Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 455, Section 453: Marcus's Invitation

When we left the jade workshop, it was already dark.

Sheen, Mr. Mal, and the witch Sua finalized the details of the magic hand mirror.

The two-person version is the most common, while the three-person and four-person versions are ridiculously expensive.

Mr. Maer explained it this way:

“Dear Mr. Hermes, this is necessary. Without such a high price, how can the preciousness of the multifaceted mirror be demonstrated?”
Besides, you made this yourself, Merlin...

You have absolutely no need to worry. I guarantee you, all thirty models of multi-faceted mirrors will be sold out in three days.

Mr. Ma kept muttering things like "celebrity effect" and "scarcity makes things valuable," and then enthusiastically went on to elaborate on the product.

"The lightweight two-way mirror version must reduce the weight to half that of the standard version, by five centimeters! It's too thick, too thick, it's practically a brick! Would you even use a brick?"

Alright, my dear Lawrence, stop creating so much junk—are you trying to force our esteemed customers who buy our slim lenses to use iron blocks? They weigh a whole kilogram!
The pattern on the back? Didn't I already emphasize that?

Mr. Ma rolled up his sleeves and got to work on the manufacturing line.

He seemed quite familiar with the alchemy apprentices at the jade workshop, and commanded them effortlessly.

Sheen and Professor Terra watched him silently as the variety of magic hand mirrors expanded to a terrifying degree.

The magic was even more wondrous than Sheen had imagined; in just one afternoon, they had improved the appearance of the magic hand mirror they had previously created.

Sheen is currently holding a magical hand mirror in the shape of a cat.

Its back is decorated with cat slang patterns, and it has two soft cat ear ornaments on top.

According to Sheen, it's like a phone case.

Not only the cat version, Mr. Marr also designed a Niffler version for the little witches: it comes with a plush pouch for small items; a colorful fish version: you can open the mirror by pinching its chubby belly; a unicorn version: it has a glowing soft horn decoration, and the entire mirror is made of diffused powder and pure white materials...

In addition, there's a dragon version designed for male wizards: it maintains a constant temperature year-round and automatically heats up when it detects unauthorized use; a pegasus version: it can float in the air on its own; and a phoenix version: it features magnificent and elegant feather reliefs...

Of course, Mr. Mar also designed a simple version, as well as uniquely designed versions such as the Ground Bat version, the Dementor version, and the Golden Snitch version...

Suya stood beside him, taking careful notes in amazement.

After making major reforms to the appearance and thickness, Mr. Mar set his sights on the display capabilities of the Magic Hand Mirror.

"Dear Mr. Hermes, besides revealing the wizard, can it also reveal the environment outwardly?"
If we add some film, can it record this environment?

"Mahr asked cautiously."

"can."

Sheen thought, "Isn't this just a camera function?"
"In Merlin's name... we're going to make a killing this time!"

With a low exclamation, Mal plunged headfirst into the production line.

Upon seeing his return, the busy alchemy apprentices' faces darkened.

"We're adding a new feature—we need to complete all the changes by tomorrow—"

Mar announced.

All the dozens of wizards remained silent.

"Mr. Maar, with all due respect, this is simply impossible!"

A wizard protested.

"Double your salary!"

Mar waved his hand.

"But, but, modifying three hundred magic hand mirrors can only be done in less than a day, even without sleep or rest..."

The wizard, dressed in a dark gray robe, spoke in a much softer tone.

"The bonus is doubled!"

Mar then announced, "I'm all set, Mr. Mar!"

The male wizard immediately became excited.

Even alchemists, as apprentices in the workshop, earn a decent wage.

Now it has more than doubled.

Sheen knew that money could be powerful, but he didn't expect it to be this powerful.

When they left the jade workshop, he had all the revised versions of the samples in his hands.

"Time is limited, I'm sorry I cannot accompany you any longer—you can contact me using these magical hand mirrors—Merlin, how can these things be so useful, ten times better than owls and fireplaces—"

After sending Sheen and Professor Terra out of the workshop, Mr. Marl went into the production line.

He was all smiles, constantly muttering things like "I've made a fortune, I've made a fortune."

The jade workshop was shrouded in twilight, the evening breeze gently treading on the clouds, and in the setting sun, the young wizard and the old wizard were draped in orange.

"Marr is a good businessman. He has all the cunning of a businessman, but at the same time, he has a conscience, which is rare."

Professor Terra said.

They were heading towards the fireplace.

……

The second day of the Easter holiday.

Sheehan was still busy in the cellar, seemingly angered by Professor Snape after being taken away by Professor Terra a few days ago.

Professor Snape didn't even return to his office that day; he remained by the crucible with a cold expression until the rising steam covered his face.

Sheen was brewing a potion, thinking that he might not be able to go to Diagon Alley to sell it today.

He didn't feel sorry for it, and instead turned his thoughts back to the compound decoction he was brewing.

In addition, he also had to figure out how to break the curse of the resurrection stone.

Inside the crucible, green bubbles rose and burst; outside the crucible, flames burned and went out.

Professor Snape impatiently put the owl carrying the letter in only after the compound decoction was finished.

Sheen took the letter from Baie's paw and put Baie into the Wizarding Book. At this moment, Baie was still chattering and trying to peck at Professor Snape's robe.

Dear Sheen:

I heard that some nice new shops have opened in Diagon Alley. I wonder if you have time to accompany an old man for a stroll?
Love, Grandpa Marcus

Sheen looked up, and Professor Snape gave him a cold snort without any politeness.

So Sheehan knew that Grandpa Marcus's expectations were going to be dashed.

Just as he was about to reply, there was a knock on the door.

A few minutes later, Professor McGonagall laboriously led the young wizard out of the cellar.

“Olivia told me that the Magic Hand Mirror is now available for sale.”

Professor McGonagall said gently,
"You should have been there."

And so, Sheehan met up with Grandpa Marcus at the Leaky Cauldron.

Break the Cauldron Bar.

It was dark and dirty here. Several old women sat in the corner drinking sherry from small glasses, one of them smoking a long pipe. A small man in a top hat was chatting with the bar owner, who was almost bald and looked like a shriveled walnut.

Marcus stood right in front of the bartender, put down his butterbeer, and spoke with barely suppressed merriment:
"Come here, let me take a good look at my lovely children from the McGonagall family."

(End of this chapter)