Investing for the Future

Written by Flashfire Freak

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or anything like that. Just putting some ideas down and running with them.

Investment Funds

As Fred and George walk by the compartment that Harry, Ron, and Hermione occupy, Harry stands up and says, "I'll be right back."

"Fred, George, hold up please." requests Harry.

Stopping and looking back at who addressed them, Fred and George turn and face Harry. "Can we help you mate?" chorus Fred and George.

"In fact there is. I've heard that you need some galleons for your business. Is that correct?" replies Harry.

Looking at each other, Fred and George share a few looks, and Fred says slowly, "Aye, we are in need of some gold for our joke shop to get off the ground."

"I want to offer you all 1,000 galleons in exchange for a 10% stake in your business. Basically, I get 10% of the profit, and you all get to establish your business and run it the way you want, no interfering from me. And if you all don't make the gold back, well, then we won't worry about it. Sound good?" proposes Harry.

"Can we talk about this before we give you our decision?" questions George.

"Certainly." says Harry.

Walking a short distance away, Fred and George turn and face each other and begin to talk.

"I don't think we should accept his offer." says George.

"But when will we get another chance at a thousand galleons to bolster our business with?" reasons Fred.

"But a 10% royalty fee for whatever we sell?" says George darkly.

"It could be worse. It could be a 20% or 25% royalty fee." states Fred.

"So, you just want to take him up on his offer?" replies George darkly.

"Yes, I do. Why not? He is a friend. And if our business fails, we don't have to repay him." retorts Fred.

Sighing, George asks, "I guess your mind is made up?"

Nodding his head, Fred says, "I'll inform Harry immediately if you approve."

Hearing nothing but a grunt from George, Fred strides towards Harry and when Harry is within range, says, "We've decided to take you up on your offer."

Smiling, Harry says smiling, "I'm glad you two agreed to my proposal. Here is your gold. Spend it wisely", pulling out a bag of a thousand galleons from inside his robes, and handing it to Fred.

With a mutual nod, Harry, Fred, and George walk away, each to return to their destination. Returning to his compartment, Harry gathers some questioning stares, until he says, "I've loaned Fred and George some funds for their business."

Ron's eyes bulge out and asks, "What did you say?"

"I've simply loaned the twins a thousand galleons for a 10% stake in their business, with a monthly 10% profit share being given to me." replies Harry, smiling.

Hermione just looks between Harry and Ron, and is for once simply speechless. Ginny on the other hand smiles at Harry and says, "Thank you Harry for believing in my brothers' dream."

"No problem, Ginny." says Harry smiling.

Ron looks pale, and quietly mutters to himself, "What will mum think of this?"

Ginny hears Ron's mutterings and says coldly, "She won't hear about it. Or else you will be in trouble from me", glaring at Ron.