Elise took the wand, looked at it momentarily, then gave it a wave. She thought she felt a little tingle in her palm, but, not being sure, gave it an even more elaborate wave. This time, there was no mistaking it. Not only did a burst of warmth course through her, but a stream of golden bubbles flew out of the end and floated off in all directions in the store.

“I’d say this one likes me.” Elise laughed, reaching up to pop one of the bubbles. “What kind of wand is this? It looks magnificent!”