Drag Sister to Dominate Hogwarts

That's what Lockhart wanted.

To be honest, Cassandra didn't quite understand Lockhart's character.

Maybe he is a hidden exhibitionist?

Regardless of Lockhart's character, he who agreed to be a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher had already been doomed.

From this point of view, maybe Dumbledore has seen through this guy's behavior long ago, and is using this method to make Lockhart die early.

Of course, it could simply be because the Defense Against the Dark Arts class couldn't find a suitable professor—except for a certain dog that didn't wash its hair.

Looking at Cassandra's letter, Lockhart hesitated to see Cassandra.

He didn't know who Cassandra Malfoy was, only the surname Malfoy and the company Abstergo attracted him.

Lockhart, who was most concerned with fashion trends in the wizarding world, naturally knew the name Abstergo that was circulating in the circle.

It's just that almost everyone adheres to the point of view of watching jokes.

Each person pays one hundred Galleons a month. They don't know how the company plans to make a profit. How can the entire magic world accommodate a new big company?

The people who said these things to Lockhart are people who understand the magic world very well, and Lockhart naturally believes in their judgment.

But in the end, the surname Malfoy made Lockhart choose to accept the appointment.

The next day, Lockhart came to the Leaky Cauldron by appointment.

Entering a private room on the second floor, I saw Cassandra who was studying the third grade textbook by herself.

His gaze was instantly attracted by Cassandra.

It was as if a voice told him that the person in front of him was the kind of posture he longed for most.

As long as she stood still, she could attract everyone's attention, even if she didn't do anything.

"Hello, Mr. Lockhart, I am Horace Slughorn."

But at this time, a hearty voice interrupted Lockhart's gaffe, and Lockhart quickly looked to the sofa beside him, and there was actually a person sitting there.

He also immediately recognized who this person was.

"Mr. Slughorn, the letter didn't say that you were here. Did you come here specially to meet me?"

Lockhart approached familiarly, wanting to shake hands with Horace.

Horace's eyes flashed, and he immediately saw the character of the man in front of him, but he stood up and held out his hand.

Although he didn't like people like Lockhart very much, Horace had to admit it.

Lockhart is a successful man and has a very high reputation in the magic world.

Even he, the former Hogwarts professor, might not be as good.

"This kid took the liberty to write you a letter, so I naturally have to greet you in person, otherwise wouldn't I have neglected you, a great writer?"

Lockhart smiled even wider.

Not being able to be alone with Cassandra irritated him a bit, but being able to build a relationship with someone as famous as Horace was not in vain.

The two flattered each other for a few minutes, until the smile on Lockhart's face could no longer be stretched, and he took the initiative to say: "I don't know what you need my help for?"

"I'm a [-]rd Class Order of Merlin, an honorary member of the Defense Against the Dark Arts League, and a five-time Wizards Weekly Award for Most Charming Smile."

"But beyond these small rewards, I'm a warm and helpful person."

This is almost saying, what's the matter with you?

Horace was a well-bred man.

Although he values ​​fame, he is an academic professor, not a philistine businessman.

Horace's investments are also investing in the future regardless of the specific rate of return. It can be said that he is an angel investor for many people.

Lockhart was completely different.

He is very philistine, and he will do anything to earn money and fame, and anyone who can't increase his income in these two aspects is a useless Flobber caterpillar in his eyes.

Of course, except for those who support him as his fans.

Horace raised an eyebrow and looked at Cassandra.

It was he who took the initiative to stand up for Cassandra, and he was worried about letting Cassandra meet such a guy alone.

But now, Cassandra can only be allowed to come forward, Horace is not used to dealing with this kind of guy.

"Professor Lockhart, may I call you that?"

Lockhart was taken aback: "You already know?"

"Of course, my father is the school trustee."

In a word, Lockhart, who was a bit impatient at first, was immediately in awe, and then sat respectfully opposite Cassandra, showing the demeanor of being a teacher.

Although Lockhart refused at first.

But after becoming a professor, Lockhart still enjoys this status very much.

"Of course, Miss Malfoy, is there anything I can do for you?"

"I'm curious how much money you can make for each book."

This question made Lockhart raise his chin subconsciously.

Asking about other people's income is a very sensitive topic, especially for a celebrity like Lockhart.

But for the sake of Cassandra being beautiful and kind and having a school director father, Lockhart said sincerely: "Although this is a bit abrupt, I forgive a child's curiosity."

"I have a total of 12 books, each of which is at least a thousand gold Galleons."

After speaking, Lockhart smiled proudly. This achievement is almost unmatched in the wizarding world.

Except for those textbooks that must be used every year for decades.

"That's more than 1 Galleons, [-] to [-] pounds?"

Cassandra showed a look of astonishment, her body movements seemed to say... that's it?

Cassandra didn't mean to be sarcastic, but really felt a little less.

I saw some gossip articles in my previous life, many people boasted that Lockhart was rich.

In the end, being rich means [-] Galleons?

Lucius can take out so much money directly by going to the family vault, without having to go to Gringotts to use the savings.

But after thinking about it carefully, Cassandra was relieved again.

Lockhart pays 5 Gold Galleons per book. Assuming that Lockhart gets 20% of each book, more than 1 Gold Galleons would require him to sell more than 1 books.

How many people are there in the wizarding world in Britain?

Although Lockhart is well-known as an Internet celebrity writer, he doesn't seem to be well-known.

The most important thing is that not everyone can afford a pastime novel for Hardware Gallon.

"Miss Malfoy."

Seeing the change in Cassandra's expression, Lockhart also understood that Cassandra felt that the money was too little.

So he said sourly: "Not every wizard is like... like the ancient Malfoy family, with inexhaustible wealth."

"My books are all written by me word by word."

Lockhart reiterated his effort, as if it would bring him back some dignity.

But Lockhart never valued his own efforts, he only valued the final result.

"Miss Malfoy, did you ask me here just to ask about my income?"

At this moment, Lockhart's tone could no longer hide his displeasure.

Even a person from a pure blood family can't mock him, right?

But in the next second, his eyes turned the color of Jin Gallon.

"Do you want to increase your income ten times, or even dozens of times?"

If the person in front of him was not Cassandra Malfoy, Lockhart would probably walk away.

He, Lockhart, is already the best-selling author in the entire British wizarding world, how could anyone make more money than him?

Cassandra can question Lockhart's poverty, but she must not question his professionalism!

When it comes to code words, Lockhart is the most professional!

"Miss Malfoy, I don't quite understand."

Deep down, Lockhart had lost his patience.

If all this today is just a little girl from a pure-blood family teasing him, he will definitely... write Cassandra as a Veela in the book in the future!

"You have done a good job in the British wizarding world, but have you considered selling your books abroad?"

"Such as the United States, such as the whole of Europe, even countries farther afield."

"The content of your book is exciting enough, and your personality as an author is also excellent enough."

Cassandra's light words made Lockhart's dissatisfaction disappear like a cloud.

As if guiding an angel in the world, it opened the window of his soul for him.

Yup!

Why not sell it abroad!

Lockhart knew that sales of his books had begun to decline.

This is also one of the reasons why he wants to get close to the savior Harry Potter, maybe he can find the inspiration for the new book, and then give Harry a forgetting spell.

After all, there are only so many people in the British wizarding world, and his book sales limit has already been set.

But if books can be sold abroad, even if the income of each country is only half of that of the UK... no, even one-third, one-fifth.

Adding up his income is enough to double it several times!

Lockhart's heart was moved, and he could hardly keep the bright smile on his face.

He was eager to ask Cassandra how this should be done.