin was prepared to leave Hogwarts once his identity was revealed, or if Blake was caught again. And once you leave Hogwarts, you will once again need to worry about the 'Wolf Poison Potion'.
Other than that, as Daphany said. He did know some other friends who needed the 'Wolf Poison Potion'. He is not the only one who has been bitten by werewolves and turned into wolf slaves, and many of them who are unwilling to go with the flow are just as depressed as him. They have often helped and supported each other over the years, so the relationship is very deep. If he could help them, Lupin would be very willing.
Seeing that Lupin was thinking, Daphany did not urge. Just stand outside the door and wait.
"Tell me...... Your business. After a moment, Lupin spoke again.
"It doesn't make sense to say that." Daphany shook her head with a smile: "So, before the next full moon night, I'll bring you a pair of 'potions' for the professor." You look at the condition and talk to the friend who needs it. Then we'll talk about it. ”
"Okay, then we'll talk about it then!" Lupin nodded.
Daphine turned to leave, but heard him say again, "Why me?" I don't think it's a difficult business. ”
"Night Alley is not the place for good boys." Daphany laughed nonsense, then ignored Lupin and strode out of the office. Lupin was left standing in the doorway.
Devhanie could guess that Lupin was absolutely entangled at this point. Now, I should be full of speculation about whether I know the identity of his werewolf, right? wonderful
Daphine and Lupin were talking about business, but it was actually a sudden thought. In retrospect, it feels a little abrupt. But if you think about it, it's not necessarily impossible. Daphany needed a spokesperson, and as an underage student, it was inconvenient for her to come forward for many things. House-elves are even more inconvenient. Lupin, on the other hand, is a good candidate.
Not surprisingly, this unfortunate guy taught at Hogwarts for a year, and then he had to wander again. It's a shame for a wizard of his level to be a homeless man. Not to mention, if there is no accident, there should be some wolf slaves behind him who are also persecuted by wolf poison. It would be useful to recruit these people together. The plan was still premature, but Daphany felt it was feasible. Especially when all it takes is a little potion, Daphany thinks it's a great benefit.
Leaving the office, Daphany went to the auditorium for dinner. The food and beverage level at Hogwarts has skyrocketed this school year. Not only have Italian and Turkish dishes been added to the original French cuisine, but there are even a few Chinese dishes.
This is the influence of several major trustees behind the college. Well, to put it bluntly, it is the result of the Malfoys, Parkinsons, and Greengrasses operating behind the scenes. There are ten school directors behind Hogwarts, and these three families are in the top five. And the descendants of these three families who went to school at the academy are basically frequent visitors to Lestrantse Manor. They were all fed up by the food of Lestrantse Manor, so they played tricks on the elders of the family, and the end result was an improvement in the Hogwarts canteen.
It's also a joy for Daphany.
At dinner, Dafanie bumps into Terrence, who comes to him. Terrance set up a Quidditch venue for the evening, which was used for a few new recruits to put the team to the test.
There are now three substitutes on the team, two fifth-graders and one Pansy. The two fifth-graders have been on the bench for two years, but there is no way, both guys are substitute chasers. However, when they joined the team, it happened to be Daphany who joined the team, and then the Slytherin Golden Generation Chaser, which can be called the strongest team of Seekers in Slytherin and even the whole of Hogwarts in the past ten years. With this team of Seekers, Slytherin won the Quidditch House Cup for two years in a row.
This year, Marcus graduated and left the team, leaving a spot vacated for the Seekers. Supposedly, these two should be on top of one. But Daphany personally prefers the nimble Pansy. So, today the team is going to let three alternates compete.
"Captain, are you going to see it?" Terrance is now the vice-captain, and he is responsible for arranging the training of the players when Daphany is away.
"Forget it, you can do it." Daphany thought about it and forgot it. If Pansy is really stronger than the other two, she will naturally be able to join. If not, it's okay to wait two years. If Terrance is in charge, it doesn't matter what happens. But if Daphany is there, it's different. Daphany and Pansy and Draco are on good terms that everyone knows. When the time comes, if you choose Pansy, it is inevitable that there will be some rumors that you are biased towards Pansy.
Terrance nodded and turned to leave. Daphany is secretly thinking that she has to train on time this year, and she can't pull the team back like in the first half of last season. Well, to train! But forget it today, today they mainly choose the players......
Daphany relieved herself and went back to her dorm.
Thursday is something that the third-graders at Lion House and Snake House are looking forward to. Because the students in other grades who had already taken Defence Against the Dark Arts class all said that the new Professor Lupin was fantastic. Not only is it very strong, but the lectures are also very lively and interesting. On top of that, he only added points and barely subtracted the students' scores.
Almost patiently, I survived the morning class - this is not an exaggeration at all. The morning at the Lion House is a Charms and Potions class. The Snake Courtyard is a Transfiguration class and a Potions class. These are very energy-intensive courses. However, after surviving it, it was finally time for the afternoon Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
This year's Defence Against the Dark Arts class is attended by the Serpent and Lion Houses together.
As the Eagle Yard and Badger Yard had finished their classes in the morning, the students learned that today's class was about the Boggart, a low-level but somewhat dangerous monster that could peek into their fears.
The low level is due to the fact that this monster itself has little combat power. Basically, an adult can beat it with a stick, and his mother can't recognize it. But it's really dangerous, because it can trigger the deepest fears in you, and the people who fall into it, whether it's a magician or an ordinary person, can become idiots and easy to deal with.
"Scarhead, what are you afraid of? Dementors? Draco's nose was high, he had learned the Patronus Charm, and he was very nervous.
"Dementors, I'm not afraid!" Harry smiled proudly, "I've learned the Patronus Charm and can deal with Dementors." Speaking of which, Harry was also a little puzzled by what he was afraid of now. However, he didn't want to put his mind on it, and instead asked, "Draco, what are you most afraid of?" ”
When Draco heard this, his face suddenly turned wrong. Everyone could see the change, and Draco was not good.
"I knew exactly what I was afraid of." Ron muttered under his breath, "Spider, nasty spider......"
"Cousin," Pansy smiled, not frustrated that she wasn't selected for the Quidditch Selection, but pulled Draco's corner and asked Daphany with a grin, "What are you afraid of?" ”
Now, everyone is curious. Daphany was undoubtedly the strongest student in the whole grade, if not in the whole school. Even many senior classmates clearly affirmed that many adult wizards were not her opponents. So, what is so powerful Daphany afraid of?
"I don't know." Dafanie was also a little puzzled, even if she faced Voldemort now, she could only be said to be jealous. Fear is indescribable. So, what can you fear yourself?