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Geminirapidly calculated in her mind. Customizing such a magical eye would cost around 5,000 Galleons. Since America had a Weasley alchemybranch shop, perhaps she could secure a discount? In that case, charging him 10,000 Galleonsshouldn't be unreasonable, right?
After roughly estimating, Geminiquoted her price: "Three millionUS dollars, or equivalent value in gold."
Fury also calculatedmentally. The new safe houseconstruction could be temporarily postponed—this money could be transferred quickly. He immediately made his decision: "No problem. When can it be replaced? What preparations do I need to make?"
Gemini's eyescurved into a smile. "Please payhalf as a deposit first. Come back in one week at this same time with the balance." She handed him a piece of parchment. "Here, write down your specific customizationrequirements. Of course, it's best to be clear about the details, especially color and size. I assume you wouldn't want to have a palm-sized eyeflashing rainbow colors, would you?"
Furycouldn't help but imagine what Gemini described and immediately shuddered. "Of course not." He then filled out the form under Gemini's guidance, measured his eye socket size, signed his name, and went downstairs to find Ethan to process the payment, finally completing the transaction.
"Then I'll come back at this timenext week." Furynodded to Ethan, put on a hat and pulled the brim low, then turned and walked out of the All-Purpose Shop.
Geministood on the second floorwatching Furydisappear at the end of the street, couldn't help but wave the order in her hand. "Looks likeAmericansreally arewealthy!"
Just as Gemini was tidying up and preparing to personally commissionFury's eyeball, her fireplace hissed, accompanied by Tony's boisterous voice, instantly filling the house with liveliness.
"Sweetheart! How have you been? Let metell you, that George is really a good guy—I'm going to learn alchemy from him." Tonystarted talkingnon-stop the moment he emerged from the fireplace.
Geminiresponded perfunctorily, having Cobyprepare drinks and refreshments. "So his workshop moved to your place? Perfect—I need to place an order. You can take it back to him directly. Tell him to complete it within a week, and charge market price."
Tonytook the parchment in confusion. "Why have I become an errand boy?"
Geminishowed a sweet smile. "For convenience, of course. Aren't you going backanyway?"
Tonytouched his nose. "Alright, alright, I'll give it to him." After a pause, Tonycontinued: "I wanted to ask—does George have some kind of story?" He then described what he found suspicious. Geminiquietlyput down her cup and refreshments, listening seriously.
"I think I know why, but this isn't something I should tell you. After all, I'm still young, and much of what I know about that eracomes from books. I think there's someone who should knowvery clearly." Gemini said, glancing at the sky outside. It should be after work hours in Britainnow. She asked Tony to wait while she went to her room to get the two-way mirror and returned to the living room.
"Harry? Harry!" Gemini and Tonysat side by side as Geminiplaced the two-way mirror on the table, calling softly.
Soon, Harry's faceappeared in the mirror. "What's wrong, Gemini? Did somethinghappen?"
Geminismiled. "Nothing's wrong. Are you free now? Tony has some questions he'd like to ask you."
Harryvisibly relaxed. "I'm free. Is he there too? What do you need help with?"
Tonyquickly leanedforward, voicing his doubts about George. When he mentionedGeorge's workshoppassword, Harry's eyesreddened, frightening Tony into immediate silence.
"This is a long story. George had a twin brother—they were together from before birth until they were nineteen." Harry said, wiping his face forcefully. "Have you read the history books about magical Britain?"
Tonynodded.
Harrysighed and told the entire story about George and Fred.
Geminilistened with tears in her eyes, deciding in her heartnot to give any discount on this order.
Tony was also silent for a long while. "What aboutportraits? Don't wizards have portraits? Didn't Fredleave onebehind?"
Harryshook his head. "He was so young, and his death was too sudden. Besides, creating a magical portraitrequires at leastseveral months of preparation. In those times, who would have had time to quietly prepare a portrait?"
Tonynodded. "I see. Thank you."
Harrycontinued: "I hope you won't change your attitude toward Georgebecause of Fred's situation. He's very smart, and losing Fredhurt him the most. I sent him abroad to open a branch shophoping to get him away from **familiar surroundings. He's never gottenover it—I think you understand."
Tonynodded silently. Geminitook over the conversation: "Well, it's getting late. It must be very late on your end. Get some rest, Harry. We'll talk againnext time!"
"Even though you're in America, remember your age. You still can't neglect your studies..." Before Harry could finish, the two-way mirror was flipped over, showing his own reflection. Harrysmiled and shook his head, tucked the mirror away, and the criminal at his feetbegan whimpering and moaning again. He stepped downhard to keep the criminal quiet, efficiently tied him up, and brought him back to the Ministry of Magic to report.
"So now you know. What's next?" Geminiput away the two-way mirror and asked.
Tonyleaned back on the sofa, looking up at the cloud-drifted ceiling. "I have an idea, but it's not matureyet. I need to test it more."
"Don't doanything unnecessary. You should understand this kind of feeling." Gemini said warningly.
Tonyremained silent, rubbing his face. "I know, I understand. It's getting late—I need to go back. I still have things to do."
"Remember my order!" Geminireminded him. Tonywaved his hand to show he understood, skillfully threw down Floo Powder, and stepped into the fireplace.
The magical eyeballorder was placed, but Geministill had other preparations to make. After all, this eyeball was for a Muggle, and Muggles had no magic power in their bodies. She'd need to useother methods to give the eyeball the ability to absorb magic powerindependently. She'd need to reference the legendary AurorAlastor Moody'smagical eyeconstruction. She remembered her books contained this information—she needed to confirm it again. Some rare materials also needed to be prepared in advance. With such a large order, Geminididn't want to mess it up.
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