LRAB Chapter 555: 'The Weasley’s Windfall”
Chapter 555: 'The Weasley’s Windfall”
Chapter 555: “The Weasley’s Windfall”
After the game 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 name 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 moment, at least for the past few days since the game, Jerry was no longer just their friend; he had transformed 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 name, I hadnt really thought about it yet. If youd like to help, you can come up with one. If theres an interview later, Ill just use the name you suggest. Jerry paused for a moment, then smiled.
In truth, it wasnt a particularly elaborate stunt; it was a sequence of fluid movements 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 deemed a stunt? Hence, he saw no reason to assign a special name to it.
Really? We get to name it? Ron, Harry, and Georges eyes lit up.
This might be etched in Quidditch history as a genuine maneuver, and for its name to originate from their suggestions would be an incredible honor.
We do have some 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.DiisCoover updated novels on
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 chimed in.
Lets call it Jerrys End, signifying that deploying this move brings the game to a close, Harry joined in the naming deliberation.
Amidst the spirited debate about the tricks name, 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.
The only regret weighing on his mind was that he hadnt encouraged more wizards to place bets before the game.
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 commencing 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 time 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 time, 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 come, 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 remembering 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 some grand plans for this money, and we dont want it to be confiscated.
Arthur briefly contemplated inquiring about their grand scheme but ultimately decided against it.