The Car

"This is what you wanted me to see?"

Inside the shed outside the Burrow, Anduin looked at the old Ford Anglia Arthur was showing him, his eyes full of curiosity.

"Pretty neat, right?" Arthur excitedly introduced it. "I modified this Magic Car myself. Don't let its old-fashioned appearance fool you—the charms installed inside were ones I got from Randolph Spudmore."

"Randolph Spudmore?" Anduin nodded in understanding. "I remember he's been developing a new Flying Broomstick that's supposed to push the limits. I think it's called the Firebolt. He also applied to me for a patent on the Wilson Levitation Charm."

Arthur nodded repeatedly. "That's right! This car has that charm, too, along with the most advanced Acceleration Charm, Braking Charm, Cushioning Charm, and Deceleration Charm."

"They let it travel at high speeds on ordinary roads and through the air, while keeping it stable and comfortable to drive. I also added charms that make it invisible and shield it, so Muggles won't spot it by accident."

"Sounds good."

Anduin hadn't expected Arthur to be capable of this. He'd always assumed Arthur was simply interested in Muggle items. Molly had often complained to him about Arthur tinkering with Muggle things, but he'd never taken it seriously.

After all, studying charms and alchemy took a lot of effort. Although making large Alchemical Items was simpler than crafting small or miniature ones, interest alone wasn't enough to get the job done.

Clearly, Arthur had devoted a great deal of time and energy to his hobby. He'd managed to build a car through his own research, and it seemed to work quite well.

"Really? Haha, I just messed around with it whenever I had some spare time. I threw it together without much thought."

Arthur scratched his head modestly. Clearly, earning the approval of Anduin,