Chapter 38: Ollivander's Wand Shop Ascends in a Spiral!
Ollivander was carefully crafting a fine wand, using a carefully selected unicorn hair for its core.
Suddenly, he heard a loud bang as the door was kicked open.
His hand shook... and the priceless unicorn hair was blown away by the wind.
[Ding! Frustration detected!]
[Ding! Drawing a treasure box for the host!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a silver treasure box!]
...
"Good morning, Ollivander!"
"I'm sorry to disturb you at this time," Dumbledore quickly brought Cassandra inside.
"Oh, Professor Dumbledore, what an unexpected guest!" Ollivander greeted warmly.
Feathers from Fawkes, Dumbledore's phoenix, were one of the key materials used in his wand shop.
"I remember that your first wand was one of my grandfather's proudest creations."
"It was made of fir wood and a dragon heartstring core—a perfect match."
"The combination of the dragon heartstring's ferocity and the fir wood's inner strength made that wand capable of casting powerful, non-lethal spells."
"It was a wand meant for a master with strong willpower and great talent in Transfiguration."
"But I suppose it's been quite a while since you last used it."
"Yes, though I've switched wands, I still keep that one in good condition and regularly maintain it," Dumbledore replied with a smile.
"But this time, I didn't come for wand maintenance. I'm here for these two students."
"They are Kael and Miss Cassandra, both are outstanding students at Hogwarts."
"They're here to pick their own wands."
"Of course, anyone who comes to my shop is here to get a wand," Ollivander chuckled, pulling out his measuring tape.
"So, kids, who wants to go first?"
"Let Kael go first," Cassandra said.
"Cassie, why don't you go first? It might take me a while while choosing," Kael replied.
"Whatever, It's just picking out a wand, you go first" Cassandra said haughtily, turning her head away.
"Alright then, Mr. Ollivander, let me go first," Kael stepped forward with a smile.
"Ollivander, I should mention, this child's case might be a bit special…" Dumbledore said, recalling Kael's previous magic accidents.
"No problem. I like tricky cases the most."
"As we all know, it's not just the wizard who chooses the wand; the wand also chooses the wizard."
"Ollivanders has been making wands for over 2,000 years. I assure you, I can find the perfect wand for every young wizard."
Ollivander didn't seem concerned.
Special? How special could it be?
Even Voldemort had chosen his wand from here.
"Now, child, do you usually use your left or right hand?"
"Right hand, sir!" Kael responded, looking at the stacks of wands piled up to the ceiling.
Hogwarts provided subsidies for new students, allowing them to purchase their first wand for just ten Galleons.
If anything happened to the wand later, they would have to pay full price for a replacement. The cost of materials and craftsmanship alone was over a hundred Galleons.
Ollivander meticulously measured Kael's arm length, shoulder width, height, and even the length of his neck.
As he measured, he proudly explained his methods to Kael.
"Ollivander's takes every aspect of a young wizard into account, so don't mind the detailed process. This will help us find the perfect wand for you."
"In all of Europe, I'm the only one who offers such thorough service."
"But... Mr. Ollivander, we're still growing. Every three months, our body measurements change."
"And a wand is supposed to last us for years. How do you pick a wand now that will still suit us in the future?"
Kael asked curiously.
Ollivander: "..."
Darn it, this little wizard sure talks a lot!
(T/N: I Personally don't think this is canon but comment if you know anything)
[Ding! Frustration detected!]
[Ding! Drawing a treasure box for the host!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a silver treasure box!]
...
"Alright, let's try this one," Ollivander said, unable to keep up the conversation. He walked over to the stack of wands and pulled one out.
"Oak, with a dragon heartstring core, ten and a half inches!"
"It represents strength, power, durability, and determination."
"Are you sure this wand will work?" Kael asked.
With his magic power doubled from the previous night, combined with the stored energy from the "Fountain of Magic," and the "Heart of Dark Magic" enhancing his abilities, Kael wasn't even sure what his full potential was anymore.
Since he was here to choose a wand, it had to be one that was truly suited to him.
Otherwise, how was it any different from the wand he had taken from Knockturn Alley?
"Of course, you must trust Ollivander!"
"Uh, but if something goes wrong while testing the wand, I won't have to pay for damages, will I?"
"Of course not!" Ollivander replied, somewhat impatiently.
How powerful could a young wizard be, anyway?
This wand, made from oak and dragon heartstring, was already far too powerful for most wizards!
"Just give it a light wave," Ollivander said, taking out his own wand as a precaution.
It wasn't unusual for young wizards to make a mess when testing wands, but to Ollivander, that was no issue.
A simple "Reparo" spell could fix everything!
That was his specialty.
"Alright!" Kael relaxed when he heard he wouldn't be responsible for damages.
The blue gem on his forehead gleamed.
The talent of the "Heart of Dark Magic" was activated!
Kael gave the wand a light wave.
With a loud bang!
To Ollivander's astonishment and shock, his entire wand shop spiraled into the air! (T/N: Means that the shops terrace blew and flew into the air)