They then arrived at Flourish and Blotts.
Besides the books on her shopping list, Hermione also picked out a few books that interested her.
However, given her demeanor, if it weren't for her limited funds, she might have wanted to buy a copy of every book in the store.
Brook only bought textbooks.
Although he really wanted to find a book that could prevent his thoughts from being spied on, Dumbledore was still there, so he could only wait until his next visit.
Dumbledore also bought a book thicker than a palm.
Before Brook could clearly see the title, Dumbledore put it into his pocket.
It seemed Wizards also had spatial equipment.
Afterwards, they went to the cauldron shop and the apothecary.
As for the pet shop, they temporarily excluded it.
Hermione was running low on Galleons.
Brook had no interest in buying a pet at all.
Or rather, pets that could be bought for a few dozen Galleons were simply not within his consideration.
He just didn't know if the magic world had catgirls or machine girls (¯﹃¯).
Finally, they arrived at their last destination for this trip—Ollivander's Wand Shop.
The sign in front of the door read: 'Makers of Fine Wands Since 382 B.C.'
Dumbledore introduced, "This is the best wand-making shop in Britain."
The storefront was very old, and the interior space was even more cramped, as if it could be crushed at any moment by the towering piles of wand boxes.
"Oh, Albus, you are a rare visitor. It's been fifty-three years since you brought a new student, hasn't it?"
A figure suddenly appeared from behind a shelf, startling Hermione.
"Minerva and they are too busy, Ollivander."
After that, the two old men started chatting.
ヘ(^o^)ノ＼(^_^)
They completely forgot what they came for.
Brook shrugged, pulled the perfectly straight Hermione, and sat down on the only chair in the shop.
Half for each, just enough to sit.
Brook was almost falling asleep when he heard Ollivander say, "So, who's first?"
"Ladies first, this is Hermione Granger." Dumbledore looked at Hermione.
Hermione sprang to her feet and stood in front of Ollivander.
"Child, which hand do you use?"
"Right hand," Hermione replied somewhat nervously.
A tape measure flew out of Ollivander's pocket.
It measured from Hermione's shoulder to her fingertips, up and down, left and right, and even measured her head circumference.
Hermione stood perfectly straight, not daring to move.
Ollivander, however, didn't even look at the tape measure, walking through the shelves as he pleased.
Finally, he took a box from a corner shelf and handed it to Hermione.
"Vine wood, Dragon heartstring, ten and three-quarter inches, flexible."
Hermione held the wand box, a little bewildered.
"Child, try it."
Hermione then reacted, carefully taking out the wand.
As soon as she held the wand, a golden light flashed.
"Very good, you must be a clever little Wizard. This wand is perfect for you."
Hermione's cheeks flushed slightly as she listened to Ollivander's praise.
"Your turn, child."
"Can I choose it myself?"
Brook reached out to stop the tape measure flying towards him.
The tape measure seemed very disappointed, hanging its head low and weakly slumping onto a nearby chair.
It wasn't that Brook wanted to show off.
Mainly, Ollivander had three system quests.
【Self-select a wand (System assists in selection).】
【Refute Ollivander's view on 'the wand chooses the Wizard'.】
【Obtain more than one wand from Ollivander's Wand Shop.】
He wanted to see if he could complete them.
Ollivander wasn't angry; he said seriously, "Child, my judgment is very accurate, and it is the wand that chooses the Wizard."
Brook: ┑(￣Д￣)┍
This just gave him an opportunity to refute.
"The wand chooses the Wizard? Then what is the essence of a wand?"
"The essence of a wand?" Ollivander was a little confused.
"I believe the essence of a wand is a tool; it is through the Wizard's use that it is given meaning."
"The compatibility between a wand and a Wizard affects the Wizard's magical performance."
"I don't deny that point, but we're discussing the primary and secondary relationship, aren't we?"
Brook turned to Dumbledore.
"Principal, if I hold a wand and you don't, can I defeat you?"
Dumbledore had been watching the two debate with great interest.
He didn't expect to be dragged into it himself.
"I think, currently, you cannot."
Brook looked at Ollivander again.
"So a wand cannot directly make me a powerful Wizard."
"That's because you haven't learned magic yet, so you can't utilize the wand's function," Ollivander said casually.
"Exactly, magic requires a Wizard to learn, so the most crucial thing is the Wizard's own ability. So, letting the tool choose the person, isn't that putting the cart before the horse?"
Ollivander was momentarily speechless.
Just then, a system notification sound suddenly rang in Brook's mind.
【Congratulations to the host for completing the refutation of Ollivander's view on the wand choosing the Wizard. Reward: one lottery draw.】
"Since Brook wants to choose himself, let him try. If he can't find the most suitable wand, Ollivander, I'll have to trouble you then."
Dumbledore smoothly intervened, giving Ollivander a way out.
"Then can I choose several?" Brook asked, seizing the opportunity.
"No, absolutely not," Ollivander immediately refused.
"Why?"
"The wand most suited to a Wizard is unique."
Brook's lips curved slightly.
It wasn't that he liked to bully people.
Blame the system.
System: "￥#@%…"
"There should be quite a few Wizards in the world, right? Do they all come to you to buy wands?"
"How is that possible?"
"Then are all the wand-making techniques in the world the same as yours?"
"Ollivander's wand-making technique is the best."
Ollivander proudly puffed out his chest.
"There you have it. If they can find the most suitable wand for themselves in other wand shops and also find one here, then is their wand still unique?"
"You..."
Ollivander's eyes widened, feeling his long-held belief beginning to waver.
He sat down somewhat dejectedly, startling the tape measure, which quickly flew up.
Brook had just swapped a concept.
No matter how many places a person buys different wands from, the one most suitable for him will always be unique.
"One wand is enough; more would be useless," Dumbledore reminded helplessly.
Brook spread his hands: ┑(￣Д￣)┍
"But I have two hands, don't I?"
"What is your name?" Ollivander asked.
"Brook Lott."
"Your point, I truly cannot refute, but I still believe the wand most suitable for a Wizard is still unique."
Ollivander sighed helplessly, then, as if resigned, continued, "You can only buy one wand from me, but I can give you an additional one as a gift."
"What about Hermione?"
Hermione quickly waved her hand, "I don't need one; one is already enough."
Brook shrugged and walked towards the shelves to start choosing a wand.
As for weapons, there's no such thing as 'enough'.
Have you ever heard of 'insufficient firepower phobia'?
As he delved into the shelves, he realized just how large this seemingly small shop actually was.
Two rows of shelves, front and back, neatly stacked with wand boxes.
He couldn't see the end.
After he walked a few steps deeper into the shelves, he thought to himself, "It's your turn, system. Which two wands should I choose?"
He waited for a while, but there was no system response in his mind.
Could there be something wrong with the system?!
How would he know how to choose a wand?
If it weren't for the phrase "System assists in selection" in the quest, he wouldn't have done such a quest at all.
Weapons are very important.
What to do now?
Waiting online.
It's urgent.
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