Raven's Claw at Hogwarts

Chapter 5 Magic Wand
Mike walked out of Gringotts. In fact, he was very puzzled by the fact that the wizarding world handed over economic power to goblins, but after learning about Gringotts and 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 unsuitable for the work of Gringotts, which goblins are uniquely gifted for.

One Galleon was equal to 1 Sickles, and one Sickle was equal to 17 Nats.

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

Shaking his head to drive away these strange thoughts, Mike still has one more important place to go.

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Following the memory of when he came, Mike came to a dilapidated and small shop.

The signboard of the store has been peeled off, and the lettering that was originally brushed with gold paint has become dull. It reads:

Ollivander: Made fine wands since 380 BC.

Mike pushed the door open, and in the small room, a skinny old man was packing up messy wand boxes at the counter, probably just finished a business.

"Welcome, young sir." Ollivander saw Mike. "Unfamiliar face, I guess you must be a freshman at Hogwarts, right? I remember every wand I've ever sold, obviously you're here for the first time. What's your name, little one."

"Mike, McTownley, sir."

"Then Mr. Townley, may I ask which hand you usually like to use?"

With a wave of Ollivander's wand, a tape measure climbed up Mike's body like a snake.

"Right hand."

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

After measuring Mike's body data with the tape measure, he quickly flew back to Ollivander.

Mike took the wand, and the tip glowed soft white before he could wave it.

"Great! Well, no. . . . Appropriate but not the most appropriate."

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

"13 inches, black prickly pear wood with dragon's heartstrings. A combination of strength and a warrior's wand."

Mike reached out his hand to take the wand, but Mike's hand was just close to the wand before he could grab it.The wand broke free 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 out, turning into orange-red light dust and flying down, lighting up the small shop in red.

"It's amazing! It's the first time I've seen the wand choose its owner so eagerly." Ollivander almost jumped up excitedly when he saw this. "You will definitely do something great in the future!"

Mike stroked the veins on his wand, though he doubted Ollivander would say that to anyone who came into his shop to buy a wand.But Mike is still very happy, no one doesn't like to hear compliments, even if you know he may be lying.And getting the wand means that Mike has officially become a member of the wizarding world.

After handing the Hogwarts wand voucher 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 the little wizard Ollivander was able to get a subsidy so that young wizards could get wands at a low price.

Of course, this is only for the first time purchase, if you lose your wand later.So sorry, you can buy it at the original price.The original price of each wand is around 50 Galleons, and the price of special materials is even higher.

Mike, who bought the wand, was in a happy mood and walked into Lihen Bookstore.

Although Mike had already guessed that the price of magic books would be very expensive, he didn't expect it to be so expensive.

A copy of "Advanced Potion Making" costs 9 Galleons, and the salary of the Muggle wizard clerk in Lihen Bookstore is only 42 Galleons a month.

And this is because this is a Hogwarts textbook, so it is subsidized.

The prices of other books of the same level as "Advanced Potion Making" are almost twice as much as his. No wonder Ron can only use his brothers' old books, otherwise he would not be able to afford them at all.

On the recommendation of the clerk, Mike bought a few books suitable for first-year wizards. The high price made Mike feel a little bit 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 the textbooks of the Weasley family are bought in a second-hand bookstore in the corner of Diagon Alley.The books here are about one-third of the price of new books, but most of these books have missing pages.

Well-preserved books with good student notes can cost even more than new books.

This is also one of the reasons for Ron's poor grades. Just imagine, these dilapidated second-hand books first fell into the hands of his brothers, and when Ron got them, he didn't know which ones they were.

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

It was already dark when Mike returned to the Leaky Cauldron with a large suitcase.

Instead of going back to the dumpster, he rented a room upstairs from Tom.

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

Mike just got 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, but just to be on the safe side, it's safer to stay in the Leaky Cauldron and learn magic.

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

Harry put his hands behind his back as if hiding something.

"Mike, I heard about you from Hagrid. I just found out that my parents left me a lot of Galleons." Harry blushed, rubbing his hands behind his back. "I think we are friends, although we just met today, but... if you need money, this is for you."

After lowering his head, Harry stuffed the cloth bag hidden behind his back into Mike's hand, which was full of Galleons.

Poor Harry, trying to make friends with money.

Mike felt the weight of the pocket in his hand, and didn't know what to say for a moment.It never occurred to him that Harry would send him money.

Seeing that Mike hadn't spoken for a long time, Harry became anxious.

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

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

Mike thought so, he was indeed a little moved at this moment.Harry in this period was indeed kind and lovely, but Mike wouldn't do it this way.

"I know Harry, I know everything. I admit that I need this money." Mike showed a gentle smile, "But I will accept the money for no reason, and I will give you an IOU. Although I may The money will be paid back later, but I swear I will."

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

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

Hearing Mike's words, Harry also smiled.

Anyway, Mike just accept the money.As for the IOU?Go back and tear him up.

Harry thought so.

At night, watching Harry gradually disappearing into the street, Mike couldn't help shaking the pocket with the Galleon in his hand.Instead of telling Harry that he wasn't short of money for a cauldron or anything, he accepted Harry's offer.

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

Most adult friendships are like this, you owe me a favor, and I will return you a favor.

In this way, the relationship between two people who come and go will deepen.

Mike's previous life experience told him that this method is very useful.

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

　I almost wrote this chapter as Danmei, it was really dangerous.wipe sweat -_-
　　
　
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