Professor McGonagall, I remember your wand. Made of fir wood and dragon heartstring, nine and a half inches, a wand suited for a master with strong willpower and a talent for Transfiguration. Are you here to bring a new student to buy a wand? Or to have a wand serviced?
Ollivander walked up to Professor McGonagall and asked politely.
Hogwarts was Ollivander's wand Shop's biggest partner outside of the Ministry of Magic, receiving a large order from Hogwarts every year.
It was precisely because of this that Little Wizards from Hogwarts received an extra discount when they came to Ollivander's wand Shop for the first time, allowing them to purchase their own wand at a relatively low price.
Hogwarts would provide a corresponding subsidy for every wand sold afterwards.
"Yes, Mr. Ollivander. I'm here with Chen Yu to buy a wand."
After greeting Professor McGonagall, Ollivander looked at Chen Yu with his silver eyes: "Hmm, a Little Wizard with an Eastern face? That's quite rare. I remember a small Asian girl came to Hogwarts last year; her wand was made of ebony, about nine inches."
An Asian girl who enrolled last year?
Ollivander must be referring to Cho Chang?
Harry Potter's first girlfriend?
"Alright, Mr. Chen Yu, let me see, which arm do you usually use?"
"Right hand," Chen Yu said.
"Raise your arm. Very good."
Ollivander carefully measured Chen Yu's entire body.
First from shoulder to fingertip, then from wrist to elbow, shoulder to floor, knee to armpit, and finally, he measured his head circumference.
As he measured, he explained to Chen Yu: "Every Ollivander wand contains powerful magical substances; this is its essence. We use Unicorn hair, Phoenix tail feathers, and dragon nerve. Every Ollivander wand is unique, because no two Unicorns, dragons, or Phoenixes are exactly alike. Of course, if you use a wand that should belong to another wizard, it will never work as well."
After the measurements were complete, Ollivander began to move between the shelves, searching for a suitable wand for Chen Yu.
"Mr. Ollivander, may I ask you a question?"
Ollivander, busy looking for a wand, said without looking up: "Of course."
"Why are Unicorns and Phoenixes used for their hair and tail feathers, but dragons for their nerves? Taking Unicorn hair and Phoenix tail feathers won't harm their lives, but taking a dragon's nerve... does that mean that for every wand, a dragon is killed? Why not use dragon scales to make wands?"
This question had bothered Chen Yu for a long time.
When reading the original Harry Potter books, this question had always been in Chen Yu's mind.
It's not that Chen Yu had compassion and believed in 'no buying, no killing,' but rather that other wands used feathers or hair, while dragons were tragic; when making wands, their heart nerves had to be used.
Taking a dragon heartstring required killing the dragon, Unicorns only needed to be shaved, and Phoenix tail feathers only needed to be plucked from their rump.
Wasn't this too much of a difference in treatment?
Why not use dragon scales?
Chen Yu was full of questions.
Hearing Chen Yu's question, Ollivander, who was looking for a wand, paused, as if shocked that a Little Wizard like Chen Yu could ask such a question.
"The core of a wand can be any magical substance. Unicorn hair, Phoenix feathers, and dragon nerve are all excellent casting materials. Magic can flow unimpeded through these materials, which can help wizards stabilize their magic, make spells more precise when casting, and serve as the core of a wand. However, giant dragon scales have strong anti-magic properties, are difficult to process, and moreover, giant dragon scales are very large, making them suitable for armor and shields, not for making wands."
Ollivander handed a wand to Chen Yu.
"Alright, curious Little Wizard, put your curiosity aside for now and try this one, made of aspen wood and dragon heartstring, ten inches long. Give it a wave."
Chen Yu took the wand, and as soon as he waved it, a prompt from the system appeared.
【Detecting player using a wand】
【wand: Unnamed】
【Material: Aspen wood and dragon heartstring】
【Effect: Compatibility too low, invisible】
【Compatibility: 10%】
As soon as Chen Yu finished reading the system prompt, Ollivander immediately snatched the wand back.
"Ebony, Phoenix feather, seven inches long."
【wand: Unnamed】
【Material: Ebony and Phoenix feather】
【Effect: Low compatibility between wand and user, effect invisible】
【Compatibility: 18%】
"No, no, no... try this one, made of black walnut and Unicorn hair, six and three-quarter inches, try it."
【wand: Unnamed】
【Material: Black walnut and Unicorn hair】
【Effect: Low compatibility between wand and user, effect invisible】
【Compatibility: 32%】
"A picky customer? This is truly wonderful!" Ollivander became very enthusiastic when he saw how picky Chen Yu was.
After trying more than a dozen wands, Chen Yu found a wand with a compatibility of 56%, but Ollivander was not satisfied.
"Every unique wand corresponds to every unique person. It's not the wizard who chooses the wand, but the wand that chooses the wizard."
"Let me think, a Little Wizard with an Eastern face, it looks like you're not a mixed-race of East and West, but a Little Wizard with pure Eastern bloodline."
"I once heard my father say that my grandfather was also a master wandmaker, and to seek a breakthrough in his craft, he visited the Eastern wizarding world. The wands he made and left behind are stored in the attic warehouse."
Ollivander took the wand and told Chen Yu to wait, then went upstairs himself.
After a while, Ollivander came down with two wooden boxes.
"In the mysterious ancient Eastern country, the wizards there have a brilliant culture completely different from ours. The wizards there are not called wizards, but Qi Refiners. They are proud and reclusive, not fond of communicating with other wizards outside. I heard my father say that my great-grandfather once coincidentally helped a relatively famous Eastern wizard, and only then successfully entered their wizarding circle. The wands used by Eastern wizards are extremely peculiar in form, called wooden swords, fly whisks, prayer beads, jade talismans, and so on. My grandfather was fortunate enough to visit a local artifact refining master, and after receiving guidance, he made several wands. Two of them he brought back, but later he couldn't find suitable users for them, so they remained in the warehouse. If it weren't for this Little Wizard, I would have forgotten about them. Come, try this one."
【wand: Unnamed】
【Material: Ebony and Guiche feather】
【Effect: Medium compatibility between wand and user, effect visible three】
【Magic Guidance: spell casting speed +1%】
【Magic Annihilation: spell casting power +10%】
【wand Growth: The properties of this wand are affected by the holder. The attribute effects and compatibility will increase with the user's continuous improvement】
【Compatibility: 61%】
"This is a wand made of ebony and Guiche. It is said that in the mysterious ancient Eastern country, during ancient times, a mutated Phoenix with nine heads was discovered. Later, it committed many evil deeds and was subdued by Eastern wizards, leaving behind only a few feathers. The materials for these wands were traded by my grandfather with local pure-blood wizards and are extremely rare."
Chen Yu waved the wand in his hand. Compared to the unresponsive wands he had just tried, this time Chen Yu felt his hand holding the wand tremble slightly, even feeling a sense of recoil.
The tip of the wand let out a roar, knocking down many boxes on the wall.
"Oh, what a wand, even more violent than a fire dragon. It seems this one isn't suitable for you either. Come, try this one."
Ollivander did not blame Chen Yu, but instead switched wands and had Chen Yu continue to try.
【wand: Unnamed】
【Material: Purple bamboo and Nine-tailed Beast hair】
【Effect: High compatibility between wand and user, effect visible four】
【1. Magic Guidance: spell casting speed +10%】
【2. Magic Stability: spell casting stability +10%】
【3. Precise Casting: spell casting control +10%】
【4. wand Growth: The properties of this wand are affected by the holder. The attribute effects and compatibility will increase with the user's continuous improvement】
【Compatibility: 88.5%】
(The nine tails of a fox, its cry soft and sweet)
(As the wizard chooses the wand, the wand also chooses the wizard)
"This is a wand made of purple bamboo and the tail hair of a Nine-tailed Fox. It is said that in the East, the Nine-tailed Fox is an extremely beautiful and rare creature. Their personalities are changeable and highly adaptable; they can become an auspicious omen revered by thousands, or transform into a natural disaster bringing fear to others. I feel how active and excited she is in your hand. It seems she likes you very much, Little Wizard. Come, wave the wand, I can feel her impatience."
Seeing the panel prompt of 88.5% compatibility, this was the wand with the highest compatibility Chen Yu had found for himself today.
And it also showed 4 effects, each of which was very useful.
Chen Yu gently waved the wand in his hand, feeling a sudden warmth at his fingertips, and a brilliant white light streaked across the area where it had been waved.
Mr. Ollivander cheered loudly: "Oh! Excellent! This is truly wonderful! This is the one!"
He placed Chen Yu's wand into a box, wrapped it in brown paper, and continued to mumble: "This is truly wonderful... the wand choosing the wizard, and the wizard also choosing the wand, this scene is truly wonderful!"
【Detecting player acquiring a wand with over 80% compatibility. Congratulations to the player for acquiring a suitable wand】
【Main Quest Completed: The First wand of Your Life】
【Quest Content: Every wizard has their own wand. Please acquire your own wand】
【Reward: Random Item Card +1】
With Ollivander's confirmation, Chen Yu completed his first main quest.
After leaving the wand shop, Professor McGonagall took Chen Yu to the Leaky Cauldron for lunch, then used Apparition again to send Chen Yu back to the orphanage.
"This is your train ticket to Hogwarts. The third pillar between Platform 9 and Platform 10 at King's Cross Station is Platform 9 3/4. It's enchanted, so Muggles can't see Platform 9 3/4. You just need to find this pillar and walk through it. Remember the date, September 1st."
"I've already spoken to your headmistress, and she will send you there when the time comes. Once you arrive, you need to pay attention..."
Professor McGonagall was much more meticulous than Hagrid, who just threw a ticket at Harry in the original story; she went over all the potential issues that might arise before going to Hogwarts.
Chen Yu patted his chest and promised: "Don't worry, Professor McGonagall, I will be on time for the Hogwarts Express to go to school."
Professor McGonagall nodded: "Then I'll see you at the start of term, Mr. Chen Yu."
With that, Professor McGonagall Apparated, disappearing once more.
"Goodbye, Professor McGonagall."】}```
