Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 72, Section 71: Prohibition of the Misuse of Muggle Articles

The business of selling laboratory equipment did not last long; just a week later, Dahlie received news from Malfoy.

"Dullie, someone has reported you for abusing Muggle items."

Interestingly, there's a fascinating, or perhaps rather pointless, organization within the Ministry of Magic called the Division for the Prohibition of the Use of Muggle Items. Hearing the name, many people might instinctively assume it's an organization that prohibits wizards from using Muggle items.

That's not actually the case; it's just a literal misunderstanding. Their main responsibility is to deal with wizards casting spells on Muggle objects.

Some wizards, out of sheer boredom, cast spells on items used by ordinary people and then sell those items back to ordinary people. This behavior can cause injuries to many ordinary people and is a serious violation of the International Wizarding Association's secrecy laws.

Ron's father, Arthur Weasley, works here, specializing in confiscating these enchanted items.

However, such "funny wizards" are in the minority, and most of the time the "Department for the Prohibition of the Abuse of Muggle Items" is quite idle.

"What? What do we do then? Won't Brother D get punished?"

Upon hearing the news from Malfoy, Harry immediately stood up, his face full of worry.

Harry cared more about Dudley than about himself.

Hermione put down her book and calmly said, "Don't worry, Harry. There won't be any problems."

In fact, the Ministry of Magic does not prohibit any wizard from using Muggle items. It's just that most wizards don't know how to use them and are unwilling to learn, so there are very few Muggle items in the wizarding world. These wizards do not attribute the reason to themselves, but subconsciously think that the Ministry of Magic prohibits the use of Muggle items, and shift the blame to the Ministry of Magic.

Over time, this has led to the current custom that wizards subconsciously avoid using Muggle products. In reality, even if you do use them, you will at most be stopped, but it is certainly not illegal.

As Hermione said, there was no problem.

"Yes, Miss Granger is right, Brother D will be fine."

"Malfoy said."

When Harry heard Malfoy address Dudley as "D-bro," a flicker of displeasure crossed his face, but he quickly dismissed it.

The fight they had before was quite effective; at least their relationship didn't deteriorate further. Of course, they still exchange barbs from time to time.

"But we may not be able to continue selling those experimental equipment."

Malfoy continued.

However, since someone has reported it, the Ministry of Magic will still make a show of it, but will not punish anyone. In addition, Dudley is just a junior wizard, so he may not even receive a verbal warning.

"What? Why?!" Ron shouted.

He made a small fortune selling equipment and was still basking in the joy of "I've made money, I don't even know how to spend it." He was planning to use the money to buy some things for his family, but now he says he's not doing it anymore.

You know, before Ron, let alone Galon, I'd be ashamed if he could even pull a Sikor out of his pocket.

"Who on earth is so despicable?"

Ron said viciously that he had only just begun to experience the joy of money, and it was gone before he could even begin to enjoy it.

"Who else could it be but the foolish Gryffindors?"

Malfoy practically spoke through his nose: "Who else would be so bored besides them?"

The way these guys made money was almost pure exorbitant profits, so naturally some people would be envious. No one in Slytherin would dare to offend Dudley, Ravenclaw wasn't that bored, and Hufflepuff couldn't possibly think of anything other than Gryffindor.

However, Malfoy realized as soon as he finished speaking that there were three Gryffindors present.

Harry didn't care whether it was Gryffindor or Gryffindor; all he knew was that someone in this lousy school had messed with his brother, but he didn't know who it was, so he could only sit down and fuming.

Hermione remained indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with her; she had never gotten along well with the other young wizards in Gryffindor.

Only Ron looked somewhat embarrassed; he truly considered himself a member of Gryffindor.

"It's okay, if you can't do it, then just stop."

"I don't plan to do it often."

Dali certainly didn't intend to do this long-term; this kind of business is most likely a one-off deal.

Muggle experimental equipment isn't some kind of secret or rare commodity; other Muggle wizards have ways to get their hands on it. He just wanted to make a quick buck to get through this period.

Recently, Snape's teachings have become increasingly difficult and profound.

Even Dali had to be extremely careful, given the enormous cost of materials.

But I can choose not to do this business, not because I've been reported. I won't give it to you, and you can't take it from me. I'll remember this debt, and we'll deal with it slowly; we have several years to go anyway.

As an aside, because almost all the young wizards have been given access to experimental equipment, Snape has sped up the teaching pace. He finished the first-year curriculum in no time and is now working on the second-year potions course.

It's easy to imagine that the class he taught would have the highest pass rate for the Potions course in the OWLs exam.

It's rolled up.

This is a win-win situation for Dudley and Snape.

While reselling laboratory equipment, Dali actually had another project underway.

I'm back to my old profession: writing novels.

Compared to ordinary people, wizards have very few recreational activities. Aside from a pitifully small number of board games (such as Wizard's Chess) and Quidditch, they mainly play Quidditch.

Otherwise, all you can do is read newspapers and books, which is quite boring.

There are no radio channels, no television programs, and not even video games here, which is why Quidditch is so popular—because that's all you have and can watch.

Dali plans to start here, since it's well known that entertainment is the most profitable business.

The first step is to integrate into the wizarding community and make a name for yourself.

Novels are the easiest.

As far as Dudley knows, there is a wizard in the wizarding world named Lockhart, who is a famous novelist in the wizarding world. He is so famous that almost all adult witches in the wizarding world are his fans, and he himself is a holder of the Order of Merlin, Third Class.

Although this medal can be obtained through many special means, such as donating a large sum of Galleons to the Ministry of Magic, it is still quite rare. Newt Scamander, a well-known magizoologist in the wizarding world, received the Order of Merlin Second Class Medal for his book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".

This time, he's tentatively titled his novel "The Dragonlance Chronicles," and he's already taken the time to write part of it.

All that's left is to find a suitable wizarding publisher.

Let these wizards experience the awe-inspiring world of D&D.

Since Dudley was planning to back down, the others naturally wouldn't say anything. After all, he was the one who got the stuff and came up with the idea; Ron and Malfoy were just doing some promotion and sales.

Malfoy himself wasn't short of money, but Ron was. He was a generous and easily satisfied man, and he had enough money in his pocket to "squander" for a long time.

Only Harry remained seated, muttering to himself that he was determined to find the "villain" who had reported Dudley.

(End of this chapter)