Mike walked out of Gringotts. In fact, he was very confused about the fact that the wizarding world handed over economic power to goblins. But after getting to know Gringotts and the goblins, Mike felt that he seemed to understand.

Most wizards are not good at mathematical operations and logical reasoning, and can even be said to be dull. This makes them incompetent for the work of Gringotts, while the goblins are uniquely talented in this area.

1 gold galleon is equal to 17 silver sickles, and 1 silver sickle is equal to 29 copper nats.

With such a strange and complicated exchange ratio, even wizards with powerful magic cannot guarantee that every transaction they make will be correct, so this is very profitable.

Shaking his head to dispel these strange thoughts, Mike had one more important place to go.

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Following the memory he had when he arrived, Mike came to a small and shabby store.

The store's signboard has fallen off, and the fonts originally painted with gold paint have become dull. It reads:

Ollivander: Made exquisite wands since 382 BC.

Mike pushed the door open and walked in. Inside the small room, a skinny old man was packing away the messy wand boxes at the counter. He probably had just finished a business.

"Welcome, young sir." Ollivander saw Mike. "An unfamiliar face, I guess you must be a new student at Hogwarts, right? I remember every wand I sold, obviously you

This is your first time here. What’s your name, little one?”

"Mike, Mike Townley, sir."

"Then Mr. Townley, which one do you usually like to use?"

Ollivander waved his wand, and a tape measure crawled up Mike's body like a snake.

"Right hand."

"Okay, let's try this one. 11 inches, cherry wood and unicorn hair, a powerful combination."

After measuring Mike's physical data, the tape quickly flew back to Ollivander's hand.

Mike took the wand, and before he could wave it, the tip of the wand emitted soft white light.

"Great! Well, no...it's suitable but not the most suitable."

Ollivander grabbed the wand, searched behind him for a while, and then took out a black wand.

"13 inches, black pear wood and dragon's heartstrings. Combined, a wand for warriors."

Mike stretched out his hand to take the wand, but as soon as Mike's hand got close to the wand, before he could grab it, the wand broke away from Ollivander's hand and flew into Mike's hand.

The moment he held the wand in his hand, an orange-red light ball was emitted from the tip of the wand. The light ball exploded not long after it flew, turning into orange-red light dust and flying down, illuminating the small shop in red.

"It's amazing! It's the first time I've seen a wand be so eager to choose its owner." Ollivander almost jumped up when he saw this. "You will definitely do something great in the future!"

Mike stroked the lines on the wand, although he suspected that Ollivander would say this to everyone who came to his store to buy a wand. But Mike was still very happy, and no one didn't like to hear compliments, even if you knew he might

It's a lie. And getting the wand means that Mike has officially become a member of the wizarding world.

After handing the Hogwarts wand redemption coupon to Ollivander, Mike walked out of the shop. Ollivander's wand shop cooperates with Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic, and each wand is sold to young wizards.

Ollivander's is subsidized to allow young wizards to obtain wands at a low price.

Of course, this is only for the first purchase. If you lose your wand later, sorry, you have to buy it at the original price. The original price of each wand is about 50 gold galleons, and the customization price for special materials is

higher.

Mike felt happy after buying the wand and walked into Flourish and Blotts Bookstore.

Although Mike had guessed that magic books would be expensive, he didn't expect them to be so expensive.

A copy of "Advanced Potion Making" costs 9 Galleons. You must know that the Muggle wizard clerk at Flourish and Blotts Bookstore only earns 42 Galleons a month.

And this is because this is a Hogwarts textbook and is subsidized.

Other books of the same level as "Advanced Potion Making" are almost twice as expensive as his. No wonder Ron can only use his brothers' old books, otherwise he can't afford them at all.

On the recommendation of the store clerk, Mike bought several books suitable for first-grade wizards. The high prices made Mike feel a little pained, but he knew that this was a necessary investment. There is no investment in the world that is more cost-effective than investing in yourself.

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Of course, there are also second-hand bookstores in the wizarding world. Almost all the textbooks of the Weasley family are purchased from a second-hand bookstore in the corner of Diagon Alley. The books here are only one-third of the price of new books, but most of these books have

Missing page problem.

Books with good student notes and well-preserved prices are even more expensive than new books.

This is also one of the reasons for Ron's poor grades. Just imagine, these originally broken second-hand books first fell into the hands of his brothers. By the time Ron got these books, he didn't know which hand they were in.

It is really difficult for Ron to learn magic well with a book like this that lacks a lot of content. Thinking about it this way, Ron is really pitiful.

By the time Mike returned to the Leaky Cauldron carrying a large suitcase, it was already dark.

He did not intend to return to the junk house, but rented a room upstairs from Tom.

Seeing that Mike was still young, Tom gave him a preferential price, charging him only 18 gold galleons a month, including lunch and dinner.

Mike had just gotten the book and couldn't wait to study the magic in it, and he vaguely remembered that little wizards would be warned if they used magic in the Muggle world.

Although I can't remember if this is true, for the sake of safety, it is safer to stay in the Leaky Cauldron and learn magic.

Mike had just put his luggage in his room, and Harry and Hagrid also arrived at the Leaky Cauldron.

Harry put his hands behind his back, as if he was hiding something.

"Mike, I heard about you from Hagrid. I happened to find out that my parents left me a lot of gold galleons." Harry's face turned red and he kept rubbing his hands behind his back. "I think we are.

My friend, although we just met today, if you need money, this is for you."

After lowering his head and finishing speaking, Harry stuffed the cloth bag hidden behind his back into Mike's hand, which was filled with gold galleons.

Poor Harry, trying to use money to make friends.

Mike felt the weight of the pocket in his hand and didn't know what to say for a moment. He never expected that Harry would give him money.

Harry saw that Mike had not spoken for a long time and became anxious.

"I...I don't mean anything else, I just want to help you. I know how you feel, I am an orphan too."

Poor Harry, in order not to make his friend feel uncomfortable, he was willing to show him his scar.

Mike thought this way, and he was indeed a little touched at this moment. Harry at this period was indeed kind and cute, but Mike would not act like this.

"I know Harry, I know it all. I admit that I need this money." Mike showed a gentle smile, "But I accepted the money for no reason, and I will give you an IOU. Although I may be waiting for a long time.

The money can only be paid back later, but I swear I will."

"You don't need to... we are friends, between friends..."

"No, this is a principle. I don't want to let your kindness turn into charity for me." Mike interrupted Harry.

Hearing Mike's words, Harry also smiled.

No matter what, Mike just needs to accept the money. As for the IOU? I'll tear it up later.

Harry thought so.

At nightfall, watching Harry gradually disappearing on the street, Mike couldn't help but bump the pocket containing the gold galleons in his hand. He didn't tell Harry that he was actually not short of money to buy a crucible or something, but accepted Harry.

of good intentions.

Because one of the ways to quickly enhance the relationship between people is to seek help from the other person. In other words, to find a way to owe others a favor.

Most adult friendships follow this pattern: you owe me a favor, and I will return a favor to you.

In this way, the relationship between the two people who come and go becomes deeper.

Mike's past life experience told him that this method is very effective.

Feeling the cool air outside, Mike returned to his room. He couldn't wait to start trying to learn magic.
Chapter completed!