A Professor of Magic at Hogwarts

September's end marked cooler weather. It was another weekend day; Felix and Valen were in the Great Hall, each with a scarf. Valen sat atop a pile of thick books, enjoying steaming pumpkin pastries, while Felix had already sliced the pastries.

Finishing up, Felix keenly sensed the bustling murmurs in the hall, strange glances directed at him.

"What's going on?" He stopped a student about to leave the table.

The student first glanced curiously at his chest, waist, and pockets, as if searching for something, then handed him a newspaper. "You'd better check the front page, Professor Harp," the student said.

Felix opened the newspaper, and the front-page headline in *The Prophet* surprised him. It read, "Top Ten Wands in History."

"Chirp! (Let's look together!)" Valen exclaimed.

He spread the newspaper on the table and started reading it attentively with Valen:

"Wands' significance to wizards is undeniable. Since the birth of wands, the legends of powerful wands have circulated, and people have delighted in these rumors. In the collective consciousness, powerful wands are closely linked to powerful wizards. But whether it's the wizard who achieves the wand's renown or the wand that shapes the wizard's power, an accurate conclusion is yet to be drawn.

However, it's widely known that the most esteemed wandmaker in Europe, Mr. Ollivander, has a famous saying: 'The wand chooses the wizard.' The study of wands also suggests that each wand is unique. This leads us to wonder: Are some wands inherently extraordinary? They seem like hidden treasures, lying silently in the velvet boxes of wand shops, waiting for a worthy owner?

The author delved into extensive research, sifting through ancient manuscripts to identify history's ten most renowned wands, ranking them based on the influence of their owners, for reference.

Note: Some wands of great wizards aren't famous because these wizards never explicitly declared the wand's role in their accomplishments. Therefore, they are temporarily excluded from consideration.

Tenth place: The Elder Wand, length unknown, elderwood, core material unknown;

Its owner was the notorious dark wizard Loxias, who, through vile means, killed 'The Terrifying Warlock,' Barnabas Deverill, obtaining his wand and naming it the Elder Wand. Subsequently, he conquered all his adversaries. It's widely discussed that every time Loxias defeated an opponent, he would affectionately stroke his new wand, loudly proclaiming that his wand was the incarnation of death. His classic line was: 'Face me, Death.'

His fate was sealed in a tavern, but the identity of his killer remains a mystery. Due to his cruel and tyrannical nature, many claimed responsibility for his demise, yet no one could produce the wand.

Ninth place: The Old Hammer Wand...

Eighth place: Godelot's Wand;

This wand gained fame because its owner saw it as a partner, even a mentor. Using the wand's power and their own knowledge, they authored 'The Darkest Arts.' Godelot referred to his wand as 'my most evil, most mysterious friend.'

Seventh place: Salazar Slytherin's Serpentwood Wand, length unknown, serpentwood, snake's fang core;

In this case, the fame of the wizard and the wand stood evenly matched. Their combination instilled fear among wizards at the time. It's rumored that a young Slytherin wielded the Serpentwood Wand, commanding snakes. Many wizards lacked the courage to confront him (except for his friend Gryffindor). At a certain point, his wand transformed into a cane, as depicted in circulated images, entwined with a serpent's figure. When the serpent's eyes opened, the enemy perished.

Currently, the whereabouts of this wand are unknown. Note: Among Hogwarts' four founders, only Salazar Slytherin has descendants, so this wand might have passed through a specific lineage.

Sixth place: The Wand of Fate, length unknown, wood unknown, core unknown;

The wand's owner was an unnamed wizard whose active time was even briefer than Loxias'. Clad in a hood, the dark wizard challenged the most famous duelists of the time within three months. Survivors were scarce. However, three months later, the challenges abruptly ceased. Rumors suggested that a body resembling the challenger was found in a foul ditch, but it couldn't serve as evidence.

When defeating a powerful foe, the wizard once uttered in a deep voice: 'I walk with destiny.' Hence, his wand came to be known as the Wand of Fate.

The final fate of this wand remains unknown.

Fifth place: Morgan Le Fey's Wand (Morgana), wand details unknown;

King Arthur's half-sister, Merlin's adversary, ruled Avalon Island as queen, wielding considerable power from her own magical abilities.

Fourth place: Merlin's Wand, length and core unknown, British oak;

Merlin's fame speaks for itself.

Third place: Gellert Grindelwald's Wand, details unknown;

The reason this wand is remembered is closely tied to its owner. There are rumors that a Dark Lord of his time once praised his wand as 'the best,' and judging by what he did afterward, there's some convincing evidence.

This wand disappeared after the earth-shattering battle in 1945. It might have been destroyed in the fight, kept in custody by the British Ministry of Magic, or perhaps hidden in the possession of a saint.

Second place: 'The One Whose Name Must Not Be Mentioned's Wand,' thirteen and a half inches, yew, phoenix feather core;

It's well-known that wands with phoenix feather cores are rare and powerful, each being an excellent creation. And the wand of 'The One Whose Name Must Not Be Mentioned' indeed had a phoenix feather core. Wandlore suggests that yew wands grant control over life and death. Coupled with the phoenix feather's adaptability and strength, undoubtedly, this wand could harness significant power. It's no wonder it chose its master at first sight; it was almost like a precise prophecy.

According to speculation, this wand was destroyed fourteen years ago.

First place: The Elder Wand, length unknown, elderwood, core unknown;

This name originates from a tale in *Tales of Beedle the Bard.* Many have a recollection of it, even fantasizing about owning this unbeatable wand during their childhood, although as they grew older, those childhood fantasies were dismissed.

However, some persist in earnestly researching the authenticity of the Elder Wand even in adulthood. According to them, Beedle referenced a wealth of actual history while writing the story. Beedle indulged his romanticism as a writer, intertwining the real deeds of the Elder Wand in his tale.

The reason for placing this wand first is its seemingly broad criteria for choosing an owner. Anyone who kills its previous master can wield its power.

The Elder Wand was once lost, but a recent rumor emerged. Felix Harp, the ancient runes professor who previously made a name for himself in the Quidditch World Cup final, accidentally referred to his own wand as the Elder Wand. Whether this was a tribute to a fairy tale or if he truly possessed the legendary invincible wand from history remains unknown."

Inside the hall,

Felix gripped the newspaper, with only one thought in his mind: he wanted to curse.

Voldemort's attack came unexpectedly.

It's necessary to note that in the original text: the fairytale "Tale of the Three Brothers," the authenticity of the Elder Wand, and the legend of the Deathly Hallows are three distinct matters, known to fewer individuals as the information progresses.

In specific detail:

Many pure-blood wizards have read *Tales of Beedle the Bard* but consider it as a fairytale;

Few know of the Elder Wand's real existence;

Even fewer are aware of the Elder Wand's bloody ownership rule (or have inferred it);

Only an extremely small number of people understand the concept of the Deathly Hallows.

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