Chapter 5: Filch's Hope

As soon as Rhine heard this, he knew that the first magic gun he sold to Hagrid had worked.

Thinking about it this way, it seems that it is understandable that Filch can be the first to come.

After all, Filch is a Squib.

If there is an artifact item that can cast magic without the need for magic and spells, the Squib is definitely the most exciting.

Rhein smiled, then pulled out a newly made magic gun.

"That's what you're talking about, Mr. Filch. It's my new invention, it's called the Magic Gun, and Hagrid did buy one from me two days ago. ”

Filch's gaze was immediately captivated, staring directly at the ornate magic gun.

Like a jumping zombie, he jumped to the counter in three or two steps, his face full of excitement.

It's like the outlier in the class, seeing my parents holding hands and appearing at the door of the house together.

Rhein looked at Filch's expression and suddenly had a wonderful idea in his heart.

Filch was also one of the closest people to Dumbledore and the Professors, and he was a Squib, making it difficult to resist the charm of magical weapons. Why don't you make a fuss about him?

Rhine thought so, and said, "Since you can come here, you probably already know it from Hagrid. Magic guns can cast magic, and they don't require magic or spells. ”

Getting Rhine's confirmation, Filch was even more excited.

His hands trembled a little, his eyes widened like brass bells, he looked at Rhine, and his voice was hoarse: "Really, the same as Hagrid's?" ”

Rhine smiled, picked up the magic gun, and installed a magic bullet with the words "Levitation Charm" printed on it in the magazine.

Then, he handed the gun to Filch, "Mr. Filch, there's a levitation spell in here now." I guess you know the levitation charm, so you can try it out for yourself. ”

As he spoke, Rhein pointed to the boxy rag stacked next to him.

Filch took the magic gun and turned the muzzle of the gun towards the rag.

Pulling the trigger, I saw a flash of green light, and the rag slowly floated up with the muzzle of the gun.

Magic, it's magic, levitation spell!

Filch was excited, for the first time, he had unleashed magic on his own.

The wish of many years, at this moment, was so easily achieved, Filch couldn't help but flush with excitement.

After releasing the trigger, the rag falls back into place.

Filch's lips trembled, and he stumbled and asked, "This magic gun, I want to buy it, how much does it cost?" ”

"A magic gun has 10 gold gallons, and magic bullets are calculated separately, 1 gold gallon can buy 3 gold gallons." "However, each person is limited to three magic bullets. ”

Hearing the previous sentence, Filch was very happy.

Because, he has worked at Hogwarts for so many years and saved a lot of money. It was very easy to take out a dozen Galleons.

But the latter sentence made Filch a little uncomfortable.

"Can you only buy three, can you sell me more, I need this very much, I can give you more gold Galleons."

Filch was torn that the magic gun was his only hope, but without the magic bullet, that hope would be dashed.

"Mr. Filch, you know, my magic gun allows people who don't know how to use magic. But selling to someone who doesn't know magic is risky, and I'm not short of money. ”

- It's all nonsense.

Hearing this, Filch was a little sad and a little regretful.

He felt that it must be because when he was at Hogwarts, he caught Rhine at night and caused Rhine to be punished by Professor McGonagall, which made Rhine hold a grudge.

If he had let Rhine go at the beginning, maybe Rhine would not have imposed this restriction on him today.

"Still."

At this time, the wind in the Rhine changed.

"Mr. Filch, if you can bring in one more person, and that person successfully buys my magic gun, then I can sell you three more magic bullets. This rule is always valid and there is no upper limit. ”

Pulling people's heads, this is an epic difficulty for Filch, who has no friends.

But no matter how hard it is, it's better than no hope.

Filch pulled himself together again, and immediately pulled out a stack of gold galleons from his pocket.

Exactly eleven of them were placed on the counter.

Rhine smiled and took out the money box and pocketed the gold galleons.

Then, he took out three magic bullets from his pocket and handed them to Filch, along with the magic gun.

"The magic contained in these three magic bullets is engraved on the shells. Forgive me, Mr. Filch, I can't sell you any other type of magic bullet until you bring in a new customer. ”

Filch held the magic bullet in his hand as if he were holding a treasure.

I saw that there were "descaling spells", "floating spells" and "lock picking spells" written on them.

This is the common spells "Clean Up", "Yugadim Leviosa", and "Alajo Cave Open".

Even though they were all auxiliary spells that could be used in everyday life, Filch was excited, after all, he didn't usually use any magic.

After leaving the Enberth Shop of Magic, it took Filch most of the day to return to Hogwarts.

Along the way, he was immersed in the joy of the magic gun, but when he returned to his room at Hogwarts, he calmed down.

He was reluctant to use it.

In other words, this hard-won magic, he is not willing to use it meaninglessly.

He paced back and forth in the room until it was getting late, and Filch suddenly woke up.

If you can get more people to buy magic guns, then you can buy more magic bullets, and you don't need to be so stingy at that time.

The thought that he could use magic to punish unruly students and show them that Filch, who they usually looked down on as a squib, could also use magic.

Filch was a little excited.

But who will go with him?

Now, it's summer at Hogwarts, and there isn't a single student in the castle.

The only people who remained at Hogwarts at this time were Hagrid, Professor McGonagall, Headmaster Dumbledore, and a few house-elves and ghosts.

By the way, Professor McGonagall, she must be interested in this!

Filch's eyes lit up, and he scurried out the door and headed straight for Professor McGonagall's office.

Minerva McGonagall is Professor of Transfiguration at Hogwarts, Head of Gryffindor House, and Adjunct Headmaster.

It can be said that Professor McGonagall is the oldest professor in Hogwarts in existence, after Dumbledore.

Still like a jumping zombie, Filch trotted all the way to Professor McGonagall's office.

After knocking on the door, Filch pushed the door open and entered, with Professor McGonagall's permission.

"Oh, what's the matter with coming to me so late, Filch?" McGonagall looked up from the book on her desk and looked at Filch with a writhing expression.

Filch's appearance is not good, and with such an expression, it is even more strange.

"Mai...... Professor McGonagall, "

Filch blushed and stumbled.

"Today, I bought his new invention in the Enbers Magic Shop...... But he won't sell me magic bullets, I have to take more people to ......"

McGonagall's eyes were full of confusion, and she didn't understand what Filch was saying.

In her opinion, Filch behaved very strangely, and he was usually very withdrawn, and he didn't talk so much at all.

If there is nothing important, it is impossible for Filch to take the initiative to talk to someone.

After a long time, Filch felt very uncomfortable, he had never felt that it would be as difficult to do anything as it was today.

How can I convince Professor McGonagall to go shopping with her at the Enbers Magic Shop?

Perhaps, I am not suitable for communicating with people, and only when I talk to Mrs. Loris, will there be no pressure. Filch thought to himself, a little dejected.

Professor McGonagall was a little speechless, and she said helplessly, "Don't be nervous, Mr. Filch, you speak slowly." ”

At this point, McGonagall was already thinking about whether to cast a spell on Filch to calm him down.

Filch took a deep breath, his eyes hardened as he thought about the magic bullets he was about to buy.

"Professor McGonagall, look at this, you'll know later, as long as I demonstrate."

Filch pulls out the magic gun's magazine, loads it with a "Levitation Charm" magic bullet, and aims the muzzle of the gun at the potted plant on the windowsill.

Pull the trigger, only to see a flash of green light.

The potted plant on the windowsill suddenly floated slowly.

At this point, Professor McGonagall's eyes widened and she staggered to her feet.

There is no doubt that this is a levitation spell.

However, this levitation charm came from the hand of a squib.

Filch, when can you use magic?

No, no, McGonagall thought, Filch wouldn't be so skilled enough to use the Levitation Charm without chanting it, even if she could use magic.

So, the problem must be with the pistol in his hand.

On the other side, Filch puts the potted plant back in place and releases the trigger.

An empty shell bounced out and fell to the ground.

Filch looked at the empty bullet casings and felt his heart bleed, but it was all about buying more magic bullets, so it was all worth it.

"Where did you get this, Mr. Filch, oh, by the way, you just said the Enbers Magic Shop."

McGonagall came up to Filch, her face solemn: "Can you show me, you can use magic, I think it should be what it does?" ”

Filch nodded, and then went to great lengths to explain the origin of the magic gun to Professor McGonagall.

Unlike Filch, Professor McGonagall has a stronger understanding of this new invention.

She knew that if this was true, then it would most likely have a huge impact on the wizarding world.

"Embers, the Rhein Embers who has been underachieved, this thing is his new invention...... McGonagall was incredulous.

Filch took out a magic bullet again, and handed it to McGonagall, along with the magic gun.

Following Filch's method, Professor McGonagall loaded the bullet with the "Unlocking Charm" printed on it into the magazine.

Then, waving her wand, she retrieved a small locked box from the bookcase.

Aiming the muzzle of the gun at the lock on the small box, Professor McGonagall pulled the trigger.

A bolt of light shot out of the muzzle and then sank into the keyhole.

Immediately after, I heard a "click", and the lock on the small box opened in response.

Professor McGonagall looked shocked and looked at Filch.

Filch finally regained a little confidence, and his speech was much smoother:

"Professor McGonagall, Rhein's said, can only buy three rounds of ammunition per person. But if I could take more people to the Enbers Magic Shop, he'd sell me more. What do you think of this magic gun...... I mean, can you go with me to the Enbers Magic Shop tomorrow? Of course, I can pay for you......"

He was a little nervous, so he said a lot in one go.

Professor McGonagall hurriedly shoved the magic gun back into Filch's hand, interrupted Filch's ramblings, and said solemnly, "You go back and get ready, and come with me to Tumbledown Alley tomorrow, Mr. Filch." ”

Filch almost jumped in excitement, and after leaving Professor McGonagall's office, he almost jumped up and down the way.

He suddenly felt that it was not so difficult to communicate with others in a friendly manner.

Humming a little song, Filch returned to the house, and suddenly felt that his room was too dark and sloppy.

Usually he doesn't feel this way, but this time, he feels that the style of the house and his mood don't match very well.

With that in mind, Filch pulled out the last of the "Descaling Charm" magic bullets and loaded it into the magazine.

Pulling the trigger, a green light flashed, and the whole room was wrapped in foam.

Including Filch herself, as well as Mrs. Loris in the corner with a reluctant face.