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Chapter 1747: A War with No Victor (Part 197)
Chapter 1747: A War with No Victor (Part 197)
"Ron and Lavender are back together?"
It had been quite some time since Albert had parted ways with Ron at the coffee shop. One day, while casually chatting with George, he learned of this surprising news.
He could guess the reason but still raised his eyebrows in mild astonishment.
"I thought I heard you say that Ron and Lavender were having a rough time."
"I never said that; it was Fred who mentioned it. That guy loves to gossip about others," George winked at Albert.
"I only gossip occasionally. Don't pin everything on me," Fred peered out from the other side of the cabinet, complaining that George was blaming him again.
"It's more than just occasionally."
"This world is truly fascinating!" Albert muttered.
"I don't know much either," George turned to Fred and said, "Why don't you share what you know?"
"I heard that Ron, that idiot, refused to accept reality and went to meet with Hermione. Then... he was probably harshly rejected by Hermione and received a huge shock!"
"You can't force these things in matters of the heart," George muttered. "But I think it's Ron's luck to be with Lavender. It's not easy to find a suitable partner."
"What about you and Katie?" Fred was eager to gossip about his own twin brother.
"Have you...?"
"Yeah, we have, and it's going well. Katie's a smart girl who knows what she wants, and she's much less trouble than your Angelina," George interrupted before Fred could ask.
"I think they're all the same!"
"How so?"
"Women are all troublesome."
George shot Fred a look and hummed, "If you don't settle things with Angelina soon, you'll have a hard time later."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it!"
Fred was more concerned about Angelina taking things to extremes, and he had sought advice from his friend Albert, but Albert's response was rather intriguing.
This directly led to Fred's hesitation about getting Angelina pregnant in the near future.
If Angelina still refused to retire and give up, Fred would have a big problem on his hands.
"How's the progress on the Communication Bookmark?"
Albert deliberately changed the subject, asking about the primary reason he had come to the Happy Home to meet the Weasley twins.
"It's going well."
Fred brought out the Communication Bookmark he had made and handed it to Albert for inspection.
"It's barely passable."
After examining the bookmark, Albert shook his head and said, "It's only a half-finished product."
In truth, Albert had anticipated that the Communication Bookmark Fred had made would have a relatively short lifespan.
In fact, not only the Communication Bookmark but many magical gadgets, in Albert's eyes, were only half-finished products.
Some were due to the manufacturing methods, while others were because the Weasley twins' magical prowess wasn't high enough. In any case, various reasons led to the Communication Bookmark having a shorter-than-desired functional lifespan.
In a way, this was a good thing; otherwise, who would spend money on it? But if they wanted to sell the Communication Bookmark at a high price, its lifespan should ideally exceed a year.
"You'll need to put in more effort, especially George. Your talent in the field of Transfiguration is..."
"So you're going to dump everything on me and Fred?"
"George interrupted in a hushed tone.
"Who else will do it if not us? If everything has to be done by me, this shop will be in trouble sooner or later." Albert glared at George and continued, "If not, hire a trustworthy person who's good at Transfiguration magic."
"Is it necessary to do it so well? I think it's fine as it is. If the magic doesn't wear off, how will we make money?" Fred didn't hide his business-minded nature.
"You can definitely raise the price." Albert replied without hesitation.
"Then no one will buy it. The higher the price, the harder it will be to sell." George reminded him.
"If the magic wears off easily, you won't earn many Galleons either. Even if you sell a lot, it'll just be a hard-earned fee." Albert calmly shared his plans and the final price for the Communication Bookmark with the twins: ten Galleons for a set.
"It's no wonder you're the one with a black heart." George muttered.
With Fred's manufacturing skills, it was impossible to sell it at that price.
"You don't understand. The Communication Bookmark will definitely be popular among everyone; it's a money tree." Albert no longer hid his intentions and spoke directly.
Fred and George suddenly became serious, and the latter even closed the shop door.
"Although the Communication Bookmark does have a certain threshold, it won't stop others from imitating it. So, we must establish our reputation from the start and let everyone know that the genuine product is the most reliable and trustworthy."
"What's more important is that the conflict between wizards and sprites is now unavoidable. The Ministry of Magic will need this during that time. Well, I've already received an order from Kingsley." Albert took out a letter and handed it to George, "You should all be clear about the profits involved."
"You truly are something else!"
Fred and George suddenly understood why Albert had started releasing the technology for the Communication Bookmark.
Turns out he had planned to make a fortune from the start!
If the transaction was with the Ministry of Magic, there would definitely be quality requirements for the Communication Bookmark.
This wasn't hard to understand.
If the quality was too poor, it would be difficult to obtain orders so easily in the future.
Moreover, even after the conflict with the sprites ended, the Ministry of Magic would likely still place small orders for Communication Bookmarks as communication tools, ensuring a stable income.
Furthermore, once the technology for the Communication Bookmark matured, it could even replace the method of sending letters by owl to a certain extent. Albert believed that many parents with children studying at Hogwarts would be willing to buy a set of Communication Bookmarks for their children, just like parents in the previous life providing mobile phones for their children studying away from home.
"You truly are something else!"
George quickly scanned the contents of the notebook and already had a clear idea for the next steps.
"You can start with a couple's version first." Albert continued, "I believe many Hogwarts couples will be willing to spend Galleons on it."
"What about the Ministry's order?" George had already read Albert's letter.
"That's not urgent."
"Please, you're not in a hurry, but we are!" George said impatiently, "I estimate that the third sprite rebellion will start as soon as you leave the United Kingdom."
"I'll be there with you when the time comes, so don't worry. We still have plenty of time."
(End of Chapter)
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