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+ | |made=Before [[1984]]<ref name="age">Based on Charlie Weasley, the original owner of the wand, being born on [[12 December]], [[1972]], and thus beginning at Hogwarts in 1984.</ref> |
|masters=*[[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]] |
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| − | *[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] |
+ | *[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] {{c|inherited}} |
| + | *[[Gilderoy Lockhart]] {{c|briefly}} |
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| + | |owners=*Charlie Weasley<ref name="wand"/><ref name="charlie">{{PS|B|6}} - "You never get anything new, either, with five brothers. I’ve got Bill’s old robes, Charlie’s old wand, and Percy’s old rat.”"</ref> |
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| + | *Gilderoy Lockhart {{c|temporary}} |
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| + | |wood=[[Ash]]<ref name="wand"/><ref name="wood">[http://web.archive.org/web/20100206070820/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=18 Extra Stuff] at {{JKRS}}</ref> |
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| + | |core=[[Unicorn hair]]<ref name="wand"/><ref name="core">{{PS|B|6}} - "He rummaged around in his trunk and pulled out a very battered-looking wand. It was chipped in places and something white was glinting at the end. “Unicorn hair’s nearly poking out. Anyway —”"</ref> |
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| − | + | '''[[Charles Weasley]]'s first [[wand]]''' was 12", made of [[ash]], and had a [[Wand core|core]] of [[unicorn hair]] that stuck out at the end of the wand. It was later owned by his younger brother [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]].<ref name="wand" /><ref name="charlie" /> |
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| + | {{Quote|Ron was having far worse problems. He had patched up his wand with some borrowed Spellotape, but it seemed to be damaged beyond repair. It kept crackling and sparking at odd moments, and every time Ron tried to [[Beetle into Button|transfigure]] his [[beetle]] it engulfed him in thick grey smoke that smelled of [[rotten egg]]s.|Ron having trouble with his broken wand in [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration]]|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets}} |
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| + | This wand originally belonged to [[Charles Weasley]]. It was most likely purchased from [[Ollivanders|Ollivander's]] sometime before Charlie's education at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].<ref name="wand" /><ref name="charlie" /> It was possibly given to Ron as a means of saving money, as the Weasley family was quite poor. This wand snapped in half on [[1 September]] [[1992]], when Ron and his friend [[Harry Potter]] crashed into the [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow]] whilst driving the [[Flying Ford Anglia]].<ref name="COS5">{{COS|B|5}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:RonBrokenWand.jpg|160px|thumb|left|Ron with the wand after it was broken]] |
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| ⚫ | When Ron attempted to |
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| ⚫ | During Ron's second year at Hogwarts, it barely held together by a strand of the wood. Ron attempted to fix it together using [[Spellotape]], but its [[magic]]al capabilities were damaged beyond repair and it subsequently started malfunctioning; Ron refused to request his parents to buy a new one then due to fearing that he would receive another [[Howler]] from his [[Molly Weasley|mother]] for being irresponsible.<ref name="COS6">{{COS|B|6}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Scabbers Transfiguration 01.gif|200px|thumb|right|Ron's failed attempt to transfigure his [[rat]] [[Peter Pettigrew|Scabbers]] into a goblet]] |
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| ⚫ | When Ron attempted to [[curse]] [[Draco Malfoy]] for calling [[Hermione Granger]] a "''filthy little [[Mudblood]]''," the spell backfired, causing him to [[Slug-vomiting Charm|vomit slugs]].<ref name="COS7">{{COS|B|7}}</ref> When he tried to transfigure [[Beetle into Button|beetles into buttons]] in [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration class]], he instead created smoke that smelled like rotten eggs, and accidentally crushed his [[beetle]].<ref name="COS6" /> During [[Charms (class)|Charms]], the wand shot itself out of Ron's hand and struck [[Filius Flitwick|Professor Flitwick]] on the forehead, causing a green bump to appear.<ref name="COS7" /> During a [[Transfiguration (class)|Transfiguration lesson]], when Ron was supposed to [[Transformation|transfigure]] [[Peter Pettigrew|Scabbers]] into a goblet with ''[[Vera Verto]]'', the wand's damaged power caused the transformation to be incomplete, which left the cup with fur and a tail, earning disapproval from [[Minerva McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]].<ref name="COSF">{{COS|F}} - Chapter 14 (''About the Chamber'')</ref> During the first meeting of the [[Duelling Club]], the wand once again malfunctioned, injuring [[Seamus Finnigan]].<ref name="COS11">{{COS|B|11}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Obliviate backfire.gif|220px|thumb|right|The wand backfires on Lockhart, destroying his memory]] |
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| ⚫ | Despite the wand's faults throughout the year, it did eventually come in handy. In the [[Chamber of Secrets]] in [[1993]], [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] stole the wand and attempted to [[Memory Charm|wipe the memories]] of both Ron and Harry. The charm backfired, causing the wand to explode in his hand and leaving Lockhart with permanent and drastic memory loss, thus saving Harry and Ron from Lockhart's scheme to claim that he found the Chamber of Secrets.<ref name="COS16">{{COS|B|16}}</ref> If Ron had gotten a replacement wand sooner, then the both of them would have lost their memories, and Ron's sister [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny]] would have been left to die in the chamber. The same year, Ron's father [[Arthur Weasley]] subsequently purchased a [[Ronald Weasley's second wand|new wand]] for him.<ref name="POA4">{{POA|B|4}}</ref> |
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| + | Three years after the wand's backfire on Lockhart, Ron felt somewhat guilty when he saw the former professor in [[St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries]], for it was his old wand that caused the damage. Harry, however, felt far less sympathetic, as it was Lockhart's attempt that led to the backfire in the first place.<ref name"ootp23"="">{{OOTP|B|23}}</ref> Two more years after, when [[Harry Potter's wand|Harry's wand]] was accidentally [[Blasting Curse|snapped]] by Hermione, she reminded Harry of Ron's damaged wand being irreparable and that his [[Mending Charm|attempt at it]] would be (correctly) futile.<ref name="DH17">{{DH|B|17}}</ref> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | *[[J. K. Rowling]] used a Celtic calendar to assign Ron's first wand wood, ash, based on his [[1 March|date of birth]]. She did the same for Harry's [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]] and Hermione's [[Hermione Granger's wand|wand]], as "a hidden connection" between the three friends although by coincidence, [[Draco Malfoy's wand]], made from [[Hawthorn]] also corresponded to his date of birth [[5 June]].<ref> |
+ | *[[J. K. Rowling]] used a Celtic calendar to assign Ron's first [[wand wood]], ash, based on his [[1 March|date of birth]]. She did the same for Harry's [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]] and Hermione's [[Hermione Granger's wand|wand]], as "a hidden connection" between the three friends although by coincidence, [[Draco Malfoy's wand]], made from [[Hawthorn]] also corresponded to his date of birth [[5 June]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100206070820/http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=18 "Extra Stuff: Wands, available via Internet Archive"] at {{JKRS}}</ref> |
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+ | *In {{COS|FA}}, the wand was broken moments before Harry and Ron collided with Whomping Willow. During the Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin, Ron raises his wand to try and destroy [[Rogue Bludger|Dobby's Bludger]], Hermione stops him however, pointing out that even if his wand was functional, he could still hit Harry by accident. During the Duelling Club, when Lockhart tried to pair Harry off with Ron, [[Severus Snape|Professor Snape]] suggested otherwise, stating that Ron's malfunctioning wand would be sending Harry to the [[Hospital Wing]] in a matchbox. Later, when Ron was about to use a [[Levitation Charm]] on two [[Chocolate cake|cupcakes]] spiked with [[Sleeping Draught]], Harry stopped him, thinking that it would be better if he did it instead. In the end, when Lockhart's Memory Charm backfired, it sent him flying backwards into the wall instead of causing an explosion that caused a cave in. |
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| ⚫ | *As it is described on {{PM}}, Ash wood "cleaves to its one true owner and ought not to be passed on or gifted from the original owner, as it would lose power" as well as the Unicorn Hair core, as "they are the most faithful of all wands, and usually remain strongly attached to their first owner." It can be speculated that, while this wand was in Ron's possession, he was not able to demonstrate his magical skills to full capacity. |
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| − | *It has also been speculated that, had the wand not been broken, Lockhart's attempt to erase Harry and Ron's memories may have still backfired due to the concept of wand allegiance expanded upon in the final book's discussion of the [[Elder Wand]]. However, as Lockhart had stolen the wand from Ron by force, he might have won its allegiance. |
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| + | *A placard describing this wand used in {{HPE}} appears to be copied from the text of this very article, even using the same image and retaining one of the reference marks, as can be seen in [[Special:PermanentLink/567427|this past revision of the page]].<ref name="HPE">{{HPE}} (see [http://www.flickr.com/photos/entropy1138/5954104951/ this image])</ref> |
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| − | *Why Ron had Charlie's old wand is likely due to the Weasley family being relatively poor, and therefore unable to purchase a new wand for Ron when he entered school (though technically, Charlie could have kept this wand and bought a new one for Ron instead). |
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| − | *It is the same wand as Cedric Diggory's wand.Except the length Ron's having 12" and Cedric 12 1/4 inches<br /> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' {{Mention}} |
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| − | *''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'' |
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| + | *{{HPV|CR}} {{Mention}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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Latest revision as of 19:38, 14 April 2024
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Warning!
At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened. |
- Ron Weasley: "Stupid — useless — thing —"
- Harry Potter: "Write home for another one."
- Ron Weasley: "Oh, yeah, and get another Howler back."
- — Ron's frustration at his broken wand[src]
Charles Weasley's first wand was 12", made of ash, and had a core of unicorn hair that stuck out at the end of the wand. It was later owned by his younger brother Ron.[2][3]
History
- "Ron was having far worse problems. He had patched up his wand with some borrowed Spellotape, but it seemed to be damaged beyond repair. It kept crackling and sparking at odd moments, and every time Ron tried to transfigure his beetle it engulfed him in thick grey smoke that smelled of rotten eggs."
- — Ron having trouble with his broken wand in Transfiguration[src]
This wand originally belonged to Charles Weasley. It was most likely purchased from Ollivander's sometime before Charlie's education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[2][3] It was possibly given to Ron as a means of saving money, as the Weasley family was quite poor. This wand snapped in half on 1 September 1992, when Ron and his friend Harry Potter crashed into the Hogwarts Whomping Willow whilst driving the Flying Ford Anglia.[6]
Ron with the wand after it was broken
During Ron's second year at Hogwarts, it barely held together by a strand of the wood. Ron attempted to fix it together using Spellotape, but its magical capabilities were damaged beyond repair and it subsequently started malfunctioning; Ron refused to request his parents to buy a new one then due to fearing that he would receive another Howler from his mother for being irresponsible.[7]
Ron's failed attempt to transfigure his rat Scabbers into a goblet
When Ron attempted to curse Draco Malfoy for calling Hermione Granger a "filthy little Mudblood," the spell backfired, causing him to vomit slugs.[8] When he tried to transfigure beetles into buttons in Transfiguration class, he instead created smoke that smelled like rotten eggs, and accidentally crushed his beetle.[7] During Charms, the wand shot itself out of Ron's hand and struck Professor Flitwick on the forehead, causing a green bump to appear.[8] During a Transfiguration lesson, when Ron was supposed to transfigure Scabbers into a goblet with Vera Verto, the wand's damaged power caused the transformation to be incomplete, which left the cup with fur and a tail, earning disapproval from Professor McGonagall.[9] During the first meeting of the Duelling Club, the wand once again malfunctioned, injuring Seamus Finnigan.[10]
The wand backfires on Lockhart, destroying his memory
Despite the wand's faults throughout the year, it did eventually come in handy. In the Chamber of Secrets in 1993, Gilderoy Lockhart stole the wand and attempted to wipe the memories of both Ron and Harry. The charm backfired, causing the wand to explode in his hand and leaving Lockhart with permanent and drastic memory loss, thus saving Harry and Ron from Lockhart's scheme to claim that he found the Chamber of Secrets.[11] If Ron had gotten a replacement wand sooner, then the both of them would have lost their memories, and Ron's sister Ginny would have been left to die in the chamber. The same year, Ron's father Arthur Weasley subsequently purchased a new wand for him.[12]
Three years after the wand's backfire on Lockhart, Ron felt somewhat guilty when he saw the former professor in St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, for it was his old wand that caused the damage. Harry, however, felt far less sympathetic, as it was Lockhart's attempt that led to the backfire in the first place.[13] Two more years after, when Harry's wand was accidentally snapped by Hermione, she reminded Harry of Ron's damaged wand being irreparable and that his attempt at it would be (correctly) futile.[14]
Behind the scenes
- J. K. Rowling used a Celtic calendar to assign Ron's first wand wood, ash, based on his date of birth. She did the same for Harry's wand and Hermione's wand, as "a hidden connection" between the three friends although by coincidence, Draco Malfoy's wand, made from Hawthorn also corresponded to his date of birth 5 June.[15]
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the wand was broken moments before Harry and Ron collided with Whomping Willow. During the Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin, Ron raises his wand to try and destroy Dobby's Bludger, Hermione stops him however, pointing out that even if his wand was functional, he could still hit Harry by accident. During the Duelling Club, when Lockhart tried to pair Harry off with Ron, Professor Snape suggested otherwise, stating that Ron's malfunctioning wand would be sending Harry to the Hospital Wing in a matchbox. Later, when Ron was about to use a Levitation Charm on two cupcakes spiked with Sleeping Draught, Harry stopped him, thinking that it would be better if he did it instead. In the end, when Lockhart's Memory Charm backfired, it sent him flying backwards into the wall instead of causing an explosion that caused a cave in.
- In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Ron's wand is shown to malfunction in an optional scene in Hagrid's garden.
- As it is described on Pottermore, Ash wood "cleaves to its one true owner and ought not to be passed on or gifted from the original owner, as it would lose power" as well as the Unicorn Hair core, as "they are the most faithful of all wands, and usually remain strongly attached to their first owner." It can be speculated that, while this wand was in Ron's possession, he was not able to demonstrate his magical skills to full capacity.
- A placard describing this wand used in Harry Potter: The Exhibition appears to be copied from the text of this very article, even using the same image and retaining one of the reference marks, as can be seen in this past revision of the page.[16]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Indirectly mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition
- Harry Potter: The Wand Collection
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Appears in the spell book)
Notes and references
- ↑ Based on Charlie Weasley, the original owner of the wand, being born on 12 December, 1972, and thus beginning at Hogwarts in 1984.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Pottermore - Ron Weasley Fact File
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6 (The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters) - "You never get anything new, either, with five brothers. I’ve got Bill’s old robes, Charlie’s old wand, and Percy’s old rat.”"
- ↑ Extra Stuff at J. K. Rowling's official site
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6 (The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters) - "He rummaged around in his trunk and pulled out a very battered-looking wand. It was chipped in places and something white was glinting at the end. “Unicorn hair’s nearly poking out. Anyway —”"
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 5 (The Whomping Willow)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 6 (Gilderoy Lockhart)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 7 (Mudbloods And Murmurs)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) - Chapter 14 (About the Chamber)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 11 (The Duelling Club)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 16 (The Chamber of Secrets)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 4 (The Leaky Cauldron)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 23 (Christmas on the Closed Ward)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 17 (Bathilda's Secret)
- ↑ "Extra Stuff: Wands, available via Internet Archive" at J. K. Rowling's official site
- ↑ Harry Potter: The Exhibition (see this image)