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| − | '''Dragon heartstring''' is a material from a [[dragon]] that can be used in the [[wand core|core]] of a [[wand]]. It is unknown from which varieties of dragon the heartstrings are collected, and what effect this difference makes on the abilities of the wand, if any. Due to the heart being a vital organ in any creature, it can be assumed that the material is taken after the dragon has either died of natural causes or been killed. It is also unknown what quantity of string can be collected from each beast's heart. |
+ | '''Dragon heartstring''' is a material from a [[dragon]] that can be used in the [[wand core|core]] of a [[wand]]. It is unknown from which varieties of dragon the heartstrings are collected , and what effect this difference makes on the abilities of the wand, if any. Due to the heart being a vital organ in any creature, it can be assumed that the material is taken after the dragon has either died of natural causes or been killed. It is also unknown what quantity of string can be collected from each beast's heart. |
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| − | As a rule, dragon heartstrings produce wands with the most power, and which are capable of the most flamboyant spells. Dragon wands tend to learn more quickly than other types. While they can change allegiance if won from their original master, they always bond strongly with the current owner. |
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| − | The dragon wand tends to be easiest to turn to the Dark Arts, though it will not incline that way of its own accord. It is also the most prone of the three cores to accidents, being somewhat temperamental. |
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==Usage by wandmakers== |
==Usage by wandmakers== |
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Revision as of 03:33, 16 August 2011
Dragon heartstring is a material from a dragon that can be used in the core of a wand. It is unknown from which varieties of dragon the heartstrings are collected , and what effect this difference makes on the abilities of the wand, if any. Due to the heart being a vital organ in any creature, it can be assumed that the material is taken after the dragon has either died of natural causes or been killed. It is also unknown what quantity of string can be collected from each beast's heart.
Usage by wandmakers
The wandmaker Ollivander is known to use dragon heartstrings as one of his three cores; the others being unicorn hairs and phoenix feathers. Gregorovitch also used dragon heartstring in his wands, such as the one he made for Viktor Krum.
Known Wands
The following wands have a dragon heartstring core:
- Hermione Granger's wand
- Viktor Krum's wand
- Bellatrix Lestrange's wand
- Lucius Malfoy's wand
- Peter Pettigrew's wand