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{{Wand infobox
 
{{Wand infobox
|image=[[File:Quirrell's wand.png|250px]]
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|image=[[File:Quirrell wand.png|250px]]
 
|name=Quirinus Quirrell's wand
 
|name=Quirinus Quirrell's wand
 
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|manufacturer=[[Ollivander]] (presumably)
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|manufacturer=[[Garrick Ollivander]] (presumably)
 
|made=
 
|made=
|masters=*[[Quirinus Quirrell]]
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|masters=[[Quirinus Quirrell]]
*[[Harry Potter]] (presumably)
 
 
|owners=[[Quirinus Quirrell]]
 
|owners=[[Quirinus Quirrell]]
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|wood=
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|wood=[[Alder]]
|core=
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|core=[[Unicorn hair]]
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|length=9 inches
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|characteristics=Bendy
 
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{{Quote|Watch my wand.|[[Quirinus Quirrell]] instructs a pupil on how to cast the [[Knockback Jinx]].|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)}}
 
{{Quote|Watch my wand.|[[Quirinus Quirrell]] instructs a pupil on how to cast the [[Knockback Jinx]].|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)}}
The '''wand''' of [[Quirinus Quirrell]] was of unknown length, [[wand wood|wood]], and [[wand core|core]]. Like most [[Wizards|wizards and witches]] in [[Great Britain]], it is likely he purchased it at the age of eleven before beginning his education at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].
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The '''wand''' of [[Quirinus Quirrell]] was 9 inches long and made of [[Alder]] [[Wand wood|wood]], with a [[Unicorn hair]] core. It was described as "bendy." He likely purchased this wand when he was eleven years old from [[Ollivanders Wand Shop]].
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==Behind the Scenes==
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*While wands with unicorn hair core are considered the hardest to turn to the [[Dark Arts]], Quirrell ironically was interested in such arts and eventually became a Dark Wizard.
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*Alder wands are said to be the most suitable of all [[wand wood]]s for [[nonverbal spell]]s. Quirrell performed various spells, including conjuring a ring of fire and [[Incarcerous|binding Harry Potter with ropes]], without uttering an [[incantation]], though it may be noted that he was possessed by [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] at the time and that he did these spells [[Wandless spell|without using his wand]].
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{1st}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]''
[[Category:Wands|Quirrell, Quirinus]]
 
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*''[[Pottermore]]''
 
[[Category:Wands]]
 
[[Category:Quirinus Quirrell's possessions]]
 
[[Category:Quirinus Quirrell's possessions]]

Revision as of 22:55, 11 November 2014

"Watch my wand."
Quirinus Quirrell instructs a pupil on how to cast the Knockback Jinx.[src]

The wand of Quirinus Quirrell was 9 inches long and made of Alder wood, with a Unicorn hair core. It was described as "bendy." He likely purchased this wand when he was eleven years old from Ollivanders Wand Shop.

Behind the Scenes

Appearances