Chapter 5 The Wand

"Come on, let's go to Gringotts to change some money, I don't think you can wait." Professor McGonagall knew that Anduin had many deposits.

"Gringotes is the only wizard bank in the UK, run by a group of goblins. It's known as the second safest place in the world after Hogwarts." Professor McGonagall introduced Anduin as he walked.

Under the leadership of Professor McGonagall, Anduin came to a fork in a street. On one side, the street sign said Knock Down Alley, and on the other side was Diagon Alley's main road. A white building stood at the intersection of Diagon Alley and Knock Alley. In the building, a globlin guard in a scarlet and gold uniform was standing in the doorway. After entering, he passed through the first shining bronze door. The goblin guards on either side bowed and saluted as they passed, and inside then past the second silver door. It was a spacious marble hallway, and about a hundred goblins were seated behind the long counter and hastily registering themselves in the large book. reason. Some use a scale to weigh coins and some use eyepieces to detect gemstones.

It seems that the turmoil in the outside world hasn't had much of an impact on these goblins' lives.

Under the guidance of Professor McGonagall, Anduin went to a counter and presented the Hogwarts Admission Notice and received 12 gallons of gold for the scholarship. Although Anduin has money to trade, he's already signed up anyway. Don't do this for nothing, and then exchange the pound for 100 gallons of gold, which is already a huge sum of money for an 11-year-old boy.

Anduin emerged from Gringotts holding a sheepskin bag full of galleons and took one out for a closer look: "It looks like pure gold, but it's different from ordinary gold."

"It was all fused by goblins with gold, using unique goblin craftsmanship, and it is said that special goblin magic was applied to prevent outsiders from using gold directly for forgeries."

"I think you can't wait to have a magic wand of your own. In the wizarding world, it's impossible to live without a magic wand." Professor McGonagall looked at Anduin, who was holding a large sum of money, and said with a laugh.

As he spoke, Professor McGonagall took Anduin to the Ollivanders Shop, a historic wand shop, and Anduin followed Professor McGonagall into the shop.

The store looks like a crowded, cramped, and seedy store. There is a magic wand in front of the display case on a faded purple pillow for display. The cabinets that reach the ceiling are filled with thousands of long, narrow boxes. The skinny old man behind the store's stage was silently cleaning a magic wand.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Ollivander, let's buy the wand."

"Oh it's Minerva, nine and a half inches, elderflower, haven't seen you in days, time is so fast, it's time to sign up freshmen again!" Ollivander looked at Professor McGonagall, he looked at Anduin beside him in the blink of an eye. "It's been a tough time these days, you heard it yesterday..."

"The disturbances of yesterday will not continue. You must have confidence in the Ministry of Magic and Dumbledore!" Professor McGonagall looked at Anduin and interrupted Ollivander, fearing that the spread of negative information would hurt the little wizard's confidence in the wizarding world.

"Yes, Dumbledore, if it weren't for him to preside over the overall situation, I would have closed the door and left. Let me see what kind of wand this young gentleman fits into." Ollivander did not continue the previous topic, turning his head to look at Anduin.

"Hello sir, this is Anduin Wilson."

"Hello, Mr. Wilson, there aren't many educated young people like you right now." Mr. Ollivander smiled and took a long measuring tape with silver decorations out of his shirt pocket.

"Um…which hand do you use?"

"I'm used to using my right hand."

Ollivander began measuring Anduin's dimensions, first from shoulders to fingertips and then from wrist to elbow and muscle, he couldn't help but express his appreciation.

Anduin couldn't help but get goosebumps.

Is there a problem with this old man? Just use a ruler to measure, touch people around, buy a magic wand and get slapped?

Ollivanders moved quickly, and while Anduin was still thinking about it, he pulled a magic wand from the shelf and handed it over.

"Come and try this one, ash wood, phoenix feathers, eleven and a half inches, a symbol of tenacity and courage."

Anduin took his hand and waved slightly, an explosion of flames suddenly exploding from the tip of the magic wand.

"Well, it doesn't seem to suit you." Ollivander quickly pulled out his wand and pulled out a new one.

"Look at this one, made of elm wood, the heartstring of a fire dragon, nine and three-quarters of an inch, a symbol of wisdom and elegance."

Anduin was taken by Ollivander as soon as he picked him up, "It doesn't look like that one either."

"Try this one again, red oak, male unicorn hair, ten and a half inches, super nimble."

Anduin received a wave of light and the vase on the counter opened.

"Well, it looks like you're sensitive enough already. That's a little too sensitive." Ollivander withdrew his wand and said.

"Don't worry, you'll definitely find a wand suitable for you here." Anduin tried several others, but Olivaras said they were not suitable.

"Come and try this Lightning Strike Wood. It's made from a stout ebony tree, thunderbird feathers, twelve and a quarter of an inch, firm and unshakable determination, very tough. The materials Newt sent me to make are Very valuable. It took a long time to process this wand, but occasionally there will be bows. It's not easy to get your recognition. Discerning guests should try the shrewd wand." Olives handed over a magic wand of black jade.

As soon as Anduin saw this jade-shaped wand, he was drawn to its depth, and as soon as he picked it up, he felt that the wand in his hand was connected with his own blood, becoming an extension of his body.

Anduin flicked his wand lightly, and the tip of the wand glowed with a faint electric light.

"That's it. I'm sincerely glad that each wand can find a suitable owner. I can see she likes you very much." Ollivander smiled happily. He is a pure craftsman himself. It also made him very happy to find someone for his work.

"Thank you, Mr. Ollivander, I really enjoyed it too." Anduin was overjoyed to play with the wand he had just received.

"Ebony is also ebony wood, very suitable for combat magic and polymorphism. I believe it will shine in your hands. In addition, the wizard's first wand is sold at a uniform price of 7 gallons of gold. The excess will be accomplished by Hogwarts, don't lose or damage!" Ollivander reminded her.

"Don't worry, Mr. Ollivander." Anduin happily paid, and once again thanked Mr. Ollivander, and walked out of the Ollivander wand shop with Professor McGonagall.