"We can talk about the store name later——"
Remus dropped the topic and talked eloquently,
"As I just said, we need a shop and workshop to mass-produce harmless joke products that can be approved by the Ministry of Magic. My suggestion is to open a shop in Hogsmeade, which is the most popular place in the UK. The only village where pure wizards live, and it is very close to Hogwarts. The most important thing is that the rent there is much cheaper than in Diagon Alley, and the cost of hiring the villagers is also lower than hiring regular employees.
I will be responsible for the operation of the store and the management of the workshop, and your tasks are
Remus drawled,
"--Study hard at Hogwarts."
"Oh, what does this have to do with anything?"
When it comes to studying hard, the twins express resistance.
"Shops need to constantly update products to stay popular, and sooner or later, you will find that your knowledge reserves cannot support the genius ideas that keep popping up in your smart heads, so--"
Remus looked at Fred and George gently,
"You must try your best to enrich your brains. Since I am responsible for production, you can make good use of this part of your time."
This statement was not so unacceptable, and the twins nodded thoughtfully.
"In addition, I have a suggestion -" after thinking for a while, Remus continued, "I suggest that it is best to invite Amosta."
"Professor Blaine?" Hermione, who had been listening to the plan with a frown, called out, "Why do you need him to join?"
"You want to take advantage of, I mean, you want to take advantage of Amosta's connections with the Ministry, right, Remus?"
As expected of Sirius, he immediately understood Remus's plan.
"indeed so--"
Although he no longer teaches at Hogwarts, Remus is still willing to take this opportunity to teach the little wizards in the room a lesson.
"Doing business is not that simple, Fred, George, first of all, you must obtain relevant legal qualifications, your products must pass the test of the Ministry of Magic, and ensure that your competitors will not cause trouble for you. .
In short, you cannot do without the support of the Ministry of Magic. You are still minors, and you cannot let Molly know about this for the time being. Therefore, you cannot use Arthur's connections, and Amosta's senior adviser at the Ministry of Magic, Wei Sangamo was present as a wizard, and he himself had good personal relationships with some high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Magic. If he was willing to protect our cause, many problems would be solved. "
After all, they were underage wizards and the biggest wizards in the room. Fred and George were confused, but at least they knew that Professor Blaine could help them solve a lot of troubles.
"Okay, let's figure out how to drag that gentleman down!"
George's right fist hit the palm of his left hand hard.
"I will find an opportunity to talk to Amosta. If he is willing to participate, then I can really prepare the store."
"Open a joke shop in Hogsmeade"
Ron looked at Fred and George blankly. He felt as if he was in a dream. When they walked into the room, they were still planning to ease their relationship with their mother. Why did it become like this now?
"You want to compete with Jokowi's joke shop for business."
"Ah, yes, that store is indeed a strong competitor!" Fred nodded, "But--"
"Sooner or later we will beat him down!"
George added.
"This sounds really interesting-"
Harry grinned and said, "If I also want to invest in you, will you be willing to accept it?"
"No, Harry—"
The rejection came not from Fred and George, but from Remus, who said seriously,
"I know that James and Lily have deposited a sum of gold for you in Gringotts, but that money is currently to ensure that you can successfully graduate from Hogwarts. I don't want you to take that money before you become an adult. Use the money for other things.”
"But Fred and George are also underage, but you are willing to help them!"
Harry said unconvinced.
"Hey, don't mess with our business, Harry!"
George was afraid that Remus would regret it, so he quickly rejected Harry's kindness. After rolling his eyes, George looked at Remus with a shrewd smile.
"So, Remus, we are partners now, right? Maybe we should discuss our respective shares, right?"
Sirius, Harry, Hermione, and Ron were all kicked out of the room because the twins believed that what was discussed next was a core business secret that outsiders were not entitled to know.
"I want to tell mom!"
In the corridor outside the door, Ron shouted angrily,
"Trade secrets. Oh, who would want to know that? If I wanted to, I could kill their plan right now."
Looking at the indignant Ron, Sirius smiled and said nothing, while Harry was also sulking about Remus interfering with his use of his wealth.
"I advise you not to do that, Ron--"
Remus asked Fred and George to stop secretly producing at Hogwarts and spend more time accumulating knowledge. Hermione agreed with this, but she still felt that Remus was not good enough. Fred and George, who were still students, should be drawn into the business.
Even though she knew that Ron was speaking out of anger, Hermione still gave a sensible warning.
"Unless you want to become enemies with Fred and George completely, are you willing to see this happen?"
Harry and Ron ran to play Quidditch in the open space outside again, which was the best way to make them feel better, while Hermione returned to Ginny's room, approaching the start of the school year, and preparing for the next year. It is her tradition to memorize all the textbooks.
Sirius sat in the yard, watching Harry having fun on the hillside, with a slight smile on his face until Remus also walked into the yard from the back door.
"How was your chat? Those two little guys are not energy efficient."
"It's really not easy -"
Remus sighed, his face not showing much joy, and looking at Harry who was not far away like Sirius.
"Are you planning something, Remus?"
The refreshing breeze blew across Remus's cheeks, exposing some of the wrinkles hidden under his bangs. Perhaps because he had gone through a difficult negotiation, he looked a little tired.
Suddenly, Sirius asked.
"Like I said, Sirius-"
Remus didn't seem surprised at all by Sirius's question. His eyes never left Harry, and his voice sounded a little rough.
"Fred and George were as talented at making jokes as Harry was at Quidditch, and they deserved my help, and I just so happened to need a paying job."
"anything else?"
Sirius looked at Remus with a crooked face and asked seriously.
"We all had that hunch, Sirius—"
After a brief silence, Remus responded to his friend's gaze,
"Voldemort is coming back, and the first thing he will do when he comes back is to deal with Harry. Of course, Hogwarts has Albus and Amosta, and I believe they can protect Harry, but, I have to do what I can, right? I stay in Hogsmeade and can hear the news at any time. This can not only give Albus a little help, but also be able to arrive immediately when something unexpected happens. Harry's side.
Lily and James, they sacrificed their lives for Harry, and you also made sacrifices, Sirius, I can't do nothing, can I? "
"You don't have to suffer less than anyone else, Remus—"
Sirius pursed his lips.
Of the four high-spirited and glorious people at Hogwarts back then, one died as a hero, one died as a traitor, one was imprisoned in Azkaban for twelve years, and the last one struggled to survive in the wizarding world. The strangeness and cruelty of reality are really disappointing when you think about it carefully.
"I can go help you, Remus-"
After feeling a little melancholy, Sirius smiled and said,
"Those two little guys still have to go to school. If you cooperate with them, you will have a lot to worry about. I can go and show you the store or manage the workshop."
"These jobs are not for you, Sirius."
Remus chuckled and said,
"For you, these things are too boring. If you want to find something to do while taking into account your godfather's responsibilities, I suggest you consult Abu Amosta. He will have ideas."
(End of chapter)
