Chapter 555: “The Weasley’s Windfall”
After the ga concluded and Jerry and his teammates triumphantly hoisted the trophy, symbolizing their well-deserved victory, they seized the opportunity to don their masks.
Prior to the impending throng of fans and reporters, they discreetly departed and rendezvoused with Hermione and the others, returning to their magical tent in the camp.
Jerry, whats the na of that last move? You mustve practiced it for ages; its so cool! Ron and Harry eagerly surrounded Jerry as soon as they returned to the tent.
In this mont, at least for the past few days since the ga, Jerry was no longer just their friend; he had transford into an idol they profoundly admired.
Although Jerry had previously stated that he was utterly confident in catching the Golden Snitch within five minutes of its release, witnessing him execute those graceful and explosive moves to seize the Snitch in just fifteen seconds left them exhilarated.
That move? Oh, yeah, Ive practiced it for quite a while. As for its na, I hadnt really thought about it yet. If youd like to help, you can co up with one. If theres an interview later, Ill just use the na you suggest. Jerry paused for a mont, then smiled.
In truth, it wasnt a particularly elaborate stunt; it was a sequence of fluid movents that naturally flowed, and adapted to the situation at hand.
It was akin to stepping over a stairyou do it automatically, without thinking.
How could such a routine action be deed a stunt? Hence, he saw no reason to assign a special na to it.
Really? We get to na it? Ron, Harry, and Georges eyes lit up.
This might be etched in Quidditch history as a genuine maneuver, and for its na to originate from their suggestions would be an incredible honor.
We do have so challenging maneuvers in Quidditch already, like Pokovs Temptation, Lanskys Feint, Prentons Backtrack, Double 8 Ringflight, the Inverted Starfish, and the Dual Assault and Parkin Pincer Maneuver. Nevertheless, none of them compares to Jerrys move. I propose naming it Jerrys Manipulation,' Ron suggested first.
He might not be a whiz at spells, but his Quidditch knowledge was second to none, encompassing every renowned Quidditch tactic and trick.
I reckon it should be Jerrys Takedown,' Fred chid in.
Lets call it Jerrys End, signifying that deploying this move brings the ga to a close, Harry joined in the naming deliberation.
Amidst the spirited debate about the tricks na, Jerry shook his head and approached Hermione, who had a hand covering her mouth, her eyes twinkling with mirth.
Uh, um do you like the flowers that were sent to you? Jerry inquired with a grin, his words barely escaping his lips before they were concealed by Hermiones playful laughter.
She initially raised the flower shed been clutching in surprise, a red rose.
It quickly dawned on her that this was the sole unblemished rose amidst the shower of falling petals, and it had serendipitously fallen into her grasp.
Hermione blushed, casting her eyes downward as she mumbled softly.
Haha, congratulations, congratulations! This ending was truly unexpected, and it will be a topic of discussion for decades to co. Its amazing! Ludo Bagman, the Ministry of Magics Sports Departnt director, part-ti comntator for the ga, and general manager of Quidditch betting, entered the tent with a bulging bag of Golden Galleons.
Upon spotting Jerry, his excitent surged, and he eagerly extended his hand to shake Jerrys.
His elation wasnt solely due to Jerry leading England to victory, thus bringing honor to the Ministry of Magic.
More significantly, the gambling he had orchestrated this ti around had been trendously lucrative.
Although Ludo Bagman might appear as a forr international Quidditch star and the present head of the Ministry of Magics Sports Departnt, painting a rosy picture, the reality was quite different.
He had already gone bankrupt and was indebted to Gringotts.
Over the years, his gambling addiction had led him to organize nurous betting events, resulting in the loss of his entire fortune.
This Quidditch World Cup marked his final attempt at redemption.
According to the odds he had set and the betting trends, if England won, he stood to recover a portion of his losses, at least settling the debts owed to Gringotts.
However, if Ireland were to win, it would spell his total financial ruin.
To cover his losses, hed need to fill the bets with counterfeit Leprechaun gold coins and then devise an escape plan.
Yet, not only did England erge victorious, but also, the multiple bets on the duration it would take Jerry to catch the Snitch turned out to be a stunning upset.
And what did an upset an? It signified that all winnings would belong to him except for a handful of those within this particular magical tent who had wagered on the ti it would take for Jerry to seize the Golden Snitch.
In the end, even after paying off the 20,000-plus Golden Galleons here and settling his debts to the fairies with the remaining funds, he would still have a hefty surplus of 50,000 to 60,000 Golden Galleons.
An absolute windfall for Ludo!
The only regret weighing on his mind was that he hadnt encouraged more wizards to place bets before the ga.
Had he done so, his earnings would have been even more substantial.
It looks like Mr. Bagman is here to exchange our Golden Galleons, Jerry remarked as he released Ludos hand and inspected the bag brimming with Gold Galleons.
Satisfied that they were all genuine, he signaled for everyone else to gather around.
Ludo played his part impeccably, promptly comncing the exchange of Gold Galleons in accordance with the previously dispatched notes.
As Ludo exited the magical tent, each person held a substantial sum of Gold Galleons, and their collective laughter reverberated within the tent.
Among them, the Weasley family was the most jubilant.
The last ti Arthur had acquired such a significant sum was when he hit a 700 Galleon jackpot during the familys trip to Egypt when he bought Ron a new wand.
This ti, Arthur alone amassed a staggering 5,300 Golden Galleons, and this didnt even include Bill, Charlie, and the Weasleys brothers.
While 5,000 Golden Galleons might pale in comparison to the riches of well-established wizarding families like the Malfoys, it was an enormous windfall for the perennially cash-strapped Weasley family.
It was a fortune that would secure Ron and Ginnys financial stability for years to co, sparing them the need to buy second-hand items.
This financial boon was all thanks to Jerry, who had the foresight to bet against the grain in advance.
It appears that our shopping trip to Diagon Alley tomorrow will be quite enjoyable! Jerry quipped, eliciting more laughter from the group, all of whom gazed at him with gratitude.
Upon hearing this, their laughter swelled once more.
But dont tell your mother about your gambling, Arthur admonished, suddenly rembering a crucial detail, which he then explained to his children.
He had spoken to Molly about the betting before claiming his winnings, and she had agreed
but only with respect to himself. He hadnt dared to discuss the others.
Dont worry, Dad, Fred reassured him, his eyes gleaming with delight. Weve got so grand plans for this money, and we dont want it to be confiscated.
Arthur briefly contemplated inquiring about their grand sche but ultimately decided against it.
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