#4 - Section 4
Ethan said with great certainty, having tried so many wands, this one gave Ethan the best feeling.
Plus, with its aptitude for combat and transfiguration, its attributes were quite good.
This was the wand for him.
“No, it’s not this one.”
Ollivander shook his head, denying Ethan’s conclusion.
He had spent his entire life dealing with wands, from selecting materials to crafting them, and finally choosing a suitable wizard for them.
Years of experience, coupled with a wizard’s heightened senses, allowed Ollivander to determine the attitude of both wizard and wand towards each other based on their reactions the moment the young wizard held the wand.
As before, this blackthorn Thunderbird wand exerted itself the moment Ethan held it, eager to be chosen by him.
In fact, it would have been a good combination, at least both wizard and wand were satisfied with each other, but Ollivander felt that there was an even more suitable wand waiting for Ethan.
“Alright!”
Ethan shrugged helplessly, placing the blackthorn wand back into its box.
He wondered what kind of wand he would end up choosing.
“Aspen, Horned Serpent horn, twelve and a half inches, a duelist’s wand, powerful and capable of detecting Parselmouths.”
Ollivander didn’t voice another thought.
This was the most expensive wand in his shop, and he wouldn’t agree to the deal with the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts unless the difference was less than five thousand Galleons.
The rare materials, combined with his craftsmanship, were worth the price.
Ordinary wands, like those with unicorn hair cores, only cost an extra ten or twenty Galleons, after all, unicorn hair was only ten Galleons a strand, and then the price was determined based on the wand’s wood.
Dragon heartstrings were a bit more expensive, with the price varying depending on the dragon species. Phoenix feathers were even more expensive than dragon heartstrings, but fortunately, he had some in stock, and phoenix feather wands were picky, rarely chosen by wizards. Otherwise, he would have to urge Dumbledore to hurry up and let the phoenix be reborn. (Twin wands, Harry and Voldemort shared feathers from the same phoenix, although it wasn’t explicitly stated, it should have been taken at the same time. The other cores should be from different rebirth periods of the phoenix. Each rebirth represents a new life, otherwise, there are only two known phoenixes in the wizarding world, which is too few. Either phoenix feather wands would be discontinued, or they would all be twins.)
Horned Serpents were rare in America, and the regeneration cycle of their horns took more than ten years to fully mature. Moreover, Horned Serpent wands were extremely popular in America, after all, the founder of Ilvermorny used a Horned Serpent wand, making them incredibly sought after.
It took considerable effort for Ollivander himself to acquire this material.
But that had nothing to do with Ethan. Ollivander’s Wand Shop had been cooperating with Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic for hundreds of years. It could be said that the three parties signed a contract a few years after the Ministry of Magic was established.
This was to better control wands. Of course, there were still wandmakers privately, but their skill was not as good as the Ollivander family’s. Almost all wizards still preferred Ollivander. (Within Great Britain)
Just as he took the aspen Horned Serpent wand, before he could even feel it, he heard Ollivander’s regretful voice.
“This wand is also not the most suited to you.”
Ollivander scratched his head, unsure which wand to take next. The aspen Horned Serpent wand was no different from the blackthorn Thunderbird wand when Ethan held it. There was no need to look any further.
It could only be said that Ethan’s talent in combat or dark arts was too high. The wand had turned into a bootlicker the moment it made contact, eager to be chosen.
“Garrick?”
Looking at Ollivander, who was stunned in place after retracting the wand, Professor McGonagall was also a little worried.
She didn’t know much about the intricacies of wandlore, but she had never seen Ollivander like this. In the past, no matter how picky the young wizard was, Ollivander could calmly select a suitable wand for them.
If Ethan couldn’t get a wand, it would be troublesome.
Without a wand, how could he learn magic?
“No, it’s nothing. It’s just that Mr. Adrien’s talent has amazed me.”
As he spoke, Ollivander put away all the wand boxes on the counter and bent down to rummage under the counter.
“Try this one. Yew, Thestral tail hair, fifteen inches.”
“For a time, it was my most successful creation.”
To be precise, this was Ollivander’s collectible. He never thought that this wand could find a suitable wizard, but now he wanted to try.
Ethan had exceptional talent, Ollivander was already certain of that, and this wand was indeed stronger in combat and dark magic than other wands.
In middle age, Ollivander believed that his technique was high enough, and wanted to create the strongest wand to prove his authority in the wandmaking circle.
The template was naturally the Elder Wand, which was a recognized artifact, uniformly fifteen inches in size, starting with elder wood and Thestral tail hair, but there were always some flaws.
Later, he experimented with elder wood and other cores, as well as Thestral tail hair and various other wood combinations.
Over the years, he spent countless energy and money, but ultimately failed. The Elder Wand and other items were indeed not something mortals could create.
Although he failed, there were still many finished products, and the most perfect work was the yew Thestral tail hair wand in front of him.
Under the gaze of Ollivander and Professor McGonagall, Ethan braced himself and picked up the yew Thestral tail hair wand.
Although Ollivander didn’t give an explanation, Ethan still knew about yew. Voldemort’s wand was made of this material, which was undoubtedly suitable for dark magic, and Thestral tail hair was also an evil thing, the Elder Wand’s core was this.
His whole body’s magic seemed to come alive. The moment he touched the wand, the wands he had tried before, although handy, didn’t bring as much amplification as this wand.
Originally, there was a vent, which made it easier to control magic and control the output of magic through the wand.
Right now, I feel that the magic is no longer rigid; I can completely control it at will.
In Professor McGonagall and Ollivander's eyes, streams of dark and deep light spurted from the wand tip, coiling and spiraling around Ethan's arm.
"This is the one, Mr. Adryan."
Ollivander was very satisfied with this scene, having found a suitable wand for a discerning wizard and a suitable wizard for his treasure.
As for the so-called dark magic talent, Ollivander didn't think much of it. It's best if nothing happens; if something does, the Ministry of Magic will take care of it. I'm just a wand seller.
After paying seven gold Galleons for the wand, Ethan and Professor McGonagall finally left Ollivander's Wand Shop.
Next, led by Professor McGonagall, Ethan went to Flourish and Blotts, Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, and Potage's Cauldron Shop in turn.
It cost a total of sixty-eight gold Galleons and nine Sickles, with textbooks for various subjects being the bulk of the expense.
New students can also bring a pet: an owl, a toad, or a rat.
But Ethan refused and didn't go to Eeylops Owl Emporium.
After all, Ethan was completely indifferent to toads and rats, and as for owls, Hogwarts has them, so he could just use some owl pellets to get one for free.
Chapter 7: Experimenting with Magic
"Lemon Sherbet!"
Back at Hogwarts, Professor McGonagall, after dealing with the day's affairs, stepped into the Headmaster's office.
The first thing that caught her eye was an old man with long silver-white hair, blue eyes, and a long nose. By the way, his nose was a bit crooked, and there was black tea and several kinds of desserts on the table.
Clearly, it was his afternoon tea time.
"Minerva, your timing is perfect."
As he spoke, Dumbledore had already poured a cup of black tea for Professor McGonagall and took out many desserts from under the desk.
As a lonely old man over a hundred years old, usually no one accompanies him for afternoon tea. 'Lonely and bored' is his normal state, so he was in a very good mood to have a companion today.
"Albus, I have something to tell you."
Sitting opposite Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall did not touch the desserts and black tea on the table, but instead began to talk about Ethan's various matters, from Ethan at home to the wand shop, recounting everything.
"This year, our school will welcome a small wizard with exceptional talent."
After patiently listening, Dumbledore picked up the black tea on the table and took a sip.
Except for a very few individuals, such as Harry, Dumbledore treats other young wizards equally, regardless of whether they are Muggle-born or pure-blood, whether their talents are high or low. They are all his students, with no difference.
Ethan's talent could make him pay a little more attention, but that was all.
"It's good that you know."
After speaking, Professor McGonagall also began to enjoy afternoon tea.
Although they valued Ethan's talent, they didn't have any other ideas.
Professor McGonagall came only to remind Dumbledore, after all, people with talent are always given extra attention.
Having taught at Hogwarts for so many years, what kind of people haven't they seen?
Isn't he just a young wizard with a dark magic talent?
We've even taught quite a few Azkaban members!
… …
On the other side, after Ethan returned home, he told his parents about Diagon Alley and the situation of the wizards. After lunch, he returned to his room.
He had just completed several achievements and hadn't had time to check them.
[Wizard's First Stop]
Stepping into the world belonging to wizards, although it looks narrow, dirty, and backward, it is indeed the world of wizards.
Achievement Goal: Enter a wizard gathering place (1/1)
Achievement Reward: Wizard talent improvement
[First Pot of Gold]
Golden Galleons, mine, mine, all mine!
Achievement Goal: Obtain 100 gold Galleons (1/1)
Achievement Reward: 100 gold Galleons
[Wooden Stick × Wand √]
Hold this wooden stick that looks like a small stick. It will have to accompany you for the rest of your magical career.
Achievement Goal: Obtain a wand (1/1)
Achievement Reward: One random spell
[Knowledge is Power]
Knowledge is the ladder of progress, the source of wizarding power, and the foundation of wizards.
Achievement Goal: Obtain books recording wizarding knowledge (1/1)
Achievement Reward: Talent "Focus" (Greatly improves learning efficiency)
[Get Your Pot Ready]
The first step in potions is to have a cauldron.
Achievement Goal: Own a cauldron (1/1)
Achievement Reward: Potion talent improvement
I didn't expect it!
Just a trip to Diagon Alley and I triggered five achievements.
Wizard talent improvement, potion talent improvement. My "Thick Soul" talent already improves learning efficiency, and now this "Focus" improves it even more. Are you even giving other people a chance to live?
There are also one hundred gold Galleons and a spell.
Ethan didn't have any idea of accumulating for a ten-draw; he would use them as soon as he got them.
Along with the familiar stream of information pouring into his mind, Ethan also learned about the spell he had obtained this time.
Better than nothing!
Disillusionment Charm: Hides the body from being discovered.
It is a special spell for night tours of Hogwarts. Powerful wizards can see through the Disillusionment Charm, but Filch certainly can't.
It's just that this spell isn't high-end; it's in the textbook. I just don't know which grade it's in.
Next, I'll try these spells. Except for the max-level Unforgivable Curses, I haven't tried the other spells because I didn't have a wand.
"Disillusion!"
As the sound fell, Ethan began to become transparent little by little from his feet, until his whole body completely disappeared.
It was very simple and smooth, but the process was a bit slow.
Disrupting the flow of magic, Ethan actively recovered from the invisible state.
Then he tried a few more times, and the speed of invisibility became faster and faster, until the spell could succeed even during movement.
Next is the Petrification Charm.
I'll have to call out the little white mouse again.
