Hogwarts Raven

Chapter 12: The Strongest Prophet!
About three hours later.

Ian had already completed the purchase of most items under Snape's guidance.

There are actually not too many items that first-year students at Hogwarts need. Apart from the necessary textbooks, they only need to purchase some equipment for Potions and Herbology.

Three sets of plain work robes.

A plain pointed hat worn during the day.

And a pair of protective gloves - any gloves made of a similar material to dragon skin will do. The gloves Snape bought for Ian were dragon skin gloves made from Hungarian Horntail.

expensive.

The protective effect is also excellent.

Since Ian didn't have any gold Galleons, he naturally had no say in the choice of gloves. He could only watch Snape pay for most of the necessities for him.

to be frank.

Although he gave almost all of his savings to Ms. Elena to provide his brothers and sisters with food and clothing this winter, Ian actually left himself a considerable amount of pounds.

He originally wanted to exchange it for the currency of the wizarding world through Gringotts, but Snape had no intention of taking him to Gringotts. Ian had no choice but to watch Snape decide on a list of all the items he needed for school, carrying a currency that could not be used in the wizarding world.

Many of the things Snape bought did not actually match the items listed on the list. It could be said that many things had become more luxurious and expensive.

but.

Whenever Ian wanted to ask something, Snape would always answer all of Ian's questions with sarcastic words.

There is always a reason why it is expensive.

As a freshman who was about to start school at Hogwarts, Ian certainly had no confidence to argue with Snape. He could only watch Snape decide all the items he needed to purchase.

Every time Ian saw Snape take out his wallet to pay, his suspicion of Snape would deepen. The Snape he knew was not such an enthusiastic and responsible person.

As it has been said in many fan fictions, Snape may be a wizard with outstanding charisma, but he is obviously not qualified to be a professor at Hogwarts.

Not to mention that he often mocks the young wizards of other academies, most people don't have a very good opinion of him just because of his "academy discrimination" ideology that is comparable to racial discrimination.

however.

During this trip to Diagon Alley to buy necessities, Ian not only felt Snape's sharp tongue all the time, but he also felt Snape's seriousness and rigor in his studies.

Buy the best crucible.

Protective gloves and plain work gowns are also made of the best materials.

Even the first batch of study materials purchased were brand new and without any discounts. This was obviously not covered by the Hogwarts student loan.

Say something.

The items that Snape bought for Ian, even if we put aside the so-called first-hand goods, are still top-quality products.

Whether it is a brass crucible worth dozens of gold galleons, or gloves made of Hungarian Horntail dragon skin, these are undoubtedly top-quality items among the related items.

Hogwarts is indeed a magical school with a long history, but as someone who understands the most basic economics, Ian would never think that the student loan at Hogwarts would be so generous.

The economics problem is easy to understand and can be easily understood in any environment. If the student loans of Hogwarts are sufficient to allow an orphan to purchase these luxury items, how much terrifying economic effect will Hogwarts create in the wizarding world every year?

"Hogwarts isn't that rich."

Ian's judgment is not groundless.

If the student loans at Hogwarts were really that abundant, then Ron, the good friend of the savior Harry Potter, who was portrayed as a cuckold in many fan fictions, would definitely not be so miserable.

Think about it.

We are all in the second grade.

He was still using his brother's discarded wand. Could this be a situation that would occur if the student loan of Hogwarts was rich enough? You know, Ron's sister bought second-hand books and equipment when she was a freshman.

As a member of a pure-blood family, it is impossible for the Weasleys not to get student loans. According to their family's financial situation, it is a reasonable explanation that the student loans can only support them to buy a batch of second-hand goods.

For those who can go traveling immediately after winning the lottery, and those who come back only after becoming penniless, the financial support for their children's schooling expenses probably comes from student loans.

It should be the most reasonable and most in line with socioeconomic common sense that a little wizard born in a poor family can barely buy a batch of second-hand teaching materials with the help of student loans.

however.

At this moment.

All the things Snape bought for Ian were luxuries among necessities, which naturally forced Ian to make too many associations and guesses.

How much did Snape owe to me that he would be so lavish in helping me?
If parents don’t offer sacrifices to heaven.

Ian felt that the gloves made of Hungarian Horntail dragon skin were too hot to hold!

"Professor, is Hogwarts really so demanding?"

Ian really couldn't bear the doubts in his heart. After Snape bought a limited edition telescope for him, he finally couldn't help but ask a question.

"As a student, it is much more important to think about how you can gain more knowledge in Hogwarts than to ponder over boring and meaningless things here."

Snape responded expressionlessly, watching Ian stuff the prepared things into the suitcase with cold eyes, and then he walked quickly to the next destination for necessities.

Ollivander's Wand Shop.

This can be said to be a more important destination than any textbook. Diagon Alley is the only wand shop in the British Isles, and it is the novice village where many travelers from the wizarding world will inevitably arrive.

The erosion of time has made the sign of this store full of mottled atmosphere. The small and shabby facade does not look like this is a legendary place that all young wizards must visit.

Compared to the splendor of Gringotts and Flourish and Blotts, Ollivanders Wand Shop looks inconspicuous at all, but it is one of the "territories" that Voldemort has never thought of conquering.

A unique and unreplicable business is so powerful, just like the many aristocratic families in ancient China. No matter how time changes, it cannot be affected in the slightest.

“This is the last stop.”

Snape was very generous when paying, but he was very frugal with his words when speaking.

Ian had actually been looking forward to this moment for a long time. He looked at the mottled sign of the inconspicuous shop, his eyes full of anticipation and a bit of indescribable nervousness.

No wonder he was so anxious.

after all.

From his limited understanding of this world, apart from Harry Potter and the beautiful Hermione, this place is definitely one of the most mysterious places.

It is said that the entire Harry Potter story is inseparable from prophecies, and whether in the original work or in fan fiction, Ollivander's Wand Shop is the place of the most terrifying prophecy when you think about it carefully.

What a mysterious person's failure.

Dumbledore's death.

These predictions from other people can be said to be small dishes.

Ollivanders, the wand shop that says the wand chooses the wizard, has the most terrifying prophecy in the world - even powerful beings like Dumbledore and Voldemort can be said to have their futures determined by Ollivanders. Even Harry Potter could not escape the prophecy when choosing his wand.

If you say that the owner of Ollivander's Wand Shop does not have some talents far beyond the ordinary prophet, Ian would probably be the first to jump out and express his inner disbelief.

The finale was hinted at in the first part.

Whose prophecy can predict better than yours?

(End of this chapter)