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Chapter 554: Cooperation
Chapter 554: Cooperation
Professor Lupin was eager to go to Romania. A few months ago, he had written to the Dragon Reserve, detailing his work experience at Hogwarts and explicitly revealing his identity as a werewolf.
To his surprise, they responded with a job interview offer, which was far from the rejection he had anticipated. They didn't even request a salary reduction, which he often encountered. The only requirement was a recommendation letter from Dumbledore or at least two Hogwarts professors, serving as his work reference and character guarantee.
Lupin could fully understand this requirement, especially compared to the harsh conditions he had previously faced. These were relatively simple and almost insignificant.
The Dragon Reserve was probably the only place that could offer him a normal job.
At that moment, Lupin's mind was torn between his job and Harry.
Kyle, observing Lupin's conflicted expression, couldn't help but speak up, "I have an idea that will allow you to stay here without worrying about salary. Do you want to hear it?"
"You have a solution?" Lupin blurted out.
He knew Kyle was intelligent, and it was Kyle's idea that led to Sirius' acquittal.
Perhaps Kyle truly had a way to resolve his current dilemma.
"Well, I can lend you some Galleons," Kyle suggested.
Lupin sighed with disappointment.
"Lend me Galleons? Forget it. I can't take a student's money."
"But you're no longer a professor."
"Really, it's okay." Lupin smiled bitterly, shaking his head, "Although it's a bit embarrassing to say this, I can't afford it."
"No, you can." Kyle smiled, pointing at the dilapidated house in front of them, "Isn't this a ready-made solution?"
"What?" Lupin was puzzled.
"Didn't Sirius just say he wanted to let you manage the Shrieking Shack?" Kyle explained, "This is the only remaining wizarding village, right next to Hogwarts. Opening any kind of shop here would surely be profitable."
"This place belongs to Sirius," Lupin said sternly, "If he wants to open a shop, then whatever the profit, it's his. I can help, but I won't touch even a Knut."
"What if you also invest and buy half of it?" Kyle shrugged, "I can lend you two hundred and fifty Galleons. If you give it to Sirius, won't this place become jointly owned by both of you? I believe he won't refuse."
"That's true..." Lupin's expression froze, "Wait, how much did you say?"
"Two hundred and fifty Galleons," Kyle replied, puzzled, "Half of five thousand, right?"
"I know, but... How could you possibly have that much money?"
"It's not that much," Kyle scratched his head.
To be honest, he wasn't entirely sure how much money he had, but he was certain it was at least two or three thousand Galleons. After all, they had made a substantial profit at the Quidditch World Cup the previous year, and even after splitting it six ways, each of them would still have nearly a thousand Galleons.
If he added the one thousand Galleon prize money from the upcoming Triwizard Tournament, Kyle could still have a substantial amount left even after lending Lupin some money.
If it wasn't enough, he had other options, like asking Cona to help him sell the shedded skin of the Basilisk to Snape.
However, this approach was risky... Even with Cona's help, Snape, knowing that the Basilisk was in his possession, might not willingly pay.
Therefore, Kyle didn't want to resort to this method if possible, as he only needed to wait a few months for the tournament prize money.
At this point, Lupin was still a bit dazed.
He knew Kyle was wealthy, having witnessed it on the train the previous year when students lined up to buy from him.
But two or three thousand Galleons... Wasn't that a bit too much?
"Kyle, how old are you this year?" Lupin murmured.
"I'm fifteen, just meeting the age requirement for the Triwizard Cup," Kyle replied.
Lupin's eyes grew more perplexed.
Kyle had earned over two thousand Galleons at fifteen, but what was he doing at that age? Oh, right, he was busy covering for James and Sirius when they broke school rules.
"But..."
Lupin wanted to say something more, but he was interrupted.
"This is the best way for you to stay with Harry."
"Besides, these two thousand five hundred Galleons aren't a gift; they need to be repaid. And if you want to take care of Harry, you'll need to have your own business," Kyle added.
Lupin's heart wavered.
He stood in place, deep in thought with a furrowed brow, until Sirius and Harry emerged from the Shrieking Shack. Only then did he finally make a decision.
"I'll pay you interest. If you refuse, I'd rather not take it."
"Why would I refuse money being offered to me?" Kyle laughed, "Then it's settled."
"Okay," Lupin nodded reluctantly, his expression slightly heavy.
"Then, wait a moment."
Kyle took out his trunk, placed it on the ground, opened it, and stepped inside.
Lupin instinctively took a step back. He remembered that last year, when he turned into a werewolf, Kyle had taken out the Devil's Snare from this very trunk.
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Then, he had stayed in the school hospital for a long time.
Thinking of this, Lupin couldn't help but turn and glare at Sirius.
"What's that look for?" Sirius, who had just come out of the Shrieking Shack, was puzzled, "Did I do something to you? By the way, where's Kyle?"
"He's in the trunk," Lupin replied irritably, "You'd better not talk now; I'm afraid I'll punch you."
"What's going on? This is so mysterious," Sirius whispered.
After a few minutes, Kyle emerged.
He held a small trunk in one hand and was pinching a squealing Niffler with the other, struggling to throw it back into the trunk.
"It's all here, just right." Then, Kyle handed the small trunk to Lupin, "Do you want to check it again?"
"No need," Lupin shook his head.
Despite saying this, he couldn't help but take a peek inside.
The trunk was enchanted with an Undetectable Extension Charm, filled with gleaming Galleons.
Lupin's hand trembled, almost dropping the trunk with the money.
If he had any doubts before, seeing this trunk full of Galleons made him completely believe Kyle's words.
"So much money, and you've been carrying it with you all this time?" he said incredulously, "Why not keep it in Gringotts?"
"Why should I pay Goblins to guard my gold?" Kyle replied matter-of-factly.
Gringotts had hundreds or thousands of vaults guarded by a dragon, while he had one vault guarded by a dragon, making it clear which was more secure.
His only concern was the Niffler.
This little creature's pockets were truly amazing, as it had managed to steal over a thousand Galleons from the dragon's lair, one by one.
Coincidentally, it was caught red-handed by Kyle during its latest heist.
"What are you talking about... And what's this?" Sirius couldn't help but lean in.
Lupin took a deep breath and turned to say, "Follow me, Sirius. I have something to discuss with you."
"Can't we talk about it here? Harry and Kyle aren't outsiders."
"No, come with me quickly," Lupin insisted.
"Alright then." Sirius was helpless and could only follow Lupin, returning to the Shrieking Shack.
(End of Chapter)
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