Chapter 59 Mrs. Lawrence

After agreeing on the trading price, seeing that Shard had a troubled expression, Old John added,

"This price actually isn't too much of a disadvantage for you, I can even give you a new wand for free, so we're even."

He pointed to the one hanging behind Shard on the wall of the shop, used as a decoration, with a lion's head at the top. The dust that settled on it made it look very much like an antique:

"I can assure you, even if you check the prices elsewhere, you won't find a better deal... Come back next time to support my business, and I can offer you a discount."

Shard stared at him, as Old John, smiling, took out ten one-pound notes from the biscuit tin under the counter:

"You might want to think it over."

After much arguing, Shard finally left with twelve pounds and five shillings, a new wand, and a membership of Old John's Pawnshop.