[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-don-t-call-me-a-wandmaker":3,"chapter-hogwarts-don-t-call-me-a-wandmaker-hogwarts-don-t-call-me-a-wandmaker-chapter-49":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts: Don't Call Me a Wandmaker",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2292301,4482,"Chapter 49: The Fluffed Phoenix","hogwarts-don-t-call-me-a-wandmaker-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>Dumbledore’s voice was as calm and gentle as before, but for an instant, Silven suddenly grew tense—he could clearly hear his own rapid heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if something malicious had locked onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the feeling came without reason and vanished in an instant, making Silven wonder if it had been an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But was it really an illusion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven looked up at Dumbledore, who looked no different—except that, noticing Silven’s gaze, he subtly extended a hand and, hidden beneath his robe, pointed toward the direction behind the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven followed the direction of his finger and met a pair of wary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good. Now Silven knew what had been watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Dumbledore’s phoenix—somehow, this large red bird had fluffed its feathers and regarded Silven with sharp suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Headmaster, your phoenix seems to dislike me—but I’ve never met it before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly had never seen Fawkes; logically, a phoenix shouldn’t be so wary of a stranger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Garrick Ollivander forcibly plucked its feathers to make wands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should clarify—I’m not close with my grandfather…” Silven looked at Fawkes, “You two can settle your differences yourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven’s tone was sincere, but Fawkes’s demeanor remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It has nothing to do with your grandfather,” Dumbledore said. “All the phoenix feather wands Garrick made were offered willingly by Fawkes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what else could it be?” Silven scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I’ve never seen Fawkes act like this before,” Dumbledore said, glancing thoughtfully at the wand before him. “It might be because of this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The wand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, the wand,” Dumbledore said. “Garrick uses tail feathers to make wands, but you used an entire spine… Fawkes may be warning you not to lay hands on it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A phoenix spine…” Silven clicked his tongue, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the motion made Dumbledore’s eye twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was that lip-purse supposed to mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he actually have that thought?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be fair, Dumbledore guessed right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven had indeed, for a fleeting moment, entertained that impractical idea—but only as a thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was impossible. A phoenix isn’t like a troll; it can Apparate infinitely. If it doesn’t want to be seen, you’ll never lay eyes on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, phoenixes undergo rebirth, rising anew from flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Silven immediately grew serious. “I never had such a thought, Professor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore blinked with quiet interest. Had he not noticed Silven’s first reaction, he might have believed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again—he didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people have thought of targeting phoenixes: potion-makers, healers, Dark wizards—even Nicolas Flamel the alchemist. Such thoughts are only human. But thinking and acting are two different things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Fawkes didn’t like Nicolas Flamel either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Dumbledore noticed that after Silven spoke, Fawkes’s wariness instantly lessened—its feathers had all settled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phoenixes lack Legilimency, but they sense a wizard’s emotional shifts. That meant Silven hadn’t lied—he spoke those words with sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this truly a wand?” Dumbledore brought the conversation back on track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. On the Ollivander name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I try it?” Dumbledore said, eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was curious—could a wand of this design even cast magic properly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think… better not,” Silven said. “This wand can only cast one spell, and because it’s so long, it backfires every time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Backfires…” Dumbledore asked. “You mean if I cast a spell with it, the spell will rebound onto me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Yes!” Silven nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headmaster’s office fell into an eerie silence. Dumbledore and Fawkes both stared at Silven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though neither spoke, their complex glances could have filled a two-foot-long essay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Ollivander had crafted a wand that only harms its user?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, brilliant. If one could just sell these wands to Dark wizards and Death Eaters, the wizarding world would finally know peace… Well, Dumbledore couldn’t keep lying to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind raced—what could he say now to appear worldly-wise while preserving Silven’s dignity and his own dignity as Headmaster of Hogwarts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But half a minute passed, and he had no idea. His once-prized academic background seemed useless at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven, however, didn’t notice Dumbledore’s rapidly shifting expression. Seeing him silent, he went on: “I plan to give it to Hagrid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t like Hagrid?” Dumbledore couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Silven shook his head. “We’re good friends. He even gave me a very valuable Christmas gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why…” Dumbledore fell silent, hesitated, and chose not to say, “Why betray him like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a stiff nod. “Perhaps only Hagrid can fully unlock this wand’s advantages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant its weight and hardness…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t Dumbledore’s fault—Silven hadn’t mentioned the most important [Iron Shield] property, making the wand appear dull and useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven now guessed what was going on. He thought for a moment and said: “Actually, this wand does have advantages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve made troll-core wands before. Based on my estimates, this one should be ideal for the Shield Charm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore’s blue eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder. It’s a thoughtful gift,” he said. “So you’ve confirmed it’s the Shield Charm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet. I’m still looking for something more suitable,” Silven said. “And I’m not sure if Hagrid will even like this gift—he seems very attached to his old wand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wand? Isn’t that just an umbrella?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, right—he treasures that umbrella,” Silven quickly corrected himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost forgot—Hagrid can’t use a wand in his current role… Only a Headmaster would be this careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, it’s lunchtime,” Dumbledore seemed eager to end the conversation. He waved his hand, returning the wand to Silven. “I only granted you leave for the morning. Don’t be late this afternoon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven left the headmaster’s office with the wand, then turned back in the corridor to glance at the stone gargoyle now seated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first saw Dumbledore, Silven had been tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well the trouble he’d caused: nighttime noise, dismantling dorms, crafting dangerous wands… No doubt he’d broken school rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d assumed Dumbledore had come to settle accounts—but it seemed not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore hadn’t deducted house points, hadn’t mentioned detention—seemed merely curious about the wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumbledore was curious about wands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silven didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever. No extra punishment was good. Why overthink it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1022,"2026-06-20T04:03:11.805Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b1e584b2d5e74c0eedc5594f7a96ff3db53c389230f9c5469d2b3e7452a5df2a","hogwarts-don-t-call-me-a-wandmaker-chapter-50","hogwarts-don-t-call-me-a-wandmaker-chapter-48",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-don-t-call-me-a-wandmaker-cover.jpg"]