"Boss, it's the Sixth Princess!"
Zoroark sounded a little excited. Edward froze for a moment when he heard that, but since the invitation came from the Sixth Princess, he naturally had to accept. On top of that, he also needed to communicate properly. After all, the Sixth Princess could be considered part of the League's internal official media channels, and her program mainly focused on the film and entertainment industry.
Her status was roughly equivalent to a certain talk show host before her fall from grace from his previous life. Because of that, Edward took this interview very seriously. He planned to use this opportunity to showcase some aspects of the company's culture.
"This is good. But for this interview… do we already have the topics prepared?"
A thought came to Edward, and he looked at Zoroark as he asked. Hearing the question, Zoroark nodded, then handed him the list of questions the other party had prepared. Edward took it and scanned through it briefly.
At first glance, it seemed like a live, spontaneous interview. But in reality, the majority of interviews involved prior discussion with the interviewee to prevent awkward or unexpected situations. Of course, there were times when the host or production team intentionally concealed sharp or controversial questions for the sake of hype—but such cases were relatively rare.
After all, interviews like that easily offended people. Unless it was a particularly unusual program team, most wouldn't pull such stunts. And since the Sixth Princess represented an official League program, she definitely wouldn't engage in those kinds of antics. They were a trustworthy team. Keeping that in mind, Edward continued reading.
It was more or less what he expected. Most of the interview focused on the billion pokedollar film, The Grudge. Although The Grudge 3 was still in theaters and hadn't yet crossed the one-billion mark, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that among all the films currently showing, the others weren't holding up very well. The Grudge 3 was the only one worth watching—and with its charity component, surpassing one billion at the box office was guaranteed.
But Edward felt somewhat helpless. He had already noticed the current shift in public sentiment.
Someone online was intentionally hyping him up—more specifically, hyping the idea that "watching Edward's movies equals doing charity." Although Edward himself had never said any such thing, he had no idea what was going on in these people's minds. They had seized onto the online attention and were ramping up the hype, praising him relentlessly.
Recently, the internet had been flooded with articles of this kind. Edward had just finished reading one such article—a post that had already accumulated over ten thousand likes.
[Hey there, fellow friends on PoképokéTV! Today I want to talk to everyone about movies and charity—two things that seem unrelated, yet are connected in countless subtle ways.
Have you watched Director Edward's films? I'm sure you have, right? After all, we're talking about The Grudge 3, a massively popular billion-pokedollar blockbuster!
Director Edward is truly a genius who tells stories through his camera! His films always show us a unique perspective that scares us out of our seats, yet leaves behind a strangely refreshing feeling afterward—like wandering through a desert only to receive an ice-cold drink.
Take The Grudge 3 for example. It can be considered the culmination of Director Edward's horror filmmaking. But what intrigues us most is the charitable aspect of the film. Everyone knows by now that simply watching it means contributing to future charity work.
Speaking of charity, it's not some lofty, distant concept. It's hidden in every corner of our daily lives and expressed in every small action we take.
Sometimes, a smile, a greeting, or a tiny act of help can become a spark of hope for someone else.
Of course, large donations from outstanding entrepreneurs like Director Edward and the rescue operations carried out by charitable organizations are also incredibly important.
But when we step into the world of Edward's films, we are already participating in a silent form of charity. As we enjoy these masterpieces, we are supporting the film industry—and every movie ticket becomes part of the funds that will be donated to hospitals.
So, watching Edward's movies is also a meaningful contribution to society.
But charity doesn't stop there. After watching one Edward Stone film, we should continue watching the next one so we can continue supporting charity!
We can also pay attention to social issues reflected in his films and help those in need through donations or volunteer work.
In real life, we can care more about vulnerable groups and offer help within our ability.
Or we can participate in public welfare projects and pass our love forward.
Edward's films are like mirrors that reflect the beauty and flaws of our world. They awaken the kindness and responsibility within us and make us want to bring change to the world.
So, I call on everyone to go watch Edward's films! In them, we rediscover long-lost emotions, rekindle our love for life, and strengthen our commitment to charity.
Friends, let us walk into the theater together, feel the charm of Director Edward's work, and through our actions, help build a better future. As long as we continue supporting his films, more charity work will surely follow.]
Although this article looked like it was encouraging viewers to watch his films, Edward could clearly see the malicious intent behind it. The purpose was obvious—they were trying to push him onto a pedestal.
To Edward, this was the classic tactic of "praising someone to death"—and they weren't even trying to hide it. They were laying their cards out openly.
Sure, The Grudge 3's profits were being donated, but he had never claimed that every movie he made would follow that model. Future films? There was no way he could donate everything each time. Otherwise, he'd go bankrupt—losing money with every film he made.
But because the current hype was so strong, resolving this issue had become a problem. Edward scratched his head. If he denied it outright, people might twist it and continue attacking him. But ignoring it wasn't an option either. There was simply too much of this propaganda—he could scroll his phone and see a dozen similar posts in minutes. It was absurd.
It was clear these people wanted to cement this narrative as an unshakeable "fact," leaving Edward no room to deny it in the future. Who knew what they intended afterward?
If they succeeded in framing the movie like this, would they later try to frame his future IPs? Tom and Jerry, and so many others—it would be a huge mess.
So, Edward saw the situation clearly: the sooner he addressed it, the better.
He instructed Zoroark to relay a message to the PR department—publish a statement addressing the issue, and send the draft to him for review beforehand. Edward didn't want anyone stirring up trouble at this critical moment.
Zoroark accepted the task. He clearly understood how important this issue was. Once Zoroark left, Edward sat down at his desk, staring at the script for One Missed Call 2. A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.
One Missed Call 2 definitely needed to be filmed—the story was solid. But with The Grudge 3's popularity at its current peak, starting production now would not be ideal. Even if they filmed it, the fear-energy harvested wouldn't be very high. After thinking it over, Edward realized that it might finally be time to bring out Harry Potter.
With that thought, Edward straightened up. He decided to start drafting the plot for Harry Potter.
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The story begins in 1981, in England. It opens with a bit of magical spectacle: Headmaster Dumbledore extinguishing the streetlights, drawing the glow into a peculiar device. Professor McGonagall approaches, questioning his decision to leave Harry Potter with this family—and to abandon him on the doorstep of a Muggle household.
Next follows a flashback. A ruthless Dark Wizard invades the house with the intention of killing Harry. Harry's mother, Lily, sacrifices herself to protect him, and Voldemort's attack backfires. The Dark Lord is defeated, seemingly destroyed, while Harry miraculously survives, leaving only a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead.
Harry grows up neglected and mistreated by the Dursleys. His cousin Dudley bullies him constantly, and Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia treat him with cruelty—locking him in the cupboard under the stairs, making him sleep on a rickety cot, and forcing him to do all the house chores. At school, Harry wears broken glasses and oversized hand-me-downs, performs only average academically, and endures mockery from classmates. But everything changes as his birthday approaches.
During a school trip, Harry discovers he can talk to snakes. Dudley shoves him aside, but Harry, staring intensely at the glass pane, inadvertently makes the barrier vanish—causing Dudley to fall inside and scream as a snake slithers over him.
Uncle Vernon blames Harry, knowing Harry possesses strange powers.
Then, the owls begin delivering letters—acceptance letters from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Uncle Vernon confiscates them, but as Harry's birthday nears, more and more letters appear from every direction. Desperate, the Dursleys take Harry away to hide.
But Hagrid eventually finds him. The towering, rugged Keeper of Keys at Hogwarts gives Harry a birthday cake, intimidates the abusive Dursleys, and takes Harry into the wizarding world.
Harry becomes known as "The Boy Who Lived," though he doesn't understand why. Hagrid brings him into Diagon Alley for the first time—a cobblestone street lined with magical shops. In Ollivander's Wand Shop, countless wands seem to hold souls of their own, waiting for the right owner.
Hagrid helps Harry withdraw money left by his parents at Gringotts and buys all the supplies needed for school.
Next comes the iconic Platform 9¾. On the Hogwarts Express, Harry meets future friends Hermione and Ron, and clashes with Draco Malfoy. Then comes the breathtaking sight of the Hogwarts castle rising from the middle of a lake—leaving Harry full of excitement and wonder.
The Sorting Ceremony is an important tradition. Students are sorted into Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin based on traits sensed by the Sorting Hat. Harry insists he does not want to go to Slytherin, and the Hat ultimately places him in Gryffindor.
At Hogwarts, Harry and Ron quickly become friends. Hermione, smart and studious, is someone Harry grows to respect. Ron comes from a warm but poor family and becomes Harry's closest companion.
They study subjects such as Charms, Potions, and Defense Against the Dark Arts. In Potions class, the strict Professor Snape constantly makes things difficult for Harry, embarrassing him repeatedly—leading Harry to resent him.
Defense Against the Dark Arts is taught by Professor Quirrell, whose garlic smell and stuttering make him unpopular among students. These magical classes deepen Harry's knowledge and give him a sense of belonging in the wizarding world.
As the story progresses, rumors spread about the Philosopher's Stone—a magical artifact capable of producing an elixir of immortality.
Harry and his friends encounter various incidents, including dealing with a troll.
They eventually discover that a massive three-headed dog—Fluffy—is guarding a trapdoor leading to something hidden in the depths of the school. They suspect it's the Philosopher's Stone.
After investigating, they conclude that someone in Hogwarts is being used by Voldemort to steal the stone. Harry believes Snape is the culprit.
His reasoning? During the earlier Quidditch match, Snape appeared to be cursing him, nearly causing him to fall to his death.
With Dumbledore temporarily away, the trio decides to venture into the underground chambers to protect the stone. They bypass Fluffy, who has already fallen asleep due to enchanted music. Then they face a series of obstacles: Devil's Snare, flying keys, a life-sized game of wizard's chess, and potions puzzles.
In the end, only Harry enters the final chamber—where he discovers that the person waiting inside is Professor Quirrell.
(End of Chapter)
TN: I don't even read if the Harry Potter plot was correct. I read to many Harry Potter fics that things just autocorrect in my head.