The Prewett Girl

Outcome

The next afternoon I take Ginny to Diagon Alley for some last minute Christmas shopping she has to make. Halfway down the road we get a little stuck.

"What's the hold up?" A horridly familiar voice demands. I turn to see Nora Marshall.

"It goes up quite a bit." Ginny says, trying to look passed others. I put my hands on her shoulders to keep her from getting lost.

"We're trying to get to the apothecary." Someone answers us.

"What could possibly be this big?" Marshall demands.

"'Tested by four different werewolves for four months, Moonstone has been a big success with results that challenge even the wolfsbane potion. The creator of this new invention has decided to make it as easily accessible as possible by selling them for a mere fifteen sickles. The apothecary in Diagon Alley is the only store so far that has agreed to sell these at such a price. Supplies is limited at the moment and is first come first serve however orders to be held can be sent in via owl post.'" The man reads off.

"You're all werewolves?" Marshall asks, horrified.

"Tonight is the full moon, Marshall. Get real. Every wolf isn't feeling well enough to deal with Diagon Alley. These must be their friends and family." I say and she rolls her eyes before turning away. I wink at the wolf and he gives me a grateful smile. "Mind if we slip by, we need to get to Borgin and Burkes?"

"Of course." He says, moving. Others follow his lead and Ginny and I eventually make it into Borgin and Burkes.

"Merlin, it's mad out there." I say, shaking out my hair of the snow that had begun to fall.

"How many did you send in?"

"Three hundred. We're going to have to get more supplies while we're out." I say and she nods. "Off you go. Get your gifts."

An hour later the line has dwindled so we can get to the apothecary shop without being trampled.

"Hey, Greg!" I greet.

"You! You are a boon!" He greets, making me laugh.

"I take it today went well."

"Went well? Your little invention was flying off the shelves. I don't think I've ever made so much in a single day. And that's with taking your seventy-five percent into account." He says.

"That a list of wolves ordering for one?" I ask.

"Got over five hundred orders so far."

"Then you know what I'm here for." I say and he smiles at me. He goes around the store getting the stones, silver, and string I need. After tallying it up I still have profits from today. "It's been a pleasure, Greg."

"Indeed it has." He says, getting my Gringotts information so he can start putting my shares directly in there.

"I need a goblin." I tell Ginny as soon as we exit.

"Um, why?"

"Gluttony is a fickle thing. Greg is profiting greatly off my invention, sure, but I don't trust him to not forget a sickle or two that isn't his."

"Are you sure you're not a Slytherin."

"Eh, Hufflepuff is all the houses put together we just don't value what the other houses do above all else." I say with a shrug as I lead her to the bank.

We go to the first available goblin we can.

"Hello, my name is Andrea Prewett and this is my cousin Ginny Weasley. Is it possible that I could please speak to someone in charge of finances?" I ask. The goblin looks at me expectantly.

"To what is this referring to?"

"A recent invention that has succeeded greatly and my not trusting the seller to give me my agreed upon share."

"Understood. Come with me." He says. The goblin leads Ginny and me into a separate room and leaves, telling us to wait for someone.

"Why did you introduce me?" Ginny asks. I toss her my profit for the day as an answer. "I'm getting a part of your profits?"

"Ten percent. I spent all mine on more supplies." I confirm.

"Hello. My name is Luglast. I understand that you need someone to assist you in keeping someone honest in your profits."

"It's a pleasure to meet you. Yes, I am the inventor of Moonstone and it has had quite the success. The Apothecary and I have agreed they get twenty-five percent and I get seventy-five percent but I don't quite trust them to stick to that. Especially after the day they've had today." I explain.

"Understood. That can be kept in check. Would you like this added to the Macdonald account."

"Mostly. I would also like to open an account for Ginny Weasley here and put ten percent of my profit into it." I say and he nods. Ginny hands him the gold I tossed her.

"One moment." He says and leaves the room.

"Why did you add me?" She asks.

"Being a girl surrounded by all those boys sucks. You've earned this." I say and she laughs. "I never let your parents pay for anything for me and I paid for the expensive stuff for you, like Lockhart's books, but the rest they wouldn't let me do. They can't stop me from doing this."

"And you know I'll pay them back." Ginny says in understanding.

"Yep." I say with a smirk.

"Miss Weasley, this is your vault key: vault 683. Miss Prewett, your shares will be added to vault 1016."

"Thank you, Luglast."

"Is there anything else?"

"No, you have been a big help." I say before bowing to him. "Let your gold be plentiful."

"And you." He says, walking out. Ginny looks at me questioningly. I just shrug at her and lead her out.

"So what was with that last bit?"

"Read that it's a way of respect when doing research. Considering everything I asked and there were wars with those guys I'll do what I can to not piss them off." I say and she chuckles. "Alright, is that everything?"

"Andrea." She says, stopping me.

"Yeah."

"I have money. My own money now." She says. I smile and hug her.

"I know, Gin. I'll tell your parents it's my way of paying them back and you'll stop getting allowance so Percy, the twins, and Ron can get more. And then when the they graduate that's more for your parents."

"You think too much." Ginny says and I laugh.

"Yeah." I say, stopping suddenly making her laugh.

"How was Diagon Alley?" Arthur says, arriving home minutes after we had.

"Packed." Ginny says.

"I had to get a goblin's assistance because I don't trust the apothecary owner to give me my complete share. Oh! By the way, I'm giving Ginny ten percent of my profit. Don't argue with me it's already a done deal." I say, putting up a hand when Molly opens her mouth.

"She's thought it all through. Thoroughly. With multiple outcomes. I don't think she sleeps." Ginny teases.

"It helps everyone in the long run." I say with a shrug.

"Can I help with Moonstone?" Ginny asks.

"No. It has to have my magical signature, but you can sit with me while I do." I say.