Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts Castle Purchase Arms in Bulk

Bill looked at her in some surprise and asked, "Are you sure, Hermione? Each Alchemy Escape Round costs only five Galleons."

Hermione smiled and said, "I've already mastered silent Wandless Magic for all the spells those alchemical firearms can fire. Compared to those alchemical firearms, these Alchemy Escape Rounds suit me better."

Upon learning that Hermione could cast so many spells silently and without a wand, Bill looked astonished. He had not expected this young witch prodigy before him to possess such profound magical attainments.

Bill said nothing more. He took three Alchemy Escape Rounds from the display counter and handed them to Hermione.

After thanking him, Hermione accepted them.

Bill finally turned to Irina and said, "Irina, these alchemical firearms might not be of much help to you, but taking one as a keepsake wouldn't be bad."

Irina nodded with a smile. She took an ice-blue firearm from another display counter. It was a pistol capable of firing the Glacier Spell. "Then I'll gratefully accept," she said softly.

After all four had obtained the civilian arms they wanted, Bill led them on a tour of the branch and briefly introduced its operating model.

Only as dusk approached did the four reluctantly bid Bill farewell and return to Hogwarts Castle.

After returning to Hogwarts Castle, Harry, Ron, and Hermione chatted and laughed as they headed toward the Gryffindor Common Room. Irina, who had received Linley's message in advance, left on her own and headed toward the Headmaster's office.

When Irina arrived outside the stone statue at the entrance to the Headmaster's office, she was surprised to find that waiting for her were not only Linley, but also Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape.

At the sight of Irina, Professor McGonagall's brow relaxed slightly. She nodded to Irina and said, "Since you're