Chapter 782: The Loophole in Name Magic
Dumbledore’s voice remained calm, as if he were merely mentioning the loss of a Knut while shopping. But for Kyle, this news sent shockwaves through his mind.
"The wand that was taken... Could it be the Elder Wand?"
"Oh, I didn’t expect you to recognize it," Dumbledore said, looking at Kyle with mild surprise. "Impressive. I always assumed no one knew."
"Is it that hard? Any wizard who has read The Tales of Beedle the Bard should be able to recognize it. The illustrations make it pretty clear."
"But Elder Wands all look the same—that’s just the nature of the wood," Dumbledore replied, seeming entirely unconcerned about the loss of his wand. Instead, he appeared more interested in discussing its design with Kyle.
"That’s true," Kyle admitted casually. "But I’ve never seen anyone else use an Elder Wand. Even in Ollivander’s shop, I’ve never come across one. I even doubt he works with that kind of wood at all."
"And most importantly, that wand belonged to the greatest wizard of our time."
"That’s quite the compliment," Dumbledore chuckled, looking almost embarrassed.
"Well, it’s the truth. I’ve always used the Elder Wand," Dumbledore admitted with a nod. "But now Tom has taken it. Someone told him the Elder Wand would make him even stronger, so he set up this trap."
"And he actually managed to take it?" Kyle still found it hard to believe.
Something felt off.