Chapter 7: The Wand Chooses the Wizard

Hagrid's little pink umbrella is peculiar.

William had seen him use the umbrella more than once.

Hagrid, however, said that his wand had been broken, and refused to acknowledge the strangeness of the umbrella.

Although William was curious, he didn't pay much attention to it. He's just a newcomer now, and he doesn't realize how extraordinary it is to be able to restore a broken wand to its original state!

"Alright, our little wizard is also anxious." Ollivander turned his gaze to William again.

As he spoke, he pulled out a tape measure with silver scales from his pocket.

"Mr. Stark, which arm do you use to use your wand?"

"Right hand."

"Well, put your arms up, okay."

Ollivander began to measure William, first from the shoulders to the fingertips, then from the wrists to the elbows, from the shoulders to the floor, from the knees to the armpits, and finally to the circumference.

William wanted to ask: "Since it is a wand that chooses a wizard, the size of each wand has already been made, and it will not be tailored to the size of the wizard like the wizard's robe...... What's the point of measuring and going now? ”

But he didn't ask, so straightforward...... It's easy to get beaten.

Ollivanders muttered as he measured, "Every Ollivanders wand has a super magical substance, and that's the essence of it, Mr. Stark."

I'm used to unicorn fur, phoenix tail feathers, and dragon nerves.

Every Ollivanders wand is unique, as no two unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes are exactly the same.

Of course, if you use a wand that is supposed to belong to another wizard, you will never have such a good effect. ”

The tape measure began to operate automatically, and Ollivander shuttled from shelf to shelf, constantly instructing Cedric to select some long boxes to move down.

Cedric's apprentice was, in a sense, a coolie.

But Cedric was not impatient, and it was clear that he enjoyed the job.

"Alright." Ollivander said, the tape measure slid to the ground and rolled up.

"So, Mr. Stark, try this one, made of hawthorn wood and unicorn hair, ten inches, and the elasticity is acceptable."

Cedric, who was an apprentice, took out a worn-out notebook, which he did not open, but skillfully backtracked:

Page 95, line 6.

Grigovich once said, 'The hawthorn wand is a wand full of contradictions, like the tree itself, whose leaves and flowers are healing, and whose branches smell deadly'......'"

Ollivander nodded and started the live teaching: "

Although I don't agree with most of Grigovich's opinions, we resonate very much with the complex and fascinating properties of the hawthorn wand.

They only accept the owners who are best suited for them. ”

"Remember, Cedric, as I know from experience, this wand will be very helpful to wizards who are going through their time of confusion."

With that, Ollivander snatched his wand from William's hand.

"Obviously, not quite for you, kid." Ollivander shook his head.

"Let's give this a try." He drew another wand with black streaks.

"Made of apple wood and clam nerves, nine and a quarter of an inch, very soft."

Cedric said quickly, "Page 1926, line 94.

Applewood represents longevity, supplemented by clam nerve ......"

"That's right! A combination of geniuses. Ollivander rubbed his palms excitedly.

"Oriental wizards used this combination, and my ancestors used to make similar wands for Nicol Lemay.

It seems to be working pretty well, though people think it's more time magic or the Philosopher's Stone - come on, try it, kid! ”

As soon as William touched his wand, he felt the magic power pouring out uncontrollably.

Ollivander immediately snatched the wand, but it was too late, and the gate was shattered.

"Oh, I'm sorry." William said.

"It's none of your business, kid, the gate will be restored soon, but this wand doesn't seem to be for you."

Ollivanders was getting more and more excited, he hadn't seen such a picky customer in a long time.

"We'll find it, the best one, won't we?"

William tried one after another, and the wands he tried were piled up on the benches, piling higher and higher.

But Ollivander kept getting Cedric to pull his wand from the shelf, and he was shaking and in a state of euphoria.

"A discerning customer who can't find the perfect match? It doesn't matter, I think about it, there's always the one that's ideal, the most perfect, the best for you – let me think about it – oh, there's it, how could it not be? ”

Ollivander yelled, so frightened that Hagrid nearly snapped his little pink umbrella.

Ollivander jumped and jumped as if he had gone mad.

"Extraordinary combination, cherry wood, phoenix feathers, twelve and three-quarters inches. Yes, very hard. ”

He walked to the window himself, and carefully picked up the wand that lay quietly on the faded purple cushion in the dusty window.

William took his wand and felt a sudden heat in his fingertips.

He raised his wand above his head and waved it down with a thud, cutting through the dusty air, only to see a red light, and the head of the wand was shining like fireworks, and the beating spots of light were cast on the four walls.

Mr. Ollivander shouted, "Oh, great, oh, really, great." ”

Cedric put his wand in a box and wrapped it in brown paper, while Ollivander looked at William with pale, colorless eyes.

"This wand was the last wand made by my grandfather, Gabbard Ottavi Ollivanders, the greatest wand maker of the last two hundred years.

The material is a rare cherry wood, which has become the favorite material of the Mahotokulo School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since my grandfather started this combination.

I thought it would be on display in the window forever, but I didn't expect it to ......."

Hagrid applauded, "When I came to buy wands as a child, this one was already in the window. ”

William: "......"

What Ollivander said was bluffing, but William wondered in his heart - this old man is definitely not responding to the "supply-side structural reform" proposed by the Ministry of Magic to destock?!

He didn't dare to say this, but wondered: "Mahoto Kulo? ”

"Oh, that's the only known magic school in Asia, although I don't think that's accurate."

Ollivander said, cleaning up the bombed-out door and giving Cedric a "you know" look.

Cedric nodded imperceptibly, and out of nowhere, pulled out a gift box.

His tone was still humble, but he became a salesman.

"I bought the wand, but it's not over, it's a very expensive thing that needs regular maintenance.

But fear not! At our Ollivanders Wand Shop, we have a special summer maintenance package:

For three Galleons, you can get five Galleons worth of maintenance appliances to keep your wand in tip-top condition forever.

If you pay five Galleons, you will get a two-year warranty card in addition to the maintenance of the equipment.

During the warranty period, unless the wand is broken, we at the Ollivanders wand shop will give you a free repair.

Of course, on top of that, we also have family packages that warrant all the wands for your family, but that's a bit more expensive......"

William seemed to see the barbershop salesman again.

Before he could say anything, Hagrid got up from his chair and shouted excitedly, "Come, give me a set!" ”

William: "......"

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(PS The picture of the protagonist's wand has been posted in the comment area, which was chosen by the system.)

Cedric reminds wizards that as long as you vote for a recommendation, the wand is guaranteed for life, and high-quality door-to-door service is also provided. )