Hogwarts: Don't call me Wandmaker

Chapter 49 The Angry Phoenix

Dumbledore's voice was still the same as before, gentle and calm, but for a moment, Xi Lun suddenly became nervous, he could even clearly hear his own rapid heartbeat.

It felt like I was being watched by something malicious.

But this emotion came inexplicably and disappeared in an instant, so much so that Xi Lun even wondered if it was just an illusion.

But is it really an illusion?
Xi Lun looked up at Dumbledore. He was still the same. He just noticed Xi Lun's gaze and quietly stretched out his hand, pointing in the direction behind the door under the cover of his robe.

Xi Lun looked in the direction of his finger and saw a pair of vigilant eyes.

Very good, now Xi Lun knew what was targeting him.

It was the phoenix raised by Dumbledore. For some reason, this big red bird had its feathers standing up and was very wary of Xi Lun.

"Principal, your phoenix doesn't seem very friendly to me, but I guess I've never seen it before."

He really had never seen Fox before. Logically speaking, Phoenix shouldn't be so wary of a stranger.

Could it be that Garrick Ollivander had forcibly plucked its feathers in order to make a wand?

possible!
"I have to state that my relationship with my grandfather is average..." Xi Lun looked at Phoenix Fox, "If you have any conflicts, you can resolve them yourselves."

Xi Lun's tone was sincere, but Fox's attitude remained unchanged.

"It has nothing to do with your grandfather," Dumbledore said. "The Phoenix wands made by Garrick were all given away by Fawkes."

"What else could it be?" Xi Lun scratched his hair.

"To be honest, this is actually the first time I've seen Fawkes like this," Dumbledore said, glancing thoughtfully at the wand in front of him. "Perhaps it's because of this."

"Wand?"

"A wand, yes," said Dumbledore. "Garrick used tail feathers to make his wand, but you used a whole spine... Fawkes was probably warning you against it."

"The spine of the Phoenix..." Xilun smacked his lips and said nothing.

But this action made Dumbledore's eyes twitch.

What does this pursed lips mean?
Do you really have this idea?

To be honest, Dumbledore guessed right.

Xi Lun did have this unrealistic thought for a moment, but it was just a thought.

Because this is impossible. The phoenix is ​​different from the troll. The phoenix can teleport infinitely. As long as they don't want to show up, you will never see a phoenix.

In addition, the phoenix will be reborn from the ashes and then in flames.

Thinking of this, Xi Lun immediately said seriously: "I have never had such an idea, Professor."

Dumbledore blinked with interest. If he had not noticed Xiren's first reaction just now, he might have believed it.

But what can I say, he doesn't really mind.

There are many people who are eyeing the Phoenix, including potion makers, healers, dark wizards... and even alchemists like Nicolas Flamel. It is human nature to have such thoughts, but what you think and what you do are two different things.

Of course, Fox didn't like Nicolas Flamel very much either.

However, Dumbledore noticed that after Siren said those words, Fawkes's vigilance instantly decreased a lot, at least all his feathers were lowered.

Phoenixes do not have the talent of Legilimency, but they can sense the emotional changes of wizards. This means that Xiren did not lie and was sincere when he said that.

"Is this really a wand?" Dumbledore returned to the subject.

"Of course, in the name of Ollivander."

"Can I try?" Dumbledore said eagerly.

He was very curious, could a wand of this shape really be used for magic?

"I think... forget it," said Siren, "this wand can only cast one spell, and because it's too long, it backfires when used." "Backfire..." Dumbledore asked, "You mean, if I use it to cast a spell, the spell will rebound on me?"

"...Yeah!" Xi Lun nodded.

The headmaster's office suddenly fell into an eerie silence, and Dumbledore and Fawkes were both looking at Siren.

Although they didn't speak, the complex expressions in their eyes could fill a two-foot-long paper.

An Ollivander who created a wand that could only attack the user?

Ah, that's really great. As long as we can find a way to sell this kind of wand to dark wizards and Death Eaters, the wizarding world will truly usher in peace... Well, Dumbledore can't make up any more.

He thought quickly in his mind, what should he say at this time to make himself appear knowledgeable while maintaining Xi Lun's self-esteem and his own composure as the headmaster of Hogwarts.

But half a minute passed and he still had no idea what to do. His rich academic qualifications, which he was usually proud of, seemed to be of no use at this moment.

However, Siren didn't notice that Dumbledore's expression was changing rapidly. Seeing that he didn't say anything, he said to himself, "I'm going to give it to Hagrid."

"You don't like Hagrid?" Dumbledore couldn't help asking.

"No." Xi Lun shook his head. "We are very good friends. He even gave me a very expensive Christmas present."

"Then why did you..." Dumbledore suddenly shut his mouth, and after hesitating for a moment, he still did not say "Why do you repay kindness with enmity?"

He nodded stiffly, "Perhaps only Hagrid can bring out the full advantages of this wand."

He meant heavy and hard...

But it’s not Dumbledore’s fault. It’s mainly because Siren didn’t mention the most important [Iron Armor] feature, which made this wand “look” a bit mediocre and useless.

Xi Lun guessed something at this time. He thought for a moment and said, "Actually, this wand does have its advantages.

I've made giant wand cores before, and I suspect this wand should be very suitable for defensive magic like the Shield Charm."

Dumbledore's blue eyes flickered.

"No wonder, it's a very thoughtful gift," he said. "So it's confirmed to be the Iron Armor Charm?"

"Not yet. I'd like to see if there's anything more suitable," Siren said. "And I'm not sure if Hagrid would like this gift. He seems to cherish his previous wand very much."

"Wand? Isn't that an umbrella?" Dumbledore said suddenly.

"Oh, yes, he cherishes that umbrella very much." Xi Lun also changed his words.

I almost forgot, Hagrid can't use a wand in his current capacity... and he has to be the headmaster, so cautious.

"Oh, it's time for lunch." Dumbledore seemed to want to end the conversation and waved his wand back to Siren. "I only gave you leave for the morning. Remember not to be late in the afternoon."

"okay."

Xi Lun left the principal's office with his wand, and looked back at the gargoyle sitting behind him again in the corridor.

When he first saw Dumbledore, Xi Lun was quite nervous.

He was well aware of the troubles he had caused: making noises late at night, demolishing the dormitory, making dangerous wands... Needless to say, it was definitely a violation of school rules.

He initially thought that Dumbledore was here to settle accounts, but that didn't seem to be the case.

Dumbledore didn't deduct points, nor did he mention any punishment like confinement, as if he was simply interested in the wand.

Dumbledore was interested in wands?

Xi Lun didn't quite understand.

Forget it... It's a good thing there's no extra punishment, why think so much about it.

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(End of this chapter)