The title of this chapter: It has nothing to do with the original SNL skit. I just like the title for this chapter. Oh, and if you have no idea what I am talking about, download 'Wandless Magic' it will crack you up! I almost died laughing! (The part with Snape is my favorite)
THANKS: thank you for all the reviews and advice with this story and special thanks to Mirax Myra Terrik for telling me about Harry Potter Lexicon! I had no idea it existed! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!
PS. My sister proofread the last chapter and posted them because I was to tired! So she wants praise!
Question: Everyone know in the 6th book Dumbledore says that after Tom Riddle asks to teach here and Dumbledore says no that every year after that they were only able to keep a defense against the dark arts teacher for a year. So do you think when Remus was in school was that before or after or during Tom, asking Dumbledore…I just need to know how long to keep the defense against the dark arts teacher…thanks!
Chapter 5 Wandless Magic
Now it was time for one of the most important parts of their shopping trip: Remus' wand. There was only one store in all of Diagon Alley to get a wand, Ollivanders. It was a short walk from the Emporium but with the combined weight of books, birds and robes both Remus and his mother arrived at the doorstep out of breathe. Remus' expected his mum to make another excuse and go to another shop but this time she wanted to see what happened, "Always so exciting when a wizard or witch gets their wand." and with that they walked in the door.
The shop was full with boxes of every size, stacked every which way. In corners, on bookshelves, sitting on chairs and anywhere else there was a square inch to spare. Yet it seemed oddly organized. Even though there was a thin layer of dust on the boxes, it seemed that the boxes got the up most care. The only person in the store other then Remus and his mother was a old man standing behind the counter polishing a wand. He seemed so preoccupied cleaning it that he never looked up. However, Remus was surprised when the wizard said, without ever looking up, "Good afternoon my dear, Mrs. Lupin. Here to get the wand I see? Very important day indeed."
Not looking surprised in the least that he knew who was there without looking, Mrs. Lupin replied, "Yes, Mr. Ollivander were here to purchase Remus' wand. I hope it will be a handsomely made one."
"Mrs. Lupin, all my wands are handsome."
With a affirming shake of his head, Mr. Ollivander put down the wand he had been cleaning back in its box and laid the cleaning cloth on the table. He walked out from behind the counter and walked over to Remus. Mr. Ollivander stated at him intently, as if looking for a unvoiced question. After a few moment of awkward silence, Remus found his voice. "Is there something wrong, Mr. Ollivander?"
"Which arm do you use to write with?"
"My right."
"Another one. I rarely get lefties anymore. Now stretch out your arm, please."
Remus silently complied and Mr. Ollivander took out a tape measure. He measured how long Remus' fingers were, the length from shoulder to wrist and the thickness of his upper arm. Satisfied with his measurement Mr. Ollivander put the tape measure away, looking quite pleased.
"Now, I think you would be suited for a stiff wand much like your mothers. Wand made for a strong personality." With that he scuttled away to a nearby shelf and pulled out a small box that was hiding under a larger one. He moved his arm summoning Remus over, Mrs. Lupin followed. Mr. Ollivander opened the box and inside was a wand.
'Go figure. What else were you expecting?' Remus thought.
"Now here my boy, give it a good flick of the wrist. Need to make sure it is the wand for you. Every wand was especially made for one person and one person alone. Very powerful magic is contained in each of these wands." With that Mr. Ollivander handed Remus the wand. Remus held the wand in his right hand, nothing seemed to happen. No jolt of electricity or magic. 'Maybe this won't be as much fun as I thought it would be.' and with a indifferent shrug of his shoulders, Remus made a flicking motion with the wand.
Nothing happened. Remus tried again, this time with more gusto, still there was silence. While Mr. Ollivander grabbed the wand from Remus, muttering to himself about it being too 'loose'. Mrs. Lupin just gave her son the thumbs up sign and went back to looking out the window.
Mr. Ollivander placed the wand back in its box and on top of the shelf were it had came from. With a unsatisfying grunt Mr. Ollivander walked over to another stack of wands and started muttering to himself about, 'age' and 'how long…?' After a few minutes of searching Mr. Ollivander popped up holding another wand.
"Now, now. We will have no more of that. This wand looks just about perfect. Made in a excellent year and was made from a very stiff oak wood and has a unicorn hair from a young mare I believe."
Remus looked at the wand curiously. It certainly looked like every other wand in the store. What could be so special about it? Remus was about to ask Mr. Ollivander, that question before he saw the happy glint in his eyes. The old man seemed so excited about it, without a word of refusal Remus took the wand, not expecting for anything to happen.
As Remus gripped the wand in between his fingers he felt a warm spread through him, unlike the stale emotion he got from the last wand. With a more enthusiasm then last time, Remus gave the new wand a good flicking motion with his wrist. Red sparks flung in every different direction and the wand made a hissing noise. Mrs. Lupin stepped back a couple of feet. Archimedes and Olesia, both started to flap madly and hoot, in their cages. Mrs. Lupin walked over to the owl cages and tried to calm them down. Mr. Ollivander clapped his hands together in satisfaction.
"See? I knew we would find a match. There is a wand for every witch and wizard in my shop. You are no different my dear boy. Now hand it over and I shall put it back its box and you can be on your merry way. After you pay the seven gold Galleons." Walking back behind the counter he put the wand back in the box and shut the lid. Mr. Ollivander took some golden string and tied the box shut and handed it back over to Remus.
Having calmed down the owls, Mrs. Lupin walked back over and thanked Mr. Ollivander while pulling out her money pouch. After thanks you's were exchanged from both sided, Mrs. Lupin and Remus walked back out to Diagon Alley, with one more package to carry.
"Well, that was easy. Now the only thing left to do is go home. I am so exhausted. I can't wait to put my feet up."
"But, mum you promised…?"
With a groan Mrs. Lupin replied, "Alright but make it quick. I'm going over to Madam Paisley's beauty salon and get a pedicure." Remus shook his head to agree and started to run in the direction of Florian Fortescue.
Remus was finally going to be able to get the chocolate he had been craving ever since he had left the Owl Emporium.
OWARI
One more chapter left in Diagon Alley and then one more chapter at home and then on to the platform! Can't wait, huh? Me either! Like? REVIEW! Please you want to make me happy don't you?
PS. If you didn't guess I made up the store, Madam Paisley's beauty salon. I bought a baby naming book and that is where I got Mrs. Lupin's owl's name, Olesia. Its Greek.