V. The Wand
The next morning at the breakfast a white owl swooped down on the breakfast table. The owl was magnificent. There was a letter attached to it. Sirius took it and read aloud once he saw from who it was.
Sirius it is good to hear from you. Since little Kelly needs a wand made by me you will find that this letter is a portkey. At exactly ten o'clock this very same morning it will activate. Unfortunately the portkey can bring only one person. It will bring her exactly to my rooms in which I make wands. Till the next time
Odena the Phoenix.
Looking at the old clock Kelly jumped to get ready when she saw that it was nine and a half. While she was readying herself she thought about her dreams. She also thought back to times when Odena came to their home and she and Sirius whispered something while looking at her. She decided to next time she dreamed again to question the three that would be giving her training.
At exactly ten Kelly departed with a portkey and was brought to Odena.
"Welcome Kelly." Greeted Odena with a smile. Kelly just smiled because she was a little bit dizzy from portkey. "So, why don't we start?"
"Sure, but what do I need to do. I have never heard of custom made wands."
"Well, first you will go over three different cases that contain wood. With that you will narrow it down to either only magical, only muggle or both kinds of trees. I will stop here with explanations so that you don't get confused."
"Okay, but I don't understand what kind of trees will be those."
"Well you have trees that can only be grown by wizards. Then you have trees that will wither if grown in presence of too much magic. And the last can grow with or without magic."
The three cases were on the floor and Kelly went too each. She felt the most pull towards the one in the middle.
"Okay, so you got those that are neither magical or muggle. Now, you will go over these samples of the wood. Those that float are compatible with your core." Odena said that pointing towards a table that appeared out of nowhere behind Kelly. Without saying anything Kelly went towards the table and started from left. She passed around ten samples before first one flew into the air. By the end of the table only one more flew into the air.
"The first one is acacia. It is a very unusual wand wood and sometimes it will withhold its best effects from all but those most gifted. This wood is often underrated due to the peculiarity of its temperament."
"If it is that temperamental how will I wield it?"
"You will. It wouldn't have chosen you otherwise." Odena said with a smile and continued. "Your next wand wood is cedar. Whenever I met one who carried a cedar wand, I found strength of character and sharp mind. My friend, Gervaise Ollivander, used always to say, 'You will never fool the cedar carrier,' and I can certainly agree: when the cedar wand finds its perfect home there is perspicacity and perception. I can say that I have never yet met the owner of a cedar wand whom I would care to cross, especially if harm is done to those of whom they are fond of. The witch or wizard who is well-matched with cedar carries the potential to be a frightening adversary, which often comes as a shock to those who have thoughtlessly challenged them."
"Really, but what about the dark magic. Usually people mark wand cores and woods with dark and light magic."
"Little one, there is no light and dark, only shades of grey and power. If there was such a thing you could label everything dark."
"Well, you couldn't do it possibly to love and happiness."
"Oh, really. Then Amorentia potion is not considered dark. It causes someone else's happiness and love to go away and replace it with fake feelings. All of that for one person to be happy and loved. Anyway, why don't you go over these samples of wand cores?" Odena asked pointing with one finger towards many stools with boxes. Kelly repeated the same thing as with the wood and this time three samples flew into the air.
"So, what are these?" Kelly asked excitedly.
"These are the weirdest combination I have ever seen. This feather is of a phoenix. It is the rarest core type. They have shown to be the most initiative, sometimes acting of their own accord. Phoenix feather wands are always the pickiest when it comes to potential owners, for the creature from which they are taken is one of the most independent and detached in the world."
"Do you know, by any chance, whose feather is this?"
"No, unfortunately, no. Anyway your second core is basilisk tooth. I know of only one wand which has had used this core. It was made by Salazar Slytherin for Godric Gryffindor's wand after the fool lost in battle against werewolf who wanted to court his daughter. Your third is also very tricky. As you can see it is misty black. Many call it breath of the soul because it was part of dementor. No one knows which part. It could be blood, meat or their robes. Some would put it as dark immediately but the only other person that has had a wand with this core was Mirami Katista."
"Who is she? I've never heard of her." Kelly asked her that only because she remembered her dream.
"She is an Ancient. Currently there are three Ancients. They are beings more powerful than any witch or wizard. They die but they tend to live more than any other except phoenixes."
"Who are the two other Ancients," Kelly asked fearing the answer
"Her sisters but I don't know their names," Odena replied not noticing Kelly's discomfort.
"Okay, back to the topic why I came here at all, my wand."
"The next thing you will have to the is hold your hand in front of you with closed eyes. That way you will not have the possibility of destroying the gem's chance. If you are ready I will open this case that contains all the gems and we will find witch one is yours." Kelly nodded her head to show that she was ready and Odena opened the case.
Five minutes passed when a cold stone slammed into her palm. She felt Odena take it and asked. "Can I open my eyes?"
"Yes you can." It was said in an actually shaky voice compared to Odena's usual voice.
"So, which gem did I get?"
"You got moonstone. A green moonstone to be precise. Moonstone encourages communication by promoting clear thinking, inspiration and receptivity. It also assists in the fulfilment of one's destiny. Come now, I need to return you to your father. The wand will be ready tomorrow. Goodbye."
"Bye." Kelly said just as the portkey was taking her to another place, to her home. Since it was very late she went to sleep and indeed Mirami came again with two in tow.