8 Lucas' Magic Wand

"Vinda, I think it's necessary to mention to Nimbus that this year's dividends can be paid earlier."

"Also, we must pay close attention to the cooperation we discussed with Director Amelia just now. Whether we can gain a firm foothold in the British magic community depends on the success of the cooperation."

"Remember, we are businessmen, and the previous hatred should be put aside properly."

Vinda felt amused when she heard the young man rambling on.

Lucas became like this probably because of the lack of Galleons in Gringotts.

As someone who watched Lucas grow up she is aware of his shortcoming, which is being a money lover.

It may also be because of this love of money, which makes him very talented in business, especially investment vision.

In the past few years, they have caught the economic crisis of the Nimbus broomstick company and successfully injected capital to become one of its shareholders.

While talking, the two came to the door of Ollivander's wand shop. Looking at the small and shabby shop and the same shabby signboard.

It's hard to imagine this being the shop of one of Europe's three master wand makers.

"Aunt Vinda, go and buy my books and robes first, and we will meet up at the robe shop later."

"Okay, take care of yourself."

After finishing speaking, she walked towards the Bookstore.

Pushing open the store door, accompanied by the sound of crisp bells, Lucas steps into it.

The store has a lot of space inside, but it's still messy and dirty. Thousands of dusty boxes even piled up to the roof.

Because of this there are actually not many places where you can set foot in the store.

"Oh, oh, welcome, sir, Garrick Ollivander is pleased to serve you."

The standard British accent came from behind a stack of boxes.

Immediately afterwards a white-haired old man walked out.

He wears a tunic with flared sleeves that was only popular in the Middle Ages and is covered with dust.

"Sir, I'm pretty sure we're meeting for the first time, let me guess you must be here to buy a wand?"

With a smile on his face, Lucas looked at the mysterious old man in front of him.

Waiting until the other person has finished speaking, he shook his head decisively in denial.

"Sorry, I didn't come to buy a wand, Master Ollivander."

Ollivander's expression froze. It seems to be saying, why don't you play your cards according to the routine.

"Ahem, then this..."

"Lucas Grindelwald."

Hearing Lucas' self-introduction, Ollivander's expression froze again. It took him a long time before he said, "So Mr. Grindelwald is here today..."

Not waiting for the other person to finish speaking, Lucas took out one of his golden long hairs he had plucked beforehand.

"I would like to ask Master Ollivander to make me a wand with this hair as the core."

Feeling the abundant and powerful magic in the hair, Ollivander's eyes were no longer cloudy.

He took the hair carefully and asked, "Is this the hair of a magical creature? I have never seen such a powerful force, can you tell me where you got it from?"

Lucas shook his head and said, "I just got it by chance, but I can tell you that it's elf hair."

"Elf!" Ollivander exclaimed.

Elves are creatures of legend. One can only read about their existence in books.

"Mr. Grindelwald, I would like to make a wand for you, oh Merlin, I never thought that one day I would be able to make a wand out of elf hair."

Seeing the other party staring at his hair obsessively. Lucas suddenly felt cold all over.

"Master Ollivander, when can I come for my wand?"

"Oh, the making of the wand is a long process, but don't worry, I'll work day and night, and I will finish it in half a month."

They agreed on July 31st.

Then Lucas left the shop. When he came to Madam Malkin's shop, Vinda had been waiting for a long time.

As the son of Grindelwald, the robes also have to be made to order the best.

...

"Do you have anything else you need to buy?"

Vinda asked, looking at Lucas who kept wandering in front of her.

"No." Lucas said without looking back.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the exploration achievement: Diagon Alley; reward: 50 achievement points.]

Only when the last inch of Diagon Alley was gone did the system sound.

Looking at the sky and seeing it's getting late, Lucas had to give up on continuing to explore Knockturn Alley.

Back to his home in England, looking at the huge manor in front of him.

Lucas cursed the evil capitalists in his heart.

~Pop!~

Accompanied by the popping sound a house-elf appeared next to Lucas.

"Shana welcomes the master, if you have anything you need, please tell Shana."

In contrast with the house elves that are normally seen. Shana is noticeably much cleaner.

Lucas handed the luggage to the little elf and said, "Please put my luggage in the room, thank you!"

"Oh, the master said 'please' to Shana, and he also said 'thank you' to Shana, I'm so happy!"

Shana expressed her joy in surprise. Then she snapped her fingers and disappeared with his luggage.

The manor is located in Wiltshire, England. Coincidentally, the Malfoy family's estate is also here.

After settling everything, Lucas seems to have returned to the days of reading and studying every day.

It's just that this time he read more books about the undetectable extension charm.

In a flash, it was July 31st.

Lucas got ready early in the morning to head to Diagon Alley.

"Lucas, how is your undetectable extension charm learning?"

Lucas didn't answer, instead, he took out a suitcase the size of a matchbox from his pocket.

"Engorgio."

When the suitcase returned to its original size, he motioned for Vinda to go and see for herself.

Looking at the interior space of the suitcase that has been expanded to an unknown extent.

Vinda was left speechless. Back then, it took her a long time to learn, but for Lucas, the total amount of time it took him is only about ten days.

And judging by the stability of the space inside the suitcase, it is obviously not just at the level of beginners.

"I've always wanted to ask you, why are you in such a hurry to learn the Undetectable Extension Charm?"

"Of course, it's because if it works, I'm going to make a fortune out of it!"

Lucas walked out of the manor after speaking.

Today Quirrell would infiltrate Gringotts under the threat of Voldemort. He was going to take the opportunity to follow and have a look, maybe he could make a fortune.

Arriving at Diagon Alley, Lucas and Vinda came to Madam Malkin's robe shop first.

Even before entering they heard an arrogant voice coming from inside.

"My dad is helping me buy books next door, and my mom is out looking for my wand."

"I don't understand why first graders can't have their own broomsticks..."

Listening to the slow, drawling voice Lucas immediately guessed who was inside.

Draco my father will hear about this Malfoy.

Then the person who's talking to him at this time and this place.

Not surprisingly, he should be the famous Boy-who-lived, the savior of the magical world.

Harry Potter!