This was something Jory didn't mind doing on a Saturday morning. At least he was out somewhere instead of just spending it in the Castle studying for NEWTs or catching up on homework.

Villagers were eyeing the jars and he noticed that some seemed to even be considering on buying. Time for action. "Come and get your Ashwinder Eggs! Freshly laid and frozen!''

A middle aged woman shuffled up to the Puffer, just as he finished making his announcement. "Hello, ma'am,'' he said with a grin. "Looking for fresh Ashwinder eggs?''

The woman gave him a motherly sort of smile. "Yes, young man.'' She examined the jars closely. "How much for a jar?'' she asked, looking back at him.

"Only five galleons, ma'am,'' Jory replied. Was this going to be his first sale? He certainly hoped so! He watched as the woman open her bag and retrieved some coins.

"I'll take one jar,'' the woman said, handing him the coins.

Jory quickly counted the coins before grabbing a jar and handing i to the woman. "Thanks so much,'' he said to her as she turned to leave,quite pleased to make a sale on his first attempt.