Disclaimer- sadly still not mine.
A/N- so last chapter not much happened except that I feel sorry for George. Poor guy is all alone while he has to watch his siblings start their own families. This chapter isn't my fav, though the old guy entertains me. Anyway, you know what to...
George arrived in the foyer and was greeted by an employee of the hotel immediately.
"Good morning Mr Weasley. My name is Miss Callaway. We have your room all ready for you. If you'll just follow me we'll have you checked in and ready for your meeting in no time." Said the perky blonde in her American twang.
George grimaced. It was too early in the morning to be that happy. He followed her through the main entrance towards the receptionist desk. She quickly got his key and directed him to his room.
"Your room is 416 on the fourth floor. Here is your key. Your meeting will be held in the Rose Room in one hour, which is on the first floor. The dining room is just down that corridor and food is served from 6am through until 1opm."
"Thanks." George said whilst forcing a smile. It was all a bit too much for his head to take in after such a horrible night's sleep.
He apparated up to the fourth floor and walked towards his room. After placing his bag down beside the dresser George lay back on the bed and rested his head. It was going to be a long day.
An hour later George was standing alone in the Rose Room waiting for a Mr Prince to arrive. He sat down at table and rubbed the back of his neck. When the door swung open he quickly got to his feet to greet the man.
Mr Prince was older than George had expected. He was thin, about George's height, but hunched over slightly. His greying hair gave him an edge of wisdom, but George could see from the glint in his eyes that this man was a joker through and through.
"Good morning Mr Weasley." He said as he shook George's hand.
"Good morning Sir…"
"Call me Edward." Mr Prince interrupted. "Shall we take a seat?"
They sat down at the table and a small plump woman came in and left a tray of tea and coffee near them. Mr Prince took a cup of tea, but George declined fearing it would just add to the headache he had coming on.
"So let's get to business shall we?"
"Ok…um…Edward. You received the proposal my brother and I made up for you?" Mr Prince nodded. "After our expansion across the United Kingdom and further a field into France, my brother and I have decided to take a venture into the United States and as you are the leading Joke store throughout the country we thought it only fair to include you in this venture."
"I was very pleased by the proposal and I believe that as my family line ends with me, I think it was make good business sense for the two companies to merge."
"Merge?" George exclaimed. Never in his wildest dreams did he think Mr Prince would want to merge the two companies. Trick or Treat had stores throughout the country- about 300 in total.
"Your proposal to set up in parts where I was not in business makes sense except that I'm getting on in years. My mind is still sharp, but I no longer have the energy or the will to continue to manage such a large enterprise. Therefore, I would like to take the opportunity to merge with a family company. I can see that you and your brother have put a lot into your business and I would love to go into partnership with you.
"I would obviously want to take a step back from the business, though would still like to be involved in the fun stuff." He finished with a wink.
"The fun stuff?"
"The testing, my boy. I may be getting on in my years but I still like a good trick. My wife's sister tries to get me every Christmas. She's yet to manage it of course, but it never stops her trying. I'd love to try some new merchandise out on her!"
George grinned. His favourite part had always been the testing too.
"Well then. I guess now you have some things to think over and discuss with your brother. Maybe we could meet up again next week or next month, depending on how long it takes you to think over my offer."
Both men rose from their seats, shook hands and George walked over with Edward and opened the door for him.
"It was pleasure meeting with you Mr Prince, I mean Edward." George said as they shook hands one last time.
"Keep in touch." The old man said with a wink. With a soft pop he was gone.
Well that took a lot less time than I had imagined. The twins had planned to stay in America for a few days to discuss their business expansion with Trick or Treat.
George went to the main desk and sent a letter to Fred telling him about all that Mr Prince had offered. He was sure his brother would jump at the chance, even though it would mean that someone would have to stay in America pretty much full time to manage the large enterprise.