Thanks to all

[alt_gredforge]

Who came to Hogsmeade and helped make the launching of our product line such a success! We had great fun demonstrating and showing off our new inventions, and it was great to see so many old friends. Take a look at our advertisement in yesterday's Prophet and Hogwarts students, quiz your classmates who've brought some of the fun back to the castle.

We'll have new products in next month's catalogue, too. Remember, besides being available at Zonko's, all of our products are also available via owl order. Get your Christmas shopping done early!

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Private message to Ron Weasley

[alt_gredforge]

Thanks for spreading the word, Ron! We especially saw a lot of Gryffindors, and loads of them had already seen the stuff you had out in the Common Room for display. It really helped. We had a terrific first day; exceeded every expectation.

Re: Private message to Ron Weasley

[alt_ron]

Yeah. You and Zonko's that's all anyone could talk about all day!

I'm glad it was such a wizard success.

Got anything left?

Private message to Ginny Weasley

[alt_gredforge]

Now, we truly don't mean to cause trouble for you or the rest of the Prefects. The edibles have effects that only last for five minutes or so, you know (and as far as the Canary Creams go, once the feathers molt, they fade away within ten minutes, so there's no cleanup to worry about). Remember, it's all meant to help keep people's spirits up and to do our part to support Mum and carry costs for the Burrow.

We'd be pleased to hear if you have any suggestions for the sorts of things girls would like? Pansy's given us loads of ideas, of course, but we're always looking for more.

Did you stop in at Zonko's? If you did, sorry we missed you, but the crowds were mad, and we were dead busy answering questions.

Order Only: Private Message to Fred and George

[alt_hermione]

It looked like loads of people came back from Hogsmeade with Zonko's carrier bags.

I think Mr Snape banned everything you made except that he also doesn't want Mr Malfoy to win so he doesn't want to discourage people buying them.

Or maybe he just has fun confiscating it all as contraband. That's actually the best strategy because then everyone will have to buy more!

Re: Order Only: Private Message to Fred and George

[alt_gredforge]

Ha! Or maybe he has a secret yen to sport Canary feathers in private. Can you imagine what a sight he'd be?

We should make sure every bag that goes back to the castle next time includes a punching telescope, just for him.

Re: Order Only: Private Message to Fred and George

[alt_hermione]

Oh, no, don't! He'd be ever so cross.

Besides, he doesn't have much choice. Mr Milland - the real Mr Milland - would never allow all those Skiving Snackboxes and things. (Actually I don't think Mr Snape would much care for that sort of thing, anyway, if he were teaching.)

Re: Order Only: Private Message to Fred and George

[alt_gredforge]

We'll figure out something to turn him up sweet.

It's be a public service, actually. If there's anyone who desperately needs a good belly laugh, it's definitely him.

Private message to Pansy Parkinson

[alt_gredforge]

Thanks for the celebratory butterbeer, although it was tougher than we expected to break away from Zonko's to claim it. Wasn't it a terrific response? Loads of people said that ad in the Prophet drew them in, so we'll definitely keep advertising.

We're gonna have to print more catalogues next month for sure.

Almost wish your godfather had stopped by to see that crowd. Maybe he'd let up on you a little. Mr Zonko was really pleased.

Re: Private message to Pansy Parkinson

[alt_pansy]

It was brilliant. Expect a rush of owl orders, for certain. I'd get more than you need just to hedge your bets.

I'd imagine he was well pleased -- I don't think I've ever seen lines that long.

I wish we could've had a celebration that was a bit less rushed and crowded, but we'll have to have a proper celebration later when things settle down. And I'm sending you a bottle of champagne tomorrow so you can raise a glass to a successful launch.

[alt_neville]

It was great fun, seeing all the stuff you've made. What a madhouse! The queue to ring up our purchases took about twice as long as usual.

Congratulations! Looks as though you're off to a grand start.

[alt_gredforge]

Thanks, Neville! It was good to see you and Evelyn there.

[alt_evelyn]

I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

One if the firsties I've been playing chess with gave me some of her pocket money so I could get the edible laces -- she didn't want to wait for an order by owl, and we're having a foot race tomorrow to test them out.

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[alt_terry]

Wish I could have been there. But I'm so glad and so proud of you, all three of you...it sounds like Zonko's was the place to be today.

Re: Order Only

[alt_gredforge]

Aw, we would have loved to have you there, too. Maybe we can sneak you in as the professor next time, in someone's book bag.

But anyway, don't worry--you're gonna get plenty of care packages. On the house.