You Have to Spend Money to Get Stronger

With the help of Arthur and the others, they carried Draco was either completely unconscious or pretending to be unconscious because it was too embarrassing, back to safety.

Percy angrily chased all the students away, and William and the others returned to their carriages.

This farce is finally over.

Soon, the twin brothers arrived.

The two men carried a stack of orders, all of which they had received this summer.

William doesn't need many Potions, so he almost exclusively accepts mid- to high-end orders. Low-level potions aren't profitable and are a waste of time; it's not as profitable as selling a few bottles of Polyjuice Potion on the black market... which is why he doesn't have many orders.

But there are just too many students who need maps.

William also saw quite a few older students, it seems that the staircases at Hogwarts have been a headache for many people for years.

This Hogwarts Map also has an expiration date; it can only be used for one year before becoming unusable for various reasons.

That's for sure. If a map can be used for seven years, or even passed down as a family heirloom, who will William and his crew profit from?

It's no good if something is of poor quality, but it's also no good if it's of too good quality!

However, this couldn't be said publicly. William's explanation was that powerful magic existed at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, constantly interfering with the normal operation of the map.

This falls under the category of force majeure; if you want compensation, go find the principal!

Of course, when William saw Malfoy and Pansy, he suddenly had a new idea.

The Hogwarts Map currently being sold conceal other people's names, only retaining the buyer's name, so that the buyer can pinpoint their exact location.

William could easily create a couples' version of the map, displaying both people's names simultaneously, so you can know each other's location at any time.

Even William has come up with a catchy phrase. "Maps are forever, one map will last forever!"

Come on, if you love her (him/it), buy a couple's map so you'll always know where your loved one is!

Well, for a map for couples, the price will naturally be three times higher.

The price of a single rose skyrockets for Valentine's Day, so William, who sells skilled roses, will naturally command even higher prices!

No money... no money and still talking about love? Go eat dust.

In addition, William could also release a family version of the map, complete with a student timetable.

With this map, parents can remotely check whether their child is at Hogwarts or skipping class anytime, anywhere, whether at home or in the office.

This provides a window for parents who want to know what their children are doing, bringing parents and children closer together and easing the growing estrangement in family relationships.

How thoughtful!

William discovered he was a marketing genius!

William can also use Transfiguration and Solidify potions to change the shape of the map.

The cheapest option is, of course, a paper map, which is easily damaged. The next most expensive option is a durable parchment.

The more luxurious ones all bear the Hogwarts crest, and their shapes are closer to the animals of the four houses.

William can also release some ultra-deluxe versions of maps, which are only available for private customization and limited to fifteen purchases.

The map can include the crests of various families, highlighting the word "noble"!

When maps reach this level, people no longer see them as maps, but as symbols of status.

William knew that the wealthy Slytherin students would be interested; after all, Pure-blood families valued appearances, and they were at an age where they were all about showing off.

Want better maps? Then spend money. Want to get stronger without spending money?

There's no point in making money off those poor people; naturally, you'll only make money off those who have it!

William quickly explained his thoughts, and the others looked at him with shock.

"I've never seen anyone as shameless as you... no, I mean... William, you're quite the little devil," Fred laughed.

"Would you two like one too?" George asked with a smile, looking at the two people in front of him.

"I think it's better to rely on myself. I'm very confident in my memory," Hermione said after thinking for a moment.

She completely disregarded buying a map; how could she possibly get lost at school?

"Um, are the staircases at Hogwarts complicated?" Neville whispered.

"This isn't a complicated issue. Let me put it this way, what do you think of William?"

George embraced Neville affectionately.

"That's impressive..." Neville said.

"Yeah, he got lost for a long time at the beginning. Do you think you can be even better than him?" George said.

"I'm telling you, Neville, if you're late, the professors will not only deduct points..." Fred said.

"And there should be further punishment," George echoed.

"Put him in solitary confinement."

Write a letter to your parents!

"If it's just a regular professor, that's fine, but if it's Snape and Professor McGonagall... hmm..." Fred pursed his lips.

"Then give it to me..."

One sheet? Thank you for your patronage.

Fred immediately pulled out a parchment scroll.

"No, I want five!"

"What?" The group looked at Neville in shock.

"Not bad, you haven't even been assigned to a department yet, and you've already bought a map for your roommate. You're quite the opportunist," Fred said.

"No..." Neville scratched his head awkwardly, "I tend to lose things easily, so I'm planning to keep one on my bedside table, one in my bag, and one in each of my textbooks."

George was taken aback for a moment, then patted Neville on the shoulder. "It's okay, I like you just the way you are... I mean, you're my good friend from now on. If you need anything, just ask me, I'll give you a 5% discount."

"Oh, by the way, we saw Harry Potter on our way here," Fred said.

"But he doesn't seem to have defeated the You-Know-Who; his luggage is stuck at the carriage door, and we had to help him," George said disappointedly.

William nodded. He was just a novice wizard; what could he possibly be expected to do? However, William was still very interested in Harry, after all, he was the chosen one of this world.

Just then, the carriage door was pushed open again, and Cedric and Cho walked in.

It's been a summer since I last saw Qiu, and she seems to have gained some weight. It seems the food in the Celestial Empire is really nourishing. But for an athletic girl like her, that amount of weight doesn't affect her figure at all.

Cedric carried large bags and small packages, looking like a son-in-law visiting relatives. Inside were local specialties, all gifts that Qiu had bought from the Celestial Empire.

Cedric truly lived up to his reputation as a phenomenal simp. Instead of using his magic, he insisted on showing off his arm strength, struggling to lift that large box until his face turned bright red.

As the kind-hearted Hermione was about to stand up to help, William quickly pulled the silly girl back.

William looked at Cedric suspiciously, and as the other man struggled to place the large bag on the table, William suddenly extended his thumb and easily lifted the box.

This guy actually used the "Levitation Charm" to reduce the weight of things a long time ago, and he's still pretending to be something he's not.

After William exposed their lie, the scene became quite awkward.

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