"Lucien, thank you for the insecticidal potion you sent me. Otherwise, the cabbages at the school would have been eaten by those annoying carnivorous slugs!"
Hagrid, carrying a large satchel, chatted cheerfully with Lucien.
Lucien waved his hand. "You're welcome. As long as it's useful."
Hagrid pulled two enormous oranges from his satchel, giving one to Lucien and one to Harry.
"Try them, try them. I think they taste good. I also bought some seeds to plant in the garden. When they bear fruit, remember to come to my place and eat them."
Lucien held an orange that was almost half the size of his head. He couldn't possibly eat that much in one meal. Could this thing really still be called an orange?
Magic truly was amazing.
However, this size was just right for Hagrid. As a half-giant, his physique was unusual, so the oranges he ate naturally couldn't be ordinary.
Hagrid and Lucien said a brief goodbye, mentioning that he still needed to look for other plant seeds.
Lucien stuffed the large orange into his pocket. Seeing Harry still holding the orange with a puzzled expression, unsure what to do with it, Lucien handed him a small bag.
"You can put it in here first."
Harry took the palm-sized bag and tried to push the orange through the opening. The orange slid smoothly into the bag, and the bag only bulged slightly.
"Lucien, is this something similar to your pocket? I remember you taught me about it. Is it the Undetectable Extension Charm?"
"Something like that. It's shrinking luggage, a small tool I made myself."
The shrinking luggage functions similarly to the Undetectable Extension Charm, but its essence is an ancient form of magic that condenses a foot into an inch. After being inscribed into a miniature magical circuit, its function is not to expand the container's space, but to shrink the stored items. Therefore, a container made with this magic must never hold living creatures.
This was something Lucien had learned from his teacher, Nicolas Flamel. It had to be said that the magical books collected by his teacher were incredibly extensive, and Lucien could always learn unexpected and fascinating magic from them.
As for why he did not simply use the more familiar Undetectable Extension Charm...
Because containers created with that charm were regulated by the Ministry of Magic. They were fine for personal use, but if sold publicly, the Ministry would surely come knocking to inspect them and invite him to headquarters for "tea."
Moreover, the market for containers enchanted with the Undetectable Extension Charm was practically monopolized, and the prices were ridiculously high.
So Lucien adopted an ancient magical technique known only to himself and Nicolas Flamel. It was difficult for others to decipher and even easier to produce.
Hearing Lucien's explanation, Harry curiously examined the small cloth bag in his hand.
It felt very silky, predominantly black, with simple patterns embroidered in silver thread, giving it a delicate appearance.
Harry soon noticed that in one small corner of the bag, there was an embroidered design.
It showed an open book, and as the pages spread, it resembled an eagle spreading its wings in flight.
On the cover of the book were smaller but clearly embroidered capital letters.
L.G.
Harry thought for a moment and realized these seemed to be Lucien's initials.
He pointed to the pattern and asked,
"Lucien, what is this?"
"A logo, or rather, a trademark."
Lucien's answer surprised Harry. A trademark?
"This is something you made? A product?"
"Mm."
Harry's mind immediately became active. Last year, he had seen Lucien stuff all sorts of things, large and small, into his pocket, and he had envied that convenience. Items like textbooks, cauldrons, and Quidditch gear could all be carried easily.
After learning that it was an application of the Undetectable Extension Charm, Harry had been determined to learn the charm himself. But after a brief attempt, he had developed a headache. It was far too complicated.
At the same time, Harry admired Lucien even more for having mastered this magic long ago. He resolved to learn from him properly, hoping that one day he could also create a small pocket or backpack enchanted with the Undetectable Extension Charm.
However, now that there was a ready-made item, Harry found himself quite tempted. He might as well use it for the time being.
And Lucien had also said it was a product, with its own trademark, so it must be for sale.
"Ahem, Lucien, this bag… how much does it cost?"
Seeing Harry's obvious interest, Lucien's lips curved slightly. Wasn't this exactly the kind of ambassador he wanted?
The savior who had defeated Lord Voldemort—who didn't know him?
Having one more person help promote his product was certainly a good thing.
"The one you're holding is the practical version. Its capacity is roughly equivalent to a wardrobe. The price is 20 Galleons, and the effect lasts for six months."
"If you're interested, I'll give it to you at cost price. But when you return to Hogwarts, you'll need to help me promote it, especially in Gryffindor."
Hearing Lucien's words, Harry nodded without hesitation. After all, he wasn't short on money, and he could also help Lucien at the same time.
"Of course, I also have other versions. Different sizes, different durations of effect, and naturally different prices."
After saying this, Lucien handed Harry a list. It described the trial, practical, advanced, and VIP versions, making Harry's eyes widen.
The cheapest one cost only five Sickles, which was about one or two weeks' pocket money for most young witches and wizards. However, its capacity was only about the size of a schoolbag, probably just enough to hold books, and it only lasted for two months.
But after thinking about it, Harry felt that exchanging one or two weeks' pocket money for two months of convenience was acceptable.
Moreover, after the bag held the large orange, its weight only increased slightly, which could be considered a way to lighten one's burden.
Harry then looked at the most expensive VIP version. Its capacity, duration, and price were naturally top-tier, but what truly caught his attention was a sentence that had been specially highlighted in red and enlarged.
The VIP version includes custom service, allowing the customer's name, family crest, or preferred pattern to be embroidered on the surface of the luggage.
"Lucien, why is this sentence specially emphasized? It feels…"
What Harry did not say was that, compared with the other versions, the size and duration of the VIP version did not seem worth the price, as if it were so expensive mainly because of that highlighted sentence.
Lucien's smile carried a hint of amusement.
"Some people will like this service."
For example, certain wizarding communities that valued honor and reputation above all else.
Harry nodded, still looking somewhat puzzled and not fully understanding what Lucien meant.
But that did not stop him from paying. He counted out enough gold coins from his money pouch and handed them to Lucien.
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