"Are you really going to use this book as the champion prize for this year's wizard card competition?" Lee Jordan looked at the book "I Am Magical" handed to him by Albert and asked speechlessly, "I dare say this is definitely the most unpopular champion prize in history."
"It's very valuable. It has Lockhart's autograph on it!" Albert reminded with a smile.
"Signature? As long as it's a book written by Lockhart, he will be willing to sign it." Fred curled his lips in disdain. "I think this year's champion would probably prefer to take ten Galleons instead of this crappy book."
"You didn't want this book, so you gave it as a prize for the wizard card competition?" George looked at Albert strangely. "I remember this book seemed to be the prize for you writing a poem for Lockhart!"
At this moment, the three of them looked at Albert with strange eyes.
"No, this is a prize provided by Professor Lockhart as a favor after he knew that I was going to use his book as the champion prize." Albert said with a smile, "This means that the champion will not only receive ten Galleons, but will also receive an autographed copy of 'The Magician' provided by Professor Lockhart."
The corners of the three people's mouths twitched slightly, which means that this book was obtained for free from Lockhart. Albert is really worthy of his name!
All three were speechless. Perhaps those girls would be interested in Lockhart's book
"By the way, how's the contact going over there?" Albert changed the subject casually.
"Dad has already made the contact for us. You know there are connections there, but the price may be very high. We should receive a reply in the next few days." Fred and George looked at each other and said in unison.
"But is this really a good idea? I guess we'll have to invest a large amount of Galleons, and we won't be able to make a profit if we put the cards into production now." Lee Jordan said a little irritably. It would be a good thing if the wizard cards could be officially put into production, but if they couldn't be sold, they would definitely lose money, and they didn't have much money.
"Do you think I'm someone who likes to lose money?" Albert smiled and comforted him, "We will definitely make money, don't worry, after all, this is a unique business, and we don't just ask the price first, we don't have to start production immediately."
Although Albert was very confident and they also had confidence in Albert, they were still unsure after all!
In the end, they had no choice but to trust Albert's arrangement, although the Weasley twins would rather Albert spend his limited Galleons on the research and development of joke props.
After discussing this matter, the three of them returned to the dormitory to get their homework and prepared to go to the library together.
Hermione suddenly came over and discussed with Albert the spell used by Lockhart in the book "Walking with Trolls".
"Didn't you go to ask Professor Lockhart?" Albert looked at Hermione in confusion.
"Professor Lockhart thinks I should be alone..."
"No, no, Professor Lockhart may be right, but this will waste a lot of your time." Albert interrupted, "I think you should go and ask Professor Lockhart for advice. At least it's more appropriate than asking me, isn't it?"
Hermione felt that what Albert said made sense. It would be difficult to learn the knowledge in the book without someone explaining it to her.
"You can join other girls." Albert kindly reminded, "It's best to form a Defense Against the Dark Arts Club and invite Professor Lockhart to give you professional guidance. It's not difficult to see from the books that the professor is very good at dealing with dark magic and dark creatures. Even if it's just verbal guidance, it will benefit everyone a lot."
"That's a good idea." Hermione nodded, and then listened to Albert say, "If Lockhart is unwilling, you just need to invite Harry to the club, and Lockhart will definitely be happy to help you."
"I understand, thank you Albert." Hermione ran away quickly.
“You shouldn’t do this.”
After Hermione left, Harry and Ron came to Albert, but his face looked very gloomy.
Harry didn't want to be dragged into the "Lockhart Worship Club" by Hermione at all.
"Professor Lockhart has done many great things. He must be experienced in fighting against black magic and dark creatures. If he can share some of his experience with you, you will benefit greatly." Albert said with a smile.
Harry's expression froze. Listening to Albert praising Lockhart so much, although it sounded reasonable, it always seemed unreliable.
Harry had already experienced what kind of person Lockhart was in this month. To be honest, he doubted Lockhart's great deeds. After all, most Muggle books were made up by the authors. Who knew if Lockhart's many great books were also made up by himself
"Harry, do you want to come too?" Hermione hurried back, holding a notebook in her hand, looking at her two friends, "We are in..."
Just as Albert was thinking about how to get out, Fred, George and Lee Jordan came over with their homework and gave him a perfect assist.
"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. You guys continue chatting." Albert said to Hermione, "If you need a badge, you can find us. We can give you the cost price."
With that, Albert and his roommates went to the library.
"I always feel that guy has bad intentions." Harry muttered softly as he watched Albert's departing back.
"I heard from Fred that Albert is very good at Defense Against the Dark Arts. Their dueling skills were all taught by Albert." Ron suddenly said, "I saw them dueling with wands during the summer vacation. It was really amazing."
"Didn't they say that we can't use magic outside of school?" Harry remembered the time when the Ministry of Magic sent him a warning letter, and he suffered a lot because of it.
"As long as there are other wizards in the wizarding world, the Ministry of Magic will not be able to figure out who is using magic." Ron reminded: "I remember telling you about this before."
"Oh, it seems to be the case." Harry became even more depressed. He didn't want to talk to Hermione about Lockhart. Now he didn't even have time to hide when he saw Lockhart, so how could he be willing to take the initiative to approach him? Wouldn't that be asking for trouble
"Is Albert really that powerful?" Hermione looked at Ron curiously, wanting to get an answer from him.
"Very impressive." Ron said faintly, "Remember last semester, when Albert scared Malfoy to death with just a few words?"
"I remember Albert seemed to have made a prophecy to Malfoy. What did he say?" Harry was very happy that the two of them turned the topic to Malfoy.
"By the way, did the prophecy come true in the end?"
"have no idea."
The atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward. The three of them could no longer remember what Albert had said to Malfoy, and they could no longer continue the conversation.