It was agreed that, as well as their daily briefing, the board of Stag Industries would meet on New Years Eve with the option of staying for a party and a few days if they wished. They were just about to break for the day when Narcissa brought up one final item.
"The Weasley twins have come up with an interesting idea, it's a magical device that will wash, dry and iron clothes. The only problem is that they designed it to randomly spell cloths to change when being worn, a prank they called it," said Narcissa.
Harry was laughing but Hermione could see the potential, "tell them to make it without the prank, then sell that part to the kids as an add-on. Imagine going to work and your robes transfiguring into swimwear?"
Harry was really laughing now but Ginny got it immediately, "that means we sell them two products, the working model then the prank, pure genius!"
After Narcissa left, Harry and Hermione took the students to a part of the garden with the intention of discovering how Neville changed tormentors into turkeys.
Ginny noticed Hedwig perched happily on a tree while Crookshanks was sprawled out on some lush vegetation, both looked exceedingly pleased with there new living arrangements and both were definitely enjoying the dramatic change from the Scottish winter weather.
Harry and Hermione explained how they used their magic and invited Neville to give it a try. Neville's problem had never been lack of power, just lack of belief. With Ginny in his life, his confidence had really taken a boost. So, with a smile of encouragement from his girlfriend, Neville gave it his best try and, much to his amazement succeeded first time.
Ginny was ecstatic, especially when she found out that she had the same ability.
Hermione then proceeded to give them the possible bad news, they didn't know if this would be permanent. They decided to train every day and hope their newfound abilities got stronger instead of weaker. They practiced until it was time to change for dinner.
The dining room was furnished much like the rest of the house, simple but elegant. There was hardly a picture or decorative feature in the house as nothing could compete with the beauty from outside.
They were joined at dinner by a very content Dobby and Winky as the six had a lovely evening, enjoying the food and the company while the sun sank into the ocean.
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Dan Granger lay in bed with his sleeping wife and wondered if life could get any better. He was going to be a father and a grandfather who, after selling their practice, would be taking early retirement. The thought of spending his life on a tropical island with his family and the four children on the way made him the happiest man alive.
They had spent the day saying goodbye to some friends and acquaintances at the golf club while handing out invitations to their closest friends. Dan knew he shouldn't take pleasure from some of the more 'stuck up' members who suddenly wanted to buy them drinks, invite them to social gatherings (posh party) or anything else they could think of to get an invitation. He had watched them squirm all day and he had loved it.
He also loved the potion the elves had made for Emma; it took away the worst of her mood swings and had no side effects. He would bring this up at the next meeting; Dan would have emptied his bankbook for this product when Emma was pregnant with Hermione.
The thought that he would have a son who would grow up with three children his own age brought tears to his eyes. They knew Hermione was a lonely child and had almost cried with relief when her first letter sent from Hogwarts mentioned, not just professors but also another student, a boy called Harry Potter.
Dan eventually fell asleep thinking how amazing it was that one person could change his family's lives so much.
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