Hogwarts wizards who signed in to Middle-earth.

Chapter 324 The Wand Shop

Because of the start of the school season, in addition to most wizards wearing wizard robes, there were also some elven couples who seemed to be glowing, with their elves, buying school supplies.

Humans are visual creatures, and wizards always have enthusiasm and goodwill towards these beautiful and elegant elves.

Wizards especially adore the beautiful and adorable elves.

Mrs. Ross, the owner of the robe shop, couldn't wait to hug and kiss the elf who had come to her shop to order a robe. Upon learning that the elf had also received an acceptance letter from Hogwarts, she said with pride and enthusiasm:
“I’m so glad you can go to Hogwarts, my child. Believe me, it’s absolutely the right choice! I also studied at Hogwarts, but unfortunately I wasn’t as lucky as you and could only study there for a year. But those were the most unforgettable days of my life, and they are still vivid in my mind, as if they happened yesterday.”

"Oh, by the way, my son William is also a freshman this year. It's a pity he's not here right now, otherwise I would definitely introduce you to him," Mrs. Ross said with some regret.

Faced with the enthusiastic and talkative Mrs. Rose, the reserved and introverted Elf couple were somewhat overwhelmed.

But listening to Mrs. Ross's words only fueled her curiosity about Hogwarts.

The little elf, in particular, whose eyes sparkled with longing after receiving her acceptance letter.

Although Mrs. Rose kept calling the elf "little elf," the elf was actually older than Mrs. Rose.

Because elves grow slowly, their age is not calculated according to solar years, but rather using a more complex method called "elf age".

During the growth stage of an elf, one elf year is equivalent to 12 solar years, and an elf officially becomes an adult at the age of 24.

The age at which Hogwarts admits elves is based on their spirit age, not their solar year.

Otherwise, an 11-year-old elf would look like a three or four-year-old child, and Hogwarts is not a nursery, so it would not accept such a young elf.

The doorbell of the robe shop rang.

Aragorn led young Anlomir into the robe shop, while Anlomir's parents went to buy other school supplies.

"Welcome!" Mrs. Ross said gently as she looked at the child Anlomir upon seeing the new guest. "Child, are you also a new student this year? Please wait a moment while I take the measurements of this little elf first, and then I will take yours."

Following Mrs. Ross's gaze, Anlomir saw the little elf standing on the platform being teased by a magic measuring tape, and his eyes immediately lit up with amazement.

This was the first time he had ever seen a legendary elf in person. He felt that the elf was even more beautiful than those in the stories, and he couldn't even tell whether the androgynous little elf was male or female.

Sensing Anlomir's gaze, the little elf smiled and nodded with a reserved yet polite expression, also showing some curiosity about this future classmate.

However, when the elf saw Aragorn standing next to Anlomir, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed in Elvish with delight, "Estelle!"

Aragorn, his face lighting up with surprise, called out to the elf, "Alanir, I never expected to see you here!"

His gaze then fell upon the elven couple standing to the side. As if seeing old friends, he happily said in Elvish, "Long time no see, Aranta, Yafennir. It's a pleasure to meet you here."

The elf couple were delighted to see Aragorn. "Estelle, it's been so long! Where have you been since you left Rivendell?"

Then their gaze fell on the little boy following Aragorn. "And who is this?"

“These are my people’s children. They also received a letter from Hogwarts and came today to buy school supplies,” Aragorn explained to the two with a smile, patting Anlomir’s head.

The elven couple came from the Valley and were acquainted with Aragorn, especially the little elf Alannir, who was Aragorn's playmate.

However, elves and humans grow at different rates. Aragorn is now an adult, but Alanir still looks like he is only eight or nine years old.

When they encounter someone they know well, they naturally choose to travel together.

And so the elf Alanir and the Dunedanite Anlomir became acquainted. After having their measurements taken and paying at Lady Rose's robe shop, they left together, intending to return in the afternoon to collect their robes.

The two then headed straight to the wand shop.

The wand shop is located in the middle of Diagon Alley. It is not large or fancy, with only the words "Olivendine Wand Shop" written in gold above the door.

Meanwhile, an antique-looking wand is displayed in the wand shop window.

From the outside, the wand shop doesn't look very big; it might not even be able to accommodate both Aragorn and the elves.

However, once you open the door and walk inside, the space is surprisingly spacious. It can easily accommodate five people, and even twice as many wouldn't feel cramped.

Furthermore, there is a long wooden bench placed against the wall near the entrance for guests to rest.

On the other side, there were rows of tall wooden shelves, piled high with layers of long boxes.

The wand shop was very quiet; it felt like two different worlds inside and outside, with a door and window separating it from all the noise.

Although it was quiet, the elven couple, with their innate and extraordinary senses, detected countless subtle magical fluctuations emanating from the wooden frame. These fluctuations sounded like faint breathing or humming, as if countless living beings were lurking there.

“Is anyone here?” Aragorn called out to the back of the counter.

The next second, a figure suddenly appeared from the depths of the wooden frame, with a wooden ladder at its feet.

Her bright red hair was particularly eye-catching, like a burning flame, and it looked rather messy because it hadn't been carefully combed.

Aragorn was startled by the sudden commotion and instinctively drew his wand.

"Oh, sorry, I startled you." The wand shop owner apologized insincerely, then explained, "I was just tidying up the wand boxes. A rather difficult little wizard came in earlier, and it took me quite a while to help him choose a suitable wand."

"I am Bill Ollivander, welcome to Ollivander Wand Shop!"

Bill, the owner of the wand shop, was the one who taught Duy the art of wand making.

As the son of an ordinary carpenter, Bill had no surname, so Dui simply bestowed upon him the surname Ollivander as his family name.

Bill was flattered and proud of the Ollivander surname.

Bill is now married and has a family, and his children also bear the surname Ollivander.

Bill spotted the two children, the elves Alanier and Anlomir, at a glance, and suddenly realized...

"Are you freshmen who just enrolled this year? And friends from the Elf race? Welcome, welcome! You are the second group of elves I have received today. Speaking of you elves, you are truly blessed. You are all extremely beautiful, and your magical talents are also enviable."

The little sprite from before, I remember, came from the Woodland Kingdom of Mirkwood, with holly wood, the nerves of a giant spider, eleven inches long, a powerful and very strange combination…

Perhaps because he was given the surname Ollivander, Bill is now evolving in a more mystical and eccentric direction.

The people present looked at each other, unsure how to respond.

Bill seemed to finally snap out of his reverie, quickly ending his muttering to himself, and looked at the two children with his green eyes.

"Alright, who wants to choose a wand first?"

(End of this chapter)