Harry Potter: Charlie and the Candy Factory

"Click"

A crisp cracking sound came from Charlie's lips and teeth.

The thin sugar coating shattered, causing the thick translucent light yellow sandwich to emerge violently, with the refreshing lemon and slightly sweet and sour taste that filled the entire mouth for a while.

At the same time, in Charlie's brain, a long-lost voice reappeared along with the transparent template.

[Task Drawing: Snow Lemon]

[Status changed to: Completed]

[Introduction to the drawing: Gives the eater a certain amount of luck and concentration improvement in a short period of time.]

[Current mission items:

Snow lemon (excellent)

Gain effect

Lucky value: 2

Concentration: 4

With a light lemon aroma

Duration 20 minutes

The effect can be superimposed with other statuses (the highest superposition status is three.)】

[Mission reward: Unlock new mission drawing x1 and special magic prop x1 ]

really……

Charlie felt the amazing taste in his mouth and simply raised his head and leaned on the back of the seat.

Taking a long breath and half-squinting his eyes, he couldn't help but think.

Not all candies are as powerful as the wind-sniffing violet... But even so, as a product with an excellent rating, the value of this snow lemon is much higher than other candies... coupled with the unique taste

, as the flagship product of our factory this season, it will definitely be a very wise choice.

What's more, the so-called luck value 2 and concentration 4... may seem a bit useless to him, but when used in some special places, they will definitely play an extraordinary role.

For example... potion, or alchemy... Charlie is sure that even Nick Flamel, the undisputed master of alchemy, would not mind taking such a pill while he is working, to ensure the quality of his work.

quality.

"Perhaps I can send some specially to Severus..."

Suddenly, Charlie's half-closed eyes opened a little, as if he thought of something, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Perhaps with the help of this snow lemon, he can really make a blessing elixir stably..."

However, just as he was thinking about the feasibility of this matter, and the more he thought about it, the more likely he was to have the chance, a loud "bang bang bang" sound on the door forcefully pulled him back from his thoughts.

With years of experience and tacit understanding, Charlie was able to determine almost instantly that the person coming was not Russell, but someone else.

After all, Russell always knocked on the door gently with his knuckles rhythmically when knocking on the door. No matter how urgent it was, he would never bang the door of his office so violently.

Charlie even wondered whether the person standing outside the door at this moment had some deep grudge against him or against his door...

He couldn't help but frown, and his expression showed a bit of dissatisfaction.

But he still subconsciously resumed his sitting posture, moved his head off the back of the seat, then looked towards the door, and asked loudly as before

"Who is it?"

Listening to Charlie's voice, the noisy banging on the door finally stopped, and then, a greasy voice that was familiar to Charlie, but very disgusting came in faintly.

"It's me, Mr. Brack. I'm Umbridge - Minister Fudge sent me here. He brought you a letter and said that I must deliver it to you personally."

When Umbridge said that Fudge had assigned her to personally deliver the letter to Charlie, Charlie could clearly hear the pride in her tone that she didn't even bother to hide, and for a moment she felt disgusted in her heart.

What's more.

Out of some kind of mysophobia, he was not very happy to let her step into this office that meant so much to him, or even to meet her in person.

It's a pity that there is no other way. After all, it won't be long before he is about to use Fudge. If he really offends him now, this proud Minister of Magic will definitely do something evil again.

Helpless, Charlie sighed and made a compromise choice.

He stood up from his seat, arranged his clothes, put a few snow lemons on the table into his pocket, and then walked straight towards the door.

Standing in front of the door, he deliberately rubbed his cheeks with both hands, and then slowly opened the office door.

Outside the gate, Umbridge solemnly held a small envelope in her hand, which seemed to be what Fudge had given her when she arrived.

Behind her, Russell raised his head and looked at the human figure that looked like a pile of fat and wrapped in pink plastic wrap, with helplessness written all over his face.

As Charlie's caring servant, Russell naturally knows how much his master values ​​this office. Except for those who are close to him and those in need, all other visitors will be summoned in a special reception room...

When he saw Umbridge visiting, Russell naturally led her to the reception room, and then planned to ask her to wait here for a while while he went to inform Charlie first.

What he didn't expect was that after Umbridge readily agreed, she followed him without his noticing.

After waiting in front of Charlie's office, he smiled hypocritically and told Russell that the matter was urgent and had to be delivered to Charlie quickly... Then without waiting for him to say anything else, he waved his fat hands and began to pat the office.

's door.

You know, even though he is well-informed, but Russell is such a thick-skinned person, this is the first time he has encountered him, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

After all, the banner the other party was flying at the moment was personally appointed by the Minister of Magic. Russell, who knew the importance of it, did not dare to use force on her or ask someone to drag her away...

So all he could do was watch her disturb Charlie in the office.

Soon, the door opened.

Umbridge's narrowed eyes flashed with light as the door slowly opened.

The smile on his face became brighter and brighter, and he raised his legs to go inside...

However, as soon as her foot stepped out, it stopped in mid-air and did not continue to step forward.

Because in front of her, Charlie Black's tall figure was like a wall, blocking the road to the office.

And the two hands turned into iron ropes, tightly holding the door panels on both sides, not giving her the slightest chance to squeeze in...

Umbridge had no choice but to give up for the moment, quietly retracted her foot, and then laughed.

"Mr. Black! Why did you come to open the door yourself?"

Charlie's demeanor remained the same, and the smile on his face did not change.

"After all, he is a distinguished guest of the Ministry of Magic. Only by welcoming him personally can I show my respect for Minister Fudge."

Charlie deliberately bit Minister Fudge harder, as if to emphasize whose order she was here this time.

"Hehehe..."

Umbridge smiled even more, seemingly not understanding what Charlie meant. Her twinkling eyes still looked like a thief through the gap, looking at the interior of the office behind Charlie.

"No wonder Minister Fudge has been telling me that Mr. Black is the most amazing businessman in the entire British wizarding world... Well, wouldn't it be good for us to stand here and chat? Otherwise..."

As she said that, she stretched out her bloated finger and pointed tentatively into the office. The meaning was naturally self-evident.

But compared to Russell, Charlie was much more comfortable dealing with such a messy person.

Therefore, he was not surprised by her shamelessness. Instead, he nodded thoughtfully and took a step forward. He walked out of the office and hugged Umbridge's hand affectionately.

Shoulder, he could not help but send it towards the direction of the reception room.

"Yes, yes, it was me who was rude. Come, let's go to the reception room, and I'll ask my staff to prepare some food for you...and hot tea. Yes, you must try the hot tea from Charlie Factory. It tastes really good.

good………"

"But, actually, Mr. Black, I think your office is just..."

Still unwilling to give up, while struggling, Umbridge turned her head and still looked at the closed door of the office, her eyes full of reluctance.

"Russell!! What's the matter with you? Is this how you entertain our distinguished guests?"

As a result, before she finished speaking, Charlie interrupted her words again with a scolding.

"Hurry up... go prepare hot tea for our distinguished guests! It will be delivered to the reception room later."

"Oh..." Russell, who was standing aside, finally reacted, nodded hurriedly, and responded loudly.

"Oh, yes! Sorry my master! It was Russell who was negligent...Russell is going now!!"

After saying that, he ran away into the distance.

………………………………

Not long after, when Russell actually walked into the reception room carrying a delicate silver tray with rich hot tea in it, he was surprised to find that Umbridge had already disappeared.

Only his master was left, leaning on the sofa with his legs crossed, leisurely looking at the letter he just held in his hand.

"Master, where is the fat Ms. Umbridge? I have prepared hot tea for you." Russell blinked and couldn't help but ask.

"Let's go."

Charlie didn't raise his head, still looking at the letter by himself, and responded matter-of-factly.

"Gone!?" Russell's expression became surprised, and he scratched his head in confusion.

"Of course I'm leaving... What else can I do if I don't leave? Are I really waiting for you to bring her hot tea?"

Putting the letter on the coffee table in front of him, Charlie laughed, couldn't help shaking his head, and waved to Russell.

Russell naturally understood what the owner meant, and soon carefully handed the cup of hot tea on the tray to the other party.

He took a sip of his hot tea, and his originally unhappy mood due to Umbridge's arrival suddenly became much brighter.

He smacked his lips and couldn't help but nodded. At least on this matter, I did not lie to her - the hot tea from our Charlie Brand Factory is really delicious. Since you didn't drink it yourself, don't blame me.

"What about this cup, Master?"

Russell glanced at the other glass on the tray and asked

Charlie didn’t think too much, he was in a good mood and said casually

"Have a drink, you just happened to sit here with me for a while."

Upon hearing this, Russell nodded, put the tray down, respectfully held the remaining cup of hot tea in his hands, and sat down opposite Charlie.

"Do you know what's in this letter from Fudge?"

"Is it...about what you said before, about the third-level medal of the Knights of Merlin?"

Russell took a sip of hot tea, thought carefully for a moment, and then gave his answer.

After all, considering Fudge's entangled mentality towards his master, apart from this matter, Russell really couldn't think of anything else that would make him take the initiative to contact him.

Charlie nodded.

"He said that in three days' time, it will be the day when the Order of Merlin will be conferred. At that time, the ceremony will be held in the special auditorium of the Ministry of Magic. At the same time, some media and authoritative figures from the magical world will also be specially invited to attend...

Even Principal Dumbledore will be there in person to witness this moment, so I hope I can prepare accordingly in advance."

Upon hearing this, Russell, who was still drinking tea, suddenly couldn't sit still.

He jumped down from the sofa under his buttocks and said excitedly

"Will there be so many people!? Then the master must have the most decent clothing! Damn Fudge, why did I just write to you now to tell you that a dress should be specially customized for such an important time... Forget it, believe me, master

, I can find the perfect solution!”

“…”

Charlie was silent for a moment, his brows trembling, but in the end he said nothing and chose to acquiesce.

………………………………

"Minister Fudge, I have delivered the things you asked me to deliver."

Soon after, Umbridge returned to Fudge's office and reported with a flattering face.

"Well, how was it? ...I mean, Charlie's reaction."

Fudge's expression remained the same as before, he just nodded and asked calmly

"Mr. Black is delighted!"

Umbridge replied happily

"He even walked directly to the door of the office to greet me!"

"What?"

After hearing these words, Fudge's expression relaxed a little, and then he looked at his subordinates in front of him in disbelief.

Obviously, he also knows a thing or two about the unwritten rules of Charlie's office.

As a result, his tone instantly became serious, and he hurriedly asked

"He personally went to the door of the office to receive you? So... you entered Charlie Black's office?"

Hearing this, Umbridge's flattering expression became slightly unnatural, and the fat on her cheeks trembled. She opened her mouth and hesitated for a long time, but finally shook her head.

"No...but Mr. Black personally sent me to the reception room and made me hot tea."

"..."

Fudge didn't say anything else, he just glanced at her silently, as if he was blaming the other party for making him happy in vain.

"Okay... Now that the letter has been delivered to you, go out first. I have a meeting to hold later."

"Okay...Okay, Minister Fudge"

Although she felt extremely unwilling and regretful in her heart, Umbridge still nodded and silently exited the Office of the Minister of Magic...

It was just a little bit away...just a little bit away, so I went in.