Chapter 325: Penelope
"Percy, did you see it?"
"...I saw it."
In a corner of Diagon Alley, Percy and Penelope stared at each other dumbfoundedly. Percy asked her, "Do you think Professor Snape is here as a guest?"
"Don't be silly," Penelope exclaid excitedly, clenching her fist. "We should have realized it earlier. The job posting revealed a lot of information"
"You an the ancient magical texts and the admiration for Muggle items?" Percy caught on. "We're lucky we ca back one last ti. The previous tis we ca, it was just an empty space here."
Percy and Penelope had co here more than once, and they had even followed the recruitnt advertisent to find the L.C.A. Building. The staff of this newly thriving comic company led them to a dostic elf. This dostic elf, dressed even more elegantly than them, had a separate office. He didn't reveal much information, only insisting that the interview location hadn't changed and asked them to co on ti. "You won't regret it."
Percy was about to start at the Ministry of Magic in a few days, and today was their last visit. They happened to witness this scene.
...
Felix and Snape entered the Future World Building. Felix's fingertips brushed against a copper Knut. "Dobby," he called softly.
"Squeak!"
With a slight sound, a dostic elf dressed in exquisite butler's attire appeared. He gave a deep bow. "Mr. Harp, Dobby is at your service." He looked up, gazing around. "Is this our new company? It looks a bit dim..."
"Of course, it still lacks illumination," Felix said. He extended his hand forward, magical script converged, forming a palm-sized milky-white sphere of light that spiraled upward. It landed in the enormous crystalline fractal chandelier at the top of the building, instantly illuminating the whole place.
"It can last for a while. I'll create a stable magical item with similar properties in a couple of days." He said thoughtfully, "Perhaps this could beco the company's first product."
"Magic lamp?" Snape pondered. "A good idea."
Felix clapped his hands. "The interview ti is at nine o'clock. We have about two hours. We can use this ti to make so adjustnts"
He stopped mid-sentence as a young man and woman pushed the door open from outside. "Professor?" Penelope said nervously.
Felix nodded at her. "You're earlier than I expected. Hmm... I've seen your records. It's not really necessary, but let's go through the process."
He said to Dobby, "If soone arrives early for an interview, please take them to the room on the second floor." He pointed to a spacious room on the second floor. It had a huge double-door made of wine-red chestnut wood with intricate carvings.
"Very well, Mr. Harp," Dobby said cheerfully.
The group walked up the broad spiraling staircase. Percy took the opportunity to inspect the bas-reliefs on the do above, depicting various scenes. Alongside wizards with wands, there were people in Muggle attire. So were holding different types of glass tubes, so were contemplating complex chanical structures, and others held a brass balance scale.
It was hard for him to understand why these people were brought together. They seed to co from various professions. Percy focused on the images of the wizards and recognized a few individuals who had a common traitthey were renowned for discovering or inventing significant spells.
For instance, he saw Samobi, the inventor of the Cheering Charm; Flewellyn Belby, who discovered a thod to repel Hinkypunks; and Grover Hipworth, the inventor of the Pepperup Potion. Percy speculated that the Muggles he didn't recognize were likely similar figures. People who had discovered or invented sothing?
"Miss Cleavat, take note. We can make the staircase move." Felix, who was leading, said.
"What? Oh, alright." Penelope replied, rummaging in her pocket. Percy kindly handed her a small notebook and a quill. "I prepared these in advance..."
"Thank you, Percy." She jotted down the information swiftly.
Felix Harp offered so more suggestions. "We need so decorations... that's not urgent. Employees can arrange their workspaces according to their preferences. However, we do need to prepare so tables, chairs, stationery, ink, and perhaps so greenery. Prepare a list, and you can discuss it with Dobby."
He glanced at Penelope and added, "I'm sorry, we're short-staffed at the mont, so we'll need you to handle so miscellaneous tasks for now."
"No problem, Professor. I can quickly familiarize myself with things around here." Penelope said, jotting down the requirents. "Is Dobby the dostic elf we t earlier?"
"That's right. It's important to note that, like you, he's an employee of the company, not soone's servant."
"He's a free elf?" Penelope said in surprise.
"He prefers to call himself, Dobby the Free Elf." Felix smiled in response.
They entered the large room on the second floor. Despite lacking decorations like tables, chairs, and carpets, it was hard to imagine that everything had just materialized. Percy caressed the delicate carvings on the windowsill, seemingly sniffing at sothing...
Felix conjured so long tables and chairs in a Hogwarts-style. He and Snape sat on one side of the table, while Penelope and Percy sat on the other. However, the interview quickly turned into a discussion about the company's scope of business, managent system, and daily operations.
Percy was quite enthusiastic about the Ministry of Magic's managent thods and suggested replicating them entirely. But this t strong opposition from his girlfriend.
"Percy, the Ministry's way of managent is too cold and rigid. For a long ti, our workforce won't be that large..." She glanced at Felix, who nodded gently. She turned back and continued, "You see, if there are only a dozen or so, maybe a few dozen people, a friendly atmosphere is more important."
"Exactly because of the small size, certain rules should be established early on. It's good for everyone." Percy insisted.
"Rules are necessary, but they don't have to be so rigid." Penelope patiently explained, "Future World's main focus is on research and developnt. It's completely different from the Ministry of Magic..."
Felix and Snape sat quietly on the side, watching them argue. Both of them had a streak of stubbornness in their personalities, but they were also rational individuals. After half an hour, Percy was persuaded.
At that mont, Felix smiled and said, "Looks like you've reached a consensus."
"Let
share my thoughts. Just as Miss Cleavat said, Future World's mission is to provide convenience for all wizards, to make their lives better. In other words, our mindset should be ahead of the entire wizarding world. We are the future."
"A relaxed environnt is essential. I won't impose too many constraints. However, so practices from the Ministry of Magic can also be beneficial. Like the paper airplanes Percy ntioned to pass ssages. I found it intriguing the first ti I saw it."
"Knock knock!"
Dobby knocked on the door and appeared. "Mr. Harp, there's an applicant. He says his na is Lems Lupin."
Snape stood up abruptly. "I'll go bring him in." Without waiting for Felix's response, he hurried out of the room.
Felix shook his head and quickly followed. These two had just had a quarrel not too long ago, their relationship was indeed complex. But another round of argunt wasn't a big deal. He just needed to keep Percy and Penelope occupied.
Turning to the two of them, he said, "You've been hired, Miss Cleavat. Enjoy your break, and report for duty tomorrow..."
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