Hogwarts on the tip of the tongue

No matter where there is an open market economy, it is very difficult to form a regional sales monopoly.

Because, for all commercial activities that can be copied, there will inevitably be market competition.Human beings' innate learning and imitation abilities have been clearly demonstrated in this aspect.

Even in Diagon Alley, which is not too big, this kind of competition law also applies. For example, in terms of clothing stores, there are three clothing stores: Extraordinary Clothing Store, Madam Malkin's Robe Store, and Second-hand Robe Store.When wizards want to buy magical animals, magical medicines, or even various newspapers and books, they often have more than one option.

If you include the shops in Kwankwan Alley next to it, the market competition will become even more obvious and fierce.

However, there are two industries that are exceptions to this.

One of them is Gringotts, a large global bank chain that is completely controlled by the goblins.

The other one is a wand shop run by the Ollivander family, which has been making wands since 380 BC.

The long inheritance of family skills and the spread of word-of-mouth have given the Ollivander family a very high status in the staff-making industry.

Especially the heir of this generation, Garrick Ollivander, was influenced by the stick-making skills passed down from generation to generation in his family, and he showed his talent very early.

With the ambition to improve the core and wood of currently used wands, and a determined and fanatical pursuit of the ideal wand at a young age, he soon became one of the three largest wandmakers in Europe and is known as the most powerful wandmaker in the world today. The best wand maker.

So many foreigners came to London just to buy an Ollivanders wand instead of buying it locally.Of course, Ollivander's Wand Shop has completely monopolized the wand business in London.

After finally entering the magical world, Elena was naturally full of expectations for her future wand. Her previous remarks about not wanting it were just words of anger.

This is the legendary Ollivander's Wand Shop, the best wand shop in the world.

Elena looked at the small and shabby shop in front of her with some uncertainty, if it weren't for the peeling gold sign on the door that clearly read: Ollivander: Started making staffs since 380 BC. , she even wondered if Dumbledore had taken her to the wrong place.

The value of a thing does not always match its appearance.Ollivander was a pure wandsmith, and to him every galleon spent on anything other than wands was a shameful waste.

Dumbledore smiled gently and led Elena into the small wand shop.

The shop is small, with nothing but a bench, and thousands of long, narrow boxes containing wands that almost reach the ceiling.

Dumbledore Albus Dumbledore is so happy to see you again. I didn't expect you to come.

Before Elena could see the wand boxes around her, an old man suddenly stood in front of them. His big, light-colored silver eyes were like two shining moons in the dim shop.

Ollivander showed obvious joy for Dumbledore's sudden visit. The old man walked up to Dumbledore, rubbed his palms, and sounded a little shy and excited.

Mr. Dumbledore, you must be carrying that wand with you. Can you please leave it to me to study? I can grant any request you have.

Ollivander, we'll talk about that later alone.

Dumbledore raised his hand slightly, stopped Ollivander's subsequent words with his eyes, stretched out his hand, and pulled the silver-haired little loli standing behind him to him. Today's protagonist is her.

Oh, of course, yes yes.Ollivander stopped the topic alertly, turned his head and looked at Elena up and down.

Strangely, quite strangely, I felt an extraordinarily willful and powerful dissociated magic.

Ollivander whispered softly, and his silver-white eyes made Elena's hair stand on end. The old man's dry fingers gently stroked Elena's long silver hair hanging on her shoulders, and a meaningful look appeared on his face. Weird smile.

Mr. Dumbledore, according to the Wand Regulations, magical creatures are not allowed to possess wands.

Thanks for reminding me, I know the wand regulations very well.Miss Elena Kaslana is a genuine human wizard, but she has some unique talents.

Dumbledore said with a serious face, this is another reason why he must accompany Elena to get the wand. As a mixed-blood Veela, Elena's blood concentration is too high.

If it were an ordinary wizard, he might just think that this little girl has extraordinary magical potential. However, facing Ollivander, who has been dealing with magical substances for almost his entire life, there is no way Elena can hide it.

I heard that Hogwarts is the only place in the UK that has successfully tamed the Thestrals.

Ollivander suddenly said something without any end.

In this regard, I think there shouldn't be much of a problem.Dumbledore smiled slightly.

Well, a very good little wizard.

Mr. Ollivander frowned, glanced at the little silver-haired girl standing in front of him, and removed his fingers from the girl's long silver hair.Okay, Miss Kaslana, come on.let me see.He took out a long tape measure with silver scales from his pocket. Which arm do you prefer to use?

Elena didn't answer directly, she frowned and asked, "I'm just buying a wand, why do I need to measure my body?"

Because every wand in the Ollivander family is unique.In order to help you choose the right wand, I will first measure your arm length, forearm length, height, head circumference, etc., and then choose a wand based on these parameters.

Ollivander, who had just received Dumbledore's promise, was obviously in a good mood. He smiled and patiently explained to Elena.

But, I am only ten years old now.I will grow up

After hearing Ollivander's explanation, Elena became even more confused. She shook her head and asked in confusion, the data you measured will become meaningless after one year.Do I need to replace my wand every year?

amount

The smile on Mr. Ollivander's face suddenly froze, and the corners of his mouth twitched, not knowing how to answer.In all these years, he had never thought about this before.

According to your theory, if a 1.2-meter-tall child uses a twelve-inch wand, then when he becomes a two-meter-tall man, he will not still use such a compact wand. If the wand increases proportionately, he will have to change it no matter what. It has become a short stick with a thick wrist. The magic substance inside should also increase, right?

Elena tilted her head and gestured with her fingers.Elena has always had doubts about magic wands, which can be regarded as weapons. As an important means of amplifying magic effects, adult wizards' weapons should be bigger, thicker and more powerful, even if they are not two-handed wands. existence, at least it should be related to the rolling pin.

A wizard's strength will improve with age and knowledge, so why won't wands be updated as their strength improves?

boom

Facing the innocent question of the little girl in front of him, Ollivander suddenly felt that a door that had previously been imprisoned in his mind suddenly opened, and a brand new world of wand making appeared in front of him.

Before that, he had been trying to change the combination of wand materials and different wand cores. He once thought that this was the future direction of change in the wand business, but he had never considered fundamentally changing the shape of the wand.

You make a lot of sense.

Mr. Ollivander opened his mouth with difficulty, his expression became extremely solemn, and he answered in a dry voice.

Spread flowers, another poor wizard who is reshaping his outlook on life and asking for votes~~

I suddenly felt that Elena might bring the entire magical world into a wrong direction~in every sense~