Connor's Hogwarts

Chapter 452 Deal with Gringotts (4000+)

The Lakers made a lot of money.

This sounds like nonsense. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that the Lake family has made crazy money, but outsiders will definitely not be able to guess how much money the Lake family has earned in Galleons.

Let's put it this way, Gringotts in Diagon Alley is already planning to take back the title of [Gringotts Headquarters] from Gringotts in the United States next year - the name of the Gringotts Headquarters is based on the name of the Gringotts in each district. It is determined by the "total deposit amount". The current title of Gringotts headquarters belongs to Gringotts in New York.

Gringotts is currently the only magic bank in the wizarding world in the UK (of course, Gringotts is the only magic bank in many countries), and it is considered a monopoly in the wizarding world.

The goblins are in charge of the wizard's wallet, and Gringotts is under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Magic, and the wizard holds the goblin's lifeblood. The relationship between Gringotts and the Ministry of Magic is probably like this.

Here it is necessary to talk about the history of goblins—goblins (Goblin), a highly intelligent humanoid creature capable of casting spells, have slender fingers and toes, and coexist with wizards in the magical world.

There is a Fountain of Magical Brothers in the British Ministry of Magic. In the middle of a circular pool stands a group of solid gold statues composed of wizards, centaurs, goblins and house elves.

The tallest of them all is a noble wizard, holding his wand up high, pointing straight to the sky, surrounded by a beautiful witch, a centaur, a goblin and a house-elf, a centaur, a goblin and a house-elf They all looked at the two wizards with infinite admiration.

"This statue represents the image of wizards who love peace." - so the Ministry of Magic advertised, but this can only deceive their own people, the goblins turned a blind eye to it, and the centaurs sneered at it.

The seemingly peaceful magic world is full of discrimination everywhere, pure-blood wizards against half-blood wizards, wizards against goblins, wizards and goblins against house-elves, and elves against horsemen. There are countless.

This statue at the headquarters of the Ministry of Magic is like a symbol of this chain of contempt. Although there are many slots, it has stood there for many years...

Goblins, elves, and centaurs are all intelligent creatures recognized by wizards with the ability to cast spells, although the latter two are classified into the category of magical animals. Let’s not talk about elves and centaurs today, let’s go back to the fairy tales on topic.

Goblins are the second link in the chain of contempt for wizards. Their status in the magic world is indeed not low. Goblins have their own unique culture and magic system. The fields of silverware and currency finance have more advanced attainments than wizards.

Apart from being inferior to wizards in magic power and being ugly, goblins have almost no weaknesses. If you give a goblin a wand, most wizards probably won't be able to defeat a goblin. That's why wizards will issue laws that don't allow goblins to use magic wands.

There is such a compulsory question in the history of magic exam: "What caused the goblin rebellion in 1612?"... The standard answer is not "goblins are dissatisfied with being discriminated against by wizards", but "the lack of goblin representatives in the Wizengamot" .

The Wizengamot is an institution similar to the General Council of the Wizarding World and the General Court. A wizard who has a seat in it means that he has been recognized by the entire wizarding world. Historians of magic generally believe that the reason why the goblins rebelled back then was that It is because they also want to have such a "recognized" international status...

Whether this standard answer is correct or not is a matter of debate, but at least it proves that wizards still have concerns about the recognition of goblin strength.

Although the relationship between wizards and goblins has been considered harmonious for hundreds of years since the signing of the "International Statute of Secrecy" in 1689, this does not mean that goblins have no desire to overthrow the rule of wizards.

First of all, a legal provision of [not allowing the use of magic wands] is enough to become a scar that the goblins will not heal, so if possible, the goblins will never let go of the opportunity to fight for [legitimate rights] for themselves, Even through violence.

And this time, the product launch conference of the Lake family obviously completely ignited the ambitions of some fairies.
On the second day of Lake's product launch event, that is, on October [-], Gringotts sent goblin representatives to contact Lake's Patriarch, and secretly held a secret meeting.

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"You mean you want to buy our magic pen and magic stone in large quantities? That's right? President Grip."

In an unknown conference room, the main members of the Lake family—Old Divin and his three daughters, as well as the goblin leader from Gringotts in Diagon Alley—are having a secret conversation.

"Yes, respected Master Diwen, this is an order from our Fairy Council. The transaction volume is very large. I think you will be interested." President Glip sat on a small raised stool, old and A flattering smile appeared on his wrinkled face.

Nowadays, the relationship between the Lake family and Gringotts can be regarded as very close, and there is no way to do it. After all, there are too many money transactions between the Lake family and Gringotts. The underground vault in the corner alley has been expanded several times, and every time the goblins enter and exit it, they can't wait to die in it for the rest of their lives and never come out...

When the amount of money reaches a certain level, it is a very powerful force. Even a goblin who always pretends to be arrogant in front of wizards can't straighten up in front of the Lake family, let alone they are now asking for money. people.

"Are you kidding me?" Aunt Camilla fired first, singing red-faced: "To tell you the truth, the Ministry of Magic is already discussing relevant restrictions on you, and you goblins can't use magic wands after all, so Why do you think we will sell you the Magic Pen and Philosopher's Stone?"

In fact, this is exactly the case. The only gap between wizards and goblins is in magic power. Goblins have very little magic power reserves, and they can't spend magic like wizards without money, but the Sorcerer's Stone will make up for their shortcomings.

Goblins can't use magic wands, and they haven't thought about it for so many years, but the magic pen, as a "magic power output stabilizer" similar to a magic wand, may be as effective as a magic wand in the hands of a goblin, and they are also greedy for this thing very.

Someone in the Ministry of Magic has long been aware of the hidden dangers, and relevant legal patches are already on the way of discussion. Not surprisingly, there will be laws prohibiting goblins from using the Sorcerer's Stone and prohibiting goblins from using magic pens soon.

Glip clenched his fists and smiled more obsequiously. He leaned his hands together, rubbed his slender fingers and slapped his palms and said, "Miss Camilla was joking. If the Lake family is not willing to do this business, how can they accept us?" What about the meeting request this time? The transaction between us is completely mutual benefit, we have cooperated for so long, so there is no need to go around too many circles, how about letting us get straight to the point?"

Old Diwen raised his hand, stopped Camilla, and said, "I understand what Chairman Gripp means, but before the transaction, I would like to ask you, Gringotts. Do you want to introduce relevant laws? Now, do you want to buy enough magic pens and magic stones from us, or do you plan to continue to maintain transactions with us after the relevant laws are promulgated?"

Glip raised his head abruptly, and hurriedly asked: "Will the Lake family also provide us with magic pens in the future!?"

"I'm sorry, I lost my temper, but I still want to understand the attitude of the Lake family. Mr. Diwen, what do you mean? Even after the law prohibiting my family from using magic brushes, is the Lake family willing to sell magic pens to us? ?”

Old Diwen smiled noncommittally: "If the relevant laws are introduced, then our family will naturally not be able to sell magic pens and magic stones to the goblin tribe."

That's okay in the dark! ?Glip's breath became heavy: "If the Lake family is willing to help my tribe, then the Lake family will always be our fairies' friends!"

Old Diwen laughed loudly: "President Grip is joking, our family is not willing to take the risk of being accused of being a traitor by the wizarding world, and sell [prohibited items] to you. We will be condemned by thousands of people if we do this kind of business." means."

"Then you...!" Gripp's face turned red and turned white, obviously very angry at what Old Diwen said, are you kidding me by saying so much emotion?
"Of course, our Lake family has always been adhering to the concept of fairness in doing business. What we value most is fairness! And I always think that the law of the Ministry of Magic that does not allow goblins to use magic wands is actually unfair. How do you feel?" Old Diwen continued to say with a smile.

Grip was stunned for a moment, and then overwhelmed by the great surprise, he said tremblingly: "Could it be that the Lake family is willing—no, it's impossible, Mr. Divin, stop joking with me, I know our tribe's situation very well, Could it be that Mr. Diwen said this to help us fight against the entire wizarding world?"

Old Diwen smiled and stopped talking, and then his second aunt Elena took over the conversation: "So, how big is the order that Chairman Grip plans to place before the relevant laws are introduced? Let's talk about it before, our magic now Both the stone and the magic pen are in a state of short supply, and President Grip wants to get them. And if we get enough goods as soon as possible, then our transaction cannot be at the current market price."

Gripp was beaten by a set of bastard punches and his breathing was a little messy. He was obviously confused by the old Diwen's words. He slowed down and said after recovering: "It's natural, we Gringotts will give you satisfactory results." The price, that’s why I’m here, isn’t it?”

So the two parties entered the negotiation stage, and after some haggling that made the other party continuously lower the bottom line, the Lake family made another big deal.

Holding the contract in hand, Grip wiped the cold sweat from his forehead wearily, and said, "Since the deal has been concluded, we won't bother you any more."

At this time, the old Diwen, who had been watching his nose and nose and heart, said: "Don't worry, President Grip, our Lake family still has a business and wants to talk to Gringotts. I don't know if we can come again." To waste your time."

"Of course, I would like to hear more about it."

Old Diwen put his hands on the table and said: "Before talking about this matter, I want to ask President Grip one... I am more curious about the question, do you prefer wizards at Gringotts to wizards? How about saving money?"

Glip had weird eyes, thinking that you are not talking nonsense, but he still replied politely: "It's natural, our family opened the wizard bank not only because we have unique talents in finance and trade, It is because of our nature that we, like dragons, like to occupy unusable gold and silver treasures. Although in the eyes of you wizards, those gold coins are just looking for a place to store them, but in our opinion, those gold coins that entered Gringotts belong to Our goblin stuff."

His grandma's are really a bunch of greedy and disgusting goblin maggots!Old Diwen was cursing in his heart, but he was still serious on the surface: "So, if the transactions between wizards no longer need to go to Gringotts to get money, but only need to ask you to move the money inside Gringotts after the transaction. As for the position, you will accept it with pleasure?"

Grip frowned in confusion, "What does Mr. Devin mean? I didn't understand."

"Let someone else explain this to you." Flora pushed Facebook out of the desktop, and the little fox in Facebook jumped out, and then transformed into Connor in Hogwarts uniform. Just now I have been listening remotely.

"Hello, President Grip, I'm Connor Lake, you must have heard of me."

Grip gave a goblin salute, and seemed to respect Connor very much: "Of course, respected Mr. Connor, I have admired you for a long time. Your invention has amazed us goblins. You are a great magician."

"Haha, don't dare to take it seriously, I'm just a student, and I still have a lot to learn," Connor said modestly, but in fact he was very receptive to compliments.

"Then let me briefly talk about the big business that our Lake family wants to discuss with Gringotts." Connor nodded to Grip through the simulated projection on Facebook, and said:

"...Our Lake family wants to set up a third-party payment platform."

"What...? What platform?" Grip said blankly, "Sorry, Mr. Connor, I don't quite understand."

"I'll explain it clearly..." Connor said with a smile: "Our Lake family wants to set up a third-party payment platform and directly connect with Gringotts currency. Simply put."

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".We will use Facebook or other related devices as a bridge to virtualize the currency and simplify the entire transaction process. Simply put, someone pays us to the Lakers, and then passes the money to Diagon Alley through the Lakers. , Lake Home will become a third-party platform that undertakes the entire synchronous exchange transaction service”

"..." Glip was dizzy and didn't know what was going on, but he had a background in finance, so he probably understood what Connor meant: "I probably understand what you said, but how do you guarantee the deal?" Is the record correct? Although I only heard a part of it, I can imagine the huge transaction volume, such a huge transaction volume, it will be very troublesome to deal with the bill, right?"

"This problem will be solved by our Lake family. We are researching a magic that can quickly calculate and process data. Once successful, this problem will naturally be solved."

"So...that's how it is...I understand..." Gree didn't understand at all. Pu thought for a while, and then raised his head suddenly: "Wait, your Lake family wants to get involved in the banking business!!?"

Greep felt terrified and broke out in cold sweat after realizing that this thing called a third-party platform, in fact, didn't steal all the jobs of the bank?Was this trying to turn Gringotts into the Lake family's purse? !Although Grip has not yet figured out the twists and turns, but his intuition tells him that this person is definitely sinister!

"Mr. Connor, I can't decide this matter alone. I need to report it to the parliament for discussion before I can respond..." Grip said perfunctorily, thinking of setting the Lake family as a first-level customer (referring to the threat level) )…

"It's natural, it should be so..." Connor seemed to be curiously unintentionally: "I heard that Chairman Gripp intends to turn Gringotts in Diagon Alley into the first headquarters?"

Glip staggered in his heart: "Ah... I did... have such an idea..."

"Hahaha, with the support of our Lake family, I think the Guige's progress will go smoothly!" Connor laughed boastfully, making Gripp's heart tremble.

"Hehe...hehe, let me borrow your auspicious words..." Greep was crying. Isn't this 15 years old? Why is this naked threat so proficient...

Connor changed the topic again: "President Grip, what our Lake family values ​​most is [fairness]. I am also very indignant at the unfair treatment your goblin tribe has received. If we have the opportunity in the future, we will definitely fight for it." You speak out, I hope that Chairman Grip will not forget this when he reports our cooperation proposal to the parliament."

"If this cooperation can be successful, it will be a good thing for you and me, isn't it?" Connor smiled sincerely.

"..." President Grip pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically.

(End of this chapter)