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When an alder [[wand]] is happily placed, it becomes a magnificent, loyal helpmate. Of all wand types, alder is best suited to [[Nonverbal spell|non-verbal spell work]], whence comes its reputation for being suitable only for the most advanced [[witch]]es and [[wizard]]s.<ref name="pottermore"/> |
When an alder [[wand]] is happily placed, it becomes a magnificent, loyal helpmate. Of all wand types, alder is best suited to [[Nonverbal spell|non-verbal spell work]], whence comes its reputation for being suitable only for the most advanced [[witch]]es and [[wizard]]s.<ref name="pottermore"/> |
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==Notable alder wand owners== |
==Notable alder wand owners== |
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Revision as of 07:31, 22 December 2013
Alder (genus Alnus) is the common name of a genus of flowering plants (Alnus) belonging to the birch family (Betulaceae). The genus comprises about 30 species of monoecious trees and shrubs, few reaching large size, distributed throughout the North Temperate Zone and in the Americas along the Andes southwards to Argentina.[1]
Wandlore
Whilst Alder makes for an unyielding wood, its ideal owner is not stubborn or obstinate, but often helpful, considerate and most likeable. Whereas most wand woods seek similarity in the characters of those they will best serve, alder is unusual in that it seems to desire a nature that is, if not precisely opposite to its own, then certainly of a markedly different type.[2]
When an alder wand is happily placed, it becomes a magnificent, loyal helpmate. Of all wand types, alder is best suited to non-verbal spell work, whence comes its reputation for being suitable only for the most advanced witches and wizards.[2]
Alder is also excellent for protection against outside forces, and, when combined with phoenix feather, is a suitable match for a wizard who will "make their mark on this world".[3]
Notable alder wand owners
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (First appearance)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Pottermore