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Chapter 251: The Wizarding World's Television
Chapter 251: The Wizarding World's Television
"The Two-Faced Mirror trial?" Leon recalled, "I remember Fred mentioning that the mirrors you made this time can broadcast to multiple viewers?"
"Yes, that's right," Vold explained, "It's like the Muggle television programs. The parent mirror acts as a broadcasting station, and the child mirrors are like televisions."
"So, all the witches and wizards in Britain will be able to watch our match?" Leon asked.
Leon felt a surge of pressure as he glanced anxiously at Harry and the others who were discussing the match preparations.
With everyone's high expectations and the extensive preparations, what if he wanted to back out? Would that be unethical?
Vold smiled, "If all goes well, witches and wizards worldwide should be able to see the same broadcast in the future. But for this trial, only the employees of Aslan's Magical Workshop are testing the child mirrors... of course, Remus and Sirius will also be able to watch."
Leon secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Great, he didn't have to struggle between friendship and his own desires.
Although there would be some additional viewers, compared to all the witches and wizards in Britain, Leon felt it was still acceptable.
After his initial worries, curiosity took over.
"So, will the child mirrors be sold in stores like televisions in the future?"
"Of course," Vold replied.
"Then we can watch Cetina singing, and also..." Leon trailed off as he remembered the television programs he had seen.
"And we can watch Mr. Bean go to the dentist?"
"That's a TV series. It's a scripted performance of fragmented scenes, filmed and edited together. But the Two-Faced Mirror can only broadcast live, transmitting everything happening in front of the parent mirror to all the child mirrors in real-time."
Leon listened, only partially understanding.
Vold was actually more surprised.
He knew that Leon's grandmother was a Muggle, his father was a half-blood wizard, and they had many Muggle relatives. However, Leon's understanding of the Muggle world was similar to that of the Weasley family, who were avid Muggle enthusiasts.
He had a superficial knowledge but lacked a deeper understanding.
So, Vold explained the difference between the two in a more straightforward manner.
Then he added, "Of course, there aren't many events like the Challenge that are suitable for broadcasting. So, I was thinking of using the parent mirror to relay Muggle television programs, ensuring that the electronic signals won't be affected by magical fields."
The most wonderful part was that they could freely select television programs from around the world without paying for broadcasting rights.
This would also help the wizarding world better understand the lives of ordinary people, preventing embarrassing situations like not being able to distinguish between pajamas and formal attire, even though they were neighbors.
—Vold convinced Dumbledore to agree to this trial by presenting such a rationale.
Although Vold believed that the headmaster would likely not refuse his request directly, some habits ingrained in his genes made him subconsciously use a more traditional and grand reason.
"I must buy a child mirror then. During the summer vacation, remember to broadcast Mr. Bean! I watched two episodes at my uncle's house before, but I didn't get to finish it," Leon said eagerly.
"Of course, we will definitely introduce various excellent Muggle television programs," Vold assured him.
Suddenly, Vold realized that his phrasing sounded too official, probably due to his habit of communicating with Mr. Marchioni, and he hadn't adjusted his tone yet.
He cleared his throat, "I'll inform you in advance... how about two episodes a day?"
Leon thought for a moment. "Actually... I can see from morning until night."
He blinked at Ved, his meaning clear as day.
Ved burst into laughter. "Great! We can stop when you get tired, and we can even replay it twice or thrice... I'm sure many will love it."
The entertainment options for wizards were indeed quite limited.
While Ved found magic to be the most fascinating thing in the world, for most wizards, this innate power was as common as the air they breathed.
— Essential, but not particularly exciting.
A magical radio was the primary source of joy for many families during their leisure time.
Ved could almost envision the explosive popularity of their Two-Faced Mirror after its release.
Theo, who had been silently listening beside them, suddenly spoke up, "In that case, the name 'Two-Faced Mirror' doesn't seem quite fitting. Perhaps you should give it a special name."
Ved pondered for a moment and suggested, "How about FlowMirror? After all, it's a form of streaming media technology."
Unfortunately, no one present understood the concept of "streaming media," and Theo and Leon simultaneously flashed blank yet polite smiles.
"That sounds good," they replied.
Time flew by, and many students felt they had hastily assembled their teams for the challenge in mid-May.
During this time, Ved and the Weasley twins also took a trip to Hogsmeade, where they met with Marchioni again to discuss the details of the FlowMirror's first broadcast.
Marchioni dispatched dozens of employees, each carrying mirrors of various sizes, to different locations in Britain and neighboring countries to test the broadcast's effectiveness.
In Lupin's living room, Ved also officially signed a contract with the Weasley twins.
"If the income is good, just give us a share," they said.
George, who had just started making money from his business ventures at school, felt a bit embarrassed. He scratched his cheek and said, "The FlowMirror was mostly your idea, and without your alchemy skills, we wouldn't have been able to make it happen."
"We're friends; it's not that important," Fred added. "And for me, the greatest reward is being able to complete this masterpiece!"
Before Ved could respond, Marchioni, standing beside them, chuckled.
"It's precisely because you're friends that you should establish clear principles from the start to avoid future conflicts," he said.
Looking at the two promising future alchemists, he spoke gently, "Your efforts deserve rewards, for even the smallest contributions are part of success. If there's only giving without receiving, the result will inevitably lead to the destruction of everything, including your current friendship."
The twin brothers exchanged glances, somewhat skeptical that their future would change, but they found his words strangely persuasive.
Marchioni smiled and said, "Of course, this is just an old man's advice. I've witnessed too many similar situations, so I can't help but offer a word of caution. In the end, it's up to you to decide what to do."
The twins turned to Ved, who nodded in agreement, his eyes conveying sincerity and seriousness.
How strange.
Despite being younger, he exuded an aura of wisdom, making others instinctively trust him.
The twins picked up their quills.
(End of Chapter)
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