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Because of a sudden matter at the department, Chris and Diana didn't return for lunch, so Kyle had lunch at the Weasley's house.
Mrs. Weasley, who hadn't seen Kyle for over two weeks, was very happy and immediately poured seven or eight sausages into his plate, forcing him to have three more bowls of rice.
After finishing, Kyle was so full he didn't want to move.
"Want to exterminate the gnomes together?" After lunch, Fred extended an invitation with a fiery expression.
"We're proper Quidditch hitters now, we can definitely beat you."
"Next time." Kyle shook his head, took a yellow envelope from his pocket, and said, "I'm going to Diagon Alley in a bit to buy some things for the new school term."
"Oh, right, you haven't bought anything yet!"
Mrs. Weasley, who was busy in the kitchen, came over and said, "Wait a moment, dear, we can go to Diagon Alley with you."
"No need, Mrs. Weasley,"
Kyle said with a smile, "The things needed for second year are pretty much the same as for first year. I just need to buy some parchment and ink, I'll be back soon."
"But…" Mrs. Weasley seemed a little hesitant.
"It's alright, Mom," Fred said. "We can go with him."
George chimed in, "Yes, Mom, don't worry."
"Alright then," Mrs. Weasley thought for a moment and said nothing more, but she still glanced at the twins and instructed, "Come back quickly after you've bought what you need, and don't take Kyle to any of those shady places."
"We won't go to those places."
"To be honest, you may be our mother, but you don't understand us at all."
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While the twins were talking to Mrs. Weasley, Kyle suddenly noticed Ron sitting beside him…and the wand he was holding.
He'd seen this wand at Charlie's last semester; it was badly worn, even the unicorn hair was showing.
Kyle suddenly remembered something and looked up, saying, "Mrs. Weasley, you've misunderstood Fred and George."
The twins nodded repeatedly, silently giving a thumbs-up behind their backs.
But Kyle acted as if he hadn't seen their gesture and continued, "They came with me to Diagon Alley to buy Ron a new wand."
"Hmm…hmm?"
Fred and George stopped nodding halfway through, turning to look at Kyle in disbelief.
Ron was equally incredulous.
Merlin, Fred and George…were going to buy him a new wand?
Ron couldn't believe what he was hearing, but then a surge of joy welled up inside him.
He desperately wanted a new wand; for days, he'd even dreamt of picking one out at Ollivander's.
Unfortunately, despite their newfound wealth, Mrs. Weasley refused his request, claiming the Galleons belonged to the twins and she was merely holding them for them.
Unexpectedly…
Ron, his eyes red-rimmed, looked at his two brothers with a face full of emotion, as if he might burst into tears at any moment.
Fred and George were still somewhat stunned, their expressions blank.
When had they ever said they wanted to buy Ron a new wand? Wasn't that just a waste of Galleons? He was only a first-year; Charlie's old wand would suffice.
However, trusting Kyle, the twins hesitated for a moment before not objecting.
"Yes…yes, Mum,"
Fred said through gritted teeth, "We did want to buy Ron a new wand."
George took a deep breath, forcing a dry smile. "We just didn't say anything because we were afraid you would object."
"My dear, how could I object?"
Mrs. Weasley's eyes were also a little moist. She stepped forward and gently hugged Fred and George.
"I'm glad you think that way. George is right, I didn't know you well enough."
"I'm Fred, Mum," George said, blushing and a little shyly. "You've mistaken us again."
"I'm sorry, Fred, dear," Mrs. Weasley said, releasing them with a smile. "By the way, wait a moment."
With that, she went upstairs.
In the meantime, the twins immediately looked at Kyle, their eyes full of confusion.
Kyle shook his head imperceptibly, signaling them to be patient.
Soon, Mrs. Weasley returned, carrying a bag.
"These are your Galleons," she said, handing the bag to George, who was closest. "I was worried that you were too young and would spend so many Galleons recklessly, but now it seems you've really grown up.
Take them; you can't buy a wand without them."
George eagerly opened the bag; inside were about thirty gleaming Galleons.
A flicker of disappointment crossed the twins' eyes.
They had thought all the Galleons were inside; there were only thirty.
Mrs. Weasley guessed his thoughts immediately and said sternly again, "What, not enough? Then forget it."
She made a move to take the bag out.
George took a step back and shook his head repeatedly, "Of course not, Mother, how could we think it's not enough?"
Seemingly afraid Mrs. Weasley would change her mind, George walked straight to the fireplace, holding the bag in one hand and grabbing a handful of Floo Powder in the other.
"We're running out of time, we have to go."
With that, he threw the Floo Powder into the fireplace and walked in without looking back.
"Diagon Alley!"
In the blink of an eye, George was gone.
Fred and Kyle immediately followed.
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When Kyle opened his eyes again, he was already in front of the fireplace in the Leaky Cauldron.
Fred and George flanked him, speaking rapidly:
"When did we say we were going to buy Ron a wand?!"
"We need an explanation, Kyle."
A wand costs seven Galleons; that's enough to make a hundred Fat Tongue Toffee.
"Don't get excited, aren't you curious? Why is Ollivander's shop so dirty..."
Kyle whispered something in their ears.
After listening, the twins' eyes gradually became interested, though a hint of confusion remained.
Fred hesitated, saying, "A wand costs seven Galleons... Isn't that too wasteful?"
"It's alright, I'll pay for it," Kyle said with a smile, "Consider it a gift for Ron's first year..."
"Plop..."
Just then, a round figure rolled out of the fireplace.
Ron, not bothering to brush the dust off himself, immediately stood up and looked around, searching for something.
Only when he saw Kyle and the twins not far away did he breathe a sigh of relief and run over cheerfully.
[End of the chapter]