Every single ti his subordinates went on duty, they complained that cleaning up after Aurors was a nightmare. It took hours to erase mories, reconstruct broken buildings, and ensure that no Muggle went off spreading stories about “wizards throwing fireballs in the alley.” If these jamrs worked as advertised, it would save a massive amount of ti, and cut down on complaints from his team. More importantly, Aurors could carry them too. If each Auror deployed one before a fight, his departnt wouldn’t have to constantly clean up their sses.
Fudge knew that his team often clashed with the Auror Office, mainly because they were the ones stuck fixing whatever destruction the Aurors left behind. It was a common frustration, Aurors got all the glory, while the Reversal Squad had to work overti undoing their reckless damage. Now, if every Auror had one of these jamrs, they’d finally learn to clean up after themselves.
Fudge didn’t even need to say anything. His subordinates, who had been shooting him pointed glances from across the room, were all silently urging him to get these jamrs imdiately. With a subtle nod, he signaled his approval to Minister Bagnold. Bagnold, who had already guessed Fudge’s thoughts, turned back to Alex. “I see. Go on, then. What else have you got?”
Alex set down the Shielding Jamr and picked up the second tal rod. “This one,” he said, “is the Anti-Apparition Jamr. As the na suggests, it prevents Apparition within a 100-ter radius once activated.”
The mont he said those words, a noticeable shift went through the room. The Aurors, strikers, and Ministry enforcers, all experienced in chasing down dark wizards, imdiately understood the significance of such a tool.
“When deployed,” Alex continued, “this jamr ensures that no one, friend or foe, can Apparate within the designated area. It completely blocks escape attempts via Apparition, making it incredibly useful for capture missions.”
That alone was enough to make several Aurors lean forward in interest. They had all experienced the frustration of catching up to a fugitive wizard, only for them to Apparate away at the last second.
"But there's more," Alex added with a smirk. “This jamr has a special mobile function. If a wizard holds it and continuously channels magic, they can keep the anti-Apparition field active while moving, which ans it can be used during a pursuit.”
The effect of those words was instantaneous. Even the hardened Aurors in the room visibly perked up. Anti-Apparition Jinxes were nothing new, they were a staple of Auror operations. However, the problem was that casting and maintaining one required a dedicated wizard to stand still and concentrate. That wasn’t always feasible in the heat of battle, and criminals could still slip away if they managed to reach the edge of the spell’s range.
But with this device, an Auror could bring the effect with them while chasing a target. It completely changed the ga.
“Bloody hell,” Moody muttered under his breath, rubbing his chin. Even he looked impressed. The strikers, who had spent their careers hunting dangerous fugitives, were staring at the jamr like it was made of solid gold. For years, their biggest frustration had been losing criminals to Apparition. With this, that problem was solved.
Minister Bagnold saw the expressions around her and knew that these two devices were now a top priority. She exchanged a glance with her colleagues and then cut straight to the point. “We’re very interested in purchasing these,” she said. “What’s the usage ti per unit, and how much are you charging?”
Alex had been waiting for this mont. “A Shielding Jamr costs 120 Galleons,” he said. “And an Anti-Apparition Jamr costs 180 Galleons. Both have a lifespan of two years under normal use.”
A murmur spread through the room. Bagnold frowned slightly, and Alia, ever the sharp negotiator, imdiately stepped forward. “120 Galleons?” she repeated, crossing her arms. “And 180 for the other? That’s quite steep.”
“I’m afraid I can’t go much lower,” Alex said smoothly. “The primary component is Agripa alloy, which is extrely costly. Not to ntion the rune inscriptions, energy stabilization components, and magical radiation shielding, none of those co cheap.”
That was partially true. The materials were expensive, but Alex had already factored in a hefty profit margin. Alia wasn’t convinced just yet. “Two years of use, you say?” she pressed. “That’s not exactly long-term. And the Ministry will be ordering these in bulk.” She paused, letting the implication sink in. “If we’re purchasing in bulk, we expect a discount.”
Alex hesitated for a mont, then pretended to reluctantly consider. “Well,” he said, scratching his chin, “for a bulk order, I suppose I could lower it a little…”
After a series of negotiations, Alia skillfully bargained the prices down, ensuring the Ministry received a better deal. Through persistent yet asured haggling, she managed to lower the cost to 90 Galleons per Shielding Jamr and 140 Galleons per Anti-Apparition Jamr. Alex, though reluctant at first, eventually conceded, recognizing that securing a long-term contract with the Ministry was worth the slight reduction in profit.
At last, Alex had demonstrated all the products he had prepared, but the wizards gathered around still seed reluctant to let the showcase end. Many wore expressions of intrigue, as if hoping for just one more surprise. “Alex, you’ve truly opened our eyes today,” Minister Bagnold said with a small smile before turning to the rest of the room. “That concludes the product demonstration and risk classification assessnt for Wilson’s Arcane Alchemica Company. Let’s move on to other matters for now.”
Then, she shifted her gaze back to Alex and the Ministry directors. “Next, Alex and the departnt heads will join in my office to discuss the order. Moody, you’ll be coming along as well, given your role as Auror Commander. As for the company registration, we’ll handle that once we’ve finalized the purchase agreents. Since this isn’t just any business, it’s selling tactical equipnt, we need to ensure the legal frawork is properly set up.”
With that, Bagnold swiftly took the lead, efficiently organizing the next steps before guiding Alex and the others out of the training hall.
As they walked, Bagnold casually struck up a conversation with Alex. “I’ve heard your academic papers are making waves in Cairo,” she said. “Word is, you’re a strong contender for next year’s International Alchemical Excellence Award.”
Alex gave a polite shake of his head. “You’re exaggerating. Professor Flitwick and Professor Bones helped put my na forward, but I haven’t even finished writing my submission yet. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”
“You’re too modest,” Alia Bones chid in with a smile. “My brother ntions you often in his letters. He believes you’re one of the most talented alchemists Cairo has seen in a decade. The Echo Spell and Tracing Charm you developed have beco incredibly popular among local scholars. And the only reason you didn’t win at the last International Alchemy Conference was because of your age, not a lack of talent.”
“Is that so?” Alex raised an eyebrow. “Professor Bones never ntioned any of this to . He’s been too busy working on ancient rune restoration at the ruins. We haven’t spoken in a while.”
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