Chapter 12

This thought only circled through Darren’s mind once before he tossed it to the back of his head.

It was too unrefined!

As someone who aspired to let the radiance of his holy fatherly love shine upon all of Hogwarts, how could he do something so unrefined?

But if he ran out of money, perhaps he could steal the Sword of Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat and trade it for some cash here with Griphook?

Darren considered this possibility in his heart, his "benevolent" gaze constantly sweeping over Griphook.

This caused the still very young goblin Griphook to suddenly feel a series of chills.

Was the weather getting cold?

Griphook rubbed his hands together.

He looked around.

Darren silently looked away.

He suddenly remembered that if he could steal the Sword of Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat, why not just steal Jin Jin Jin Jialong from that group of Slytherin nobles like Malfoy?

Maybe he could steal enough to become the richest person?

This...

While Darren was pondering the feasibility of this idea, Griphook finally stopped the cart.

"Alright, this is it!"

Griphook got off the cart and opened the vault door.

A puff of green smoke emerged, and after it dissipated, Darren opened his mouth in astonishment.

Steal money?

He, Darren, kept himself clean and upright!

It was just that there was too much money inside.

He had heard the original work describe Harry’s parents' wealth, but seeing how stingy Harry was in the book—not even willing to buy a Firebolt—he had assumed there wasn't actually much.

Who knew, now that he had come to see for himself.

Inside were piles of Jin Jin Jin Jialong, silver bars, and mountains of bronze coins.

By his calculations, this was at least...

"Three hundred thousand Jin Jin Jin Jialong, two million silver Sickles; Paqi didn't count the bronze Knuts.

Too poor, truly too poor; the two young masters actually have to spend seven years with this little money.

Paqi is truly a bad house-elf for not coming out sooner to help the two young masters manage the family business!"

Paqi took out a handkerchief and wept sadly.

A pair of large eyes looked at Darren with heartache; his poor little master actually only had this little Jin Jin Jin Jialong to use?

When Young Master James was a child, a single set of wizard robes cost thousands of Jin Jin Jin Jialong to make, not to mention ordinary clothes, formal wear, shoes, and daily necessities...

A mere three hundred thousand Jin Jin Jin Jialong wouldn't even last a year.

And his two poor young masters actually had to use it for seven years!

Seven years—how frugal would the two young masters have to be!

What kind of concept was this?

This would break the old master's heart!

Paqi slapped his thigh in deep regret.

Darren looked at Paqi in bewilderment.

Three hundred thousand Jin Jin Jin Jialong was considered little?

You have to know that when Harry was on the train, he used one Jin Jin Jin Jialong to buy all the snacks on the trolley.

According to the exchange rate Rowling mentioned in 2001, one Galleon equaled five pounds, or over seven dollars.

The purchasing power back then was very high; if you look at it by 2020 standards, it might need to be multiplied by ten.

So, such a large amount of Jin Jin Jin Jialong was actually called poor by Paqi?

Even if he and Harry used it together, he felt he could live a lifetime in the wizarding world without earning a penny.

It wasn't just Darren; Griphook at the door was even more stunned.

It stood outside the door without coming in, but it also saw those mountains of Knuts, silver coins, and Jin Jin Jin Jialong.

This could actually be called poor?

If this was called poor, then what was his own net worth of one hundred Jin Jin Jin Jialong called?

Pocket money?

Griphook turned around silently.

Stupid house-elf!

"Young Master Darren, don't worry, it won't be long before the Potter family business spreads throughout the British wizarding world.

Although Paqi is old, I once helped the old family head manage the business; Paqi will definitely make the two young masters wealthy!"

Ah, this!

Darren was shocked.

House-elves were absolutely reliable head stewards!

And they were passed down through generations, loyal and devoted.

Serving the grandfather, then the grandson, and now even going out to earn money to support him and Harry.

Why didn't Harry take in Dobby back then?

Let Dobby work for him!

If he had taken in Dobby, wouldn't he have gotten rich long ago?

He wouldn't have been reluctant to buy a Firebolt in his third year.

Of course, it’s also possible that Dobby was too unreliable; it felt like Dobby’s brain had some issues too.

To keep Harry from getting hurt at Hogwarts, he just went ahead and hurt Harry himself.

The so-called "If I can't solve the enemy, I'll solve you, so the enemy can't solve you."

With that kind of logic, even he wouldn't dare let Dobby follow him easily.

Harry was probably scared to death by Dobby.

Of course, in the end, Dobby died at the hands of Bellatrix to rescue Harry.

He repaid the freedom Harry gave him with his life.

Of course, that wasn't the point; the point was that he was about to be even richer!

"Paqi, you are truly too kind; I have never seen a house-elf as good as you.

I grew up in an orphanage, and although I think I’ve lived quite well, no one has ever treated me as well as you have.

So when you are managing the business, please take care of your health and come see me often; I’ve started missing you before you’ve even left.

Also, although Jin Jin Jin Jialong is important, you must stay safe.

I would rather spend my whole life living with just this little bit of Jin Jin Jin Jialong than lose you, an elder!"

Darren pointed sorrowfully at the piles of Jin Jin Jin Jialong on the ground to show that he would rather be poor for a lifetime than lose a good elf like Paqi.

Before finding a replacement for Paqi, Paqi was his most important private property!

[Ding, Holy Father Value +100]

"Oh, Young Master Darren, you are truly the kindest person in this world; no one is more benevolent and lovely than you.

But you don't know, the current Jin Jin Jin Jialong is far too little; I cannot bear to see you suffer. I will take care of myself while earning more Jin Jin Jin Jialong for you, Young Master.

Paqi will definitely make Young Master Darren the wealthiest child in the world!"

PS: The original work didn't mention the exact amount of the inheritance left by Lily and James, so the author has exaggerated it a bit.