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"The material is not suitable, so don't make it? No, no, no, that's wrong. The wand chooses the wizard, child. Every wand, after its birth, will choose its destined owner, just like them..."
Ollivander pointed to the mountain of wand boxes behind him and said with a smile: "The reason they are still here is not because they are bad, but because their fate has not yet arrived. Their owners are just waiting for the owl from Hogwarts."
Ollivander paused and continued, "In addition, the completely contradictory wand body and wand core can perfectly play their respective roles in the hands of a wizard, which is also the most fascinating part of wand learning.
Like the magic wand in your hand, your father Chris tried, your mother Diana tried, but they were both just a little bit short, just a little bit.
So since I found out about your birth, I've been waiting for this day, it's perfect, isn't it? "
Uh...hmm.
Kyle nodded subconsciously.
The feeling of being able to use his palms as easily as with his own arms did indeed make him a little obsessed, and he naturally couldn't let go of the magic wand in his hand.
Although the process was a little different from what he expected, the result was still good and Kyle was very satisfied with his wand.
"Seven Galleons then kid."
Ollivander's smile visibly widened.
"Okay." Kyle took out the seven gold galleons that he had prepared long ago and placed them on the counter.
The first wand of a new student usually costs seven Galleons, which is a very favorable price in the wizarding world, but this discount only applies to young wizards who have just entered school.
After paying the money, Ollivander bowed slightly and watched Kyle leave. Then he turned to look at another young wizard who had just entered the store and the adult following him.
"Oh, meet you again, Mr. Thomas, eleven inches, hawthorn wood..."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 5 Shopping
"It seems that you have obtained the cedar wand."
After meeting at the door of Madam Malkin's robe shop, Chris recognized the wand in Kyle's hand at a glance.
Because of the strange combination, Chris was deeply impressed by it. Moreover, it was also because of this wand that he first met Diana.
I didn't expect it to be in Kyle's hands now.
Chris looked at Kyle with some emotion, but soon his expression changed. He seemed to have thought of something and patted Kyle's shoulder with a heavy face.
"My dear, I regret to tell you the bad news. With this wand, you probably won't be able to get into Gryffindor."
"Can't get into Gryffindor?" Kyle's mouth twitched. He probably understood what his father meant.
Ollivander said that wizards with cedar wands have keen insight and are naturally calm, and Gryffindors... well, they may, perhaps, not need to be calm.
Kyle didn't expect that he had been rejected by a college before he even enrolled. This was really sad news.
"What are you two laughing at?" Diana came over and asked curiously.
She had just gone to buy a crucible for Kyle, and on her way back she stopped by the Writers' House to buy some quills and parchment, so she had not heard the conversation between the father and son.
"Nothing, except that Dad said I can't get into Gryffindor if I have it," Kyle explained, showing Diana his new wand.
Diana obviously recognized the cedar wand, and combined with Kyle's words, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"I'm sorry dear, I think your father is right."
Chris and Diana didn't have the idea that Kyle had to go to a certain college. In their opinion, as long as it was Hogwarts, the college was the same.
The same is true for Kyle.
……
Just like choosing wands, making school uniforms was also a time-consuming project. Even though Madam Malkin was quite professional, it still took her more than twenty minutes.
And this is only the time it takes to measure the necessary parameters. It will take even longer to get the finished product because Kyle is taller than his peers. The store doesn't have any suitable products in stock, so it can only be customized, which takes about two hours.
Kyle thought about it and finally decided to leave his home address and have the package delivered by Owl Express.
It was already five o'clock in the afternoon, and two hours later it would be seven o'clock. That would be too late, so it would be more convenient to send it by express delivery.
The next stop after Madam Malkin's robe shop is Flourish and Blotts Bookstore.
This time it was quick. It took Kyle less than five minutes to find all the books he needed. In addition, he also bought two extracurricular reading materials.
First of all, it must be Uncle Newt’s - "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Latest Revised Edition)".
Although he already had nineteen copies at home, this did not stop him from supporting Uncle Newt, just as a way of helping to boost sales.
Moreover, this new revised edition is also very conscientious, with thirty more pages and seven new magical beasts. It is very cost-effective and worth it.
As for the second book, Kyle accidentally kicked it out from the corner when he went to pay the bill.
Common Spells and Their Solutions
Just as its name suggests, it contains some common spells, such as lighting spell, levitation spell, clean up spell, etc.
But the advantage is that there are enough of them, covering all kinds of things, a bit like the magic version of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", and the price is not expensive, only one Galleon.
Kyle flipped through it and took it with him. Although it was not of much use, it was still a good way to kill time.
In fact, in addition to these two books, Kyle wanted to read many other books, including spells, potions, and transfiguration books. Together, they could almost fill up a piece of parchment, but Kyle didn't buy any.
It's not that they don't have money. Chris and Diana's income is still considerable. Although not as good as those pure-blood families, it's enough to buy them a few books. The main reason is that he is going to Hogwarts soon.
Why would you buy books when you have one of the largest and oldest libraries in the wizarding world? Unless it's a necessary textbook for class or you really like it, you can just borrow it when you want to read it.
I don’t know what others think, but Kyle doesn’t want to be a victim, and his Galleons are not blown by the wind.
……
After coming out of Flourish and Blotts, I had almost bought everything on the admission list, or rather, I had already bought it.
The only remaining pet, Kyle doesn't need one.
Chris has rescued many injured owls over the years, so his family is very well-known in the messenger circles, and Kyle has also benefited a lot from it.
Every time he appeared at the window with an envelope or a package, a large group of owls would rush over, vying to help him deliver it, and many of them were from Hogwarts.
If you need one, you can just hire one with snacks. It’s very convenient.
Voila, another Galleon saved.
Kyle originally wanted to use the money he saved to buy a broom. It didn't have to be a very good one, a Nimbus 1500 or a Seven Stars would be fine.
Compared with the new models in the window, this old broom has a very high cost performance. In terms of quality, it is not much different, but the price is less than one-third of the new broom, which is quite affordable.
For example, the Nimbus 1500 that was all the rage a couple of years ago, originally priced at Galleons, now only cost Galleons to buy on the spot, which was just enough for the pocket money he had saved over the years.
The Seven Star Sweep is more expensive, about a hundred Galleons, but it is not impossible to buy it. It just requires Chris's support.
However, as soon as he proposed this idea, Diana vetoed it. The reason was very simple. Hogwarts had a rule that first-year students were not allowed to bring brooms, so it was useless to buy one. It was enough to have one at home.
Chris could only shrug his shoulders at Kyle, saying that he could do nothing to help. However, he took Kyle to the window of the flying broom shop, letting him enjoy the view, and then walked to the Leaky Cauldron.
……
The Weasleys who came with them had already gone back when Kyle was buying robes.
Mrs. Weasley needed to go back early to prepare a sumptuous dinner. For a family with six children, this was no small project. Even with the help of magic, it would take more than an hour.
It was a pity that Kyle didn't get to see the twins make a fool of themselves, which made him feel very regretful, second only to the fact that he didn't get to buy a broomstick.
.........
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 6 Before School Starts
In the next few days, Kyle lived a very fulfilling life, staying in his room every day trying out various spells.
Even though he came from a wizard family, he didn't have many opportunities to cast magic before entering school, and it could even be said that they were very rare.
First of all, for both Chris and Diana, the wand is extremely important to them. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is their second life. They certainly cannot just give it to Kyle to play with.
Kyle is only allowed to enjoy it at Christmas every year and on his birthday.
Of course, Kyle also knew the importance of the spells, so he cast the Illumination Spell or the Unlocking Spell, which had no side effects on the wand even if they failed.
Another point is the matching of the wands.
Even though he was the son of Chris and Diana, their wands did not give Kyle any respect, and the resistance was very obvious.
Especially Diana's wand, which was no different from an ordinary stick in Kyle's hand. No matter how much he chanted, there was no response at all.
So Kyle had spent most of his time dealing with Quidditch, herbs, and magical creatures, and rarely came into contact with real spells.
After eleven years of waiting, I finally have my own magic wand and I have to use it properly.
Chris had no objection to this, and he would occasionally give some enthusiastic guidance to satisfy his desire to be a teacher.
Therefore, different spells were flashing in Kyle's room almost every moment.
It was fine in the first few days, Kyle was just practicing some basic spells and it didn't affect others.
But as time went on, as Kyle mastered more and more spells, problems began to arise.
……
Chris, who was drinking black tea at the dining table in the living room, watched as the teacup placed opposite him suddenly left the table and began to slowly float upstairs.
But Chris seemed to be accustomed to this. He calmly put the teacup back on the table and tapped it lightly with his magic wand.
After doing all this, he raised his head and shouted, "Kyle, be sure to determine the target in your mind when you recite the flying spell. In addition, I suggest you start by summoning a quill or parchment. At least they will not break when they fall."
"Okay, Dad."
Kyle responded, but Chris didn't know whether he heard it or not. He thought it was probably no.
After all, situations like today had already happened several times, and he had recited more repair spells in one day than in the past ten years combined. For this reason, he had to cast anti-flying spells on every fragile item in his home.
"Whoosh..."
Just as he was thinking about it, a piece of bread flew quickly over his head and then stuck to the ceiling with a "pop".
"..."
It must be admitted that judging from the effect alone, Kyle has made great progress. At least the speed of the flying spell this time is much faster than last time.
"Ugh!"