William first took Harry to Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions, not only because the making of the robe uniforms took a long time, but also because he wanted to see if he could meet Draco Malfoy here.
After all, the first meeting between the two in the original work took place at Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions.
However, even after Harry finished his measurements, Draco’s figure was still nowhere to be seen.
This made William feel secretly regretful; after all, he really wanted to see the drarry pairing.
“William, what are we buying next?” Harry asked at this point.
“Anything’s fine, but Harry, you shouldn’t be short on money.
I suggest you buy a trunk with an Undetectable Extension Charm on it, or a small bag would work too, so you don’t have to struggle with dragging such heavy things around,” William said as he demonstrated the convenience of the bag he was wearing.
“Oh, this is way too convenient.
I think I definitely need one.
It’s just, would such a magic bag or trunk be too expensive?” Harry asked.
Although he had already seen how rich he was from the vault, he still hadn’t quite adapted to his status as a wealthy person.
“Oh, don’t worry, it’s not expensive.
Let’s go ask first; if it’s not suitable, we won’t get it,” William said.
“Okay,” Harry agreed, and then followed William.
They found the trunk shop.
After entering, William first overheard the prices of the trunks from other customers, then estimated his bottom line before finding the owner.
In the time that followed, the look in Harry’s eyes as he watched William became increasingly full of admiration.
After all, for a trunk being sold for 20 Galleons, under William’s various reasoned arguments, the price finally became 15 Galleons.
“Harry, come pay.
One for each of us; I happen to need one too,” William said as he handed the Galleons to the owner, who had just finished wiping away cold sweat.
Harry followed suit.
Then, each picking a trunk, they went out the door.
Although he had money, he felt he’d be doing himself a disservice if he didn’t bargain.
Thus, for the sake of his own physical and mental well-being, William took Harry on a shop(bar)ping(gain) journey.
Finally, when the two arrived at the last shop, the wand shop, Harry suddenly stepped forward a bit nervously and said, “William, let me do it this time.”
William:???
“Let you do what?
You can’t bargain in a wand shop; there are only a few shops where bargaining works,” William replied, wondering if he had led Harry astray.
Harry was very disappointed upon hearing this.
He felt he had learned a lot along the way, but ended up not being able to try it himself.
“Alright, go pick out a wand.
Only when you have your own wand will you truly be a Young wizard,” William said, changing the subject.
As he spoke, he pushed open the door.
A tinkling sound rang out, and soon Ollivander made his ghostly appearance once again.
“Oh, Young wizard, I remember you.
Alder Wood, with a core of Eastern Dragon Heartstring, thirteen and three-quarter inches.
Child, is there a problem with your wand that brings you here?” Ollivander asked with concern.
Although this concern was directed at him, William felt that what the man was truly concerned about was his wand.
“Mr.
Ollivander, my wand is perfectly fine.
I’m here with a classmate to buy a wand,” William said, pulling the well-behaved Harry to the front.
“Yes, yes, I knew I would be seeing you soon, Harry Potter.
Your eyes are just like your mother’s.
The scene of your parents coming here to buy their first wands feels like it only happened yesterday.” Enjoying the story? Read on at novelping.com.
As he spoke, Mr.
Ollivander moved closer and closer to Harry, until his nose was almost touching Harry’s face.
With that intimate manner—if one didn’t know better, they’d think Harry was his long-lost illegitimate son.
“Oh, so this is…”
Mr.
Ollivander reached out with his long, pale fingers, wanting to touch the lightning-shaped scar on Harry’s forehead, which frightened Harry into hiding behind William again.
Although William was his peer, at this moment, Harry could feel a reliable sense of security from him.
Watching the old man Ollivander acting eccentric again, William sighed softly and said, “Sir, while reminiscing about the past is worthwhile, I think Harry is eager to get his own wand right now.”
“I am so sorry.
I just thought about how that scar was made by a wand I sold and felt…
somewhat…
somewhat…” he said in a low, soft voice.
He didn’t finish his sentence, but instead changed the subject.
After taking out a tape measure, he asked, “Mr.
Potter, which hand do you use?”
“My right hand, sir.”
“Oh, alright.
Lift your arm.”
While giving instructions, the tape measure also began its work, quickly measuring all the data.
Then Ollivander gave his wand a wave, and a wand box flew over.
“Now then, Mr.
Potter, try this one.
Beechwood and Dragon heartstring.
Nine inches long.
Nice and flexible.
Give it a wave.”
“Oh, okay.”
At this time, William stepped back a bit.
Although he couldn’t remember some details clearly, he knew Harry definitely wouldn’t find the wand that belonged to him on the first try.
Thinking of the scene when he tested his own wand, for the sake of safety, it was very reasonable for him to step back.
And as it turned out, just as William thought, Harry tried one wand after another, and one explosion after another rang out.
Just as William was wondering how many wands Harry would eventually have to try and if it would be more than the number he had tried, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted Hagrid looking for them.
“Harry, you keep trying.
I see Hagrid; I’ll go meet him,” William said to Harry.
“Oh, okay.”
By now, Harry was almost numb from trying wands.
“Oh, try this one—Maple and Phoenix feather.
Seven inches long, quite springy, give it a wave and see—”
Ollivander was excited again.
After all, choosing wands for picky Young wizards was his favorite thing to do.
Once outside, William shouted to Hagrid, and Hagrid walked over quickly upon hearing him.
“Found you at last.
Hasn’t Harry finished buying his things yet?” Hagrid asked, peeking inside through the window.
“Only the wand is left, but clearly, Harry is a picky Young wizard like me.
A wand is obviously not that easy to find,” William replied.
“Yes,” William also smiled, but then he saw the birdcage in Hagrid’s hand, with a white Owl sleeping inside.
Noticing William’s gaze, Hagrid held the cage forward a bit and said, “Oh, this is my birthday present for Harry.
Over the years, his Uncle and Aunt wouldn’t have prepared a birthday present for him.”
Hearing Hagrid say this, William finally remembered that Harry’s birthday was today.
Just then, Hagrid said happily, “Look, Harry has finally found the wand that belongs to him.”
William snapped out of it at those words and saw that Ollivander had already packaged the wand for Harry, and the two were saying something.
Soon, Hagrid opened the door and walked in, and William followed suit upon seeing this.
However, it turned out he shouldn’t have gone in, because Harry had already finished paying and was coming out with Hagrid.
But William didn’t go out with the two of them.
Instead, he looked at Ollivander and said, “Sir, please give me two Wand Maintenance Kits.”
“Certainly.”
He soon got the items and paid.
Only then did William step out quickly, only to see Harry and Hagrid about to push the door back in to find him.
“William, is there something else you haven’t bought?” Harry asked in confusion.
William smiled and took out a Wand Maintenance Kit, saying, “I heard from Hagrid.
Happy birthday.”
“Ah, thank you.” Harry was almost moved to tears at this moment.
He felt that today was his lucky day.
Not only had he gotten away from his Aunt’s family and come to the wizarding world, but more importantly, he had made a friend and received two actual birthday presents.
The more he thought about it, the more moved Harry became.
He felt he would definitely never forget this day in his life.
Seeing this, Hagrid was also moved and wiped a tear from the corner of his eye.
However, the shopping trip finally came to an end, and everyone had to go their separate ways.
After agreeing to keep in touch, William thought for a moment and said to Harry, “There’s still a month before school starts.
Harry, you can preview the textbooks and also practice a few non-dangerous spells.
After all, in the world of ordinary people, only during this period will practicing magic not cause any problems.”
Harry’s reluctant expression stiffened for a moment upon hearing this.
Studying?
But vacation time is for playing!
He thought this, but Harry still didn’t want to dismiss William’s kindness.
He nodded and said, “I will.
I just hope my Aunt can give me some free time.”
As for Hagrid, he pretended not to hear this.
After all, when it came to violating bans, it wasn’t his first or second time.
After agreeing to keep in touch when they had time, William prepared to part ways with the two of them, since his home was not on the way for Harry.
“Bye, Harry, keep in touch.
And Hagrid, see you at Hogwarts.”
Waving his hand, William walked away with his trunk.
Harry and Hagrid also waved.
After a while, Hagrid said with a smile, “William is such a likable Young wizard, don’t you think, Harry?”
“Yes, he really is a good person.
I like being friends with him too,” Harry replied with a smile…