Handedness is a term that refers to having a preference for using, and greater fine motor skill in, one hand over the other.^[1] In Muggles, handedness is usually defined by which hand is used to write, while handedness in wizards and witches is more commonly defined by which hand is used to hold the wand.^[2] The majority of humans are right-handed.^[1]

It is probable that handedness is a factor in wand-making, as Garrick Ollivander asked his customers which was their "wand arm."^[2]

Individuals by handedness

Right-handed

• Albus Dumbledore^[3]
• Harry Potter^[2]
• Severus Snape^[4]

Left-handed

• Neville Longbottom^{[citation needed]}

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