HP: Wizards at Hogwarts

Chapter 87 Distributors

The heartless Dumbledore, just because of that one "Anything" he said back then, he made me do all sorts of lousy things, right?

Snape: Rage↑↑

Despite his anger, Snape didn't want to argue any further since Dumbledore had intervened.

Besides, he didn't really care about the money anyway.

"Two percent! Two percent!"

"But I'm only responsible for brewing the potions; you'll have to figure out how to sell them yourself!"

Elaine immediately shouted, "No problem!"

After the collaboration was finalized, Snape left the headmaster's office.

At this moment, Sprout looked at Dumbledore again.

"Professor Dumbledore, regarding the sale of potions, I wonder if Hogwarts can offer any assistance?"

"If I remember correctly, Hogwarts seems to own some shops?"

Dean Badger is helping his little badger out again!

Upon hearing this, Elaine was overjoyed and looked up abruptly.

"Is that really true, Professor?"

"Does Hogwarts perhaps own property in Diagon Alley?"

This is truly a case of having a powerful backer to enjoy the shade!

If there really were Hogwarts shops in Diagon Alley, it would undoubtedly make Elaine's future development much smoother.

Unfortunately, Dumbledore's answer disappointed Elaine.

"There's no Diagon Alley; the rent there is too expensive."

Elaine: "————"

So all that excitement for nothing?

Unexpectedly, Dumbledore changed the subject again: "But Hogsmeade Village near the castle, the land there belongs to Hogwarts, and many shops in the village have long-term cooperative relationships with our school. Your new potions can be sold in those shops."

Elijah paused for a moment, then pondered seriously, "Hogsmeade? That's a pretty good location—"

Hogsmeade is the only all-wizard village in the UK, and its daily visitor count is second only to Diagon Alley.

Besides wizards from the community frequently visiting the village, Hogwarts' young wizards, once they reach their third year, can also apply to leave school every weekend to go to the village to buy snacks, toys, or school supplies.

If Diagon Alley is the CBD of the British wizarding world, then Hogsmeade Village is undoubtedly the campus business district of the British wizarding world.

"Don't get too excited!"

Dumbledore revealed a cunning and shrewd expression: "Although your potions can be listed for sale there, Hogwarts charges an agency fee!"

"What?!"

"They also want an agency fee?!"

Elaine screamed and jumped up on the spot.

Just as he was about to launch into some sweet talk, he felt his sleeve being tugged.

It's Professor Sprout!

"Eleven, it's perfectly normal for Hogwarts to charge an agency fee."

"After all, schools also bear some of the risks and responsibilities."

"In recent years, I have also collaborated with Professor Severus and Mrs. Pomfrey to produce potions, which are then sold in those shops, and I also have to pay an agency fee."

Several black lines immediately appeared on Elaine's head.

"Of course I know that, Professor!"

"But I wasn't thinking that Professor Dumbledore might exempt me from the exam because I'm a first-year student, an entrepreneur, and a genius—"

Dumbledore was so angry he almost straightened his nose.

How come this kid is so cunning at such a young age?!

"impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"No matter what, I am the headmaster of Hogwarts, and I have to think about the school from time to time."

What do you mean by "occasionally"?

So, under normal circumstances, you don't even prioritize school?!

No wonder Hogwarts gets worse every year!

"How much is the agency fee for Hogwarts?"

"No need for much, 5% profit will do." Dumbledore smiled and raised his right hand, holding up five fingers.

Elaine turned to look at Professor Sprout.

Sprout nodded at him: "We all pay 10%, so your situation is already very favorable."

Elivin was relieved.

"Alright then."

"Speaking of which, how are we supposed to guarantee the contract? Is it by making an unbreakable vow or something else?"

Dumbledore looked speechless. "I don't know where you heard of an unbreakable oath," he said, "but this situation doesn't require it."

"We can just write a contract."

As Dumbledore spoke, he opened the drawer, took out a piece of parchment, picked up a quill pen, dipped it in ink, and began to write.

Every time he wrote a word on the parchment, the words would flash.

Seeing this, Elaine became curious.

Sprout explained, "These are magical pens and ink; contracts written with them possess a certain magical power."

"Although it doesn't cause the death of the one who breaks the oath like an unbreakable oath, it still causes considerable harm to the one who breaks the oath, making it a second-tier contract in the magical world."

Elivin suddenly understood.

Although he has some knowledge of the original Harry Potter books, movies, and games, these works are limited by length and cannot comprehensively present all the information in the wizarding world.

There are many things he only gradually learned after arriving at Hogwarts.

With that thought in mind, Elaine moved lightly to Dumbledore's side and looked at the contract he was writing.

The contract was simple: Hogwarts could sell Elaine's potions on his behalf, but would receive 5% of the profits as an agency fee.

To Elaine's surprise, the contract did not mandate a certain number of doses to be provided each month, nor did it restrict him from using other agents.

On the contrary, it not only states that the cooperation can be stopped at any time, but also that the prices of all the potions provided by Elaine are set by Elaine himself, and Hogwarts will not interfere.

It can be said that Dumbledore gave Elaine the freest choice.

"Professor, this contract—"

"Just like you said, you're a first-year genius who's starting your own business, so of course Hogwarts should support you!"

Dumbledore didn't even look up, but a gentle and loving smile curved his lips.

At this moment, Elaine finally realized that the old man in front of him had a bit of the principal's air about him.

Suddenly, Elaine's gaze was drawn to the open drawer.

The drawer contained a lot of miscellaneous items, but the most eye-catching were undoubtedly the several opened letters.

Elaine took a closer look and found that the dates were all from the last two months.

It's not surprising that Dumbledore exchanges letters with people, but the fact that this happens after the start of Hogwarts this year, and that the frequency of these exchanges is so high, is quite intriguing.

Elaine instinctively leaned down, his eyes widening as he looked at one of the open letters.

Skip over the main text and look directly at the signature.

"G————"

Snapped!

Dumbledore slammed the drawer shut!

"What are you doing, little wizard, looking at adult stuff?!"