[HP] Being a problem student at Hogwarts

"What is this?" asked Tom.

"Wand shell." Calvin said, assembling the parts for him to see. "Well, that's it. Just like building blocks, you can use different shaped components to splice a protective coat on the outside of the wand. And splicing means It can be personalized, and everyone can have a different splicing plan to customize their own wand shell.”

He said proudly: "How about it? If you can't make magic metal, just don't make it! Leave the head and tail unsealed, leaving the grip and wand tip free, so it won't affect the transmission of magic power. The material can be changed, wood, plastic, etc. Metal works too! There is also a wand chain at the end, which can be put on the wrist to prevent the wand from being lost and effectively avoid the disarming spell." He raised his hand for Tom to observe carefully.

"It's interesting," Tom admitted, not yet fully understanding why Calvin was showing him this.

"So how about investing in me?" Calvin went straight to the point. "I know Professor Lockhart left you a lot of money - his books sold so well! Especially the commemorative set. We We can form a partnership, I think this will be a big seller!”

He advised: "Think about it, Tom, we are both Muggle-born. You are rich now, but how long will Lockhart's fame last? Who would think that money is too much? You don't want to go there after graduation? Do you want to travel? Using money to make money is the right way. You have the capital, I have the skills, and then you let that savior boy act as a live advertisement for us - we just sit back and wait to collect the money!"

"It makes sense, but," Tom looked at Calvin's wand, "you don't use any magic in this whole set, and you don't need gold galleons at all. Buy one of those building block toy production lines, and re-open the mold..." He Thinking thoughtfully, "Then colorists, designers...the outer casing can be made of materials and colors. Gold plating, silver plating, and luminous paint can be used. Patterns can also be customized. If those pure-blooded ones are willing to pay more, they can pay more." You can give them the Indian emblem! You can also play with many tricks on the wand chain, such as braided rope, cowhide rope, beads..."

Calvin became wary and said quickly: "Hey, hey, don't think about leaving me alone just because you stole my creativity for nothing."

"Don't worry," Tom said calmly, "The wizarding world is so big. We are all classmates. We meet each other without looking up. I don't have to sacrifice so much for a little money. But you see," he put up a smile, "most of them are here." I'm the one paying for it, right? I'm going to find a designer for the follow-up designs, right? You've come up with a basic idea at most, so, do you want a royalties to buy it out, or do you want your technology to be a shareholding?"

"Of course I'll take a share," Calvin said, "I want 30%!"

"Impossible." Tom flatly refused. "Calculate the cost, brother? Don't treat pounds as money - or do you also invest money there?"

Calvin pondered and said, "Then I have to ask my family."

"Okay, I also need to discuss it with my family. We will make an appointment at a time and place and ask the lawyers to discuss it."

"Besides, we have another problem," said Tom. "It's too easy to copy."

"That's not true, right? Ha, just those wizard craft workshops? Besides, we still have to apply for a patent," Calvin scratched his head, "But are magic patents reliable?"

"This is on the one hand, and on the other hand we must improve the core competitiveness of our products," Tom said, "adding more magical elements, such as what blessing, luck, protection and other effects can be added to the wand chain. , you can enchant the chain alone, or you can add accessories of your choice."

"Let me declare in advance that my rune literacy skills are terrible. I am a disgrace to the academy." Calvin said quickly.

"When did you get the enchantments one by one?" Tom said disapprovingly. "Just make a batch of magic potions and dye them. As for the problem of lasting effects - wouldn't it be more profitable to replace them every month?"

"..." Calvin couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "If you want to say you have a bad heart, you still have to do it professionally."

"I can think of a solution for the potion," Calvin thought, "I'll go to the library and borrow a copy of "Powerful Potion."

"No problem," Tom said. "There is a potion master in the school. I would like to know which competitor can also hire a potion master and beat us in terms of cost."

Calvin's face took on a demented look.

"You're kidding..." he said weakly, "Professor Snape will make you into a potion!"

"That's my business," said Tom. The worst case scenario is to get Harry to join the gang. Anyway, the savior doesn't lose anything by being a living advertisement. If that doesn't work, go to Principal Dumbledore and ask him to support student entrepreneurship - I believe that as long as the old principal sees that he is not falling to the dark side, and is actually starting a business with his friends, he will happily support him. !

"Okay," Calvin said dubiously, "If you can do it, I will give you a share of the profits!"

"This is what you said." Tom quickly finalized, "By the way, whether Professor Snape joins the team or just supports student entrepreneurship, his share of money cannot be less."

"I still know this." Calvin nodded, "Okay, let the lawyer discuss the details. I will write a letter home when I get back."

"Okay." Tom thought about the legal department's winning rate and gave him a friendly smile, "Then I'll go back and write a letter home."

When he returned to his dormitory, Jiujiu had already returned and was standing on a perch with the little golden crown on his head, as steady as a crow king.

"You're back." Tom went over to rub it, then Chiujiu moved away and looked at him with his head tilted.

"Don't be angry, I know you like this," Tom coaxed it softly, "You can keep it for now, and return it to the original owner after you find the owner. During this time, I will order an exact one, okay? ?”

Chi Jiu flapped its wings and patted his head gently, but did not avoid his nudge. A flash of red light quickly flashed in the dark bird's eyes.