The Anderson Family's Troubles

While the British wizarding world was in an uproar over Sirius Black's escape from prison, England's Muggle world was also abuzz over something.

A lawyer named Herb Anderson had actually won the lottery jackpot.

Countless people were consumed with envy and jealousy.

Yet the Anderson Family was troubled by their big win.

Winning the jackpot was naturally a good thing.

But for Herb, it might not necessarily be a good thing.

The numbers had been given to him by his son, Albert. Before Albert left for France, he had said:

In a few years, England would no longer be safe, so the whole family would need to leave England for a while. The lottery winnings would be their moving expenses.

No one in the family felt excited about it.

After they won the jackpot, a whole host of problems followed one after another.

Daisy discovered that relatives she normally hardly kept in touch with had begun contacting her on their own initiative. Quite a few had even come to visit, all clearly with ulterior motives.

Fortunately, her younger brother Charlie's business had also been flourishing. Otherwise, who knew what might have happened.

In fact, even Charlie had come to discuss how to use the money. He believed it should be invested more effectively.

The Andersons refused Charlie on the grounds that they needed to discuss any investments with Albert first.

Charlie was somewhat disappointed, but he could not argue. After all, his success had been connected to Albert's advice, so he did not dare say anything unpleasant.

Before leaving, he asked Daisy to take him along when the time came to make money.

Herb was reading the latest intelligence, his brow similarly furrowed as he said to his wife, "I just had someone investigate that overseas colony Albert mentioned. That