Chapter 5 Magic Wand

Mike walked out of Gringotts. In fact, he was very confused about the fact that the wizarding world handed over economic power to goblins. But after getting to know Gringotts and the goblins, Mike felt that he seemed to understand.

Most wizards are not good at mathematical operations and logical reasoning, and can even be said to be dull. This makes them incompetent for the work of Gringotts, and the goblins are uniquely talented in this area.

1 gold galleon is equal to 17 silver sickles, and 1 silver sickle is equal to 29 copper nats.

With such a strange and complicated exchange ratio, even those wizards with powerful magic cannot guarantee that every transaction they make will be correct, so this is very profitable.

Shaking his head to dispel these strange thoughts, Mike still had the most important place to go.

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Following the memory he had when he arrived, Mike came to a small and dilapidated store.

The store's signboard has fallen off, and the fonts originally painted with gold paint have become dull. It reads:

Ollivander: Made exquisite wands since 382 BC.

Mike pushed the door open and walked in. Inside the small room, a skinny old man was sorting away the messy wand boxes at the counter. He probably had just finished a business.

"Welcome, young gentleman." Ollivander saw Mike. "Unfamiliar face, I guess you must be a new student at Hogwarts, right? I remember every wand I sold, and obviously this is your first time here. What's your name, little one?"

"Mike, Mike Townley, sir."

"Then Mr. Townley, which one do you usually like to use?"

Ollivander waved his wand, and a tape measure crawled up Mike's body like a snake.

"Right hand."

"Okay, let's try this one. 11 inches, cherry wood and unicorn hair, a powerful combination."

After measuring Mike's physical data, the tape quickly flew back to Ollivander's hand.

Mike took the wand, and before he could wave it, the tip of the wand emitted a soft white light.

"Great! Well, no. ...It's suitable but not the most suitable."

Ollivander grabbed the wand, searched behind him for a while, and then took out a black wand.

"13 inches, blackthorn wood with dragon's heartstrings. A powerful combination, a wand for warriors."

Mike stretched out his hand to take the wand, but Mike's hand was just close to the wand before he could grab it. The wand escaped from Ollivander's hand and flew into Mike's hand.

The moment he held the wand in his hand, an orange-red light ball was emitted from the tip of the wand. The light ball exploded not long after it flew, turning into orange-red light dust and flying down, illuminating the small shop in red.

"It's amazing! It's the first time I've seen a wand so eager to choose its owner." Ollivander almost jumped up with excitement when he saw this. "You will definitely do great things in the future!"

Mike stroked the lines on the wand, though he doubted Ollivander would say that to everyone who came to his shop to buy a wand. But Mike was still very happy, and no one liked hearing compliments, even if you knew he was probably lying. Getting the wand means that Mike has officially become a member of the wizarding world.

After handing the Hogwarts wand redemption coupon to Ollivander, Mike walked out of the shop. Ollivander's wand shop cooperates with Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic, and every wand sold to young wizards Ollivander's is subsidized to allow young wizards to obtain wands at a low price.

Of course this is only for the first purchase, if you subsequently lose your wand. So sorry, you have to buy it at the original price. The original price of each wand is around 50 gold galleons, and the customization price for special materials is even higher.

Mike was in a happy mood after buying the wand and walked into Flourish and Blotts Bookstore.

Although Mike had guessed that the magic books would be expensive, he didn't expect them to be so expensive.

A copy of "Advanced Potion Making" costs 9 Galleons. You must know that the Muggle wizard clerk at Flourish and Blott Bookstore only earns 42 Galleons a month.

And this is because this is a Hogwarts textbook and is subsidized.

Other books of the same level as "Advanced Potion Making" are almost twice as expensive as his. No wonder Ron can only use his brothers' old books, otherwise he wouldn't be able to afford them.

On the recommendation of the store clerk, Mike bought several books suitable for first-grade wizards. The high prices made Mike feel a little pained, but he knew it was a necessary investment. There is no investment in the world that is more cost-effective than investing in yourself.

Of course, there are also second-hand bookstores in the wizarding world. Almost all of the Weasley family’s textbooks are purchased from a second-hand bookstore in the corner of Diagon Alley. The books here are about one-third the price of new books, but most of these books have missing pages.

Books that have good student notes and are in good condition are even more expensive than new books.

This is also one of the reasons for Ron's poor grades. Just imagine, these originally broken second-hand books first fell into the hands of his brothers. By the time Ron got these books, he didn't know which hand they were in.

It is really difficult for Ron to learn magic well with a book like this that lacks a lot of content. Thinking about it this way, Ron is really pitiful.

By the time Mike returned to the Leaky Cauldron carrying a large box, it was already dark.

He has no intention of returning to the junk house, but rents an upstairs room from Tom.

Seeing that Mike was still young, Tom gave him a preferential price, charging him only 18 gold galleons a month, including lunch and dinner.

Mike had just gotten the book and couldn't wait to study the magic in the book, and he vaguely remembered that little wizards would be warned if they used magic in the Muggle world.

Although I can't remember if this is true, for the sake of safety, it is safer to stay in the Leaky Cauldron and learn magic.

Mike had just put his luggage in his room, and Harry and Hagrid also arrived at the Leaky Cauldron.

Harry put his hands behind his back, as if he was hiding something.

"Mike, I heard about you from Hagrid. I happened to find out that my parents left me a lot of gold galleons." Harry's face turned red and he kept rubbing his hands behind his back. "I think we are friends, even though we just met today, but...if you need money, this is for you."

After lowering his head and finishing speaking, Harry stuffed the cloth bag hidden behind his back into Mike's hand, which was filled with gold galleons.

Poor Harry, trying to use money to make friends.

Mike felt the weight of the pocket in his hand and didn't know what to say for a moment. He never expected that Harry would give him money.

Harry saw that Mike hadn't spoken for a long time and became anxious.

"I...I don't mean anything else, I just want to help you. I know how you feel, I am an orphan too."

Poor Harry, in order not to make his friend feel uncomfortable, he was willing to show him his scar.

Mike thought this way, and he was indeed a little touched at this moment. Harry at this period was indeed kind and cute, but Mike would not act like this.

"I know Harry, I know everything. I admit that I need this money." Mike showed a gentle smile, "But I accepted the money for no reason, and I will give you an IOU. Although I may be waiting for a long time. The money won’t be paid back until later, but I swear I will.”

"You don't need to... we are friends, between friends..."

"No, this is a principle. I don't want your kindness to turn into charity for me." Mike interrupted Harry.

Hearing Mike's words, Harry also smiled.

No matter what, Mike just accepts the money. As for the IOU? Turn around and tear him apart.

Harry thought so.

At nightfall, watching Harry's figure gradually disappearing on the street, Mike couldn't help but bump the pocket containing gold galleons in his hand. He didn't tell Harry that he didn't actually lack money to buy a cauldron or something, but accepted Harry's kindness.

Because one of the ways to quickly enhance the relationship between people is to seek help from the other person. In other words, to find a way to owe others a favor.

Most adult friendships follow this pattern. You owe me a favor, and I will return a favor to you.

In this way, the relationship between the two people who come and go becomes deeper.

Mike's past life experience told him that this method is very effective.

Feeling the cool air outside, Mike returned to his room. He couldn't wait to start trying to learn magic.

I almost wrote this chapter as Danmei, it was so dangerous. Wipe sweat -_-