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Ollivander was trembling with excitement as he watched this scene.

A Patronus Charm!

One of the most powerful and ancient defensive spells against dark forces in the wizarding world. It is extremely difficult to cast successfully, and most wizards cannot produce a Patronus.

Because being able to cast the Patronus Charm is usually considered a sign of extraordinary magical ability.

Aaron, who had just begun learning magic and had not yet studied spells systematically, was able to cast a Patronus.

Given the child's magical potential, Dumbledore was relieved and immensely pleased.

This meant a genius wizard would soon grace Hogwarts!

The mist slowly took shape and split into two forms in the air.

One black and one red, they began to intertwine.

Gradually, they transformed into a fiery red phoenix and a fire dragon, entwined with each other.

Aaron was also stunned by this sight. Two Patronuses?

He knew that most wizards' Patronuses were ordinary animals, while a few had more formidable forms like dragons, thestrals, or phoenixes.

Two Patronuses appearing simultaneously...

But this couldn't be a bad thing.

He ceased the flow of magic, and the Patronus dissipated. Dumbledore and Ollivander also recovered from their shock.

"I will never forget this scene in my life!" Ollivander's voice trembled. This scene would be recorded in the history of Ollivander's Wand Shop.

No! It should be recorded in the history of the wizarding world!

"Dragon nerves are among the most powerful wand cores, and phoenix tail feathers are the rarest and most dynamic."

"With this combination, Mr. Aaron, I foresee that your name will be known throughout the wizarding world."

As Ollivander said this, Dumbledore nodded frequently.

"Mr. Ollivander, you're flattering me too much," Aaron replied, not taken aback by the praise. He joked:

"Are you saying this just to charge me a high price?"

"Let me clarify, I don't have many gold Galleons. If it's too expensive, I won't take it."

Ollivander replied solemnly, "No, I won't charge you for this wand, Mr. Aaron."

He had dedicated his life to pairing powerful wands with suitable wizards. Praise and compliments were secondary.

But today, this young wizard had amazed him more than once.

No words could fully express the shock and excitement in his heart!

...

Ollivander's Wand Shop was full of surprises.

Walking down the street, Aaron amused himself by making his wand stiffen and soften into a bracelet. He had a lot of fun playing with it.

After all, he was still a child, and getting a new toy meant playing with it to his heart's content!

"This free stuff is amazing," Aaron delightedly watched the twin wands transform into two snakes and then back into a wand.

"Okay, be careful. Don't let other wizards see you," Dumbledore reminded him helplessly.

All along the way, he had covered Aaron with his robe to avoid drawing attention from passersby.

"Alright," Aaron reluctantly stopped playing with the wand and let it turn back into a bracelet on his wrist.

It was indeed very convenient.

Dumbledore, feeling a twinge of curiosity, said, "Kid, can you let me play with it for a bit?"

"No! Women and wands are not for loaning!"

"Just for a moment. I'll help you keep this a secret," Dumbledore smiled mysteriously. "You don't want the news of your wand spreading throughout the wizarding world too early, do you?"

Aaron wasn't convinced and hummed nonchalantly, "That coffee ingredient is hard to get, so no."

"Alright, alright. But double the secrecy and double the coffee too!"

"Deal!"

Poor Dumbledore, in terms of bargaining, he was no match for Aaron.

...

After that, the two hurried through the rest of their shopping, as they had spent too much time in the wand shop.

They visited the cauldron shop, the bookstore, the astronomy shop, and more, purchasing everything they needed.

With Dumbledore accompanying him, Aaron managed to resist the urge to buy out the potion shop and some magical creature shops, despite his alchemist's curiosity.

And as for how to carry all these items?

No worries. Flourish and Blotts Bookstore and other shops provided owl delivery services for a few silver Sickles.

Aaron wished he had a suitcase with an extra-large folding space like Newt's.

It would be so convenient, allowing him to build his own alchemy lab inside!

However, the Extension Charm was an advanced spell strictly controlled by the Ministry of Magic.

The Ministry explicitly stated that the Extension Charm couldn't be used for personal purposes and could only be performed by authorized personnel (like for school trunks or tents).

The Extension Charm was a spatial magic learned only in seventh year at Hogwarts, and that was just the basics.

The kind of spell Aaron wanted, to fit an entire lab, would require the skills of someone like Professor McGonagall or even Dumbledore.

For now, he could only hope to accumulate more creation points.

Maybe he'd get lucky and draw a golden reward or even a "forbidden" reward.

As they were about to leave Diagon Alley, Dumbledore suddenly took Aaron to Eeylops Owl Emporium, insisting on buying him an owl.

Aaron repeatedly declined, saying he didn't need one.

While first-year students could bring pets, Aaron had no shortage of pets!

In the end, under Dumbledore's insistence, Aaron accepted a beautiful white owl.

"Well, Mr. Aaron, it's time to say goodbye. We'll meet again at the start of the school year."

Using Apparition to send Aaron home once more, Dumbledore prepared to leave. He had plans to visit Hagrid that afternoon.

Something had happened with Harry, and he wanted to send Hagrid there.

Before leaving, he reminded Aaron, "My boy, you have extraordinary talent. Although the Ministry has regulations, sometimes, you know..."

Aaron nodded in agreement.

He wouldn't neglect practice just because of his high talent. After all, magic wasn't just about chanting a few spells.

One needed to practice reflexes, physical strength, and proficiency, embedding these skills into muscle memory.

That way, in a life-and-death duel, one wouldn't be caught off guard by an Avada Kedavra.

Seeing Aaron nod, Dumbledore smiled with satisfaction. After witnessing the events in Ollivander's shop, he was confident that Aaron would become an excellent wizard.

"Oh, by the way," Dumbledore said just before leaving, "remember to bring me some coffee." He pointed to the owl he had given Aaron and Apparated away.

"That old bee," Aaron muttered, looking at the round-faced owl squatting beside him innocently. He finally understood why Dumbledore insisted on buying him an owl.

But no matter, it was free.

He finally returned to the castle and noticed a problem.

The castle door was open!

"Darn it!"

He realized something was wrong and began searching the castle. After a while,

he looked around the empty castle in confusion, "Where is my monkey?" 

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