Douglas nodded happily and said with a broad smile, "Of course. Our research team urgently needs a respected old professor like you at the helm. Your experience and wisdom will undoubtedly be a tremendous help to our research."
Dumbledore frowned slightly. Looking at Douglas's seemingly sincere expression, with its hint of slyness, he said doubtfully, "Let me tell you in advance: it will be difficult to get funding from the governors this time, so I'm afraid we'll have to find the money ourselves. After all, they still haven't seen any significant results from the materials for the Teleportation Array last time. I doubt another application would be easy to get approved."
Douglas coughed softly, cleared his throat, and said unhurriedly, "Then how about this? You lead this 'Magical Imaging Technology Research Group.' On my end, I'll need Sirius involved. He's learned quite a bit about Muggle technology this past year, and he'll be a great help to our research. I'll serve as a technical adviser for now. If you need my help with anything, just come to me anytime. You can decide on the other members."
Dumbledore adjusted his glasses, a trace of concern in his eyes, and asked, "Then how will we solve the funding problem? This is no small sum."
Douglas raised his eyebrows, a shrewd gleam flashing in his eyes, and said with a laugh, "Haha, naturally, that's for you to solve as the group leader. Think about it. If this magical imaging technology is successfully developed, you'll deserve the greatest share of the credit. You'll be both the investor and the developer, and you'll become the wizarding world's first director and editor. Whether we're selling blank imaging devices or finished magical films, you'll get the lion's share of the profits. Doesn't that make sense?"
Dumbledore smiled