Also written for the Twelve Days of Christmas Challenge (4/6 drabbles)

Also written for the Acrostic-y Challenge of Chapter Titles (Ollivander's)

Oak Wands and Pretty Girls

"Oak, nine inches, unicorn hair."

Frank Longbottom had never seen anything more beautiful and perfect in his life. It was as if the wand he held in his hand was his perfect match; his soulmate. It was light, swishy and the moment he had waved it to test it, it had worked for him.

"A perfect fit, so it seems," the old man, Ollivander said with a smile.

"Oh, Frankie," Augusta gushed, beaming with pride, "on your second go!"

Frank grinned. Apparently his mother had taken five turns before she had found the perfect wand.

"Three Galleons, seven Sickles, Madam," Ollivander then said, looking at Frank's mother.

"Oh, and a cheap one, too," Augusta continued, handing over the goblin gold.

"Ah, cheap by price, but rich in its use," Ollivander told them. "Remember, the wand chooses the wizard, Mr Longbottom." He gave a little wink, but was soon distracted by another family entering his shop. There were four of them – a girl who looked as if she'd already been attending Hogwarts for a few years, a slightly younger girl around Frank's age, and then their two parents.

"Ah!" Ollivander said, clapping his hands together, "the Fortescues! The last time I'll be seeing you here, I suppose." He looked at the youngest girl, who smiled shyly up at him. "And, what is your name, my dear? I of course remember your sister and parents and their wands. A birch family. I wonder if you will be the same. Ah, and your name?"

"Alice," the girl answered.

Frank couldn't take his eyes off the girl, causing her to blush.

"Frank, it's not polite to stare!" his mother scolded, using her fingers to turn his head away. "Now, come on! We have some more shopping to do if you'd like to make it to Hogwarts.

Frank allowed himself to be pulled out of Ollivander's by his mother, but it didn't stop him from turning back to catch a glimpse of the girl called Alice who was just being handed her first wand to try.

He was able to see her wave it and it let out a light spark before his mother completely dragged him away.

Frank beamed. He really hoped he and Alice would be in the same house. She seemed really nice.

And this is the end of this little collection. Ralinde, I hope you really enjoyed it, considering I took almost a year to finish it. Thank you for your patience!