Forming a Team to Deceive

"You said you'd buy me a new wand..."

Ron looked at Fred and George, his eyes filled with a mixture of hope and worry. After the initial joy, he was now afraid that this was just another one of their jokes.

After all, Fred and George had a criminal record; similar incidents had happened in their family more than once.

"Of course, my dear brother," Fred said with a smile, patting his shoulder. "Are you doubting your own brother?"

George, standing beside him, also wore a pained expression.

"Ron, you've broken our hearts."

"I'm sorry... I, I didn't mean that."

Ron's heart skipped a beat. His face flushed, and he stammered, "I'm just... scared. No, not scared. I trust you all, really, I..."

"Alright, Ron, don't be nervous," Kyle said with a smile. "They're just joking this time. Don't worry, I promise you'll get your new wand today."

Ron was definitely a bit too nervous; he's not usually like this... well, not too far off.

Compared to Fred and George, Kyle was clearly more trustworthy in Ron's eyes.

"Thank you, Kyle." Ron's flush had faded considerably.

Although he is still very nervous, he is not as exaggerated as before, and he looks much more normal.

But Fred and George were not happy about it.

Why did you ask Kyle?

"As expected, you still don't trust us."

Ron started to get nervous again.

"No, no, thank you anyway."

Fred and George nodded in satisfaction.

Afterward, the four left the chaotic Leaky Cauldron and headed to Diagon Alley.

At the entrance, Kyle deliberately walked at the back and casually stretched out his leg to the side, preparing to move the trash can to make room.

"Thump!"

With a muffled thud, the trash can remained completely still.

"Um?"

Kyle turned his head and examined it carefully for a while before discovering that the bottom of the trash can had been glued to the ground using a fixing charm.

No wonder he couldn't kick it just now.

"It must have been old Tom who did it..." Kyle's face was rather grim.

That's outrageous! Last year he said he believed in himself, but secretly he fixed the trash can to the ground.

Is trust between people really that fragile?

Kyle grew angrier the more he thought about it, and taking advantage of the other three's inattention, he quickly pulled out his wand and pointed it at the trash can.

"Engorgio!"

The trash cans visibly rose in height.

However, the difference is not significant, just about the thickness of a brick.

Kyle put away his wand and, as if nothing had happened, caught up with the Weasley.

George asked, somewhat puzzled, "What are you doing in the back? Why are you so slow?"

Kyle casually replied, "It's nothing, I just accidentally dropped a Sickle."

"Found it?"

"Yes, found it."

George nodded, not taking it seriously.

The group had a clear goal and headed straight for Ollivander.

Ron walked in front, while Kyle and the twins lagged slightly behind, whispering to each other.

"What do you think would happen if we suddenly left now?" Fred said in a low voice.

"Ron will be devastated," George said, barely suppressing a laugh. "And then we'll get a beating from Mom."

"And..." Kyle added, "You won't be able to keep the thirty Galleon you just got."

"Alright, let's forget about it then," Fred shrugged. "Consider it for Galleon's sake."

Ron, who was walking at the front, seemed to have heard their conversation. He quickly turned around and glanced back, only to breathe a sigh of relief when he saw that the three of them were still there.

"So, what are your plans?"

After Ron turned his head back, George asked in a low voice, "Ron may not be the brightest, but he wouldn't ask those kinds of questions for no reason."

Fred nodded in agreement. "Yeah, he's probably thinking about his new wand all the time. He wouldn't care if Ollivander's shop is dirty or not."

"If he doesn't ask, we can remind him."

Kyle stroked his chin and whispered a few words to the two of them.

Fred frowned after hearing this, and asked with some skepticism, "Will this work?"

"It should be fine..." Kyle shrugged. "If it doesn't work, then forget it. I was just curious anyway, it's not like I necessarily need to know."

"Tsk, your curiosity is really expensive," George said, scoffing. "Seven Galleon, you know."

Kyle just smiled and didn't say anything.

The Ollivanders isn't far from the entrance to Diagon Alley; it's basically just around the corner.

Looking at the small, shabby shop, Ron's eyes grew even more excited.

However, just as he was about to go inside, Fred went ahead of him.

He had his head down, as if he was thinking about something.

"Watch out, Fred!" Ron warned with difficulty, "You're going the wrong way, that's not... the door."

"Bang!"

Before Ron could finish speaking, Fred crashed "heavy" into the shop window.

"Oh, damn it, why is this shop so dirty?"

Fred brushed the dust off his clothes and said with some annoyance, "I should have known better than to wear this robe today; it's brand new."

George went up to help too.

The two took pictures for a while, but the robes still looked very dirty, all dusty and gray.

"Fred, you're so careless!" George exclaimed dramatically. "Mom will definitely scold you when she sees this."

"There's no way around it, it's just too dirty here. I feel like the dust here is hundreds of years old."

Kyle walked over and said seriously, "But I think you can go to Ollivander for compensation."

Remember my roommate Mikel? He got his new robe dirty at the pet store last year, and the clerk gave him an extra serving of pet food."

"Too bad... we're not buying wands."

Fred looked somewhat disappointed. "Otherwise, I would have definitely gone to Ollivander and asked him to provide an extra wand maintenance kit."

"Yes, that's a real shame." George shook his head and said, "The maintenance kit costs seven Sickle."

"There's nothing we can do about it," Fred sighed. "Alright, you take Ron inside first."

"Good..."

George nodded, then opened the Ollivanders and went inside.

"Little Ron, come here quickly."

Ron seemed to be thinking about something, but he ran over as soon as he heard George's voice.

However, Kyle noticed that he deliberately rubbed against the door frame when he entered.

"So, did he believe it?"

As soon as the two left, Fred couldn't wait to ask.

"I think I believe it."

Kyle took out his wand and aimed it at Fred's robes.

"Scourgify."

In an instant, all the dust disappeared.