Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

Chapter 146 Diagon Alley Shopping Spree
The Harry Potter world.

Wu's Orphanage.

Chen Hong returned from the shared space.

However, the fluctuations in his newly awakened magical power had already attracted Dumbledore's attention.

Dumbledore Apparated and appeared in front of Chen Hong.

An old man in a magic robe, with a bushy white beard and a magic hat, adjusted his glasses and sized up Chen Hong.

The Woods Orphanage has produced another little wizard, following in the footsteps of Voldemort and Tom.

This made him worry and be cautious.

"Child, congratulations! You have awakened your wizard bloodline. Now, you possess the power of magic."

Looking at his small, tender hands, Chen Hong could feel the powerful magic surging within him, and couldn't help but smile.

"Wow, cool! The power of magic is amazing."

Dumbledore was somewhat relieved upon hearing this, realizing that the child did not seem to be a withdrawn individual with psychological problems.

But he was still worried; he couldn't let a wild little wizard grow up unchecked on his own.

He wanted to prevent anything similar to Voldemort from happening.

"Child, I am the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Would you be interested in studying magic at Hogwarts?"

Looking at Chen Hong, an orphan who looked like a primary school student, Dumbledore extended an invitation.

"Why not, sir?"

Chen Hongxin readily agreed.

Hogwarts, the school I most wanted to attend as a child.

Life must be wonderful.

So Dumbledore was very pleased to complete the orphanage procedures for Chen Hong and took him to Diagon Alley.

Walking down Diagon Alley, the entire street was packed with people, with countless wizards trading here.

You can see young wizards buying textbooks and various items here.

The new school year at Hogwarts is about to begin.

"Oh, Chen Hong, I guess you don't have any Galleons yet."

Dumbledore raised an eyebrow. "Here's what we'll do: I'll buy it for you for free first, and you can pay me back when you have money from your job."

Dumbledore thought to himself, "I believe this will help him develop a proper view of money and motivate him to study hard."

Chen Hong didn't have any Galleons at the moment, so he didn't refuse Dumbledore's free loan.

For him, making money is easy; he can pay it off quickly and earn even more Galleons to buy more magical items.

Soon, under Dumbledore's guidance, Chen Hong bought everything a first-year student needed to prepare.

The textbooks include "Standard Spells: Beginner", "History of Magic", "Magic Theory", "Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration", "A Thousand Magical Herbs and Mushrooms", "Magic Potions and Elixirs", "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", and "Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Defense".

Other items include tin standard crucibles, glass/crystal medicine bottles, brass balances, and telescopes.

Dumbledore took Chen Hong to Ollivander's wand shop to buy the most important wand.

"Oh, Dumbledore, I never expected you to bring the young wizard here in person. It is an honor to have you grace us with your presence."

“Oh, Ollivander, your wand is still as exquisite, unique and powerful as ever.”

The two white-haired old men were praising each other.

"A little wizard that you personally brought must be extraordinary."

"Come, come, let me try. What wand suits you best?"

Ollivander pulled a long wooden box out of his densely packed shipping containers.

Open the wooden box and take out a small wooden stick.

"The ash wood symbolizes purity and loyalty. The core of the staff is unicorn hair, representing unwavering loyalty. Want to give it a try?"

Chen Hong took the wooden cane and casually swung it, causing countless glass windows to explode.

"Oh, no! Not this one."

Ollivander quickly switched to a different wand.

"Holly wood symbolizes battle and protection. The core of the staff is a phoenix tail feather, which is powerful but difficult to control."

With a casual wave of his hand, Chen Hong pulled out all the boxes densely packed on the shelves of the entire wand shop and they fluttered in the air.

Chen Hong then casually waved his hand, and all the boxes returned to their original positions.

“Oh, what perfect control, what immense power, truly a gifted individual.” Ollivander’s eyes widened. “However, it doesn’t seem to be the most suitable one.”

"Looks like I'll have to bring out my most treasured possession." Old man Ollivander made a strange, comical expression.

Then they went to the deepest part and ransacked the place.

"Come on, this is definitely for you."

"Grapevine wood is rare and often amazes others by choosing its far-sighted owner."

"Yew wood is rare and associated with the power of death; it is extremely dangerous. Be careful."

Ollivander gave a warning look that was both mysterious and serious.

"The staff is made of two pieces of wood, and the core is made of phoenix tail feathers and dragon nerves."

"Phoenix tail feathers are powerful but difficult to control, making them suitable for casting wide-range magic."

"Unicorn hair increases the stability of the staff core, allowing for precise attacks."

"The combination of the two is incredibly powerful, so use it with caution."

Ollivander handed over the wand.

Chen Hong took it, casually swung it at the ground, and blasted out a three-meter-deep crater.

Dumbledore frowned. "[Restored to its original state]!"

With a spell cast, everything returned to normal.

"Olivendine, isn't it a bit too dangerous to give a child a wand like this?"

Ollivander shook his head helplessly. "This child's talent is too strong. Should I get a more stable wand?"

"No need," Chen Hong shook his head. "I can control it."

Spring is here and flowers are blooming!

With a single swing of his wand, Chen Hong caused vines to sprout from the ground of the wand shop, climbing and covering the eaves.

A riot of colorful flowers bloomed in vibrant competition, filling the room with their fragrance and brightening the entire space. A vitality, accompanied by the energy of wood, burst forth, bringing immense comfort.

The wand shop suddenly looked like a flower shop.

A beautiful state of mind for living, something to yearn for.

Dumbledore immediately smiled.

"Good child, the power of magic lies in beauty, and the power of love is the greatest."

The fact that you can use such beautiful magic shows that your heart is full of gentleness, light, and love.

That's wonderful, and I'm so happy for you, child.

"So beautiful magic!"

Ollivander's eyes widened in shock. He reached out his arms and touched the green vines.

"Oh, Merlin above!"

"These vines could even be used as materials for ordinary wands."

"What terrifying magical talent!"

"By Merlin, you are simply the greatest magician in history!"

Ollivander was full of praise for Chen Hong and enthusiastically offered that the wand and everything else would be free, and that it could be replaced for free whenever it broke.

Chen Hong took the opportunity to ask for a copy of Ollivander's own book, "An Introduction to Wand Making".

This is the culmination of the wisdom of Ollivander, the family's wand innovator.

After inheriting the accumulated knowledge of the Millennium Wand family, they innovated again, using materials from powerful magical creatures such as dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns to make wands.

Ollivander wands are regarded as the benchmark of quality by wizards worldwide. The process of fusing the wood and the core is kept strictly confidential, and other wand manufacturers have long coveted its formula.

After giving Ollivander the vines covering the room, he received "A Beginner's Guide to Wand Making" and asked Ollivander some questions.

Chen Hong followed Dumbledore to the Eeyore Shop and bought a white owl.

Owls were an important means of communication for wizards.

The key point is that Chen Hong had never raised an owl before, so it felt very novel to him.

I stroked the cat's head; it was so soft, and its big eyes remained perfectly still.

After buying the things for Chen Hong, Dumbledore instructed:

"There are still two days before Hogwarts starts. I've already made arrangements. You can stay at the Leaky Cauldron for now."

When school starts, you can go to the 9¾ train station by yourself and take the Hogwarts Express to the house.

Remember, don't go to Knockturn Alley; it's an evil place.

Dumbledore looked startled and serious, then left.

Chen Hong moved into the Broken Cauldron Bar and then began studying and devouring books like crazy.

He was frantically absorbing knowledge from the magical world.

The Standard Spells: Beginner contains many beginner spells.

[Blazing Flames]: Releases a controllable flame from the tip of the wand for lighting or igniting objects.

【Aloho's Hole】: Unlocks ordinary door locks or mechanisms, but has no effect on magically reinforced locks.

【Restore to Original Condition】: Repairs broken objects (such as glass and ceramics), but has limited effect on magical items or complex structures.

【Yugadimurreviosa】: Makes objects levitate and move; requires wrist movement to draw a "φ" shape.

【Soft as cotton】: Softens the surface of an object (such as turning a stone slab into a sponge-like texture), often used for cushioning or temporary terrain modification.

[Tear apart]: Cuts or tears the target object; the accuracy depends on the caster's mental control.

【Swift Imprisonment】: Locks doors and windows and applies a temporary magical barrier to block ordinary intruders.

[Silent and stealthy]: Reduces or eliminates sound within a specified range, often used for covert operations.

[Fluorescent Flash]: The tip of the wand glows; brightness is adjustable.

【Clean and Fresh】: Removes stains or debris, but is ineffective against stubborn magical remnants.

[Mark Appearance]: Draw a temporary mark in the air with magical flames.

……

Chen Hong devoured books and learned all these spells.

It has to be said that these spells are incredibly practical in everyday life.

A high-quality life for lazy people starts with learning magic.

Chen Hong also learned about the basic principles of magic through books such as "History of Magic" and "Magic Theory".

Learn about the properties of various herbs and pharmacology through "A Thousand Magical Herbs and Mushrooms" and "Magic Potions and Elixirs".

Learn about the amazing creatures of this world through "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," and more.

Galleons are minted by Gringotts goblins, and each one has a unique serial number engraved on its edge.

Once two Galleons with the same serial number appear on the market, or Galleons without a serial number appear, it will be a problem.

Using magic, one can easily find the source and pinpoint the criminals who counterfeited the coins.

This is why, even though many wizards possess the technology to refine gold, Galleon's reputation remains so strong.

Therefore, if Chen Hong wants to earn Galleons, he cannot cheat; he can only trade normally.

In order to earn Galleons, Chen Hong went directly underground to search for mineral veins.

They collected some metal ores, refined them into alchemical sacs, and frantically collected various metal ore veins.

Then it is refined and crafted into various magical items.

Various disposable magic talismans made of yellow paper, alchemical flying swords, magical protective items, and even puppet servants.

These treasures, which had never appeared in the wizarding world before, instantly attracted the attention of a large number of wizards.

Soon, all the magical items Chen Hong was selling were snapped up, and the prices kept rising.

Chen Hong quickly produced another batch and made a fortune.

Chen Hong even bought the Flying Broom Light Wheel 2000, cracked some of its technology, and integrated it into his flying sword.

They launched the [Flying Sword Light Wheel Type I] and [Green Leaf Boat Type I].

They were immediately warmly welcomed and made a fortune.

(End of this chapter)