As news of Phoenix Potion Shop's opening spread, all sides reacted.
The Shafiq family immediately contacted the major ingredient suppliers, preparing to launch a blockade against the soon-to-open Phoenix Potion Shop.
Eli did not know exactly what preparations they had made, but he was not naive enough to think they would let him off. He was already prepared to meet whatever came.
At Hogwarts, Eli gathered with his friends.
"Eli, your potion shop is opening again?" Draco asked excitedly.
Eli frowned and pushed the approaching Draco away. "You reek of perfume."
Draco's little face reddened, and he looked somewhat awkward.
"Yes, it opens tomorrow," Eli replied.
Ron Weasley had his schoolbag slung over one shoulder. "Didn't you say those Pure-blood families didn't really want your potion shop to stay open? If they do what they did before this time..."
Eli shrugged. "Nothing I can do. Some things have to be done. If people object, then let them object."
Harry and Hermione Granger had been listening all along. Harry did not think too deeply about it. It was his younger brother's business; if Eli needed help, he would definitely lend a hand.
Hermione, meanwhile, had been thinking about something.
"Eli, you couldn't be planning to..." Hermione looked at Eli questioningly, visibly worried.
Seeing Hermione's expression, Eli knew this clever witch must have figured something out.
Eli led them toward the Seventh Floor. "Come with me. I'll explain it properly."
The group followed Eli into the Room of Requirement. They were all extremely curious, wondering what could make Eli deliberately bring them here to discuss it.
Hermione looked increasingly nervous.
The Room of Requirement was one of Hogwarts' most secret places. Most people probably did not even know it existed.
Eli glanced at his companions. "Do you know why I opened Phoenix