HP: Becoming a Maiden Heartthrob

After the title of the book was decided, all we had to wait for was news from Mr. Diggory.

But they didn't expect it to happen so soon. That afternoon they received good news from Mr. Diggory. He came to the Leaky Cauldron and asked them to pack up and go to Whits Hard Book Company.

Harry was also there, and he watched in confusion as the others stood up.

What should he do?

Is he going?

Seeing this, Nalilian stood next to him, ready to stay with him.

There was no need for her to go because they had already discussed the issues that needed to be discussed at the publishing house in the morning.

The first important thing is definitely the time of publication.

Excluding revisions, coding, and binding, it will take at least two months before publication.

The second is the promotion and marketing after publication.

Kerston used Harry's fame for early publicity, but how to proceed later is worth discussing.

You have to know that this is the selection period for the Quidditch World Cup, so there is a lot of room for maneuver.

They also discussed the best practices.

Apart from that, there was nothing else for her to participate in. She had checked the illustrations she was responsible for many times and there shouldn't be any problems.

She didn't have to go.

Harry looked at Nalilian and was relieved when she smiled back at him.

Does it matter whether I go or not?

"Come along, Potter," Kerston called out at this point.

He saw what Nallylian was thinking, but he wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her with Potter.

"Are you Harry Potter?"

When Mr. Diggory heard the last name, he immediately realized who the black-haired boy who suddenly appeared was.

The baby savior who defeated Voldemort.

"Yes, Mr. Diggory," Harry responded.

"Why are you here?" Mr. Diggory asked uncomfortably.

This book should be the work of Ced and his friend, but what is this boy-who-lived doing in this?

Isn't his fame enough?

Father, Cedric noticed his strange expression and sighed in his heart.

His father was a Hufflepuff like him. He studied diligently all his life and entered the Ministry of Magic but remained unknown. He was repulsed by people who were famous.

But he also wanted to gain fame.

He placed this hope on him.

He didn't know how to deal with his mentality.

Hopefully, Potter doesn't mind.

Harry quietly peeked at Narielian.

How should he answer so that the gentleman would let him and Nalilian stay?

“He helped write the preface.”

In such an atmosphere, Kerston explained something, which made Mr. Diggory's eyes light up.

He immediately realized the benefit of this matter and patted Harry on the shoulder. "So that's how it is. Thank you very much, Mr. Harry Potter."

Although he was thanking Harry Potter, Mr. Diggory was actually praising Coxton in his heart.

Seth's friend was really experienced. He knew that if someone recommended the book, there would be no problem in promoting it, especially if it was a celebrity.

Now knowing that Harry's reputation was for Ced's sake, Mr. Diggory's dislike for Harry instantly turned to liking for him.

Harry was not happy about Mr. Diggory's change of attitude. He looked at Nellie, who smiled at him helplessly.

It seemed they had to go with them.

Mr. Diggory walked to the publishing house with four students.

The Whits Hard Book Company is on the south side of Diagon Alley, at 129b, very close.

Once inside the office, they were greeted by Mr. Diggory's acquaintance.

After they exchanged pleasantries, they found out that the acquaintance Mr. Diggory was looking for was actually the vice president of the publishing house.

The vice president praised their manuscript so highly that he couldn't wait to meet the original author of the book, so he took the liberty of inviting them in the afternoon.

"You don't have to worry about publishing at all," the vice president assured enthusiastically, patting his chest.

It seems that they want to take full responsibility for the publication of this book.

"It's just that I think we need to discuss more about when the book should be published."

You should know that the qualifiers for the Quidditch World Cup, which is held every four years, are currently underway, and the Quidditch team finals are about to begin.

Quidditch teams in every country are undergoing intensive training and fierce competition.

Then this advanced book on Quidditch team training will definitely shine in the upcoming finals.

If one of the teams used the training methods or formations in it to win a game, the book would be elevated to the pinnacle.

As a Chinese, the vice president does hope that his country's team will win the game.

Unfortunately, his country's Quidditch team is not very strong. Even if he gives them this secret book, it may not help them become a dark horse.

On the contrary, it might even damage the reputation of this book.

"The sooner the better," said Mr. Diggory at once.

He couldn't wait for the entire wizarding world to see Ced's talent.

And with an introduction from Harry Potter, there's no doubt that this book won't have any buyers!

Even just for his reputation, there will be countless people who want to buy a copy.

"Father," Cedric called to him.

It's obvious that Mr. Diggory doesn't understand the market, and he didn't understand what the vice president meant, so he shouldn't get involved.

He looked at Kerston.

Kersten got his hint and said, "Publish it first and let them try it out and see the results."

"If the actual effect of this book can attract the attention of major sports teams, then we will offer a monopoly price."

There are special Monopoly spells that only allow Monopoly buyers to see the product.

"But a monopoly might make this book unknown," the vice president said, still worried that it would damage the reputation of the book.

“If the team that makes it to the finals uses this book, people will buy it even if it’s useless,” he said.

Regardless of whether it is really useful or not, at least it can be hyped up this time.

"Just make a guess and then designate a buyer," Kerston said with a curled lip in response to his concern.

“Designated for buyers who make it to the finals.”

"And the buyout period in the monopoly contract only lasts until the finals."

"Then the name of this book can be promoted through the team, and subsequent sales will not be affected."

After listening to Kexton's entire plan, the vice president realized what he was thinking and looked at the young man in front of him in surprise.

The beginning of his move was to intimidate the major teams into buying the book, and then he would pick a team that was afraid of being surpassed and take it on to help them build a reputation.

What a business genius!

"Wait, what do you mean?" Mr. Diggory was confused.

He didn't quite understand.

What auction? Monopoly?

What are the benefits of this?

"Father," Cedric patted his shoulder, "just know that it's a good thing."

When Kston told him about this release plan, he had to explain it to him for a while before he could understand it.

At that time, he also felt that Kxton was worthy of being from a business family. Only he could come up with all these twists and turns.

Fortunately, Harry, who was present at the time, didn't understand it either, which made him feel that it was not his fault.

Among those present, only Nalilian understood what was said, and it was even she who came up with the idea of guessing the designated buyer.

"Since this is a betting game, then the power naturally lies with us as the bookmakers. Can't we just say who it is?"

"Wouldn't it be better to choose someone who can win?"

He clearly remembered what she said and her cunning.

Can we just say they are worthy of being brother and sister?

However, Lillian doesn't care about fame and fortune at all, which is completely different from Keston.