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Chapter 133: Professor Snape, Are You Shopping with Your Child?
Chapter 133: Professor Snape, Are You Shopping with Your Child?
"Ha, Cleaning Charm."
Fred gazed at his newly refreshed robe and sighed softly, "Mom uses this charm almost every day. I wonder why Ron never thinks of it."
"Who knows," Kyle shrugged.
His previous plan was a spur-of-the-moment idea, almost full of loopholes.
The biggest issue was the Cleaning Charm, which was also the main reason Fred and George thought Ron wouldn't fall for it.
In wizarding families, this spell is considered one of the most commonly used household spells. They believed Ron couldn't possibly be unaware of it.
Kyle thought the same.
In fact, when he saw Ron's cautious eyes at the Leaky Cauldron, he had already begun to consider whether to let Ron off the hook.
But since they were already there... doing nothing didn't feel right.
So, he devised this plan to lower the difficulty for Ron.
Otherwise, he could have directly asked Ron to inquire. With Ron's desire for a new wand, he was sure Ron wouldn't refuse.
Kyle's plan was simple. If Ron asked, "Why don't you use the Cleaning Charm?" he would abandon all plans and buy the wand directly.
But... Ron didn't.
Not only that, he even believed it! It was absurd.
"It seems like Mr. Ollivander is coming out..."
Fred raised his eyebrows and said, "Let's go in too. I can't wait to see the show."
"Hey, is that okay to say?" Kyle teased, "Ron is your brother."
"Thanks to you, I almost forgot."
Fred smiled slyly and then opened the door and walked in.
As Kyle was about to follow, he suddenly noticed a familiar figure at the corner not far away.
A black cloak billowed without wind, greasy hair glistening with a faint light, and a sinister gaze scanning the surroundings. He looked like a large bat walking in the night, contrasting with the lively atmosphere around him.
And behind him seemed to be another person, but the robe obscured the view, revealing only a pair of short legs.
"Long time no see, Professor Snape."
As the other party approached, Kyle greeted first, "What a coincidence, Professor. Are you shopping with your daughter... Oh, it's Conna."
As they got closer, Kyle realized that the person following Snape was Conna.
Snape's eyes twitched, as if he had been force-fed a large dungbomb, and his expression instantly darkened.
"Don't talk nonsense, Kyle," Conna poked her head out and said, "Uncle Snape hasn't..."
"Shut up, Conna!"
The girl's words were abruptly cut off by Snape.
A strange expression flashed in Kyle's eyes. He noticed Conna's change in address for Snape.
But before he could think further, he heard Snape's voice with a hint of mockery.
"Why are you here, Ollivander... Did your wand break?"
"Not at all, Professor. I take good care of my wand."
Kyle's expression remained unchanged as he said, "I came with Fred and George to help their younger brother buy a new wand.
Ron Weasley is also a new student this year."
Snape seemed a bit disappointed.
"Also, I want to buy some potion ingredients," Kyle continued. "I can't wait to attend your Potions class."
"Hmm..."
Snape emitted a short, incomprehensible sound, his expression growing even more unpleasant, as if he had been force-fed a second dungbomb.
But for some reason, he held back, only looking at Kyle thoughtfully without saying a word.
"Let's go, Conna."
Snape didn't look at Kyle again and turned to continue walking forward.
Conna obviously wanted to stay a little longer. During this summer vacation, too many bizarre things had happened around her. The experiences of these two months were more exciting than the previous two years combined.
She really wanted to share this with Kael.
But Snape didn't feel the same way. He gave Kael a disdainful look and, without a word, grabbed Conna by the collar and dragged her away.
Conna kept gesturing, but Snape was unmoved. He even bluntly said, "Stay away from Kael. He's not a good person."
Kael watched them turn into the Crucible Shop next door before turning and entering Ollivander's Wand Shop.
Kael thought he might miss the best part due to Snape's delay, but as soon as he entered, he heard Ollivander's somewhat hurried voice.
"We never deliver Wand Care Kits; you have to purchase them individually."
"I remember you're from the Weasley family. Why don't you even know the Cleaning Charm?"
At this moment, the dust Ron had deliberately rubbed on his arm was gone, and he stood there, his face flushed, head down, searching for something on the ground.
Kael felt he was probably looking for cracks in the floor.
"As for why I don't clean..."
Ollivander paused, then calmly said, "This is for Gray Magic Balance. The dust can act as a magical insulator, protecting the wands in the shop from external magical influences.
It's a complex matter, and only we wandmakers understand it. Even if I explained it, you wouldn't understand!"
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"So... which hand do you use your wand with?"
Ron trembled and extended his right hand.
A measuring tape flew over from the counter and began measuring him roughly.
Fred and George stood by, heads down, holding their stomachs and shaking with laughter.
If it weren't for Ollivander's presence, they would have laughed hysterically.
After measuring his body, it was time to test wands. For Ron, this process was not going smoothly.
When testing the seventh... or maybe the eighth wand, that wand strongly rejected Ron. As soon as he held it, a gush of water shot out from the tip, soaking him.
This left him completely drenched, and he shivered as the wind blew.
...
An hour later... The boxes on the counter were almost piled into a mountain.
George and Kael sat cross-legged to the side, playing Wizard's Chess to pass the time. Fred stood nearby, watching the game and occasionally offering his opinions.
However, neither of them paid him any attention.
"A great combination."
Ollivander's voice suddenly rang out.
"Fourteen inches, willow wood, with a unicorn hair core. It's perfect for you, Mr. Weasley.
That'll be seven Galleons."
Was that... the end of the selection?
Kael immediately stood up, which immediately annoyed George.
"Hey, I was about to win!"
But Kael ignored him and took out his wallet, grabbing a handful of Galleons.
Just as he was about to give the Galleons to Ollivander, Fred suddenly hooked Kael's shoulder and said with a smile, "Kael, do you need to buy anything else?"
Taking this opportunity, George quickly stepped forward and handed the seven Galleons to Ollivander.
"Next year, Ginny will also get a new wand or robe from her brother," Fred said with a wink.
Kael laughed. "You're not worried about Galleons anymore?"
"I still am," Fred sighed. "Ron's too clumsy; it feels like a waste to give him a new wand."
...
After leaving Ollivander's, the group stretched their bodies.
"Kael, we need to hurry," Fred said. "Mom is probably getting anxious. If we're late, she might come looking for us here."
"What else do you need to buy?" George asked.
"Some parchment," Kael said. "And a bottle of Bubbling Bee Shampoo."
(End of Chapter)
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