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"Not really." Fred blurted out.
George nodded, "We have a very good conscience."
"In that case, you can go." Kyle said, "Go directly to Diagon Alley to open a store tomorrow. No need to come. As for the minister, I will tell you."
Fred and George were stunned for a moment, as if they didn't expect Kyle to say that.
"you sure?"
"Can we really leave the Ministry?"
"Of course." Kyle said, "But you have to find other people for your work now. I can't really blame everything on Mr. Weasley."
Fred and George looked at each other.
"Look what you said, we were just joking, why did you take it seriously?" Fred quickly changed his face.
"Yes." George also said with a smile, "Now is the time when the Ministry of Magic is most in need of people. It would be too selfish for us to leave at this time. No, absolutely not."
"Besides, you and Cedric are our best friends. How could we not help and go out to have fun alone?"
The two of them were singing and talking in harmony, and their attitudes were completely different from a minute ago.
This is also impossible.
They don't know how many fake defense products and illegal magic props they have confiscated in the past few days.
Although the things are fake, they bring them many creative ideas that they have never thought of before. With a little modification, they can become real, and they are very popular.
In less than two weeks, they had a dozen new products added to their Weasley joke shop, and they were a hit.
For example, the anti-dementor necklace sold two days ago, sold twenty pieces in one day, but they still had no time and could only make twenty pieces.
And more importantly, this department is for magic props stores. If someone else is in charge, they will be checked ten times a day, and the store will not be able to open by then.
Fred and George had no doubt that Kyle could definitely do such a shameless thing.
Thinking of this, the two people immediately took out the butterbeer and biscuits and put them on Kyle's table.
"You must be very busy these days..."
"Try it. Mom just baked it this morning. It tastes great."
Kyle didn't reveal their little thoughts and casually took a piece of biscuit and put it into his mouth.
It tastes really good.
Then he took out another stack of parchment.
"What are you doing?" George asked curiously.
"Nonsense, I must have to work." Kyle said, "I have to write a booklet to teach everyone how to protect themselves."
"This is a good thing." Fred rolled his eyes and said, "I think everyone needs some magical magic props to protect themselves now."
"For example, against Dementors..." George said, "I know there is a thing that, as long as it is broken, can create a large piece of Patronus Silver Mist. Although it is not a real Patronus, it can also resist Dementors. After a while, take the opportunity to escape.”
"What's more important is that it's not expensive, only ten galleons..."
"Oh?" Kyle stopped the quill in his hand. "Then where can I buy something like this?"
"37 Diagon Alley," Fred said.
Number 37 Diagon Alley is the location of Weasley's Joke Shop.
Kyle naturally knew this, but he did not refuse immediately. After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Is it really useful?"
Because they are right, in this case, in addition to personal strength, some necessary props can also play a vital role.
After all, magic props do not require incantations or wands, so they are the most convenient method. The only drawback is probably the high price.
"I promise." George said seriously, "Don't forget what we do, we can't destroy our own sign.
"And Tonks and Moody both saw it, and they bought two on the spot, which is enough to explain the problem."
Kyle tapped his fingers on the table. If even the Auror found it useful, then it would be no problem.
Kyle said tentatively: "If you can lower it to five galleons, I can write the location of your store on the booklet..."
"This is impossible." Fred said categorically, "It is not easy to store the Patronus Charm. You need the horn of a unicorn and the blood of a fire dragon to carve the magic text. The cost is seven Galleons and fifteen Sickles. This is still Not counting our production costs.”
"Then six Galleons..."
"I told you, the cost is only seven galleons and fifteen kilos. We really didn't lie to you..."
"Don't worry." Kyle interrupted George, "For every piece sold, the Ministry of Magic will subsidize you one galleon, how about it."
"But there's no point in making money." Fred frowned, "Although we also want to do something for the magic world, we can't sell things for fifteen cents. Let's make up a little more, even if we add more It’s a galleon.”
"If there are too many, Fudge may not agree." Kyle shook his head and said, "Without Lucius Malfoy, a generous sponsor, the Ministry of Magic will not have much money.
"And some things cannot be measured by Galleons alone. This is a brochure for all wizards, and it is also the best advertisement. If it succeeds, Weasley's Joke Shop will become famous."
Fred and George hesitated.
Kyle is right, this is the best opportunity to build the reputation of the shop. Perhaps overnight, the name of Weasley's Joke Shop will spread throughout the wizarding world. The benefits of this will undoubtedly be huge.
But at the same time, the more people buy, the more they lose.
Fifteen items a piece may not be much, but a hundred pieces, or a thousand pieces...
By then they will all be bankrupt, so what’s the use of being famous.
Fred and George wanted to refuse, but they really couldn't bear the opportunity...
"We really shouldn't have come today." Fred said through gritted teeth.
If they hadn't come, there would be no need to face this dilemma.
The two paced back and forth in Kyle's office, unable to make up their minds for a long time.
"Maybe there is another way."
Seeing that they were still unable to make a decision, Kyle thought for a while and said, "The Ministry of Magic should have a way to buy cheaper fire dragon blood and unicorn horns."
"As long as the cost can be reduced, we will have no problem." Fred and George said at the same time: "We can even only charge the cost price, no matter how much it is."
"Don't worry, I just said it's possible." Kyle said, "After all, I've never known anything like this before. I need to ask first."
"It doesn't matter." George said, "It doesn't matter if it just costs us a few fewer psicos."
"Of course, it would be best if you don't lose money." Fred added.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 699 Anti-Dementor Necklace, Two Extra People in the Family
"Unicorn horn and fire dragon blood?"
Chris looked at Kyle and asked in confusion: "What do you want these things for?"
"It's not me, it's Fred and George who need it." Kyle repeated what they said in the office.
"I think it's a good idea to use magic items to protect yourself. Maybe you can buy some time to escape at a critical moment."
"If those things are really useful, that would be true." Chris said, "There are about ten unicorn horns left in the ministry. They were originally going to be donated to St. Mungo's, but as long as the minister can get I can give you all the signatures."
"So many?" Kyle asked in surprise.
Unicorn horns were not something prohibited from trade. He originally thought it would be good to have five or six of them in the ministry.
"This thing is more valuable than the same volume of gold, and it has always been popular with smugglers." Chris said casually: "We can seize some every time."
"What about the blood of the fire dragon?" Kyle continued to ask.
"Not an ounce." Chris spread his hands. "If you had come three days ago, you would have had a pint, but it was all donated to St. Mungo's. They are in urgent need of fire dragon blood to brew potions."
"But..." Chris changed the subject and continued, "If you need anything, I can help contact Romania."
"Fire dragon sanctuary in Romania?" Kyle was stunned for a moment, "They also sell fire dragon blood?"
"They don't sell them. They only provide rental services for fire dragons." Chris said.
"But I have a good relationship with them. If there is a legitimate reason, I think they don't mind selling me some fire dragon blood at a low price. The price will be about half lower than what is on the market."
"Then I'll have ten pints," Kyle blurted out.
Fire dragon blood is a treasure. It is needed whether it is brewing potions or alchemy. It is definitely a good idea to get more of it. At worst, save it.
However, Kyle waited for a long time and did not get a reply from Chris. When he looked up, he found that he was looking at him with a very strange look.
"Ten pints?" Chris' voice changed a little, "Do you think that's pumpkin juice? Don't tell me, even if Mr. Scamander comes forward, it's impossible to buy ten pints of fire dragon blood.
"There's only one pint, and if that's not enough, you'll have to figure it out yourself."
"That's all, your face is worthless." Kyle muttered, "Forget it, I'd better go find Newt."
After saying that, Kyle turned around and left, leaving Chris gasping for air behind him.
A pint of fire dragon's blood isn't enough? He doesn't really think it's pumpkin juice!
After leaving the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, Kyle returned to the Minister's office and told Fudge about the incident.
Fudge only thought about it briefly before agreeing to the proposal, but he still confirmed it again.
"Are you sure they will sell those magic items at cost price?"
"Yes, Minister," Kyle said, "Fred and George said they wanted to do something for the wizarding world, and they have agreed.
"They are Mr. Arthur Weasley's sons and will certainly not be joking about this."
"Oh, Arthur, no wonder I think the names of these two people sound familiar." Fudge said in a low voice.
Mr. Weasley's good reputation came into play at this moment, and Fudge agreed straight away.
Although this had never been done before, the Ministry of Magic could still afford it if they only replenished it one galleung at a time.
And Fudge is not stupid. This is a real benefit, and it will also have huge benefits in improving the reputation of the Ministry of Magic. He naturally has no reason to refuse.
Ten minutes later, Kyle left the minister's office with two pieces of parchment.
One of them is a subsidy announcement from the Ministry of Magic, which will be published together in the Daily Prophet.
The other one was to approve Kyle's application to use the ministry's unicorn materials.
When Kyle took it back to the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, Chris had already prepared the unicorn's horn in advance.