Fir (Abies)
Species information
Endemic to	North and Central America[1] Europe[1] Asia[1] Africa[1]
Sentience	Non-sentient
Usage	Wand wood
Status	Extant

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Firs (genus Abies) is a genus of 48–55 species of evergreen conifers in the family Pinaceae. They are found through much of North and Central America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, occurring in mountains over most of the range. Firs are most closely related to the cedars (Cedrus).^[1]

WandloreEdit

Garrick Ollivander's august grandfather, Gerbold Octavius Ollivander, always called wands of fir wood ‘the survivor’s wand,’ because he had sold it to three wizards who subsequently passed through mortal peril unscathed.^[2]

There is no doubt that this wood, coming as it does from the most resilient of trees, produces wands that demand staying power and strength of purpose in their true owners, and that they are poor tools in the hands of the changeable and indecisive. Fir wands are particularly suited to transfiguration, and favour owners of focused, strong-minded and, occasionally, intimidating demeanour.^[2]

Notable fir wand ownersEdit

• Minerva McGonagall

AppearancesEdit

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game) (Mentioned only)
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Mentioned only)
• Pottermore

Notes and referencesEdit