Harry Potter and the Candy Factory

“Sierra… Are you sure you won't reconsider?”

In the Director of the Serious Crime Investigation Department's office, the old man held a thin resignation report in both hands, his brow slightly furrowed. Google search reading

After reading it all from top to bottom, he finally sighed quietly, looked up, and looked at Sierra Stewart, who had already changed into casual clothes, and couldn't help but persuade her.

“No.”

Sierra shook her head decisively, and the short refusal blurted out, without any change in her expression, and there was still some youthful stubbornness between her eyebrows.

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It can be seen that Sierra has probably considered it for a long time before standing here today and saying this to the other party…

And all of this was seen by the old man. Although he, as an experienced person, could vaguely feel that the other party's departure seemed to be a certainty.

However, the unwillingness in his heart still made him speak again to persuade her, hoping to make her change her mind.

After all, the surname Stewart does not represent ordinary significance in the American wizarding world.

Although they rarely appear in public, almost all American wizards will show respect at the first mention of this surname. They truly transcend the original class framework and stand proudly at the top of the pyramid from the perspective of "name".

Even Antonio, the President of the Magical Congress of the United States, would bow and offer sincere greetings when he saw Sierra Stewart's father, John Stewart, to express his respect.

As for the reason… it’s also very simple, because they are descendants of Isolt Sayre—the only nobles on this barren American continent, the actual owners of Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

Originally, as the Director of the Serious Crime Investigation Department, the old man's idea was to use Sierra Stewart's relationship to get in touch with John Stewart and successfully transform him into his own political bargaining chip,妄想ing to rush up again before retirement, successfully breaking through that boundary, and becoming another group of people who obtained "tickets".

However, what was unexpected was that his plan was just ready and had not officially started yet, but Sierra Stewart had already thrown the resignation letter in his face and cruelly told him that she wanted to resign…

The old man勉强ed a stiff smile on his face, and then said dryly.

“…On the day you joined the job, you told me that becoming an Auror was your lifelong dream. You have been yearning for this job since you were a child, and you have been working hard for it until now! But now, less than half a year after you just joined the job, you are telling me that you want to resign?”

He tried hard to widen his somewhat dim eyes, trying to see some different changes from the other party's face. But no… that stubbornness still existed, and the firmness in her eyes had not faded in the slightest.

“……” The old man swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his heart sinking further and further, falling into the abyss. ♚♞ ♦♦

“Really not considering it again?” When he said this, there was even a hint of pleading in his tone.

“No—” Sierra shook her head decisively, then turned and walked towards the door, unwilling to waste any more words with the other party.

“In fact, I think I probably am not suitable to be an Auror. Because it may be somewhat different from what I initially imagined… I’m sorry, Director, my dad is still waiting for me outside, I’ll leave first.”

While saying this, Sierra opened the door of the Director's office, and then waved to the old man without looking back.

“I wish you all the best in your business.”

With a "bang!" the door closed, leaving only the old man staring at the door with wide eyes and a dull expression.

The surroundings fell into a long period of silence.

………………………………

After walking out of that office, Sierra felt a lot more relaxed.

She hummed a song and ran out of the Magical Congress of the United States building with light steps.

This time, she didn't even look at the clock hanging in the hall, not even a glance.

“How is it, had enough fun?”

In a black car on the road in front of the building, a middle-aged man with a gentle and amiable face turned his head, looked at Sierra who had rushed into the car, with a pampered expression.

“Had enough fun!”

The car door closed, Sierra趴ed on the back seat, buried her head in her arms, and replied in a muffled voice.

“If you’ve had enough fun, let’s go back…”

The man turned his head back as if he was used to it, turned the car key, and started it.

“Actually, when you first told me you wanted to be an Auror, I guessed there would be such a day. Otherwise, why do you think our family hasn't been involved in politics for so many years?”

Speaking, he shook his head as if with emotion.

“It’s good that you see it clearly now! I originally thought it would take you five or six years, but I didn’t expect it to be so fast, you are indeed my daughter.”

“So annoying, Dad! Don’t talk about this!!”

Sierra was a little annoyed by what he said, and suddenly raised her head and shouted at John Stewart in front.

“ok, ok…” John shrugged, glanced at his daughter's state in the rearview mirror, and very识趣ly didn't continue to talk about it, but changed the topic.

“After returning to Ilvermorny, start as a professor, you decide what to teach. In a few years, when the headmaster of Thunderbird House, 克缇, retires, you will take over his position!”

Sierra didn't speak, and continued to bury her head in her arms, sulking and not knowing what she was thinking.

“And then…” John's words continued. He stroked his slightly stubbled chin, and a few smiles couldn't help but rise on his face, as if he was预想ing the美好 of future life.

“When I retire, you will take over my position and officially become the headmaster of Ilvermorny! Then I can also take a rest.”

Just as John was still driving and畅想ing the美好 of future life, Sierra's voice suddenly came from behind.

“…I want to go to the British wizarding world.”

“Squeak——”

The car braked suddenly on the road, John turned half of his body sharply, stared at his precious daughter with wide eyes, and the expression on his face gradually turned into disbelief.

…………………………………

“That’s it… then I’ll go first.”

At the entrance of the candy factory, Lane, looking at Charlie and Russell in front of him, with a smile on his face, nodded to signal.

Charlie was a little emotional, he took a step forward, suddenly opened his arms, hugged the other party into his arms, and gave him a big hug.

He拍ed Lane's back hard with both hands, and Charlie asked sincerely.

“Thanks, you helped me with a big favor again. What should I do to thank you…”

“Actually, to be honest… I’ve had my eye on your car for a long time——”

莱恩 wasn't too surprised by Charlie's actions. He patted Charlie on the back as well, then whispered in his ear with a bit of a joking tone.

As soon as he said that, the emotion on Charlie's face vanished instantly. He released his arms that were tightly wrapped around 莱恩, took two steps back, and looked at him warily.

“I knew it! You've always had designs on my car. Let me tell you, I've put a lot of effort into it! I'd even agree if you wanted me to get your distribution rights raised a few points, but this is the one thing, no way.”

莱恩 immediately curled his lip, looked at Charlie with disgust, then reached into his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, stuck it in his mouth, and said indignantly,

“Who cares!”

Even so, he turned his head and looked at the beloved car behind Charlie, still couldn't help but smacked his lips enviously at the filter in his mouth.

……………

“I'm not messing with you anymore! I'm leaving. Just call me if you need anything!”

Soon, 莱恩 turned his gaze back to Charlie.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep puff, waved to Charlie, then turned and left the factory, walking into the crowd on the street.

Watching the other party's departing figure, Charlie couldn't help but take a deep breath, feeling even more emotional.

He didn't take his eyes off the figure until it disappeared, then finally turned back to 罗素 beside him.

“You've worked hard too, 罗素!” Charlie smiled, leaned over and patted 罗素's shoulder, and said softly.

“It's no trouble at all. It's all 罗素 should do!”

罗素 straightened his back and replied loudly with his chest out, although he said so, the constantly flapping ears and the smile that was about to be suppressed at the corner of his mouth still allowed Charlie to easily see his joy after being praised at this moment.

Just like that, 莱恩 left, and the factory gate was closed. Charlie and 罗素 returned together to his long-abandoned office.

Sitting in the familiar office chair, he couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions for a moment.

Looking at the neatly arranged desk, which was still as spotless as it was before he left, Charlie knew that although he didn't say it, 莱恩 must have carefully protected everything in this office and didn't really act recklessly because of Charlie's words.

And this was the reason why Charlie trusted 莱恩. His trust in him came not only from the blood ties, but also from the character and attitude that he had subtly displayed since childhood.

“Alright…”

Thinking of this, Charlie shook his head slightly, pulled himself back from his thoughts, and looked again at 罗素 standing in front of him.

“Let's begin. Tell me what's happened in these ten days.”

It seemed like it had been a long time since he had reported to Charlie, and he was faintly excited at the moment.

He was still holding that small notebook, eager to try. After hearing Charlie's words, his eyes lit up instantly.

Nodding, he didn't waste any more words and began to skillfully flip through his notebook, recounting everything that had happened in the past few days to Charlie in great detail.

“There has been a major breakthrough in the research on Snow Lemon! According to that recipe, Tika conducted hundreds of experiments, and finally succeeded in improving the quality while retaining the taste… Although it is still a bit unstable, he said that he will definitely be able to complete it completely before Christmas!”

“Two production lines had a little problem some time ago, but they were quickly repaired, and there were no serious accidents.”

“Honeydukes has agreed to use Charlie's Candy's independent shelves and put it in the most conspicuous place…”

“The Weird Exploding Candy is still…”

“A few days ago, Umbridge…”

“The output of the liquor-filled Ice Plum Sweet Candy has already…”

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Charlie lowered his head, listening to 罗素's report, while propping his elbows on the table and stroking the ring as he thought.

Suddenly, 罗素's report paused.

“Oh, right! Mr. Charlie… Headmaster Albus Dumbledore sent a letter not long after you left.”

As he spoke, he took out an envelope clipped in it from the notebook, stepped forward, and placed it neatly on Charlie's desk.

“Since you were away, no one dared to open it. In order to prevent any mistakes, 罗素 took the liberty of writing a letter to Headmaster Dumbledore, explaining to him that you had gone to the American wizarding world.”

Charlie took the letter, looking at the phoenix symbol spreading its wings and flying on the wax seal, he couldn't help but smiled, and then casually asked

“Did Headmaster Dumbledore reply to you?”

“He did!” 罗素 sounded very happy. He nodded, quickly took out another letterhead clipped in the notebook, showed it to Charlie, and said

“Headmaster Dumbledore is really a humble and good person. Even in his reply to me, he said thank you! Thank you for telling him the news, and then said it didn't matter, it's not urgent to open that letter when you come back.”

After speaking, he carefully clipped the letter back into the notebook again, looking like he was going to treasure it from now on.

Listening to 罗素's words, Charlie didn't feel strange. The more capable people are, the more humble they are. It is often those who are useless who raise their heads high, trying to show their authority in this way.

People like Albus Dumbledore have reached a realm that ordinary wizards cannot understand…

He nodded, and casually opened the envelope, took out the letter inside, unfolded it, and read it carefully.

The letter was very short, and there wasn't much content other than the usual greetings.

He read it all in one breath, and it didn't even take a minute.

Soon, he put down the letter, watching it float up lightly, fold in mid-air, and then return to the envelope.

Charlie's eyes flickered a few times, and he fell into thought.

After another moment of thought, he raised his head and asked 罗素

“How is that batch of automatic candy vending machines that we've been researching?”

罗素 was stunned for a moment, then quickly flipped through his notebook and found the relevant records.

“In fact, it's already completed! And it has been tested. We specifically used high-standard magic to bombard it continuously for ten minutes, and the experimental results were very successful! It has reached the conditions for formal launch into the wizarding world.”

“Excellent.” Charlie nodded, then stood up from his seat.

“Let's go! Let's take a look… If it's really like you said, then it won't be long before we can officially start the first batch of deployment at Hogwarts.”