Chapter 418: Lockhart's New Endorsement
As we all know, America is the most 'peaceful and friendly' place in the world.
Their Muggles are all nice and speak well.
Some talented hip-hop contestants who like to show their half-pulled butts carry a human defiler with them for easy communication at any time.
Because it's very free and friendly.
In the wizarding world of America, if not as liberal as Muggle society, there are many harms.
During the time of Grindelwald, America was also one of the places visited by the Dark Lord.
After hearing that Grindelwald had reappeared, it boosted the sales of the Silver Hand Johnny store in disguise.
The Ministry of Magic Aurors wanted to be able to cooperate as they did in their own country, ordering equipment at prices that belonged to the Ministry of Magic.
The American branch is managed by Ms. Snake, but more often in the shadows.
The Aurors have been trying to get their hands on it, but Sector 13 has been run into a monolith.
Even if force is used, it cannot be taken by force.
In desperation, the Ministry of Magic had no choice but to choose another method.
Naturally, John readily agreed.
As a new customer, John never skimps on discounts.
The condition is for the Silver Hand Johnny equipment to be legalized in the American market.
The U.S. Minister of Magic hesitated about this, but that night, a golden Gareon appeared in the home of a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Magic.
The officials who received the money changed their tune, believing that the legalization of magical equipment would give the population more security as Grindelwald reappeared.
A bit of rhetoric, plus the Minister of Magic came to his house yesterday with a pure gold owl.
This proposal was passed, and the Silver Hand Johnny branch officially became a legal operator from the 13th arrondissement.
It's just that the price of those things will be three times more expensive than the Ministry of Magic to buy.
When purchasing at the Ministry of Magic, he will buy more and sell them on the black market in his own name, making four times the profit.
Lockhart arrives at the Silver Hand Johnny store.
As a person who has been on the hot search in the wizarding world all year round, Lockhart has a high fan effect.
He is not only a writer, but also a veteran user of the 'Zhi' series.
John asked him to speak for him, promising to open the doors of Europe for him.
For Lockhart, who likes fame and is extremely narcissistic, he is naturally very happy.
But he was a little hesitant, because his character was a powerful wizard.
If you add an auxiliary item tag, won't it affect his previous appearance?
"Think about it, Gildero." John walked up to Lockhart and put his arms around his shoulders, a deep whisper and seduction in his voice.
The two stood in front of the windowsill, overlooking the bustling scene of Tumbledown Alley below.
"When the time comes, America will be like here, and your portrait will be hung outside the Ministry of Magic for publicity, remember the last time the tall gold statue was made?"
Speaking of the solid gold statue standing in front of the Silver Hand Press, Lockhart's eyes became foggy.
"When the time comes, you will be perched on the most prosperous fountain in the Plymouth colony," John said, gesturing in the air with his right hand raised, "to the greatest writer, the most charming smile, Gilderoy Lockhart." ”
Lockhart's mind was already full of himself standing on the streets of the American wizarding world, and he was dizzy and said, "yes, how awesome that would be." ”
"Gildero, powerful wizards need companions, just as Dumbledore has his group of Order of the Phoenix," John chuckled, "Your companion is Johnny the Silver Hand, clearing all obstacles for you. ”
"Alright, alright," Lockhart raised his hand in surrender, he simply couldn't resist the temptation, "I need to admit that you have been too much for me to refuse. ”
"I should arrange for the image studio to design a new image for you, in this magical world shrouded in darkness, they need people like you, give them confidence, Gildero."
John pulls a propaganda campaign against the Dark Lord, gives the people a sense of security, and makes Lockhart feel a sense of mission.
He was like a chicken, ready to lead people out of the darkness.
Lockhart is a man who doesn't know awe, and the only thing he fears is that his smile won't win an award and his followers will drop.
During Lockhart's school years, when Voldemort was at his most famous, he dared to follow Voldemort's example and shoot his big head into the sky like a Dark Mark mark.
Such a man, fearless as a Gryffindor.
But he also had the cleverness to never doubt John's decision.
Kim watched dumbfounded as Lockhart rehearsed his speech over and over again, his robe lifted and thrown out, and he left Johnny the Silver Hand.
"That's the Dark Lord, and he was convinced by you?"
"In life, there must always be someone to impress."
John shrugged, except for Lockhart, no one would endorse the props against the Dark Lord during the time when the two Dark Lords were outside.
Fame and Fame.
The merit of protecting the people, the name of the world, the lord of power, and the wealth of the armor.
Everyone is hungry for one.
can increase the sales of their works, and they can also contribute to the people.
Lockhart, of course, couldn't ask for it.
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Lockhart was fast, and on the night he left, he gathered his image management studio overnight and redesigned a costume for himself.
His previous set was more flamboyant, with the addition of a red cloak and an aged wand, making him look like a knight fighting for it.
The new image also adds the element of 'zhi'.
He added a series of silver hand Johnny props to the work.
A woodcarved dog that doesn't shed hair, a wizard chess that can protect your home.
As a decoration, it actually has a wooden shield to drive away evil guests.
New products appeared one after another, and they quickly sold through serialized works.
A week passed, and John saw Johnny the Silver Hand in his alchemy rush production.
Lockhart also gave exhilarating speeches on various occasions, allowing the wind to blow abroad.
The headline in the Daily Prophet was Lockhart.
Writing a book for the rise of wizards, Gilderoy Lockhart's new book chapter reaches new heights
God knows the complicated look in Harry's eyes when he saw Mrs. Weasley solemnly buy back a woodcarved husky.
The dog was the same as the one who had bitten Dumbledore at the Dursleys.
Even Mr. Weasley couldn't help but complain because the carved wooden dog cost him half a month's salary.
Ron's mouth opened in disbelief, "Why is this so expensive?" ”
"This is a rare signature from Lockhart." Mrs. Weasley is a complete Lockhart fan.
Harry saw Lockhart's autograph on the dog's neck, and he recognized it when he was in his second year and was written back to fans by Lockhart.
Mrs. Weasley hugged Lockhart's new book and said with a look of longing: "If you buy a rare item, you can get a Gilderoy Lockhart handshake ticket." ”
"His hands are not set with gold." Ron complained accurately.
Bill shook his head and said, "He's really golden." ”
“?” Ron and Harry looked confused.
Bill continued: "Fleur said that Lohar made a golden glove, pure gold. ”
Well, poverty made it impossible for Ron to imagine whether the gold glove weighed heavily on his hands.
At the mention of Fleur, Ginny's face at the table collapsed.
Ginny muttered, "That sputum." ”
"Ginny," Bill said solemnly, "don't talk like that. ”
"Okay." Ginny replied perfunctorily.
But Harry still muttered secretly when he saw Ginny.
He knew that Ginny hated Fleur because Fleur's big sister always liked to treat Ginny like a little girl.
What's more, because of the Ministry of Magic, Ginny and Fleur have friction.
As good as Ginny is, Fleur is even better.
This made Ginny very reluctant to admit defeat.
Although the result of that incident was that neither the Order of the Phoenix nor the Society of the Stars was damaged, Bill found a girlfriend of the Society of Stars, which made the Weasleys still a little uncomfortable.
Dumbledore was not opposed to their relationship, and even smiled when he saw Fleur.
It's a pity that Fleur didn't smile when she saw Dumbledore.
Mrs. Weasley felt that Fleur would ruin the family's unity.
Mr. Weasley didn't say anything, he saw it more thoroughly.
Dumbledore was in favor of Bill's relationship with Fleur, probably with the intention of easing the relationship between the Star Society.
As a man of good alchemy, Mr. Weasley knew what it meant to be rejuvenated.
Let it out, that thing can cause a new round of war in the wizarding world.
At the very least, Muggle society knew that this thing would go crazy too.
Rejuvenation, immortality.
Who wouldn't want that Holy Grail.
So Mr. Weasley turned a blind eye and did not take a stand on the matter.
After talking for a moment, Harry looked up.
"Hermione hasn't come down since she got John's reply." Harry was worried.
Ron didn't know what the letter was written either, and Ginny and Hermione were in the same room.
Ginny whispered, "She doesn't talk or read in her room, and likes to bury her head in the quilt." ”
"What exactly is written in the reply?" Ron lowered his voice unconsciously.
Ginny didn't know that Hermione hadn't shown the letter to anyone else.
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Some people died, but not completely......