Chapter 183, the prelude to confession
Because Bruce was in the store, Ollivanders spent all day in the studio, and Bruce took over almost all the business outside. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Anyway, no one will buy a wand now, and a simple package of Bruce can do it, and only when he encounters a complicated situation will he ask Ollivander to solve it.
When he heard someone enter the store, Bruce immediately walked over.
"Welcome...... Well! Hagrid! Bruce saw the tall Hagrid standing in the store and smiled, "Why are you?" ”
"Oh! Bruce! It's great that you're here. Hagrid said with a sigh of relief, then looked inside and asked cautiously, "What about your teacher, Mr. Ollivander?" ”
It seems that Ollivander's shadow on Hagrid is very "deep", and he still has lingering palpitations, Bruce smiled: "The teacher is busy in the back, what?" Are you looking for him? ”
Hagrid said, "There are some things, but I think you can handle it." That's the case, my suspicions have been cleared and I can use my wand, so ......"
"So you want a new wand? Of course you can. Bruce said, "But I can't really help you with that, I don't have enough talent when it comes to choosing a wand." ”
Hagrid said helplessly, "Really? That...... No way. ”
Bruce laughed, "Don't worry, Hagrid. Although the teacher has a strange temper, he is a very nice person. You wait. ”
Bruce came to the studio to explain the situation to Ollivanders, Ollivanders nodded and walked with him to the store, as soon as Ollivander appeared, Hagrid immediately became nervous, and hurriedly said, "Okay...... Long time no see, Mr. Ollivander. ”
Ollivander nodded and said, "Congratulations, Hagrid. You can finally try out your wand, and I remember the first time you bought it, and you weren't a good master, and wands often break. ”
"Huh! Hehe! Hagrid smiled awkwardly, "I'm so sorry. ”
Ollivander nodded and said, "Which hand?" ”
"Right hand." Hagrid said, then stretched out his right hand very cooperatively. The tape measure on the counter automatically measured Hagrid's arm. Bruce immediately jotted down the size and handed it to Ollivanders, who took a look and climbed to the counter to start looking.
"Try this, sixteen inches, oak, cane core dragon heartstrings, strong, powerful, long-lasting, determined." Ollivander handed over a wand.
It was the longest wand Bruce had ever seen since he arrived, but it was understandable that Hagrid was tall and long.
Hagrid took the wand, and it immediately glowed with a gentle glow, and Ollivander nodded and said, "It chose you." Bruce, collect the money! ”
Then he left without waiting for Hagrid to thank him, and was relieved to see Ollivander leave Hagrid, and said to Bruce: "Mr. Ollivander is really putting a lot of pressure on him. How much does it cost? Bruce. ”
"7 Galleons. In addition, I garnish this! With that, Bruce took out a wand set of his own and said, "I made it myself, and it's a congratulatory gift." ”
Hagrid was a little embarrassed and said, "Thanks, Bruce." But I don't think I need it. ”
"Huh? Why? Bruce asked curiously.
Hagrid held up his little red umbrella and said, "I'm used to this little thing, so I'm going to put my wand in it." ”
Bruce nodded and said, "Well, that's a pretty good idea. I'll give you this, a wand kit. ”
"Oh, this isn't cheap, are you really going to give it to me?" Hagrid said happily.
Bruce laughed, "Of course, this is a gift for you." ”
"Thank you, Bruce. Oh yes, I have good news for you in advance to thank you for the gift! Hagrid smiled mysteriously.
Bruce asked, "What's the good news?" ”
Hagrid said proudly, "You know what? Bruce, you're probably going to call me Professor Hagrid next semester! ”
"Huh?" Bruce said curiously, "You're not going to ...... Is it a Conservation Magical Creatures lesson? ”
Hagrid asked, "How do you know?" This is what Dumbledore informed me today, and no one else will know! ”
Bruce laughed, "Hehe, it's easy, Hagrid! I'm afraid this is the only class in the whole of Hogwarts that is suitable for you. And what about Professor Byrne? ”
"Professor Byrne has asked to retire," Hagrid said. ”
"Huh! That's great, you need to do it. Professor Hagrid! Bruce laughed.
Hagrid enjoyed the call to the professor, but he said with some concern, "Seriously, Bruce. I was a little worried, afraid that I would become a joke. ”
"How so!" Bruce immediately said, "We're all here to help, and who knows better than us what kind of classes students like?" And don't forget, even Professor Dumbledore isn't as good as you when it comes to magical creatures. ”
"Hmm!" Hagrid nodded firmly, and said, "Okay, I'll go back now, and I must think about how to be a good teacher, but Bruce you need to help me." ”
Bruce said, "Of course, don't worry, I'll help you think of something to pay attention to." ”
"Uh-huh, then I'm relieved." Hagrid laughed.
After sending Hagrid away, Bruce returned to the studio to find a "Lord of the Rings" already in production, but he didn't want to stop there. Because of this breakthrough, he has a lot of ideas in his head, and now is the time to do it.
But it is not difficult to progress in many things, and if you want to break through, you have to rely on luck and continuous accumulation. Bruce's miniature sculpting technique has advanced rapidly in trial after trial, but all of his reform methods have failed.
"Bang!"
The nth explosion in Ollivanders' studio, Bruce changed his body to "Zhang Fei" and looked at the messy workbench in front of him in a dejected manner.
"Alas! Damn it! Bruce said helplessly.
After cleaning up, Bruce took out his notebook and drew a cross in front of the latest plan, and said to himself, "It's not just the magic pattern, it's also the core of the staff." ”
Through continuous experiments, Bruce discovered that in order for the "Lord of the Rings" to succeed, it is not only necessary to solve the problem of magic patterns, but also that many rod cores cannot be put into it at all, and even if it is put into the staff body, it cannot withstand the magic power. He'd even tried the ridiculous method of shrinking the core of the staff with a spell to strengthen the shaft, and the result was the same as now.
Just as Bruce was talking to himself, Ollivander said without raising his head: "Take your time, didn't you say, some things can't be done in one wave." ”
"yes, I'm in a hurry." Bruce smiled wryly.
"Let's go out and relax. Sometimes inspiration comes from your side. Ollivander suggested.
Bruce nodded and said, "Whew!" Well, I've been here for two weeks, and I didn't feel it when I was concentrating, and now I'm suffering from back pain. I should get out and about, I don't have what you can do. Hehe! ”
Ollivander said, "Go ahead, I don't need to ask about the store today, I'll take care of it."
"Then I'll be disrespectful!" Bruce laughed.
Bruce walked out of the wand shop after packing up, just after noon when the crowds in Diagon Alley began to increase. Feeling empty, Bruce decided to go to the Leaky Cauldron Bar first to eat a "covered topping" and go shopping.
As soon as he pushed the back door of the Leaky Cauldron Bar, Bruce saw an acquaintance. At the counter, Hermione was talking to Dobby.
"Hermione!" Bruce shouted.
"Hey, Bruce!" Hermione walked over happily and said, "I'm going to look for you at the wand shop." Don't you need help today? ”
Bruce smiled: "No, I've been in the studio almost every day for the past two weeks, and today the teacher '****' let me take a day off." How did you get here? ”
Hermione was smiling and suddenly was expressionless when asked by this sentence, and said dissatisfiedly: "Did you ask someone else, that's why you are so reluctant to see me." ”
"Why!" Bruce hurriedly said, "I'm just asking, don't be so suspicious, okay?" ”
Hermione didn't dwell on the issue, saying, "My parents went out on their honeymoon the day before yesterday, and I don't want to be a light bulb." It's boring to be at home, so I'll come to you. ”
Bruce laughed, "Then you're not as lucky as Ron's kid." ”
"Ron? What happened to him? Hermione asked.
Bruce said, "Didn't you read the Daily Prophet? ”
Hermione said, "I haven't read it in a long time, I just finished writing my paper recently......"
"yes, I'm only halfway there." Bruce hurriedly interrupted Hermione, he didn't want to spend the whole day discussing studies with her.
Bruce said, "By the way, did you have lunch?" ”
"Well, I did." Hermione said.
Bruce laughed, "I haven't eaten yet, wait until I'm done with lunch before I go out for a walk." What do you think? Why don't you try the 'Stirlingue topping series'? ”
Hermione said, "No, I can't eat it." ”
"That's a shame." Bruce said, "Dobby, please give me a tomato scrambled egg topping, and two glasses of juice." ”
Dobby immediately said, "Yes, sir. Please wait a moment. ”
Looking at Dobby leaving, Hermione smiled with relief: "Dobby is very happy to live here. ”
Bruce nodded and said, "Yes, he needs to work, but at least he can earn a salary and do what he wants." ”
"Well, that's the right way to deal with house-elves. They deserve to be paid for their work. You can even sign a labor contract with your master, I hate this aspect of the wizarding world, what age is this! There is still such a slave-like system. ”
Bruce said helplessly: "No way, wizards and Muggles are originally two isolated worlds, and the consciousness here is at least ten years behind the outside, if not only." I can only slowly try to change. ”
Hermione said firmly, "Wait, I'm going to start a club this semester, and I must change this wrong view." ”
At this time, Dobby used his magic to deliver the rice to Bruce and said respectfully: "Mr. Sterling, your tomato scrambled egg topping is here, this is juice, please use it slowly!" ”
Hermione laughed, "Thank you, Dobby!" ”
Dobby laughed, "You're welcome, Miss Granger!" (To be continued.) )