NOVEL NEXT Chapter 5: Shopping
"It seems that you got the Cedar Wand."
After meeting at the door of Madam Malkin's, Chris recognized the wand in Kyle's hand at a glance.
Because the combination is rather strange, Chris has a deep impression of it, and it is also because of this wand that he first meets Diana.
I didn't expect it to be in Kyle's hands now.
Chris looked at Kyle with some emotion, but soon, his expression changed as if he thought of something, and he patted Kyle's shoulder with a heavy face.
"Dear, I have to regretfully tell you a bad news. With this wand, you may not be able to enter Gryffindor."
"Can't enter Gryffindor? "Kyle's mouth twitched, and he probably understood what his father meant.
Olivander said that wizards with Cedar Wands have keen insight and are naturally calm, and Gryffindor...
Kyle did not expect that a Houses had rejected him before he even entered Hogwarts. This was unfortunate news.
"What are you two laughing at?" At this time, Diana just came over and asked curiously.
She just went to buy a Cauldron for Kyle. On the way back, she also stopped at the Scribbulus Writing Implements and bought some quills and parchment, so she did not hear the conversation between the father and son just now.
"Nothing, but Dad said that if I hold it, I can't enter Gryffindor." Kyle explained and showed Diana his new wand the way.
Diana obviously recognized this Cedar Wand, and combined with Kyle's words, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"I'm sorry, dear, I think your father is right. "
Chris and Diana didn't have the idea that Kyle had to go to certain Houses. In their opinion, as long as it was Hogwarts, the Houses were the same.
The same was true for Kyle.
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Like choosing a Wand, making uniforms was also a very time-consuming project. Even though Madam Malkin was quite professional, it took her more than 20 minutes.
And this was only the time to measure the necessary parameters. It would take even longer to get the finished product. Kyle was taller than his peers. The store didn't have any suitable stock, so it could only be customized, which took about two hours.
Kyle thought about it and finally decided to leave his home address and have it delivered by Owl.
It was already five o'clock in the afternoon, and it would be seven o'clock in two hours. It was too late. It would be better to send it by courier.
The next stop after Madam Malkin's robe shop was Flourish and Blotts.
This time, it was very quick. It took Kyle less than five minutes to find all the books he needed. In addition, he also bought two extracurricular readings.
First, it must be Newt's "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Latest Revised Edition)".
Although there are already 19 books at home, this does not prevent him from supporting Newt to help boost sales.
And this new revised edition is also very conscientious, with 30 more pages and seven new Magical Creatures, which is very cost effective and worth it.
As for the second book, Kyle found it when he went to check out.
"Common Spells and Solutions"
As its name suggests, it contains some common spells, such as the Illumination Spell, the Drifting Spell, and the Magic Spell. Floating spells, cleaned up, etc.
But the advantage is that there are enough of them, all kinds of books, a bit like the spell version of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," and the price is not expensive, only one Galleon.
Kyle flipped through it and took it with him. Although it is not very useful, it is still good to kill time.
In fact, in addition to these two books, Kyle wants to read a lot of books, Spells, Potions, and Transfiguration. Together, they can almost fill a piece of parchment, but Kyle didn't buy them.
It's not that he has no money. Chris and Diana's income is still considerable. Although it's not as good as those pure-blood families, it's not so bad that they can't even afford a few books. The main reason is that he will go to Hogwarts soon.
Guarding one of the largest and oldest libraries in the entire Wizarding World, for Why buy books? Unless it is a necessary textbook for class, or you really like it, you can just borrow it when you want to read it.
Kyle doesn't know what others think, but he doesn't want to be a victim, and his Galleons are not given by the wind.
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After leaving Flourish and Blotts, the things on the enrollment list are almost all bought or have been bought.
The only remaining pet Kyle does not need.
Chris has rescued many injured Owls over the years, so his family has a very high reputation in these messenger circles, so Kyle has also benefited a lot.
Every time he appears at the window with an envelope or a package, a large group of Owls will rush over, vying to help him deliver it, and many of them are from Hogwarts.
If he needs it, he can just hire one with snacks, which is very convenient.
Look, I saved another Galleon.
Kyle originally wanted to use the money he saved to buy a Broom. It doesn't have to be a very good one. The 1500 Nimbus or a Cleansweep Seven will do.
Compared to the new models in the window, this old broom has a very high cost-effectiveness. In terms of quality, it is not much different, but the price is less than one-third of the new broom, which is quite affordable.
For example, the 1500 Nimbus, which was popular two years ago, originally cost 300 Galleons but now only needs 80 to take it away on the spot. The pocket money he has saved over the years is almost enough.
The Cleansweep Seven is more expensive, about 100 Galleons. Still, it is not impossible to buy it, but Chris's support is needed.
However, as soon as he proposed this idea, Diana vetoed it with one vote. The reason is also very simple. Hogwarts stipulates that first-year students are not allowed to bring Brooms. It is useless to buy one. It is enough to have one at home.
In this regard, Chris could only shrug helplessly at Kyle, indicating that he could not help. However, he was very considerate and took Kyle to the window of the Broom Shop. After letting Kyle enjoy the sight here, Chris walked towards the Leaky Cauldron.
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The Weasley family who came with them had already gone back when Kyle was buying robes.
Mrs. Weasley needed to go back early to prepare a sumptuous dinner. For a family with six children, this was no small task. Even with the help of magic, it would take more than an hour.
Unfortunately, Kyle was very sorry that he didn't see the twins make a fool of themselves, second only to the fact that he couldn't buy a Broom.