Hogwarts: Don't call me Wandmaker

Chapter 73 Romania
Xi Lun had a good idea, but the next morning, he still took the door key handed to him by Garrick.

Because he overlooked one thing. In addition to being the Dragon Sanctuary, the most famous place in Romania is also where the best quality dragon's blood wood in the entire magical world grows.

Xi Lun may not care about the dragon heartstring, but he cannot ignore the dragon blood wood, especially after he accidentally made that special magic wand.

Xi Lun touched the wand in his pocket, which was almost as long as his finger.

Fortunately, Garrick Ollivander didn't know what the core of the wand was, otherwise he might have cracked on the spot and would not have been in the mood to go to Romania.

"Are you ready?" Garrick glanced at the time. "We applied for ten o'clock, so hurry up."

"Three...two...one..."

As if something pulled him hard, Xilun felt his feet leave the ground and his body was dragged rapidly.

The wind whistled in my ears, and the scene in front of me became blurred. The shops, streets and familiar scenes of Diagon Alley retreated backwards like lightning.

This was not the first time that Xi Lun had used a portkey. This special magical item did not require learning the Apparition skill to be used, and it was more convenient and faster than the Floo Network and the Knight Bus. It had always been the preferred way for Garion and Lila to take him on long trips.

However, at that time, Xi Lun only used it around the UK at most. It was the first time for Xi Lun to try a door key that directly spanned more than a thousand miles.

Xi Lun didn't know how long he was being dragged and flying. He just felt his head getting more and more dizzy and his stomach was churning.

Finally, his feet landed heavily on the ground. Xilun staggered a few times before finally stabilizing himself and finally having time to observe the surrounding situation.

There was an open meadow under his feet. The grass was very thick and soft to step on. Even if he fell just now, he would not be injured.

In the distance are huge, continuous mountains and endless forests around them, and the air is filled with a lingering smell of sulfur.

"Welcome to Romania, this smell is really unforgettable." Garrick Ollivander landed on the grass skillfully and patted Siren's shoulder.

"How's it going? Are you okay?"

"I'm a little uncomfortable with it." Xilun touched his nose. The smell of sulfur became stronger and stronger. He felt like he was standing next to a volcano that was about to erupt.

"It was the same when I first came here," Garrick said with a smile. "Oh, someone is here to pick us up."

A sturdy man ran out from the woods ahead.

"It's really you, Garrick!" The man looked to be in his sixties or seventies, but he was more muscular than most people. His muscular arms were covered with scars, some of which had healed long ago, while others still had fresh scabs, which were obviously left recently.

The man gave Garrick a firm hug. "Shouldn't you be in Diagon Alley right now, preparing wands for the young wizards who are about to go to Hogwarts?"

"The acceptance letters haven't been sent out yet," said Garrick.

"I almost forgot, it's only July now," said the visitor.

Xi Lun had been watching the two of them from the side.

"Oh, let me introduce you. This is Alistair Buckley," Garrick said. "He's also an old friend of mine, a senior dragon breeder who has worked here for thirty years."

"Hello." Ciarán stepped forward, "My name is Ciarán Ollivander."

"Hello," Alistair said, and the two shook hands.

Xi Lun felt as if he was grabbing a piece of unpolished dragon skin.

"Olivander..." Alistair looked at Garrick thoughtfully, "He must be Garion and Lila's son." "Yes."

"I've heard that Garion's son inherited Ollivander's wand-making skills... Oh, wait a minute."

He suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Garrick, although we have a good relationship, I must remind you that the Fire Dragon Sanctuary will only cooperate with the only owner of the wand shop. You should know this."

"Of course I do, and I have no plans to retire for the time being," Garrick said.

"Are you sure?" Alistair gave him a suspicious look, then added, "The Fire Dragon Sanctuary won't sell any materials to individuals."

He didn't know Xi Lun, but he knew Garrick when he was young. Even though they had a good relationship now, if they had gone back fifty years, it would have been impossible for the two of them to talk to each other calmly.

In order to get enough dragon heartstrings and heart nerves, this old guy did everything he could.

He had just graduated at the time, and had arrived at the Dragon Sanctuary filled with enthusiasm and dreams, completely unaware of the treacherous nature of the wizarding world. Facing the ulterior motives of Garrick, he felt like he was being tricked every day.

These experiences became his most effective weapon when facing smugglers and poachers in the future.

"Don't worry, he just started second grade this year. Even if you are willing to sell it, he can't afford it," said Garrick.

Alistair still looked skeptical.

"I'll keep him out," Garrick continued, "and won't let him go with us to see the Ukrainian Ironbelly being killed."

"Okay, you did know!" Alistair said unhappily, "That's why you came here today... How did you know? We haven't even announced the news yet, and already more than a dozen people are here."

"Who else is coming?"

"You were preceded by Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, who came with Mr. Newt Scamander."

"Dumbledore, I really should have come earlier."

"Haha." Alistair sneered.

"Alright, take me there now," Garrick urged. "I promise that every child who uses the Fire Dragon Wand will thank you for your generosity and selflessness."

"You've fooled me countless times with this..." Alistair glanced at Garrick dimly. "Among those poachers, quite a few use Fire Dragon Wand Cores."

Having said that, he still took Garrick to the center of the reserve, because there were more dragon breeders using fire dragon wand cores, including his own wand which was the heart nerve of the fire dragon.

However, he did not really let Xilun stay there alone. Although this place was not the most dangerous central area of ​​the reserve, it was not that safe either.

"Someone will come to see you later. You can take a good look around and ask him if you want to know anything." Alistair turned his head and looked Xiren up and down.

He has regular features and a good personality. He had been standing quietly by their side while they were talking just now.

Therefore, his first impression of Xilen was still very good, at least much better than the old man Garrick.

"Keep working hard, kid." He said with a smile, "I hope we can reach a cooperation soon."

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(End of this chapter)