A Certain Magical Hogwarts

Chapter 548 Is there ever a ministerial candidate in the world who has been around for sixty years?

As Akali's Mystery Shop expanded, countless people inquired about one thing with William:

Akali...who exactly is she?

This includes Cedric, Cho, and other early founders. It also includes Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Dean Flitwick…

Rita even imagined a heart-wrenching love story for William, a love triangle intertwined with betrayal and hatred.

She would like to publish it in the newspaper; she's sure there will be plenty of readers. But she doesn't dare.

Even Hermione now... often conducts surprise checks, suddenly asking: Who is Akali?

Anne, that little girl, even more confidently demanded that her brother change the name to: Anne's Mystery Shop.

Hermione is already difficult enough for her to deal with, but if Akali comes along too... then she won't be able to live like this.

Whenever people ask, William smiles slightly, looks up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and waits sleepily for saliva to drip from the corner of his mouth.

He remembered that day, running through Summoner's Rift in the sunset.

Of course, if the enemy's godlike ADC doesn't chase after this 0-7 Yasuo, and the teammates don't type out their gentle and kind "concerned" messages or a series of question marks... the scene would be even more beautiful.

That was his lost youth!

So, who is Akali?

What is the origin of the store's name?

no one knows.

Anyway, this future monopoly tycoon, known by wizards all over Europe as... Akali's Black Heart Shop, is currently still a young and tender girl who has just grown up.

But its influence has already extended beyond the school and quietly spread to the British Isles.

The shop's core business remains prank products, low-end alchemical items, and ordinary black magic defense items.

High-end products are those complex alchemical items and advanced potions.

To develop the store, William devised a detailed five-year plan.

The plan has been in place for three years since the store was established.

The strategic objective was simple: to monopolize Britain and, using France as a springboard, expand into the European peninsula.

How to achieve a monopoly?

For someone like William, who has experienced low-priced food delivery and cheap shared bikes... it's natural to start with a trade war.

First, lower the product price, and when all other similar stores go out of business, only Akali will survive.

That would constitute a monopoly.

After that, they can decide how to raise prices and how to treat customers in a way that's completely up to them!

William’s confidence stemmed from the vast Galleon reserves and Nico’s alchemical books.

The two of them alone could advance the alchemy system of the magical world by five hundred years.

Akali's monopoly is only a matter of time.

But forcing growth is not advisable; William can't do everything. This is why it's important to cultivate a team and its members.

The twins and Cedric have moved behind the scenes, working with a group of recruited graduate wizards, doing research and development 24/7.

These tech guys naturally received the highest salaries. As the team expanded, they were also divided into different tiers.

At least a set of P sequences is needed. William getting himself a P10 isn't unreasonable, is it?

Qiu and her senior, Penelope, manage sales. They are responsible for selling the products.

Lu Ping is currently overseeing the store, managing the daily cash flow and inventory.

Hermione manages the finances and the house-elves' delivery service.

If she wants to pursue a career in politics after graduation, the job will be handed over to Anne.

William then made Hermione the youngest Minister of Magic at lightning speed... and then, he made her work for sixty years.

There is no fixed term limit for the Minister of Magic, but elections must be held regularly, with a maximum interval of 7 years.

The longest-serving minister in the British Ministry of Magic was Faris Spavian, who took office at the age of 109 and served for a full 38 years.

This perfectly embodies the phrase "still vigorous despite old age."

Therefore, it is entirely possible to serve as a minister for sixty years.

The next ministerial candidate will likely suffer greatly, probably lamenting:

How can there be a candidate for sixty years?

Furong has one year left before graduation, and she is still actively studying management. After graduation, she will take over France's foreign trade and complete a new round of expansion.

Gabrielle is a possible successor in the future.

William is still trying to lure Gabrielle into attending Hogwarts. Ah, those little girls are so easy to fool.

William is quite experienced at deceiving little girls.

This is the plan and blueprint he has formulated so far.

Of course, the department will need to be further refined in the future.

When the store gets a little bigger, it will have to be split into subsidiaries.

They even established branches in North America and Asia.

For example, Sivir's Mystery Shop and Lux's Mystery Shop.

Therefore, this World Cup is undoubtedly their best opportunity!

Making money is not something you can give up.

In fact, William had planned to use betting on football to fleece the fairies and accumulate a huge financial reserve several years ago.

This was the only time they made a lot of Galleons; otherwise, they definitely wouldn't have been able to support the expansion of the store.

After the group finished discussing the World Cup, the atmosphere became lively again.

"We can't stand staying at home these days, so we're thinking of moving to the camp," Fred complained.

"What's wrong?" William picked up his thermos and took a sip of goji berry tea.

"Ron came back from the hospital saying he was a patient and needed a private room," George sighed. "And Percy..."

"He went to the Department of International Exchange and Cooperation, said he wanted to work, and occupied a room by himself."

The Weasleys have five rooms... Mr. Weasley, Mrs. Weasley, and Ginny occupy two rooms.

Now that Percy and Ron each need their own room, the twins and Charlie will have to share one room.

"Not only that..." Fred shook his head.

"Big Brother Bill is back. The four of us are crammed into one room, along with all sorts of alchemical items. There's simply not enough room."

Ginny had already come to the World Cup with Anne, but her brothers definitely couldn't sleep in her room, it was already very crowded.

"Is Bill back?" William asked absently.

So, it seems the matter of Egypt has been temporarily handed over to someone else.

Arya Grindelwald!

A huge problem; William will get rid of her sooner or later.

Cedric buzzed, "Percy... what's he doing?"

He just joined the Ministry of Magic... he hasn't even officially applied yet, is he really that busy?

"What are you saying, Cedric?" George teased. "I can't hear you!"

"I said... what is he doing..." Cedric mumbled again.

Cedric has been in a lot of pain lately.

He has almost finished his studies as an Animagus and is now preparing a transformation potion.

But we got stuck on the first step.

The first step seems simple, but it is actually quite troublesome.

It takes a whole month (from the full moon to the next full moon) to hold a mandrake leaf in your mouth.

The leaf must not be swallowed or removed from the mouth at any time. If the leaf is swallowed or removed from the mouth, the entire process must be restarted.

The problem is that he likes to talk in his sleep at night and often swallows leaves.

That's really messed up.

To this end, he put a stack of leaves in his mouth and gagged himself before going to sleep to prevent talking in his sleep.

With a stack of leaves in his mouth, communicating with others became a problem.

But the most painful things are the others.

Even though Mingqiu was right next to him, he couldn't communicate with her or express his feelings!

Oh, foolish Animagus, he should have never studied it!

Simp... Cedric has more experience.

"Percy's been busy writing reports for the International Department of Magical Cooperation lately."

Fred coughed and, mimicking Percy, put on an impatient expression.

"Oh, I don't understand who made such a loud noise."

As you know, I'm working here right now—I'm rushing to finish a report for the office—but people keep running around on the stairs, making it hard for me to concentrate.

George then continued his performance: "What? You're inviting me to the World Cup?"

No way! If I leave, my file tray will be overflowing with files! The thought sends chills down my spine.

Everyone laughed.

"Does Percy like his job?" William asked.

"Like him? He won't come home unless his father drags him back." George shook his head.

"Also, whatever you do, don't let him talk about his boss, Crouch," Fred sneered.

"Mr. Crouch believes... This is what I told Mr. Crouch... This is what Mr. Crouch thinks... Mr. Crouch told me... He could announce my formal employment at any time now."

"But Mr. Crouch has been at the camp lately," Hermione said, puzzled.

"What, Crouch's here?" George raised an eyebrow.

"Yes," William nodded. "Mr. Crouch has been at the camp lately, and he comes here often."

Fred and George exchanged a glance, both trying not to laugh.

"Then I'll write him a letter," George said with a wicked grin.

"When I came here the day before yesterday, he said that he had an in-depth discussion about the cauldron problem with Mr. Crouch at the Ministry of Magic in the morning."

I'd like to know how he communicates.

"..."

"There's nothing we can do. Percy and Ron are the two most hated people in our family right now," Fred said, shrugging.

"My biggest wish in this life is that the two of them can sleep in the same room."

"..."

That would definitely kill people, and they might even die together.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

After receiving permission, the three little ones came in.

"Brother, that fat old man is here again." Annie pouted and said speechlessly.

"He said... if you and Hermione don't go to his party tonight, you're not leaving."

William rubbed his temples and said softly, "Then tell Professor Horace that we'll definitely be there tonight. But we'll bring some friends."

Professor Horace's circle of friends... another great opportunity to expand business.

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