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Ash (genus Fraxinus) is a type of tree belonging to the genus flowering plants in the olive and lilac family, Oleaceae, known as Fraxinus.[3]
Broomsticks[]
Some early broomsticks, such as one on display in the Museum of Quidditch, were also made of ash.[2]
Wandlore[]
The ash wand clung to its one true master and ought not to be passed on or gifted from the original owner, because it would lose power and skill. This tendency was especially valid if the core was constructed of unicorn hair. Old superstitions regarding wands rarely bore close examination, but it was believed that the old rhyme regarding rowan, chestnut, ash and hazel wands (rowan gossiped, chestnut droned, ash was stubborn, hazel moaned) contained a small nugget of truth. Those witches and wizards best suited to ash wands were not lightly swayed from their beliefs or purposes.[1]
However, the brash or over-confident witch or wizard, who often insisted on trying wands of this prestigious wood, would be disappointed by its effects. The ideal owner might be stubborn, and would certainly be courageous, but never crass or arrogant.[1]
Known ash wand owners[]
![Cedric Diggory[4]](/wiki/File:Cedric_Diggory_Profile.png "Cedric Diggory Profile.png (7.7 MB)")
![Colby Frey[5]](/wiki/File:Colby_Frey_from_Harry_Potter_Magic_Awakened.png "Colby Frey from Harry Potter Magic Awakened.png (192 KB)")
![Fischer Frey[5]](/wiki/File:Fisher_Frey_from_Harry_Potter_Magic_Awakened.png "Fisher Frey from Harry Potter Magic Awakened.png (69 KB)")
![Gerard Grey[6]](/wiki/File:Gerard_Grey_MA.jpg "Gerard Grey MA.jpg (127 KB)")
Etymology[]
The tree's common English name, "ash", goes back to the Old English æsc, while the generic name originated in Latin. Both words also meant "spear" in their respective languages.[7]
Behind the scenes[]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban states the Firebolt's handle to be made of ash. Pottermore, however, retcons this, instead listing its composition as ebony.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)
- Quidditch Through the Ages
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Pottermore
- Wizarding World
- Harry Potter: The Wand Collection
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Wand Woods" at Wizarding World
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Quidditch Through the Ages, Chapter 1 (The Evolution of the Flying Broomstick)
- ↑
Ash on Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18 (The Weighing of the Wands)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
- ↑ Gerard's profile at the Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Facebook acccount (see this image)
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Indo-European culture, J. P. Mallory, Douglas Q. Adams, aylor & Francis, 1997, ISBN 9781884964985, p. 32
