#765 - Car (asking for monthly ticket recommendation)

"This is what you wanted to show me?"

Inside the shed outside the Burrow, Anduin looked at the Ford Anglia that Arthur was showing him, his eyes full of curiosity.

"That's right!" Arthur enthusiastically introduced to Anduin, "This is a magical car that I personally modified. Don't look at its old appearance, the enchantments installed inside were all obtained from Randolph Bardmore."

"Randolph Bardmore?" Anduin nodded knowingly, "I remember he's currently developing a new type of flying broomstick that aims to break the limits, called the Firebolt, and he previously applied for the patent for the 'Wilson Levitation Charm' from me."

Arthur nodded frequently, "Yes, yes, yes! That charm is also on this car, as well as the current top-of-the-line 'Acceleration Charm', 'Braking Charm', 'Shock Absorption Charm', and 'Deceleration Charm'."

"This allows it to travel at high speeds on normal roads and in the air, while ensuring stability and driving experience. In addition, I have also added functional enchantments with invisibility and shielding to the car body to prevent it from being accidentally discovered by Muggles."

"Sounds good."

Anduin didn't expect Arthur to have this ability. He used to think that he was just interested in Muggle items. Although Molly used to complain to him about Arthur tinkering with Muggle items, he never took it seriously.

After all, studying charms and alchemy is very energy-consuming. Although making large-scale alchemical items is simpler than small and micro props, it cannot be completed just by relying on interest.

Obviously, Arthur has invested a lot of time and energy for his interests. He actually built a car by studying on his own, and its functions are not weak.

"Really? Haha, I just fiddle around in my spare time and mess around."

Arthur scratched his head modestly. Obviously, being recognized by Anduin, the alchemy master, made him very proud.

And the truth is naturally not as simple as he said. Arthur spent a lot of effort tinkering with this car. He not only taught himself charms, but also found many scholars to consult, but unfortunately Anduin was usually too busy, otherwise he wouldn't have had to go through so many detours.

"You don't have to be modest, I can see that you have put a lot of effort into this car." Anduin affirmed, "Have you considered mass-producing this magical car?"

"Mass production?" Arthur was slightly taken aback when he heard this, "Do you mean developing it into an alchemical product and selling it at Silver Gleam Bank?"

Arthur had never thought of this. Today, he mainly wanted to share his work with Anduin, and he was already quite satisfied to get his approval.

"That's right, I can see that this kind of magical car should have a good market prospect. Ordinary flying broomsticks have many limitations, such as only being able to be ridden by individuals, unable to carry passengers, and having to face the wind and rain alone when riding, and the driving experience is not good."

To be honest, Arthur's magical car did surprise Anduin. This comfortable vehicle is much more comfortable than any flying broomstick or flying carpet. He often uses airships as a substitute because he doesn't like riding flying broomsticks.

"But is this appropriate? The target of magical cars is too big. Once those shielding charms malfunction, they can easily be noticed by Muggles, and this is a considerable violation of the 'Law for the Restriction of Use of Muggle Artefacts'."

Arthur frowned worriedly, "Before, I modified the law to allow many products in Silver Gleam Bank to circumvent the 'Law for the Restriction of Use of Muggle Artefacts', which has already caused dissatisfaction among many people. They will not allow alchemical items like magical cars to appear on the market, especially those flying broomstick manufacturing companies!"

Over the years, Arthur has taken advantage of his position to open a lot of back doors for Silver Gleam Bank, so many products suspected of violating the law can be launched normally, which is why Anduin made Arthur a shareholder.

But the reason why this kind of small action can be carried out so smoothly is because Silver Gleam Bank's alchemical products basically do not affect the interests of other commercial groups in the UK, so it has not been opposed by too many people. Of course, this is mainly due to the fact that there are no other magical item companies in the UK except for flying broomstick manufacturers.

But magical cars are different. Its positioning is a vehicle, which has affected the status of flying broomsticks, and the Ministry of Magic has spent a lot of money to protect the local flying broomstick industry.

For example, the most famous 'Flying Carpet Ban' directly imposes a one-size-fits-all control on flying carpets, so you can't see anyone using flying carpets in the UK at all.

And the reason given by the Ministry of Magic is that flying carpets are not safe, which is purely nonsense. Every year, there are more people injured due to improper driving of flying broomsticks than flying carpets.

In the final analysis, it is because flying broomsticks are the pillar industry of the local area, and obstacles must be cleared for them. If magical cars are brought to the table, they will definitely be fully suppressed by flying broomstick manufacturers. At that time, the most powerful weapon will be the 'Law for the Restriction of Use of Muggle Artefacts'.

Anduin naturally understood this principle. The copy he made to compete for the Quidditch market had to be promoted carefully, let alone directly create a competing product for flying broomsticks.

However, he still said decisively, "This is not without a solution. Since magical cars will affect the market for flying broomsticks, let's bring them all in to cooperate together."

"Cooperate?"

"That's right." Anduin nodded, "I can take the lead and invite the top flying broomstick manufacturers such as Cleansweep, Nimbus, Comet, and Firebolt to jointly establish a magical car manufacturing company, allowing them to all own a portion of the shares."

"This way, even if magical cars affect the market share of flying broomsticks, their actual income and profits will not decrease."

"But what if they don't agree? There are a lot of details that need to be negotiated. How much does each company's shares account for, and whether they have the right to influence company decisions? Just solving these problems will take a lot of energy!"

After so many years of cooperation, Arthur is no longer the commercial novice he used to be. He can already think about problems from the perspective of a partner.

"They can't refuse." Anduin's expression stiffened, and he grinned coldly, "We can't only open similar companies in the UK. If you piss me off, I can start the magical car industry in Germany."

"With Silver Gleam Bank's commercial channels in the global wizarding world, coupled with heavily promoting several activities such as racing car races, I am confident that I can squeeze flying broomsticks out of the European market within three years."

"Humph!" Anduin smiled coldly, "Then let them entertain themselves in the small place of England."

"But if that's the case, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction from the Ministry of Magic, and may even completely change its attitude. At that time, it may even affect Silver Gleam Bank's own industry. There's no need to offend both sides because of one product."

Arthur looked at Anduin very worriedly. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have shown the magical car to him.

"So the best result is still cooperation. As long as the joint company can be established, it will naturally be good for you, me, and everyone. But when operating, the attitude must be firm."

Anduin gave Arthur a firm look, "Don't worry, I will handle everything well, and this is not something that will happen immediately. We must first solve the technical problems."

After saying that, he looked at the old car again, "After returning from France, give it to me to study and improve it first, at least to make it less like a Muggle item, just like we used to do."

"Then we need to do some testing on the magical car. This part can be placed in the copy world I'm working on now."

"In addition, the magic communication system needs more time. After the influence of the magic network gradually penetrates into all aspects of wizarding life, Silver Gleam Bank will not be able to be touched by anyone."

"When the time comes, we will negotiate with those manufacturers and be able to hold the initiative in our hands."

In just a few minutes, Anduin had planned everything in his mind, which made Arthur, who was on the side, dumbfounded.

"Sure enough, you are better at doing business. I didn't expect a toy I made casually to have such a big prospect." Arthur sighed with his hands on his hips, and then couldn't help but admire his work.

At this time, outside the shed, the Weasley brothers and Harry were peeking at Anduin and Arthur's conversation.

However, they were not interested in the so-called products and companies. They only knew that Arthur and Anduin seemed to be very optimistic about the magical car, so they couldn't help but focus their attention on the car.

"What are you guys doing?"

Just as the boys were peeking with relish, Ginny's voice suddenly came from their ears. Seeing her pinching a terrified Little Hogg in her arms at this time, it was obvious that this guy still hadn't escaped her clutches.

"No...nothing." Ginny startled the boys, and Ron stammered perfunctorily, "Why did you come to the yard too? Ginny, the one in your arms...is that Hogg?"

"I can go wherever I want, is it any of your business?" Ginny rolled her eyes at Ron, then couldn't help but take a few more glances at Harry next to her, "You are the Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter? We met at the station when school started last year, do you remember?"

"Yeah, how could I forget that." Harry responded with a smile, and then, like the other Weasleys, couldn't help but focus his gaze on Hogg in Ginny's hand. It was the first time they had seen this bastard being deflated.

"You don't seem to be anything special." Ginny looked Harry up and down, and pouted with some disappointment.

She had grown up listening to Harry's stories, and used to admire this legendary boy quite a bit.

But unfortunately, Ginny's godfather, Anduin, was much more legendary than Harry. Living by his side since childhood, her ears were almost filled with the adventure stories about Anduin told by Hogg and Xia Tiya.

Anything will become immune after listening to it too much. Coupled with a pampered life, the later Ginny no longer had any reaction to the story of the Boy Who Lived, but she had always been very interested in Harry.

Now that she took a look, the other party seemed to be no different from other young wizards, except that there was a scar on his forehead.

Facing Ginny's question, Harry didn't feel anything. He had never thought that he was more special than others.

On the other hand, Ron, seeing his good brother being looked down upon by his sister, immediately disagreed, "Don't underestimate Harry, his strength is very strong, and his intelligence attribute is the first in the same grade."

"Intelligence? What is that? Does Hogwarts have to look at IQ?" Ginny had to wait until the summer vacation to enroll, so she didn't understand the magic of the Silver Gleam Amulet.

Of course, it also had something to do with the brothers not letting her see their attributes. Who told this girl to protect the alchemical props in her hands like treasures, not even letting them touch them.

"You don't know, you'll understand when you go to school this year." Ron raised his chin proudly, then pulled Harry and the twins away from the shed.

Not getting any advantage from her brother made Ginny pout unhappily, then squeezed Hogg's hand even harder, and the poor Hogg was now hoping that someone could save him.

After another while, Augusta arrived at the Burrow with Neville before lunch, and with Neville's joining, the children soon made a fuss together.

When it came to the afternoon, Anduin was still nesting in the shed with Arthur to study the magical car, while the Weasley brothers and Ginny took Harry and Neville to visit the Burrow, and soon it was night.

After the three families had dinner together, it was time for Anduin and others to set off.

And at this time, Harry realized why Uncle Wilson would choose to travel at night.

Anduin led Hogg, Xia Tiya, Harry, Neville, and Ginny to the open space outside the Burrow, and then took out a transparent glass bottle from his body.

At this time, a miniature sailboat was quietly lying in the glass bottle, and the shape was exactly the Leona that Harry and others had seen.

Then Anduin threw the bottle casually into the open space in front of him, and then everyone saw the sailboat in the bottle begin to expand continuously, and after a while, it shattered the bottle and grew to its original appearance.

"Let's go, the Leona is too conspicuous during the day, even if you cover it with a shielding spell, it's easy to attract attention. Set off at night, and we'll be in France when everyone wakes up." Anduin smiled and waved to everyone, then took the lead and walked up.

"I didn't expect that we can take a boat on this trip. I've always wanted to try the taste of traveling in the sea of clouds." Ginny hugged Hogg and followed excitedly, which made the brothers behind her very envious.

Harry and Neville didn't hesitate when they saw this, and also followed Anduin's footsteps onto the boat, but Harry was a little puzzled. Obviously, Uncle Wilson's portal was so convenient, why did he have to fly to France? Can't you just open the door and go through it?