Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 33: Fate with Willow Tree
Moon guessed that trees that could awaken magical properties must be guarded.

Just like the mountain pear tree outside, the big snake is its guardian.

As for the big willow tree in front of him, after observing it for a while, Moon gradually determined that it was the tree itself that was guarding it.

Moreover, the big willow tree protects not only itself, but also some small animals living here.

Rabbits, frogs, hedgehogs... these little animals stayed very quietly nearby.

The big willow tree standing here is a true guardian.

Moon slowly approached the willow tree, and when the green fluorescence shone on his face, a hanging willow branch gently brushed his face.

"I'm so sorry, I just need a branch from you."

Moon felt a cool touch on the willow branches, and he felt that the big tree opposite was greeting him.

Although he knew that the other party would not be able to speak, Moon still took the initiative to tell his purpose.

rustle~
rustle~
The willow trees swayed gently.

The green fluorescence around began to float regularly, and even the small animals that were resting nearby all looked at this spectacle.

Moon also watched this magical scene, but then he opened his mouth in surprise.

Because he found that the huge green fluorescence around was gathering towards the two branches.

The same thing happened to the willow tree Moon planted at Hogwarts.

It was only with the help of the Bowtruckle that the willow tree was able to retract its magical fluorescence into its body, and then it became a wood that could be used to make magic wands.

The big willow tree in front of me can actually absorb the fluorescent light by itself.

"Can it really understand?"

The fluorescence continues to accumulate.

It was not until Moon felt his legs go numb from standing that the gathered fluorescence slowly dissipated.

The two branches were already crystal green all over, and they could no longer withstand any more magical fluorescence.

Before Moon could make any move, the big willow tree began to shake again, and the two branches swayed even more violently.

Click~
Click~
Two crisp snapping sounds were heard, and the branches left the tree and fell to the ground.

Moon hurried over and picked it up.

When he took the branches in his hands, he was surprised to find that the green fluorescence on the two branches had completely disappeared.

Just like the willow branch he saw outside the greenhouse.

The magical fluorescence seeped into the branches, making them meet the standards of wood suitable for making wands.

Moon looked at the big willow tree in awe, bowed to express his gratitude, and slowly left the valley.

Although Moon didn't understand why the other party wanted to help him, he had to express his gratitude.

Zalan said that most of the ancient trees here are more than a thousand years old, and the big willow trees have obviously lived longer.

Moreover, the other party was able to understand his purpose, which made Moon think more while being happy.

Is there any connection between this world and the world where Hogwarts is located?
Plants will mutate with the same magical properties, and will also be guarded by magical animals, like the giant snake outside.

Moon's thoughts did not last long. Just as he was about to return, he heard Zalan's urgent calls from the crevice of the valley.

"Where have you been? The big snake that was hiding outside suddenly became manic and ran away. When I turned around, you were gone!"

"I'm so sorry, I just went inside to take a look."

Seeing Zalan's anxious expression, Moon hurriedly apologized. He knew that the fierce man in front of him actually cared about him.

"Wait, did you find the wood you wanted?"

Seeing Moon holding two branches as thick as his arms, Zalan looked over curiously.

"It's nothing, just two willow branches." After just glancing at the wood in Moon's hand, Zalan turned his head outside again.

"Although I don't know what's wrong with the big snake outside, we should wait until daybreak before going out."

Moon did not question Zalan's caution. He was thin and could move a little in the gap, so it would be easy for him to hold on until dawn.

Zalan could only stay in one position stuck there, which must have been uncomfortable.

Fortunately, it was not long before dawn. When a ray of sunlight finally shone into the gap, Zalan couldn't wait to squeeze out, and Moon followed closely behind.

Following the direction of the river valley, Moon could see traces of the giant snake slithering past last night.

Zalan always guessed that it might be a brown bear, or a more powerful beast, otherwise it would be impossible to scare away the big snake.

However, the two men sneaked carefully in the valley for a long time and did not find any traces of other animals.

"How strange, could it be an iron eagle flying in the sky?"

Zalan searched the tree for a long time, but did not find any large birds.

It was not until a lot of hares and squirrels appeared around that Zalan gradually relaxed.

These little animals are more alert than humans. The fact that they can come out to look for food so unscrupulously means that there is no danger around for the time being.

After Moon learned that the big snake suddenly escaped last night, he has always suspected that it was related to the big willow tree in the valley.

Now that all the evidence was combined, he was even more certain.

It was the massive guardian that scared off the giant snake.

It was already the fifth day since we left the forest farm.

Neil couldn't wait to wait at the intersection leading to the forest farm. If he hadn't been worried about taking the wrong path, he would have gone in to look for Moon long ago.

“Uncle Neil, are you familiar with Uncle Zalan?”

On the way back to Xilin, Moon asked a question that had been curious for a long time.

They spent a lot of effort to go into the mountains this time. Zalan protected himself all the way. Even when he encountered a big snake, he did not abandon himself who was a burden at the time.

"Of course we know each other well since we joined the same army, but it's not my honor that he can help you like this."

Neil was riding a horse, and his expression was no longer as nervous as it was in the forest farm.

"He was dug out from the dead by your father. If he dares to be unfaithful to you, I will definitely not forgive him."

No wonder Neil repeatedly asked the forestry owner to send his best forest ranger, Zalan, to escort Moon before entering the mountains. It turned out that they had such a connection.

After returning from the forest farm, Moon moved back into the cabin in the hazelnut forest.

It is very quiet here and no one will disturb him. It is very suitable for him to do some magic-related things in seclusion.

The two branches taken from the big willow tree are one meter long. If all of them can be made into wands, there will be about 6 to 8 wands.

Of course, this is based on the premise that Moon guarantees that he will not fail, but this is simply impossible.

Moon, who is skilled in wood carving, knows very well that even a very skilled master cannot guarantee that there will be no mistakes when carving.

In order to ensure the success rate, Moon chose to try some ordinary wood first. Only after he became proficient, he was ready to use branches of large willow trees.

Another thing is the core material. Moon's wand at Hogwarts has a core made of unicorn tail hair, which should not be difficult to buy in the UK.

Moon still had fifty gold galleons on him, which should be enough for him to purchase and practice.

But it becomes very difficult to find the hair of magical animals in Xilin.

But there is a way.

After seeing the giant snake, Moon was certain that there were magical animals in this world as well.

In this case, the secret legend he heard in his childhood became the best way for him to find the material for the wand core.

(End of this chapter)