The streets of Hogsmeade were full of students wandering about, especially the Third Years who had only just been allowed to visit Hogsmeade. Every corner of the village felt new and exciting to them.
After a brief discussion, Albert and the others decided to visit Zonko's Joke Shop first, partly to gather information and see whether Zonko had any new products.
The unchanging Zonko's Joke Shop could never become their rival in the future.
"This summer, you can start placing advertisements in the Daily Prophet. Next semester will be the perfect time to promote and sell joke items, so don't miss it."
As Albert left Honeydukes Sweetshop, he casually told Fred and George, "Don't put the Skiving Snackboxes openly in the advertisements. Students need them to skip class. If the professors find out, the Skiving Snacks won't work anymore."
"I guarantee their class-skipping use won't appear in the product instructions," George said earnestly.
"Or in the advertisements," Fred added.
"That's a good idea. You only need to give everyone a little hint, and they'll understand what those sweets are really for." Lee Jordan gave a slightly manic laugh. "The moment class starts, students will begin vomiting and getting nosebleeds. I doubt even the professors will figure out the real cause right away."
"And Wizard Cards. I plan to start with a Hogwarts Four Houses series." Albert tossed an Exploding Bonbon into his mouth and spoke as he walked. "There might be portrait issues involved. Also, we'd better combine the game with learning, so our products will be more popular. At the very least, people should be able to learn something useful while playing. As long as we persuade the parents and make the children like them, Wizard Cards won't lack sales."
"That sounds difficult. And how are you planning to