I can enter Hogwarts in the end of the world - #157 - Chapter 157 The Alchemy of Ancient Fairies

“Are you here to do maintenance on your wand? I remember that it was done at this time last year.” Ollivander said with some confusion.

“It’s unbelievable that your memory is still so good.” Ian complimented without leaving any trace, and then directly stated his intention. “I plan to buy another wand as a backup.”

“Buy another one? Isn’t this one suitable now?” Ollivander frowned, but he didn’t say anything more. He opened the door to do business, and since wands were not among the items prohibited by the Ministry of Magic, he had no reason to refuse.

Looking at Ian who was somewhat silent, Ollivander walked behind the counter and took out a long and narrow box. “Try the root, fourteen feet, also made of acacia wood, with a core of phoenix feathers.”

…

Without the blessing of the original magic wand, Ian finally experienced a treatment that only the protagonists had – wand embarrassment.

After continuously experimenting with dozens of wands, he finally chose the first one. According to Ollivander, only that wand barely fit him.

“Although this is your second wand, it is the first time you buy it from me. Therefore, the sincerity is 7 galleons.” Ollivander wiped the sweat from his head and said in a relaxed tone. , dozens of consecutive selections made him a little tired.

“Please wait a moment!” Ian stopped Ollivander who was about to turn around after paying the bill. “I wonder if I can customize a wand. I’ll provide the wand core.”

Perhaps considering that the wand just now was indeed out of hand, Ollivander thought for a moment and then said: “Well, in this case, customized services are indeed needed.”

As he said that, Ollivander showed a little apology on his face. “However, this is not the same price as the first wand. On top of the original price of the wand, there is also a customization fee. The whole set is about 85 Galleons.”

Ian nodded when he heard this and expressed his approval. The price is very reasonable. Only the first wand for a little wizard will be discounted, and it is subsidized by the Ministry of Magic. Otherwise, a unicorn hair is worth 10 galleons, and there are even more expensive phoenix feathers.

A finished wand costs only 7 galleons. Do you really think that the Ollivander family runs a charity?

“Just use this as the core of the wand.” Ian said, taking a piece of hair from his head and handing it to the other party.

This was a decision he made after careful consideration. The three awakenings of his bloodline made him closer to the Phoenix to a certain extent. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is half a magical creature.

The moment Ollivander took over his hair, he understood the reason. Let him swallow the words he just thought about how to refuse. Years of making wands has made him extremely sensitive to materials, and he knows very well what materials can be used to make wand cores.

Ollivander gave Ian a thoughtful look, and then said in a normal tone: “Okay, you can come and get the new wand in a week, about before school starts.”

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After bidding farewell to Ollivander, Ian walked down the street somewhat relaxedly. This half month of mutually reinforcing studies with Hermione gave him a better understanding of ancient goblin alchemy, especially the vanishing cabinet involving the space field.

This made him feel a little less reassured about the magic wand he discovered at the end of the world. It is true that it is safe for now and may even continue to be safe.

But Ian never wanted to keep hidden dangers in mind, and he had some vague guesses in his mind. However, his current knowledge reserve was not enough to confirm his guesses, which prevented him from taking rash actions.

But this didn’t stop him from making preparations in advance, at least changing to a wand that was handy.

“Time…ah!” Ian sighed inwardly.

Faced with the current situation, he was also somewhat powerless. As his research deepened, the more he knew, the more he discovered the strangeness of things, and also discovered his own shortcomings. But there is never a shortcut to the accumulation of knowledge, it all needs to be accumulated over time.

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The last week before school starts, Diagon Alley once again presents a lively scene. Ian’s candy shop also opened for the first time as he wished. Although he no longer cared about these things, he still toasted with Hermione to celebrate.

Hermione also realized that running a store was still very difficult, especially if the store was located in a remote alley.

The half hour after lunch was usually the time for him and Hermione to chat, and it was also one of the few free times. At other times, although they were in the same room, they didn’t have much time to communicate. After all, the alchemy of ancient fairies was too complicated.

“What do you think of the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor?” Hermione put down the Daily Prophet in her hand. It was a report that Gilderoy Lockhart was hired as the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor this school year.

Ian glanced at it and saw the proud photo of Lockhart in the newspaper, as well as the eight white teeth exposed in a standard smile, and said as if pointing out: “He is a very good businessman.”

“Businessman?” Hermione tilted her head in confusion. “Why not be a good adventurer?”

Regarding Lockhart, Ian didn’t intend to reveal the truth, but he also didn’t intend to pay too much attention to it. Since you choose to be an audience, then be a qualified audience and there is no need to cause trouble to Director Dumbledore.

“Who knows, I don’t know him well anyway, but it is said that his novels are selling well.”

Hermione shrugged nonchalantly.

“What about here? Will this place be closed after we go to school?” In Hermione’s mind, the business of the candy store was more important than Lockhart’s.

Ian stretched to relieve the stiffness in his shoulders. Then he said in a relaxed tone:

“There is a high probability that it will not close. I have asked Old Tom to help me find a reliable store clerk. He will take care of this place during school.”

“Well, okay, as long as you have arrangements.” Hermione had no objection to this. “Want to see my latest research results?”

Hearing Hermione’s casual tone and casual question, he sat up straight in an instant. He knew Hermione too well, and the more indifferent his tone was, the more he cared about it.

For this, he once paid a heavy price, and all in all it was tears of sadness…

“Then what are you waiting for? Come and show it to me.”

Looking at Ian who was full of expectations, Hermione didn’t say much, got up and went to the room to get her research results.

…

Ian looked at the ordinary brown box on the table with some confusion. Urged by Hermione’s eyes, he immediately opened it and took a look.

The moment the box was opened, a childish voice came from inside: “…even though it’s open, you don’t know how dark my life is, especially you, this evil and lustful witch, don’t think that I I didn’t see what you wrote in your diary…”

Before she could finish her words, Hermione quickly closed the box again and the sound disappeared.

Looking at Hermione, whose cheeks were slightly flushed, he decisively pretended not to hear, changed the subject and said, “By the way, I remembered that I have an appointment with Old Tom later, so I’ll leave first.”

But… Hermione wasn’t stupid either. Seeing such a poor excuse, not only did she not expose it, but she nodded in agreement.

After Ian walked out of the door, he said to himself with some emotion: “The alchemical activation technology of ancient fairies? Hermione, you were indeed delayed by two fools.”

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