The Day of the Draw at Hogwarts

"I think your request can be realized, but an additional modification fee will be charged." Tom actually didn't want to take Lucius's order unless Lucius added money.

"How much?"

"Two hundred galleons, cash."

"Why don't you grab it?" Lucius couldn't hold it back this time and almost jumped up in anger.

"Because it's almost like redoing a ring, and charging only two hundred galleons makes me feel like I'm doing charity."

Lucius took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He completely gave up the idea of ​​modification, took out four colorful tickets from his pocket and placed them on the counter.

"The contract has been completed and we are settled." He put the ring back into the box and stuffed it into the deepest pocket of his robe, keeping it in the safest place. After putting away the ring, Lucius picked up his cane and walked out the door.

But before he could put his hand on the doorknob, the door opened. Of course it's not because Tom or Mr. Pony changed the door into a sensor door, but because there are new customers in the workshop.

There were four new guests in total, headed by the one-eyed witch Naya and the senior Auror Lux. Behind them were two gentle-looking Ministry of Magic officials wearing gold-rimmed glasses. One of these two people is the secretary to the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and the other is an assistant sent from the Office of the Minister of Magic.

The reason for these four people coming is also very simple: to discuss business with Mr. Seven.

The Auror Office highly praised the anti-curse gloves and wanted to purchase a batch in bulk, but was questioned by Piers Thicknesse. The two sides were in a stalemate, and finally went to Minister Bones.

Bones was very optimistic about this project, so she personally sent an assistant, along with Thickness and representatives from the Auror Office, to negotiate with Mr. Seven of the Alchemy Workshop.

"Miss Monica, I didn't expect to meet you here." Lucius knew Monica from the minister's office, so he took the initiative to say hello to her and nodded to the other three.

Lucius knew all the four people in front of him. The Ministry of Magic was not a super organization with hundreds of thousands of employees. There were just those common people. In addition, Lucius's job was extremely leisurely, so almost all the officials of the Ministry of Magic were familiar with him. We all know each other - at least we have heard the name, and we can recall his or her background as soon as we meet.

This is also a required course for pure-blood nobles. A reckless pure-blood aristocrat has no future. Those who argue everywhere will eventually hit the wall one day. But Lucius is different. He has a arrogant and indifferent attitude towards most people. He will think for a moment before firing, and he will only speak harshly to those he can afford to offend or who will not have a negative impact if he offends.

For those key figures, Lucius is still very good at observing words and making decisions according to the situation. This is an instinct engraved in the blood of the Malfoy family.

"Good morning, Mr. Malfoy," Monica greeted Lucius politely, "We have something to discuss with Mr. Seven here."

However, she only said that she had something to talk about, and Monica was unwilling to reveal the specific content of the conversation.

After Lucius exchanged greetings with her, he waved goodbye to the four of them.

After walking out of the alchemy workshop, his eyes narrowed slightly.

‘Talk about things? ' He touched the ring in his arms, and considering that among the people who had just appeared were Aurors from the Auror Office, he probably guessed the purpose of these people: they were probably to discuss cooperation with Mr. Seven and buy some magic props. ? You can ask later how much customized props cost.

With this thought in mind, Lucius left Knockturn Alley.

…

After the four members of the Ministry of Magic entered the alchemy workshop, they didn't say much nonsense and went straight to the topic and started negotiations with Tom.

"This anti-curse glove has great limitations. It has to be reloaded every time after using the spell. What's even more outrageous is that it's still worn. In my opinion, it's not worth the price you offered." Monica sat down. On the chair that Tom conjured up, menacingly.

Naya's glove was in front of her. She picked it up and said with a hint of disgust: "What's more, the curse on it is actually triggered manually. This is simply unbearable."

Tom:…

He could tell that the witch in front of him was here to cause trouble. The fundamental purpose of finding fault is to bargain.

Tom was very speechless about this: Your Ministry of Magic has a lot of money, but you actually have to bargain when you buy something? What you are buying are not ordinary daily necessities, but cutting-edge equipment for Aurors, the kind of treasures that are priceless in the market!

You should be grateful that a selfless alchemist like me is willing to sell you unlimited defensive magic items. Why are you here to bargain?

Tom was furious at the Ministry's stinginess. Across the ocean, the United States never bargains when it purchases arms! They would only increase the price and quote it to the Congressman after the purchase was completed, so that the price for an Air Force mug exceeded one thousand dollars. Of course the supplier won’t receive a thousand dollars, but don’t bargain on the original price!

Tom's face suddenly darkened. He didn't want to talk to Monica, but this woman was chattering on the side: "We hope to purchase the anti-curse gloves you can provide in principle. Although its performance is mediocre and far from our expectations, it is also in line with our expectations." Our standards have reached the passing line. However, I think you should make certain concessions on price. In my opinion, the group purchase price should not exceed ten galleons... I will find a way to persuade the ministry to increase the price. Order quantity, make bulk purchases – it would be even better if you can add after-sales service.”

Tom simply rolled his eyes.

"Mr. Delis, I didn't expect you to come to the store today. I remember that your custom-made ring hasn't been delivered yet, right?" He spoke directly to Delis who was sitting next to him.

Monica: [_?]

Deluxe: っД)っ

The other two people:...

Although Delis was a little panicked, he did not dare to ignore the alchemist's question, so he humbly stated that he was here to act as the representative of the Aurors.

"You're lucky, your ring is already ready - I'm in good shape these days, are you well off now?"

Delis was startled at first, and then felt a burst of ecstasy welling up in his heart. Just like the figure purchased by my membership, not only did it not cost a premium, but it was also shipped on time. It was a surprise.

"I'm going to get the money right now." In the past few days, Delis first found Scrimgeour, took the initiative to apply for overtime, and joined the security team during the World Cup, and then scraped together eight hundred galleons - for this he He also borrowed some money from Kingsley.

Seeing Delish's appearance, Monica slammed the table: "What's going on? Are we still discussing the order for anti-curse gloves?"

Tom punched back harder and shouted: "It's over!"

Uncle's membership purchase, really only fools would place an order, I will never buy figures from the membership anymore.