Ch128- Back to the School

Ch128- Back to the School

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The next day, Harry and Neville stood outside Ollivanders, the famous wand shop. The anticipation was palpable as Neville fidgeted nervously beside Harry. "What if no wand chooses me?" Neville whispered, his voice laden with worry.

Harry clapped a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, Neville. A wand out there is waiting just for you."

They stepped into the dimly lit shop, greeted by the peculiar aroma of wand wood and Mr. Ollivander's piercing gaze. "Ah, Mr. Longbottom," the wandmaker said, emerging from the shadows. "I was wondering when I'd see you. You missed your appointment for about 4 months. And Mr. Potter, I believe, Mr. Longbottom's presence is due to you. I should thank you."

Harry chuckled lightly, easing the tension with a smile. "I'm merely here as a guide," he responded modestly, his eyes scanning the ancient shop filled with countless wands. The atmosphere was thick with the magic of potential and the promise of new beginnings.

Neville, looking somewhat reassured by Harry's presence, nodded shyly at Mr. Ollivander, who had already begun pulling various boxes from the shelves with a practiced hand. "Let's find the perfect match for you, Mr. Longbottom. The wand chooses the wizard, after all," Ollivander mused, a twinkle in his eye as he handed the first wand to Neville.

Nigel quipped, "Ah, the dance of the wand selection. A magical courtship, if you will. Let's hope it doesn't end in rejection too often."

Harry suppressed a smile at Nigel's commentary, focusing instead on Neville, who tentatively waved the first wand only for it to be snatched back almost immediately by Ollivander. "No, no, definitely not that one," the wandmaker muttered, delving for another.

As the process continued, with Neville trying and failing to connect with several wands, the mood began to shift from hopeful anticipation to mild frustration. Harry remained a beacon of support, offering encouraging nods and smiles.

After what felt like the twentieth attempt, with a wand that seemed no more promising than the first, magic happened — quite literally. Neville gave a timid wave, and a stream of colorful sparks flew from the wand's tip, showering the small shop with light. The look of astonishment on Neville's face was mirrored by a wide grin on Harry's.

Not long after, the door slid open, and Susan, followed by Hannah, stepped in, their faces lighting up at seeing Harry. "Mind if we join you?" Susan asked, a hopeful note in her voice.

"Of course not," Harry replied, marking his place in the book and setting it aside. The girls took their seats, filling the compartment with a warm, friendly energy.

Shortly after, Daphne and Tracey appeared, peeking in before entering. "Looks like we've found the best compartment," Daphne remarked with a smile, glancing at Harry and the others.

As they settled, Hermione, clutching a stack of books to her chest, and Neville, holding his new wand a bit too tightly, joined them, making the small space feel cozy and lively.

Nigel whispered in Harry's mind, "Quite the gathering, Master Harry. I hope you're planning to regale them with tales of your daring do, or perhaps you'll start a book club?"

Harry, ignoring Nigel's suggestion, greeted everyone warmly as they settled into the compartment. "Glad you could all make it. How were the last few days of your Christmas holiday?"

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