A day at Hogwarts.

Chapter 458 Play a big game
Charles wanted to talk to the old man about Voldemort, but he didn't expect that the old man would come to Dumbledore's office the next day.

The grandfather and grandson haven't seen each other since the Quidditch World Cup. Charles didn't expect that the old man would do something big this time.

"You want to film Titanic?" Charles was shocked. Even if he said he would hold the wedding next month, it wouldn't be such a big shock.

Jack said seriously, "Two billion dollars in box office, haven't you been planning this?"

Charles was speechless and immediately thought of the key problem: "Are you trying to use magic for special effects?!"

He remembered that a large part of the cost of this movie was spent on special effects, and if Dumbledore had done it, it would probably have been just the cost of food.

Dumbledore saw Charles looking at him, shrugged and said, "He asked Minerva to help out next summer. The deal will be done by the Quidditch World Cup."

The corner of Charles' mouth twitched. The sound of the abacus beads was so loud that it could be heard around the earth.

Jack nodded and said, "The funds have been raised and everyone is willing to let the British film the story of the British ship. Cameron, DiCaprio, Winslet and others have already negotiated the release date."

Charles was speechless, frowned and asked, "What's the matter with calling me here?"

Jack said, "I want to use Farbottom Castle as a filming location."

Charles had nothing to say. The company was indeed suitable. The lake outside could sink Leo, and the rooms inside could be transformed into various scenes. The most important thing was that electronic products could be used.

"Lend it if you want." Charles sighed, "So, Grandpa, have you ever thought about the International Statute of Secrecy?"

The President of the International Confederation of Wizards is sitting right there, openly trampling on the Statute of Secrecy. Isn't he afraid of problems?
Dumbledore shrugged and said, "The International Confederation of Wizards recently passed an amendment to the International Statute of Secrecy regarding the use of potions on Muggles, as long as the Muggles don't know it's magic."

"Then the Ministry of Magic will send people to cast Confusion Charms on the Muggles participating in the filming, making them think that those were all stunts."

He sounded somewhat helpless when he said it.

Sure enough, he continued, "It took only half an hour from the proposal to the passage of this bill. It was mainly proposed by some countries in Africa, America, and Southeast Asia because of the special medicine for treating malaria."

"Because the drug is produced in the UK, Fudge also hopes that I will support it."

Charles understood that those who proposed this motion were all tropical countries suffering from malaria. If Dumbledore opposed it, they would really be able to initiate an impeachment motion and pass it, and the people waiting to take Dumbledore's place would be from Africa.

"Oh, right!" Charles suddenly remembered something, "That novel was co-authored by Lady Delacour and me. I remember it hasn't been authorized to be made into a movie yet?"

Jack said matter-of-factly, "As long as your guardian agrees."

Charles was speechless. It was true. Just have the old man sign it.

He suddenly discovered a big problem: the timing of the film project establishment and the revision of the confidentiality law was too coincidental, wasn't it?

I don’t dare to think too deeply about this question, as I guess the mastermind behind this is right in front of me.

Charles had nothing to do next, and Jack pretended to invite Dumbledore to be a stuntman.

Dumbledore smiled and said, "If you say it again, I will agree."

Jack immediately took out his mechanical pocket watch and looked at it, then said, "It's getting late. I should go back."

"Oh, the stairs at Hogwarts are always so annoying, I wish someone could show me the way out."

Dumbledore sneered, stood up, grabbed his arm, and used the headmaster's privilege to Apparate him back to number 3 Privet Drive.

Less than two minutes later, Dumbledore returned.

He asked Charles, "What do you think about this matter?"

Charles shrugged and said, "All I can say is that the power of love is strong."

Dumbledore nodded. The headmasters in the paintings on the wall disappeared, probably having a gossip meeting, leaving only the former headmaster Armando Dippet looking around in confusion.

Charles thought about it and said, "Professor Dumbledore, I think there are uninvited guests in the castle."

Dumbledore nodded and said, "Yes, I heard from the people who returned that someone was sneaking around in the castle at night."

Charles asked again: "Could it be related to the attack on Draco Malfoy that day?"

He wanted to bring up the subject of the Death Eaters, but Dumbledore's thoughts were elsewhere: "I think it's possible that someone might think the Malfoys have a treasure trove in the castle."

"It's getting late, you should go back and rest."

Charles had no choice but to leave. There was no dessert today. It was obvious that the principal was in a bad mood.

He could understand that anyone would be confused if the old man suddenly did something like this.

When Charles returned to the Gryffindor common room, the fourth years were gathered together studying something.

Harry greeted him warmly, but he simply responded calmly and walked up the stairs to his bedroom.

Harry asked curiously, "What happened to Charles?"

"He looks very tired," said Hermione.

Lavender asked in confusion, "What happened?"

Ximo pinched his chin and said, "I think it has something to do with the recent increase in the price of flour. I heard from my mother that flour is a little more expensive recently than in the summer."

Ron also said, "I heard from Percy that the bread in Diagon Alley has become much more expensive recently."

Dean said: "Dancing Grass Restaurant needs a lot of flour every day. If the price of flour goes up, he will lose a lot of money."

Several people were talking about Charles, and everyone felt that the recent rise in flour prices put a lot of pressure on him.

Hermione said she was going to see Charles, but no one paid any attention and continued to study the treasure map that Dean found today.

In the dormitory, Charles lay on the bed, staring at the top of the mosquito net, thinking about some problems.

Hermione sat on the bed, grabbed a handful of toffee from her pocket and placed it on the bedside, and asked, "You won't deduct the house elf's salary, will you?"

She learned from Dobby about the wages Charles paid to the working elves. She just heard everyone say that the Dancing Grass Restaurant was losing money, so she immediately thought about whether Charles would reduce the elves' wages to ensure his own profits.

Charles raised his hand and pointed at the door, and said in a deep voice: "You, now, get out!"

He was just worrying about the old man's matter, and Hermione suddenly came to talk about this, which made him furious.

The Dancing Grass Restaurant has nothing to do with Hermione, so what right does she have to make decisions?

Hermione pouted and said, "Humph, you always treat me like a child."

Now, including the time she spent using the time turner, she is already a girl of fifteen or sixteen, and she is beginning to be dissatisfied with some things.

Charles took a deep breath and asked, "Miss Granger, you are in the boys' bedroom, and you have a boy treating you as an adult. Do you have any special thoughts?"

Hermione's face suddenly turned red.

Charles then said, "Let me treat you like a woman and grow cat ears and a tail first."

Hermione's face turned pale again.

(End of this chapter)