Chapter 4
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Nian Gao Pei Ma Tuan
August every year is the busiest day in Diagon Alley.
Flourishes and Blotts Bookstore has just opened for business, and there are already crowds of people in front of the door, with a long queue forming, just like a scenic spot during the holidays.
The noisy crowd was crowded under the harsh sunshine, and there were one or two complaints from time to time.
Glenn sat comfortably in the armchair in the bedroom, glanced at the crowds of people outside the window, and showed a satisfied smile.
Traveling during off-peak hours is indeed a wise choice.
He happily put the brand new "Standard Spells - Elementary" on his desk, replaced it with a "Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration", and flipped through it.
Of course, Ollivander's wand store also ushered in its annual peak season. When Glenn walked into the store unhurriedly, old Ollivander had already seen off his fifth customer of the day.
I don't know if it was luck, but today's customers are all picky. The small shop was in a mess as if a typhoon had passed through.
Glenn looked at the rickety shelves and broken glass on the floor. He unconsciously turned around and took out a broom and dustpan, crying silently.
"Ding bell~"
The wind chimes hanging on the door of the store jingled gently, making a pleasant sound.
A Chinese father and daughter walked in talking and laughing.
The girl was dressed in a pure white dress, with long, silky black hair reaching her waist, and a soft smile like the spring breeze on her delicate little face.
The skin is like gelatin, the collar is like a caterpillar grub, the teeth are like gourd rhinoceros, the head is like a moth and the eyebrows are moth-like, the smile is charming, and the beautiful eyes are looking forward to it. (From "The Book of Songs·Weifeng")
Glenn was a little dazed for a moment. According to the characters who appeared in the original timeline, could this girl with pink makeup and beautiful hair be Qiu Zhang?
That Liang Peishi who was so exposed on the Internet that she didn’t dare to use Google because of her appearance?
This gap is too big, right?
Is this the true strength of the Queen of Ravenclaw...
"Long Zhang! Long time no see." Grandfather came forward and said with a smile.
Long Zhang?
Glenn, who had not yet recovered, was petrified again.
Zhang Long?
Zhang Long Zhao Hu, Zhang Long of the Dynasty Mahan?
"I still remember the last time you came here, just like yesterday." Old Ollivander said as if reminiscing, "Eleven and three-quarter inches, basswood, with unicorn tail feathers, The elasticity is good and the stability when releasing the spell is good, right?”
"Your memory is still so amazing. It shocked me at first." The man known as Long Zhang nodded and said.
Old Ollivander smiled kindly and turned to the little girl.
"Then this must be your daughter."
Mr. Zhang gently patted the little girl on the shoulder and said, "Yes, this is my daughter, Qiu."
"What a nice name." Ollivander said softly, "So Miss Zhang, which hand do you like to use the wand with?"
"Right hand." The girl replied crisply.
Grandfather coughed slightly, and Glenn Ollivander, the tycoon, came online, took out a tape measure with silver scales from his pocket, and stepped forward.
Qiu Zhang raised his arm and asked the boy to measure the data.
Measure your head circumference from your shoulders to your fingertips, from your wrists to your elbows, from your shoulders to the floor, from your knees to your armpits.
Perhaps she was a little shy, a touch of pink appeared on the little girl's pretty ivory face.
Glenn, an experienced migrant worker, did not move slowly and quickly reported a series of numbers.
Old Ollivander thought for a moment, then turned around and pulled out a cardboard box from the shelf.
"This is a combination worth trying." He played with the smooth light brown wand in the box. "Walnut wood, fire dragon's heart nerve, ten inches, almost no elasticity."
Glenn didn't say anything, but shook his head secretly.
In his opinion, dragon heart string, a rod core material that pursues gorgeousness, is not suitable for remembering the elegant image of Mid-Autumn Festival.
As expected, when the wand fell into Qiu's hand, there was a "bang" sound, and the last vase on the counter shattered, and the water in the bottle spilled all over the floor.
Glenn slapped himself on the forehead in despair.
Qiu stuck out her tongue and carefully handed the walnut wand back.
The experienced wand master pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, and then pulled out another paper box.
"Nine and a half inches, spruce, phoenix feathers, moderately flexible."
When Glenn heard the word spruce, he subconsciously took two steps back.
You know, what this wood doesn’t like the most is its sensitive owner.Unfortunately, the Qiu Zhang in front of her was a girl with a famous glass heart.
Qiu took the spruce wand and waved it lightly. Glenn couldn't help but squint his eyes, looking like he couldn't bear to look.
However, he did not expect that although the wand showed a little resistance, there was no violent wind or explosion as imagined.
"Could it be that..." Glenn thought to himself, "In fact, the original Qiu was not as sensitive and fragile as written in the book, but her personality changed due to the death of her ex-boyfriend and the PUA of the savior?"
After thinking for a moment, he took out a new cardboard box from the shelf next to him, opened it and handed it to his grandfather. Inside was a slender light red wand.
Old Ollivander took a look and said softly: "Willow wood, twelve inches, pliable, and very elastic, with unicorn tail hair... I should have thought of it a long time ago."
The unicorn tail hair symbolizes purity, which is most suitable for a girl like Qiu.
Sure enough, when Qiu gently held the willow wand, bursts of pleasant magical aura suddenly came from the wand, and a small and exquisite translucent mini swan emerged from the tip of the wand, dancing happily around her, spreading its crystal feathers. , until it slowly dissipates.
"Dad! Did you see it?" The girl's face was filled with a joyful smile, and she rushed over to hold her father's hand, with a flush of excitement on her cheeks.
Mr. Zhang nodded repeatedly and rubbed his daughter's long hair happily, like a complete slave to his daughter.
"I bet you'll never find a wand that suits you better..."
As Old Ollivander said, he suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and his originally satisfied expression became a little weird.
Glenn on the side held back a smile and handed the box that originally contained the wand to Mr. Zhang.
"Thank you so much!" Mr. Zhang took the box and couldn't hide the joy on his face, "Mr. Ollivander, and this..."
"Glenn, Glenn Ollivander," replied Glenn.
"It just so happens that Glenn is also a freshman this year, and he is half Chinese. Maybe the two children can be admitted to the same college!" Old Ollivander said, with an old father (crossed out) old grandfather on his face. Such a kind smile.
Mr. Zhang didn’t have any sense of danger that his cabbage was about to be taken over, and he said cheerfully: “That’s really the best!”
A few people chatted for a while, and the father and daughter paid the money and said goodbye.
Before leaving, Qiu said softly: "Thank you, Glenn, see you at Hogwarts!"
"See you at Hogwarts!"
Hey~
There was a soft sound, and a female voice synthesized by the system sounded.
"Important character Qiu Zhang, friendship +1, exchange currency +50"
Flourishes and Blotts Bookstore has just opened for business, and there are already crowds of people in front of the door, with a long queue forming, just like a scenic spot during the holidays.
The noisy crowd was crowded under the harsh sunshine, and there were one or two complaints from time to time.
Glenn sat comfortably in the armchair in the bedroom, glanced at the crowds of people outside the window, and showed a satisfied smile.
Traveling during off-peak hours is indeed a wise choice.
He happily put the brand new "Standard Spells - Elementary" on his desk, replaced it with a "Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration", and flipped through it.
Of course, Ollivander's wand store also ushered in its annual peak season. When Glenn walked into the store unhurriedly, old Ollivander had already seen off his fifth customer of the day.
I don't know if it was luck, but today's customers are all picky. The small shop was in a mess as if a typhoon had passed through.
Glenn looked at the rickety shelves and broken glass on the floor. He unconsciously turned around and took out a broom and dustpan, crying silently.
"Ding bell~"
The wind chimes hanging on the door of the store jingled gently, making a pleasant sound.
A Chinese father and daughter walked in talking and laughing.
The girl was dressed in a pure white dress, with long, silky black hair reaching her waist, and a soft smile like the spring breeze on her delicate little face.
The skin is like gelatin, the collar is like a caterpillar grub, the teeth are like gourd rhinoceros, the head is like a moth and the eyebrows are moth-like, the smile is charming, and the beautiful eyes are looking forward to it. (From "The Book of Songs·Weifeng")
Glenn was a little dazed for a moment. According to the characters who appeared in the original timeline, could this girl with pink makeup and beautiful hair be Qiu Zhang?
That Liang Peishi who was so exposed on the Internet that she didn’t dare to use Google because of her appearance?
This gap is too big, right?
Is this the true strength of the Queen of Ravenclaw...
"Long Zhang! Long time no see." Grandfather came forward and said with a smile.
Long Zhang?
Glenn, who had not yet recovered, was petrified again.
Zhang Long?
Zhang Long Zhao Hu, Zhang Long of the Dynasty Mahan?
"I still remember the last time you came here, just like yesterday." Old Ollivander said as if reminiscing, "Eleven and three-quarter inches, basswood, with unicorn tail feathers, The elasticity is good and the stability when releasing the spell is good, right?”
"Your memory is still so amazing. It shocked me at first." The man known as Long Zhang nodded and said.
Old Ollivander smiled kindly and turned to the little girl.
"Then this must be your daughter."
Mr. Zhang gently patted the little girl on the shoulder and said, "Yes, this is my daughter, Qiu."
"What a nice name." Ollivander said softly, "So Miss Zhang, which hand do you like to use the wand with?"
"Right hand." The girl replied crisply.
Grandfather coughed slightly, and Glenn Ollivander, the tycoon, came online, took out a tape measure with silver scales from his pocket, and stepped forward.
Qiu Zhang raised his arm and asked the boy to measure the data.
Measure your head circumference from your shoulders to your fingertips, from your wrists to your elbows, from your shoulders to the floor, from your knees to your armpits.
Perhaps she was a little shy, a touch of pink appeared on the little girl's pretty ivory face.
Glenn, an experienced migrant worker, did not move slowly and quickly reported a series of numbers.
Old Ollivander thought for a moment, then turned around and pulled out a cardboard box from the shelf.
"This is a combination worth trying." He played with the smooth light brown wand in the box. "Walnut wood, fire dragon's heart nerve, ten inches, almost no elasticity."
Glenn didn't say anything, but shook his head secretly.
In his opinion, dragon heart string, a rod core material that pursues gorgeousness, is not suitable for remembering the elegant image of Mid-Autumn Festival.
As expected, when the wand fell into Qiu's hand, there was a "bang" sound, and the last vase on the counter shattered, and the water in the bottle spilled all over the floor.
Glenn slapped himself on the forehead in despair.
Qiu stuck out her tongue and carefully handed the walnut wand back.
The experienced wand master pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, and then pulled out another paper box.
"Nine and a half inches, spruce, phoenix feathers, moderately flexible."
When Glenn heard the word spruce, he subconsciously took two steps back.
You know, what this wood doesn’t like the most is its sensitive owner.Unfortunately, the Qiu Zhang in front of her was a girl with a famous glass heart.
Qiu took the spruce wand and waved it lightly. Glenn couldn't help but squint his eyes, looking like he couldn't bear to look.
However, he did not expect that although the wand showed a little resistance, there was no violent wind or explosion as imagined.
"Could it be that..." Glenn thought to himself, "In fact, the original Qiu was not as sensitive and fragile as written in the book, but her personality changed due to the death of her ex-boyfriend and the PUA of the savior?"
After thinking for a moment, he took out a new cardboard box from the shelf next to him, opened it and handed it to his grandfather. Inside was a slender light red wand.
Old Ollivander took a look and said softly: "Willow wood, twelve inches, pliable, and very elastic, with unicorn tail hair... I should have thought of it a long time ago."
The unicorn tail hair symbolizes purity, which is most suitable for a girl like Qiu.
Sure enough, when Qiu gently held the willow wand, bursts of pleasant magical aura suddenly came from the wand, and a small and exquisite translucent mini swan emerged from the tip of the wand, dancing happily around her, spreading its crystal feathers. , until it slowly dissipates.
"Dad! Did you see it?" The girl's face was filled with a joyful smile, and she rushed over to hold her father's hand, with a flush of excitement on her cheeks.
Mr. Zhang nodded repeatedly and rubbed his daughter's long hair happily, like a complete slave to his daughter.
"I bet you'll never find a wand that suits you better..."
As Old Ollivander said, he suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and his originally satisfied expression became a little weird.
Glenn on the side held back a smile and handed the box that originally contained the wand to Mr. Zhang.
"Thank you so much!" Mr. Zhang took the box and couldn't hide the joy on his face, "Mr. Ollivander, and this..."
"Glenn, Glenn Ollivander," replied Glenn.
"It just so happens that Glenn is also a freshman this year, and he is half Chinese. Maybe the two children can be admitted to the same college!" Old Ollivander said, with an old father (crossed out) old grandfather on his face. Such a kind smile.
Mr. Zhang didn’t have any sense of danger that his cabbage was about to be taken over, and he said cheerfully: “That’s really the best!”
A few people chatted for a while, and the father and daughter paid the money and said goodbye.
Before leaving, Qiu said softly: "Thank you, Glenn, see you at Hogwarts!"
"See you at Hogwarts!"
Hey~
There was a soft sound, and a female voice synthesized by the system sounded.
"Important character Qiu Zhang, friendship +1, exchange currency +50"
