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Felixir · 09-01-2024, 01:41 AM

SPOILER!!: SilverTiger

As the girl picked up the second wand to try, Zeke picked up the one she'd set down back inside its own box for safe-keeping, but didn't replace its lid right away. Could still be that that was the one, after all.

But his attention was on his customer and the second wand, and... ah, that did seem more like it. All they'd needed, in the end, was to look at a different core. And he did just about pick up on that last word too, and allowed a smile, almost imperceptible smile. "Wonderful. Really wonderful. Yes, we definitely have a match. And, ah, not to worry. This other wand will find its match soon." In fact, the wand the girl was now holding had been waiting its turn much longer. This Zeke could say for certain, given it's core.

Well. He had a fairly encyclopaedic knowledge on every wand in here, actually, but that wasn't the point.

Anyway, speaking of the core, it was time for the details.

"This wand is eleven inches and one third of robust ash, with a core of graphorn horn. It's said that witches and wizards best suited to ash are not often lightly swayed from their purposes or believes." Zeke offered the girl a small smile, then. It was clear that this was a trait of which he approved, and therefore hoped would be received well. "Healing spells and protection spells are well suited to ash. However, this is not a wand that ought to be passed on to a new owner, that goes for willingly passing it along or having it won away from you. If either were to happen, it would lose power and skill. This is what partly what gives an ash wand its prestige; only those who have matched with ash will be able to master it." More good news. Except... well, no one wanted to think about their wand being won away, did they? Moving on, then. "Wands made with graphorn horn are excellent for defensive magic and duelling spells. It also has a surprisingly delicate touch; you'll likely find it a wonderful tool for working with potions."

And that was that. Zeke smiled again, and held out the box of the second wand so that it might be placed inside. Just to ring it up. "The wand by itself will be 9 galleons. Is there anything else you're interested in today?"

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[11⅓ inch robust ash with graphorn horn]

SPOILER!!: a classic. need to watch it again one day

Zeke did catch those whispered words, just about, though they were curious enough to confuse him for a moment. He was just on the point of a 'hmm?' or something similar, when it occurred to him that those words were not entirely for his benefit. Hence the whisper.

Curious though, if it were true. And the boy whispered it with enough conviction that...

Well, anyway. Not his business.

"Excellent," was what Zeke did say, and moved away to collect the requested holster, and then to grab a pot of salve and one of polish. He rang it all up and bundled it together. "That will be 25 galleons, 6 sickles, and 2... ah, wonderful," he said, taking the pouch and doing a quick count to ensure it had all been totted up correctly.

At that last remark, he looked up and smiled. "You are very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it." And that it was enlightening. Both were always good to hear, especially given this was such a big moment in the life of one embarking on their Hogwarts (or otherwise) adventure. "Good luck to you and that wand of yours. I wish you both the best journey together."

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Felixir Book Club Mod Alley Proprietor Banshee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posts: 50,130 Hogwarts RPG Name: Charlie Upstead Gryffindor Fourth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Aurelio Kaiser Slytherin Second Year Diagon Alley Proprietor: Ezekiel Ransom-Kruus Ollivanders x12 x12	DA is closing imminently - be sure not to start any new RPs here :) Lovely™ \| Captain Hurted \| Ariana's Bane \| Resident Antagonist \| Unparalleled Delight SPOILER!!: SilverTiger Quote: Originally Posted by SilverTiger She appreciated the answers to the questions that had spilled out, even though Teagan knew they’d been more to guarantee that there wasn’t anything wrong with her or her wand sorting. Not that she’d admit that to the wandmaker. No, that was information she’d keep to herself, and besides, it seemed as if her experience wasn’t entirely abnormal anyway. At least, according to the wandmaker, even if he still seemed just as on the fence about if this wand was perfect for her as she was. It still felt nearly right, but that wasn’t what he’d asked. Plus, her eyes had widened a little as he had reached for another box, setting the first wand next to its box carefully more out of curiosity than anything else. Especially as he’d spoken again. “I can try it”, she agreed, reaching just as carefully to pick up the second wand, giving a small apologetic look toward the first wand lying there as she did so. It wasn’t its fault, after all. Plus, he didn’t seem confident that the first one was wrong either, and she gently swished the second wand in a less squiggly wave as she had the first. Just in case it had been her motion that had caused the first to be loud. Only to feel a cool breeze wrap around her, lifting her dark hair off her neck just a little bit as the wand itself warmed up in her hand. Not hot, not like some of the other kids’ tries, but like a warm cup of cocoa on a cold day. “This one feels nice”, she said after a moment. “…too.” That last bit had been for the first wand, in case it would feel disappointed. She wasn’t sure if he wands had feelings or not. As the girl picked up the second wand to try, Zeke picked up the one she'd set down back inside its own box for safe-keeping, but didn't replace its lid right away. Could still be that that was the one, after all. But his attention was on his customer and the second wand, and... ah, that did seem more like it. All they'd needed, in the end, was to look at a different core. And he did just about pick up on that last word too, and allowed a smile, almost imperceptible smile. "Wonderful. Really wonderful. Yes, we definitely have a match. And, ah, not to worry. This other wand will find its match soon." In fact, the wand the girl was now holding had been waiting its turn much longer. This Zeke could say for certain, given it's core. Well. He had a fairly encyclopaedic knowledge on every wand in here, actually, but that wasn't the point. Anyway, speaking of the core, it was time for the details. "This wand is eleven inches and one third of robust ash, with a core of graphorn horn. It's said that witches and wizards best suited to ash are not often lightly swayed from their purposes or believes." Zeke offered the girl a small smile, then. It was clear that this was a trait of which he approved, and therefore hoped would be received well. "Healing spells and protection spells are well suited to ash. However, this is not a wand that ought to be passed on to a new owner, that goes for willingly passing it along or having it won away from you. If either were to happen, it would lose power and skill. This is what partly what gives an ash wand its prestige; only those who have matched with ash will be able to master it." More good news. Except... well, no one wanted to think about their wand being won away, did they? Moving on, then. "Wands made with graphorn horn are excellent for defensive magic and duelling spells. It also has a surprisingly delicate touch; you'll likely find it a wonderful tool for working with potions." And that was that. Zeke smiled again, and held out the box of the second wand so that it might be placed inside. Just to ring it up. "The wand by itself will be 9 galleons. Is there anything else you're interested in today?" _________ [11⅓ inch robust ash with graphorn horn] SPOILER!!: a classic. need to watch it again one day Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie Nyle smiled warmly at the wandmaker, not quite showing his teeth for a toothy grin but still wide enough that his cheeks stretched and eyes twinkled like the sun reflecting off the water of the lake near his home. "I suppose it is best to think about this wand...my wand being enthusiastic about me and less about not being able to stand on my feet," he chuckled nervously with a rub to the back of his neck. And just maybe the detail about falling over was something he didn't share with Iris. Mum had undoubtedly seen it when peeking in through the window and that was okay...she could even tell dad just as long as it didn't get back to his sister. Holding the wand with both his hands now, the blond listened and nodded along as the wandmaker explained all the cool details about his wand. He hadn't guessed hickory on appearance alone and the description raised the rosy color in his cheeks considerably. "It's...perfect," he nodded, his head lifting and hands gingerly returning the wand to its box for the time being. "Mum tried this wand...it almost matched with her," he whispered more to himself than the man standing in front of him as his fingers tapped the lid in place. "Oh, yeah! Dad said I ought to get a Chinese Fireball hide wrist holster and some wand polish too...and mum recommended I get one of those Magical Resonance Protection Salve..." he explained while fishing the coin pouch from his pocket and then an even smaller coin pouch from in that coin pouch and began adding some coins from the bigger to the smaller as necessary. "Um...yes...just...add another couple of sickles and a galleon and...I think this covers it all," Nyle chirped as he handed the smaller pouch over to the man. "Thank you, sir. This was all...very enlightening and pretty fun too." Zeke did catch those whispered words, just about, though they were curious enough to confuse him for a moment. He was just on the point of a 'hmm?' or something similar, when it occurred to him that those words were not entirely for his benefit. Hence the whisper. Curious though, if it were true. And the boy whispered it with enough conviction that... Well, anyway. Not his business. "Excellent," was what Zeke did say, and moved away to collect the requested holster, and then to grab a pot of salve and one of polish. He rang it all up and bundled it together. "That will be 25 galleons, 6 sickles, and 2... ah, wonderful," he said, taking the pouch and doing a quick count to ensure it had all been totted up correctly. At that last remark, he looked up and smiled. "You are very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it." And that it was enlightening. Both were always good to hear, especially given this was such a big moment in the life of one embarking on their Hogwarts (or otherwise) adventure. "Good luck to you and that wand of yours. I wish you both the best journey together." __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Chocolate! Last edited by Felixir; 09-01-2024 at 01:48 AM.