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The '''first wand''' of [[Ronald Weasley]] was 12" [[Ash|ash]] with a [[Wand core|core]] of [[Unicorn hair|unicorn hair]] that stuck out at the end of the wand. It originally belonged to his older brother [[Charles Weasley|Charlie]].<ref name="PS">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''</ref> |
The '''first wand''' of [[Ronald Weasley]] was 12" [[Ash|ash]] with a [[Wand core|core]] of [[Unicorn hair|unicorn hair]] that stuck out at the end of the wand. It originally belonged to his older brother [[Charles Weasley|Charlie]].<ref name="PS">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''</ref> |
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| − | This wand was snapped in half in September of [[1992]] in a run-in with [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|the Whomping Willow]], during Ron's second year at Hogwarts, it barely held together by a strain of the wood. Ronald attempted to hold it together using [[Spello-tape]], but its magical capabilities were damaged beyond repair. It subsequently started malfunctioning. When Ron attempted to hex [[Draco Malfoy]] for calling [[Hermione Granger]] a "filthy little [[Mudblood]]," the spell backfired, causing him to [[Slug-Vomiting Charm|vomit slugs]]. When he tried to transfigure beetles into buttons in class, he instead created smoke that smelled like rotten-eggs, and accidentally crushed his beetle. During the first meeting of the [[Duelling Club]], the wand once again malfunctioned, injuring [[Seamus Finnigan]]. |
+ | This wand was snapped in half in September of [[1992]] in a run-in with [[Hogwarts Whomping Willow|the Whomping Willow]], during Ron's second year at Hogwarts, it barely held together by a strain of the wood. Ronald attempted to hold it together using [[Spello-tape]], but its magical capabilities were damaged beyond repair. 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. When Ron attempted to hex [[Draco Malfoy]] for calling [[Hermione Granger]] a "filthy little [[Mudblood]]," the spell backfired, causing him to [[Slug-Vomiting Charm|vomit slugs]]. When he tried to transfigure beetles into buttons in class, he instead created smoke that smelled like rotten-eggs, and accidentally crushed his beetle. During the first meeting of the [[Duelling Club]], the wand once again malfunctioned, injuring [[Seamus Finnigan]]. |
Despite the wand's negative effects it had all year against its master, the one positive deed was at the end of the school year. When [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] stole it, he attempted to [[Memory Charm|wipe the memories]] of Ron and [[Harry Potter]] in the Chamber of Secrets, but the charm backfired, causing Lockhart 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="CS">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref> Ron's father, [[Arthur Weasley]] subsequently purchased a [[Ronald Weasley's second wand|new wand]] for him.<ref name="POA">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''</ref> |
Despite the wand's negative effects it had all year against its master, the one positive deed was at the end of the school year. When [[Gilderoy Lockhart]] stole it, he attempted to [[Memory Charm|wipe the memories]] of Ron and [[Harry Potter]] in the Chamber of Secrets, but the charm backfired, causing Lockhart 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="CS">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref> Ron's father, [[Arthur Weasley]] subsequently purchased a [[Ronald Weasley's second wand|new wand]] for him.<ref name="POA">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''</ref> |
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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. |
*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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| − | *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. |
+ | *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). |
*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', Ron's wand is shown to malfunction in an optional scene in Hagrid's garden. |
*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', Ron's wand is shown to malfunction in an optional scene in Hagrid's garden. |
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*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. |
*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. |
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Revision as of 08:47, 21 October 2012
The first wand of Ronald Weasley was 12" ash with a core of unicorn hair that stuck out at the end of the wand. It originally belonged to his older brother Charlie.[2]
This wand was snapped in half in September of 1992 in a run-in with the Whomping Willow, during Ron's second year at Hogwarts, it barely held together by a strain of the wood. Ronald attempted to hold it together using Spello-tape, but its magical capabilities were damaged beyond repair. 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. When Ron attempted to hex Draco Malfoy for calling Hermione Granger a "filthy little Mudblood," the spell backfired, causing him to vomit slugs. When he tried to transfigure beetles into buttons in class, he instead created smoke that smelled like rotten-eggs, and accidentally crushed his beetle. During the first meeting of the Duelling Club, the wand once again malfunctioned, injuring Seamus Finnigan.
Despite the wand's negative effects it had all year against its master, the one positive deed was at the end of the school year. When Gilderoy Lockhart stole it, he attempted to wipe the memories of Ron and Harry Potter in the Chamber of Secrets, but the charm backfired, causing Lockhart permanent and drastic memory loss, thus saving Harry and Ron from Lockhart's scheme to claim that he found the Chamber of Secrets.[3] Ron's father, Arthur Weasley subsequently purchased a new wand for him.[4]
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.[5]
- In the film version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, when Ron was supposed to transfigure Scabbers into a goblet, the wand's damaged power caused the transformation to be incomplete, which left the cup with fur and a tail.
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"Backfire!" trading card.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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 Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
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.
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- ↑ "Extra Stuff: Wands" at J.K. Rowling's Official Site