Spotted By Grindelwald And Went To Hogwarts Chapter 459: Project Dawn
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Even now that the rules for entering and exiting are strictly regulated, Diagon Alley is unbelievably lively.
In addition to the wizarding families who came to shop in Diagon Alley, there were more groups of middle-aged men and women in suits and leather shoes with surprised expressions. They were accompanied by a child who was curious, surprised and excited.
This should be the credit of myself and other admissions specialists...
Looking at those people with expressions similar to those of himself and his father when they first came to Diagon Alley, a smile appeared on Sean's face.
Besides, although they have heard about it many times and have read "Hogwarts: A School History", Capone and Melanie are still dazzled.
Already looking forward to all this, Capone could hardly restrain his exclamation and excited and nervous expression. Melanie, who had always been calm in sheep's clothing, let go of her restraint completely, wishing to grow a few more pairs of eyes on her body.
"Let's go, I have a lot of time today, I can take you around slowly."
One hour later.
In Mrs. Malkin's gown shop, Melanie walked into the cubicle to try on clothes, and Capone stood in a small corner with an awkward expression.
He hesitated for a long time. After seeing Sean try on a robe, the boy sneaked up to Sean's side.
"Mr. Wallop, Mr. Wallop..." Capone whispered.
"Thank you, ma'am, the ash removal spell on this robe is ingenious. Madam Malkin's robe shop is indeed the best ready-made clothing store. Just bring me ten pieces in different colors. Yes, the old rules don't need to be too fancy...Huh? What's the matter, Capone." Sean looked down at the boy beside him.
Capone looked embarrassed, with a little inferiority complex: "Sir, the money my father gave me...is not enough. After buying the new book, I feel a little... May I buy second-hand clothes?"
Sean smiled: "If you want to buy second-hand ones, of course you can."
Capone breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good..."
"However——" Sean changed the subject, "There is a file, do you want to take a look at it?"
Capone doubtfully took the parchment handed over by the other party, and a plain gold-edged card was still stuck on the parchment.
"Wizards' Benevolent Association and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry jointly carry out a student project: Dawn Project."
With curiosity, Capone looked on.
After roughly reading the content, the boy raised his head in surprise: "Mr. Wallop, what is this?"
"Well, yes, you can simply understand it as a student loan."
Sean stepped down from the pedals and put Capone on the shoulder: "For new students from various families, the Wizarding Benevolent Association has reached a series of cooperation agreements with Hogwarts."
"The Dawn Project will issue enough stipends to students who have applied for loans to help them purchase all the supplies needed to learn magic, including books, materials, robes, overalls, crucibles, etc."
"This parchment is a signed agreement. After signing, you will receive a stipend every year. This situation will last for seven years until you graduate. Don't worry about this black-hearted business. Oh, the owner of the Wizarding Charity Association knows me very well. He just wants to help those who are in need. So, as you can see at the end, the entire student loan is interest-free, as long as you can repay it within five years after graduation. A boss believes that those who have not paid off the loan after five years of graduation are probably the kind of lazy people who have not worked hard, and this handling fee is more like a kind of supervision.”
Shawn put his arm around Capone's shoulder and said with a smile: "Capone, you won't tell me that you won't even pay such a sum of money after graduation?"
Capone immediately stood up straight: "Of course not! I will definitely work hard after graduation!"
After expressing his loyalty, he hesitated again: "Sir, is it really okay to borrow money now?"
Of course Sean understands the child's thoughts, he relieved: "Actually, as you know, I am very rich, and I can easily cover your tuition and living expenses for the entire seven years..."
Looking at Capone who was already shaking his head frantically, Sean laughed: "Yeah, I know you don't want me to do this. I thought about it and applied for the Dawn Plan for you. First of all, the Dawn Plan has several levels. The highest level is for those children who are in a bad situation before entering school. The Dawn Plan will directly forgive their loans for the first five years. Then, by analogy, I applied for the lowest level for you-this thing also has review standards, so as to prevent some bad-minded people from cheating on loans."
"Actually, you don't need to take this as a kind of charity and sympathy. I personally think that this is a good business-you get more money and can buy brand new things. You know, new crucibles, new gloves and other things are still very important, and the Charity Association also gets a better reputation and a network of outstanding wizards in the future. This is a win-win thing."
After listening to Sean Datong's words, Capone nodded thoughtfully——Mr. Wallop's words are very reasonable...
Sean shook the card: "Another point, the Charity Association has also reached a strategic partnership with many merchants in Diagon Alley, and cardholders can enjoy discounts when shopping - Madam Malkin's Robe Shop is like this."
It just so happened that on the other side, a young boy who had just finished trying on clothes came to the counter, and Mrs. Malkin's kind and enthusiastic voice sounded.
"Honey, this suit is very suitable for you... Oh, you have a Dawn card, why didn't you tell me earlier, we have discounts for students who hold a Dawn card, come on, come on, honey, I'll do the calculation again for you..."
Looking at the boy who was a little embarrassed and a little excited like himself, Capone's heart moved.
"Mr. Wallop...then I will sign."
"Don't worry, will I lie to you?"
"Of course not! I definitely don't have such an idea!" Capone scratched his head embarrassingly, "I'm just not very good at doing this kind of thing..."
"It's enough to get used to it slowly. At worst, it's okay to help the Wizarding Benevolent Society when you graduate. By the way, Hogwarts students, as long as you hold a Dawn Card and get good grades in the final exams every year, you can get scholarships. Those who get excellent grades in the general wizard exams and advanced wizard exams can also get letters of recommendation for ideal positions."
"Really?" Capone's eyes lit up.
"Of course it's true, well, go try on the clothes and remember to show the card."
Sending Capone into the fitting room, Sean smiled with satisfaction.
He didn't lie to Capone, all his words were sincere, but...he didn't tell Capone that the boss of the Wizarding Benevolent Association really knew him very well, so well that his surname was Wallop...
Dad, you are a genius...
Sean is very satisfied with the operation of the Wizarding Benevolent Association. What does the Dawn Project mean after the first seven years after spending a lot of money on it?
All orphans and young wizards from single-parent families will be grateful to the Wizarding Benevolent Association, and those with stronger families, such as Capone, will also be full of affection for the Wizarding Benevolent Association.
With the substantial increase in the number of students enrolled now, a situation will inevitably appear in the next seven years—job saturation.
The number of wizards is not large, and there are very few job changes. This will inevitably lead to the fact that after a large number of new students graduate, the original positions will become somewhat insufficient.
Many students will face difficulties finding the jobs they desire after graduation.
At this time, various jobs prepared by the Wizarding Charity Association will offer them olive branches.
A position in a company that has contributed a lot to my study career, the salary is generous, and the boss is a generous philanthropist. It is almost obvious how to make a choice.
At this time, the Wallop Wizarding Charity Association will begin to slowly infiltrate the entire wizarding world.
The first seven years, the second seven years, the third seven years...
Shawn is confident that the Wizarding Charity Association will become a behemoth in the entire wizarding world, and the self-interests and simple feelings of countless wizards will be tied to this organization.
And Sean doesn't need this association to rule the world, he just needs a voice with sufficient weight-to be honest, it couldn't be simpler.
Even, Sean felt that as long as he wanted, he could change the financial system of the wizarding world, change the laws of life in the wizarding world, and even become a certain Minister of Magic—although he has no interest in this unfortunate position.
But when the time comes, what if Hermione is interested? What if Daisy was interested? What if your grown-up sister is interested? What if my cheap apprentice Capone is interested? What if those people with excellent abilities and good moral character who have a close relationship with themselves are interested?
Of course, Sean doesn't want to be nepotism, but at present, his vision of seeing people is still very accurate.
Although there is still a big bomb in his body that has not been resolved, it does not affect Sean's plans for the future. The main reason is that his father's various strategies are so easy to use and excellent, and it is enough for him to be responsible for carrying them out.
When Capone and Melanie had finished shopping, Sean led them to the place they dreamed of in their expectant eyes.
A magic wand shop.
Ollivander: Canes have been made since 382 BC.
A wand stood alone on a faded purple upholstery in a dusty window.
"I know you're in a hurry, but I asked my friend before I came here, and she told me that there were a lot of people in the store just now, and it's finally quieter now, you can choose your wand with peace of mind."
After speaking, Sean winked at Capone.
Capone was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that the card for Project Dawn also had a discount at the wand shop? !
The boss of the Wizarding Charity Association is really a powerful person, Capone sincerely admired him.
If Sean knew Capone's thoughts, he would shrug helplessly.
Actually, when Lupine discussed cooperation with Mr. Ollivander, he didn't talk about it at all-the stubborn master wand maker insisted not to let any external force be mixed into his wand, including the price of the wand.
So Sean called Stephanie, and the next day, Stephanie told Sean that the cooperation could start, and even the discount was much bigger than Sean imagined.
Although I don't know how Stephanie persuaded her stubborn grandfather, it is enough to reach a cooperation. Of course, Sean will not let the Ollivanders suffer, and the discount will be paid by his association.
Pushing the door open and walking in, Sean immediately saw Stephanie sitting on the only chair in the store.
Just like when he first came here.
The silver-haired girl hardly changed, she was still quietly reading a book, but this time Stephanie put on a delicate and cute short skirt, and Bai Shengsheng's calf was gently shaking there.
Stephanie saw someone coming, and she closed the page of the book in her hand without waiting for it to finish.
"Grandfather, here comes a guest." She called to the back room, and then came up to greet her.
"How are you doing these days?"
"Not bad, how about you, Stephanie?"
"Thanks to you, very good."
Looking at the two people who were chatting acquaintedly, Capone and Melanie exchanged surprised looks.
Why does Mr. Wallop know so many beautiful sisters?
Miss Daisy Potter I saw first that day, and Miss Hermione Granger who came to celebrate Daisy and Harry's birthday later, and now there is another Miss Stephanie Ollivander.
As expected of Mr. Wallop, Capone thought admiringly.
Mr. Ollivander came out and took the two of them to try on the wand, while Sean and Stephanie walked a little inside and talked softly.
"It's all up to you to get such a big discount this time."
The girl shook her head: "Fortunately, grandfather is just stubborn, and you don't participate in the production of wands. It's just a simple cooperation, and you can even help our wand shop to advertise. I just told him clearly about the win-win thing, and it didn't take much effort."
Sean spread his hands: "Although I still want to intervene, such as asking Ollivander to print a small Dawn Project badge on the final product..."
Stephanie gave him a look: "As long as my grandfather is still making wands, he won't allow it."
Sean shrugged helplessly: "So this is just what I thought when I was dreaming..."
"But when I take over the wand shop in the future, I can print it for you." The girl continued.
Sean was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled: "Then I have to look forward to that day?"
"I'm looking forward to it too."
The two talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was pleasant.
In the middle of the conversation, the door was pushed open again.
A high-spirited little boy stepped in first~IndoMTL.com~Behind him was a middle-aged man with the same posture.
"Please wait a moment." Stephanie raised her head and shouted, and then started talking to Sean in a low voice.
However, the father and son did not seem to buy it.
The boy fiddled with the wand box carelessly, while the man paused his wand.
Mr. Ollivander ignored him.
This made the middle-aged man very dissatisfied. He increased his movement, and then said in an unhappy tone: "Has Ollivander's wand shop lost the way of hospitality?"
Mr. Ollivander raised his head: "Please wait a moment... Oh, oh, Mr. Reiss, long time no see. Is your son going to Hogwarts too?"
"Obviously, Ollivander."
"Wait a minute, these two guests won't take long..."
Ollivander was rudely interrupted by the cocky little boy, who saw the Project Dawn card that Capone had been holding.
"Such a poor guy, why should I wait for him to finish buying first!"