The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 554 Weasley's Big Business

In the Minister's office, Mr. Weasley left first because of something, and Thicknesse sat around a table with Fred and George.

On the table were a cloak, a hat, and a pair of gloves. These three items looked very ordinary, but they were the reason why the twins appeared in the Minister of Magic's office.

Fred reached out and picked up the hat, introducing it: "This wizard hat can defend against evil spells and can also bounce back some evil spells. It is very practical. However, Minister, I am afraid that this hat cannot defend against dark magic and cannot withstand the impact of dark magic."

"is it?"

Thicknesse was not disappointed that the spellproof hat could not protect against dark magic. He took the hat with great interest and played with it in his hands.

Products like curse-proof hats have always existed, and their effectiveness varies depending on the price. Even the most expensive curse-proof hat on the market cannot stop powerful black magic.

The price of this hat in Thicknesse's hand is not outrageous, but the effect is surprisingly good. Many people in the department have purchased this hat for self-defense. In many cases, the value of an item can be seen from the market demand.

The twins felt relieved when they saw that the Minister of Magic did not show any disappointment or dissatisfaction.

Fred continued, "The cloak is something we recently developed. It has better defensive effects and covers a larger area. We are also trying to improve it so that it can resist more powerful magic."

"Minister, do you want to see the effect?" George said, "We can demonstrate it on the spot, if you don't mind."

As they spoke, Fred and George stood up, and George even put on an anti-curse cloak.

Thicknesse's expression instantly became a little complicated. On the one hand, he really wanted to see the actual effect of the defensive cloak, but on the other hand, he was worried that the two people would get hurt due to the demonstration.

If Fred and George were injured in the Minister's office, Thicknesse would have trouble explaining himself to either Arthur Weasley or the man in the next office.

But the twins moved too quickly. Before Thicknesse could stop them, they had already started fighting.

"Are you ready, George?"

"Ready, Fred."

Then the familiar red light of the stun spell lit up and hit George in the chest, but the spell dissipated as it touched George. George himself was not knocked unconscious, but his body was shaking a little due to the impact of magic.

Applause broke out, and Thicknesse clapped gracefully with a look of approval in his eyes.

Many people in the Ministry of Magic can't even cast the Shield Charm, but the two young men in front of them can make cloaks to defend against evil curses. Doesn't this deserve the Minister's praise?

"Amazing talent, two young Mr. Weasleys," Thicknesse praised. "I think you wouldn't mind demonstrating to me the magic of these gloves again."

"my pleasure."

The twins were so excited about the business that was coming to them, and it would be a big business. They bowed together, their movements were a little funny, and Thickness laughed.

George took the gloves on the table and put them on, then took out his wand. Fred also raised his wand and said loudly, "Expelliarmus!"

George didn't resist at all. His wand should have drawn a beautiful arc and appeared in Fred's hand, but his wand was still firmly held in his hand and was not affected by the disarming spell.

Applause rang out again. Thicknesse was very satisfied with the twins' demonstration. Although these three things were not perfect, they could improve the personal safety of Ministry of Magic employees to a certain extent. That was enough.

"Gloves and cape, they look better together, Mr. Minister," said Fred. "It's just that..."

Thicknesse waved his hand to signal the two brothers not to mind. He said, "I know they are not good enough, but I believe that with your wisdom and talents, they will become better sooner or later, right?"

The twins looked at each other and said in unison: "Of course, we are very confident about this." Fred and George are very confident in themselves and their products, so the brothers' answers were loud and clear, and they seemed particularly energetic and spirited.

"Very good, that's what young people should do." Thicknesse said, "You will receive the order from the Ministry of Magic tomorrow at the latest. I think the two Mr. Weasleys will have a hard time, the order quantity is 500."

"We will prepare the goods as soon as possible and ensure both quality and quantity." Fred responded loudly.

After all, they were still young and lacked experience. The big order made the twins very happy. Their joy was written all over their faces and they couldn't hide it at all.

"I hope you two will not stop researching defensive clothing and make them better." Thicknesse continued, "Also, one more thing, I hope you brothers can find out where all the defensive clothing sold in your store has gone to and keep a record of it."

The hat, gloves, and cloak are a set of three, which is equivalent to giving wizards a layer of protection and increasing their survival rate. Such high-quality items are definitely not only coveted by the Ministry of Magic, but also by dark wizards or Death Eaters. Having a list of buyers will make things much simpler.

"No problem." Fred and George agreed to Thicknesse's request, which the two brothers had anticipated before they came.

"Isabelle! Send the two Mr. Weasleys away. They are my guests." Thicknesse called his secretary in and escorted the twins out of the office.

There was no discussion of the price of the three-piece set, as Thicknesse was not a businessman, and the twins would naturally receive the price when they received the order from the Ministry of Magic.

Just because of the Weasley surname, the official in charge of the order would not let Fred and the twins suffer. You have to know that the brothers' father is the director of the Law Enforcement Department, and their brother is also an official in the International Cooperation Department. He is one of them.

Led by Isabel, the twins left the minister's office. When they passed the office without a nameplate, the twins looked at this strange office together. They heard rumors about this office from some people's conversations.

"Are you also interested in the rumors here?" Isabel asked. She did not doubt that the twins knew the rumors through channels. After all, the two brothers were family and some news about the department could be obtained from their father and brother.

George explained, "We have no intention of prying into the secrets of this place. We just heard about it from others, so we took a closer look when we passed by."

This explanation was a little pale and a little inappropriate. But Isabel didn't mind. She smiled and said, "The rumor is false. Mr. Thicknesse would not do such a thing. It's just a slander against the minister by some people with bad intentions."

Finally, Isabel emphasized again: "I am the minister's secretary. I have been working here for so many days, and I have never seen anyone walk out of this office..."

Sometimes a slap in the face comes very quickly. Isabel was clarifying the false rumors in the department, but the door of this office without a nameplate was opened from the inside, and a witch with a good figure walked out.

The twins knew this man, but because of his changed appearance, the brothers did not recognize him at first. Isabel did not recognize this man, but she always felt that she had seen him somewhere.

"Miss Isabel, and the two Mr. Weasleys," the witch said, her voice sounding strange to the twins.

Isabel stared at her with her eyes flickering for a moment. Then a relaxed expression appeared on her face, and she sang in a sing-song voice, "I still have some documents to send to the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. I'll be leaving first."

After saying that, a fragrant breeze blew by, and Isabel walked onto the elevator, leaving this floor with a series of clacking sounds.

"Come with me," said the witch, placing her hand on the brass handle of the office.

"Who are you?" the twins asked cautiously. They were wary of this unfamiliar witch. Voldemort had more than one spy in the Ministry of Magic, Yaxley, so it was better to be cautious with strangers.

The witch smiled and said in a different voice: "Can you tell who I am now?"

Hearing the familiar voice, George asked uncertainly, "Miss Lola?"

Laura, who had changed her appearance, raised an eyebrow and continued, “So, do you two want to follow me in?”

(End of this chapter)