Chapter 237 Selling Things
Now Andrew has received two pieces of news, one good and one bad.
The good news is that the principal is not just fishing every day, nor is he out of his mind, but he really has something to do, and the arrangements are very tight.
The bad news is that he has to take on an extra job, and he's being brought along as a mascot...
Damn it - what kind of dignity does he have?
This was really confusing, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and get ready.
However, before that, he had to make good preparations for the reception - Professor McGonagall's special letter already spoke volumes, and he was not as ambitious as Dumbledore.
Fortunately, it was not an official visit, and the problem was solved by simply asking the elf to clean it up.
But the fact of hosting is...
‘Ask Dumbledore? Forget it... It's too outrageous to ask the principal for help... Fortunately, there is someone to ask for help. ’
Unlike the trivial matter of decorating the auditorium, receiving three vice-principals is something that can be done very well. There is no shame in asking your dean for help...
At least you won't be kicked out of the office - the level of etiquette is still there.
So, without hesitation, Andrew turned to his dean for help with a grimace, "Help, dean, he is just trying to make things difficult for others, I am a pure Ravenclaw!"
Although the tone and vocabulary certainly need to be very elegantly decorated, this is how it is.
Fortunately, although Professor Flitwick was a little dissatisfied that he was not seeking knowledge on curses, etiquette issues were at least within the scope of knowledge.
After about two hours of instructing Andrew, Andrew successfully figured out how to do it without appearing too rude.
As for more things, it didn't matter - Professor Flitwick gave him a hint. Bringing Dumbledore over during the meal after the visit could fill a big gap. As for the etiquette issues during the reception, he generously assisted. Andrew was the Ravenclaw prefect who kept him in school.
'Gryffindor doesn't have a detention prefect, but you can ask Professor Black to come out. Forget it, just don't bring the professor... It's up to Hufflepuff to discuss with the detention prefect... After all, we still have to deal with Professor Adams. Someone who can speak...'
'Of course, all the lab members are also brought out. They are all mixed up anyway, so I have to remind them not to talk nonsense, otherwise they will not be able to sell at a high price...'
'That's it. Anyway, Professor McGonagall will accompany you throughout the whole journey, that's almost it...'
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"Pegasus... is here..."
Andrew stood at the reception point with a bunch of prefects and people from the power laboratory, waiting for the Pegasus to land. Over there, Hagrid was in charge...
Professor McGonagall was the first to get off the carriage, followed by four wizards, two men and two women.
? ? ?
Andrew was stunned for a moment, but didn't show it. He quickly went up to greet him, "Professor, you are back."
"Well, everything is fine," Professor McGonagall nodded, "Let me introduce you, Taylor, this is Headmaster Aika Amato of Beauxbatons."
"Welcome to Hogwarts, sir."
Then came the other three, Badu Roland from Durmstrang, Dora Aurora from Castrobusche, and Elf Neto from Ilvermorny. It is worth mentioning that Neto The professor is the only one who is not a vice-chancellor.
These four people come from four magic schools, two from the three major European schools, Ilvermorny, who has risen in recent years in the United States, and Castrobushe, who is very familiar to Andrew and often exchanges files.
Yes, this magic school in South America, Castello Busche has the best relationship with Hogwarts, and the two schools carry out exchange programs from time to time. Andrew once heard Percy complain while working on the list. His brother Bill had become pen pals with a student there before, but unfortunately he couldn't get enough money to carry out the exchange program.
'There's nothing you can do, exchange students have to pay, but the herbal medicine there is very good, after all, the environment is advantageous, I remember Professor Adams said...'
As Andrew recalled it, he greeted these visitors without losing any etiquette - I don't know if Professor McGonagall had said it in advance or if the other party maintained good etiquette. Anyway, Andrew didn't notice anything too outrageous in his eyes.
"After all, it is a holiday. If there are any problems with etiquette, please forgive me."
Then came the introduction to the members of the laboratory. Andrew, who knew he didn't know much about alchemy, backed down a few steps and let professionals come. At the same time, he looked at the Ravenclaws in the team - look at it, Don’t talk too much about cost, but the same goes for price!
After that, a group of people came to the castle and the laboratory to visit, and then praised and commented, and even engaged in bargaining - Andrew, who was not good at this, kept smiling while listening.
However, the negotiation issue is not how many sets to purchase, but the purchase of use rights - the permanent kind.
Yes, as a heavily protected magic school, it is natural that outsiders cannot be allowed to casually participate in the construction and layout. So you have to make it yourself. Even if you take a step back, it must be done by someone approved by you. Although this thing can be seen easily, it cannot be copied directly.
Personal plagiarism problems cannot be managed, but everyone wants to face it. Therefore, it is your own business to buy out the license and how to change it later. We do not sell it to outsiders, and you don’t care how we play and install it.
'Yes...I think too much...'
Andrew silently reviewed and watched Professor McGonagall and the others successfully negotiate.
"Happy cooperation, Taylor. Just go and draw up the agreement. Go and come back soon."
He was summoned as a camera-like presence to print the document—using magic permanent setting ink on the parchment, and then stamping it with his official seal.
After that, it’s time to receive the meal—but this task is led by the prefects.
"You go and sign them separately, Taylor, and then give them the compiled information - although they can do it themselves..."
In the office, while the professors and principal were being taken away by other students, Professor McGonagall whispered.
"Just take payment at the original price of Ilvermorny, 30% off for the other two stores, and 50% off for our old friends. Don't be surprised or say anything more when you receive the payment."
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professor?
Andrew was stunned for a moment - he didn't expect Professor McGonagall to start playing this trick.
But yes, everyone has different cooperation relationships, so the high price will definitely deceive Ilvermorny...it is normal to charge double the price.
"Albus will be attending the noon party, right?"
"Yes, Professor, I specifically told the principal and he is willing to change his schedule."
"That's good. It's basically nothing serious. How has your transformation been during this time?"
"I'm still doing the courses assigned by the principal. It will take about two or three days to complete."
"That's good, I've worked hard for you this time... Albus really... doesn't know what he's busy with..."
Professor McGonagall shook her head and said, "I'll give you three days of vacation and have a good rest."
(End of chapter)