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+ | [[File:Wands.jpg|thumb|right|250x250px|Various [[wand]]s of different woods.]]{{Quote|Only a minority of trees can produce wand quality wood (just as a minority of humans can produce magic). It takes years of experience to tell which ones have the gift, although the job is made easier if Bowtruckles are found nesting in the leaves, as they never inhabit mundane trees. |[[Garrick Ollivander]]|Pottermore}} |
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− | Various different types of '''wood''' are used in the construction of [[wand]]s. They are also embedded with a [[wand core|core]] of a [[magic]]al substance. Wands vary according to length, from at least |
+ | Various different types of '''wood''' are used in the construction of [[wand]]s. They are also embedded with a [[wand core|core]] of a [[magic]]al substance. Wands vary according to length, from at least 7" to 18", as well as rigidity, ranging from "springy"<ref>The [[Cedric Diggory's wand|wand]] of [[Cedric Diggory]] was described as "pleasantly springy" by [[Garrick Ollivander]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''.</ref> to "unyielding"<ref>Ollivander described [[Bellatrix Lestrange]]'s [[Bellatrix Lestrange's wand|wand]] as "unyielding" in Chapter 24 of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.</ref>. |
==Known wand woods== |
==Known wand woods== |
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− | + | HarryPotterWandNN8415.jpg|[[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]], 11" [[holly]] wood, [[phoenix feather]], nice and supple. |
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− | + | HermioneGrangerWandNN8411.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]]'s [[Hermione Granger's wand|wand]], 10¾" [[vine]] wood, [[dragon heartstring]]. |
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− | + | ViktorKrumWand.jpg|[[Viktor Krum]]'s [[Viktor Krum's wand|wand]], 10¼" [[hornbeam]] wood, [[dragon heartstring]], quite rigid. |
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− | + | DracoMalfoyWandNN8409.jpg|[[Draco Malfoy]]'s [[Draco Malfoy's wand|wand]], 10" [[hawthorn]] wood, [[unicorn hair]], reasonably pliant. |
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− | + | RonWeasleyWandNN8413.jpg|[[Ronald Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's first wand|first wand]], [[ash]] wood, [[unicorn hair]]. |
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− | + | The elder wand.jpg|The Elder Wand, 15", Elder wood, Thestral Hair |
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+ | Neville's wand.jpg|[[Neville Longbottom]]'s second wand,13", cherry wood, unicorn hair |
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+ | Remus wand.jpg|[[Remus Lupin]]'s wand, 10¼", Cypress, unicorn hair, pliable |
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+ | FleurDelacourWandNN8246.jpg|[[Fleur Delacour]], 9½", Rosewood, Veela hair, Inflexible |
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+ | Cedricdiggorywandnn8202.jpg|[[Cedric Diggory]]'s wand, 12¼", Ash wood, unicorn hair, pleasantly springy |
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+ | LordVoldemortWandNN8403.jpg|[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Tom Riddle's wand|wand]], 13½" [[yew]] wood, [[phoenix feather]] |
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+ | Bellatrix lestrange wand.jpg|[[Bellatrix Lestrange]]'s first wand, 12¾" , Walnut wood, dragon heartstring, unyielding |
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|[[Alder]] |
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− | + | [[Quirinus Quirrell]]'s [[Quirinus Quirrell's wand|wand]] |
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|Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[18 March]] to [[14 April]] |
|Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[18 March]] to [[14 April]] |
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|[[Apple (tree)|Apple]] |
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|[[Beech]] |
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− | + | A wand produced by [[Garrick Ollivander]] that was presented to [[Harry Potter]] in [[1991]]. It did not choose him. |
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*Though [[Garrick Ollivander]] himself did not use it, his associate in the Hogsmeade branch was known to sell wands made from birch. |
*Though [[Garrick Ollivander]] himself did not use it, his associate in the Hogsmeade branch was known to sell wands made from birch. |
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+ | * [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Dolores Umbridge's wand|wand]] |
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|[[Black Walnut]] |
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|[[Cedar]] |
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*[[Mary Cattermole]]'s [[Mary Cattermole's wand|wand]] |
*[[Mary Cattermole]]'s [[Mary Cattermole's wand|wand]] |
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*[[Neville Longbottom]]'s [[Neville Longbottom's second wand|second wand]]. |
*[[Neville Longbottom]]'s [[Neville Longbottom's second wand|second wand]]. |
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*Several [[Mahoutokoro]] students |
*Several [[Mahoutokoro]] students |
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Both Mary's and Neville's wand has the same wand wood and core. |
Both Mary's and Neville's wand has the same wand wood and core. |
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*[[Peter Pettigrew]]'s [[Peter Pettigrew's wand|wand]] |
*[[Peter Pettigrew]]'s [[Peter Pettigrew's wand|wand]] |
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− | *The wands of three successive [[Chief Warlock]]s of the [[Wizengamot]]<ref name="pottermore">[http://lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/8977740275/wand-woods-off-of-pottermore Wand wood information from Pottermore]</ref> |
+ | *The wands of three successive [[Chief Warlock]]s of the [[Wizengamot]]<ref name="pottermore">[http://archive.is/20130109102909/lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/8977740275/wand-woods-off-of-pottermore Wand wood information from Pottermore]</ref> |
*[[Kettleburn|Professor Kettleburn]], former Care of Magical Creatures teacher |
*[[Kettleburn|Professor Kettleburn]], former Care of Magical Creatures teacher |
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|[[Cypress]] |
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|[[Dogwood]] |
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|[[Ebony]] |
|[[Ebony]] |
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|[[Elder]] |
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+ | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[25 November]] to [[23 December]]<ref name="CTC" />. |
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|[[Elm]] |
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|The wand is also part of his walking stick, in [[1993]] while leaving his meeting with Dumbledore he pulls it out of his stick. |
|The wand is also part of his walking stick, in [[1993]] while leaving his meeting with Dumbledore he pulls it out of his stick. |
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|[[Fir]] |
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|[[Hawthorn]] |
|[[Hawthorn]] |
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− | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[13 May]] to [[9 June]]. There is also an old popular superstition in Great Britain and Ireland that ill-luck attended the uprooting of hawthorns.<ref>wikipedi's article on [[Wikipedia:Crataegus monogyna|Hawthorn]]</ref><ref name="CTC"/>. |
+ | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[13 May]] to [[9 June]]. There is also an old popular superstition in Great Britain and Ireland that ill-luck attended the uprooting of hawthorns.<ref>wikipedi's article on [[Wikipedia:Crataegus monogyna|Hawthorn]]</ref><ref name="CTC" />. |
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|[[Hazel]] |
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|Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[5 August]] to [[1 September]] |
|Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[5 August]] to [[1 September]] |
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*[[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]] |
*[[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]] |
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− | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[8 July]] to [[4 August]]<ref name="CTC"/>. |
+ | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[8 July]] to [[4 August]]<ref name="CTC" />. |
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|[[Hornbeam]] |
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|[[Ivy]] |
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|[[Larch]] |
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|[[Laurel]] |
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|[[Mahogany]] |
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|[[Maple]] |
|[[Maple]] |
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|[[Oak]] |
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− | *Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[10 June]] to [[7 July]]<ref name="CTC"/>. |
+ | *Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[10 June]] to [[7 July]]<ref name="CTC" />. |
*According to Pottermore, both English oak and Red oak can be used as wand wood. |
*According to Pottermore, both English oak and Red oak can be used as wand wood. |
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*[[Merlin]]'s [[Merlin's wand|wand]] is rumoured to be English oak |
*[[Merlin]]'s [[Merlin's wand|wand]] is rumoured to be English oak |
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|Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[21 January]] to [[17 February]] |
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According to Pottermore silver lime is an incredibly unusual and attractive wood that works best for Seers and those skilled at Legilimency. It was greatly in vogue in the nineteenth century when the demand outstripped supply, causing some [[wandmaker]]s to dye other wood in effort to fool purchasers into believing they had purchased a silver lime wand. |
According to Pottermore silver lime is an incredibly unusual and attractive wood that works best for Seers and those skilled at Legilimency. It was greatly in vogue in the nineteenth century when the demand outstripped supply, causing some [[wandmaker]]s to dye other wood in effort to fool purchasers into believing they had purchased a silver lime wand. |
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+ | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[2 September]] to [[29 September]]<ref name="CTC" />. |
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*Walnut is associated with some old European superstitions. In seventeenth-century Italy, a walnut tree in Benevento was believed to be a gathering place for witches. |
*Walnut is associated with some old European superstitions. In seventeenth-century Italy, a walnut tree in Benevento was believed to be a gathering place for witches. |
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*[[Lily Evans]]'s [[Lily Evans's wand|wand]] |
*[[Lily Evans]]'s [[Lily Evans's wand|wand]] |
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*[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's second wand|second wand]] |
*[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's second wand|second wand]] |
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− | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[15 April]] to [[12 May]]<ref name="CTC"/>. |
+ | |Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from [[15 April]] to [[12 May]]<ref name="CTC" />. |
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|Further information: [[Yew]] |
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[[J. K. Rowling]] has explained her choice of wand woods for [[Harry Potter]] and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]: |
[[J. K. Rowling]] has explained her choice of wand woods for [[Harry Potter]] and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]: |
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:''"It was not an arbitrary decision: holly has certain connotations that were perfect for Harry, particularly when contrasted with the traditional associations of yew, from which Voldemort’s wand is made. European tradition has it that the holly tree (the name comes from ‘holy’) repels evil, while yew, which can achieve astonishing longevity (there are British yew trees over two thousand years old), can symbolise both death and resurrection; the sap is also poisonous.''"<ref name="JKR">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=18 Extra Stuff: Wands] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]</ref> |
:''"It was not an arbitrary decision: holly has certain connotations that were perfect for Harry, particularly when contrasted with the traditional associations of yew, from which Voldemort’s wand is made. European tradition has it that the holly tree (the name comes from ‘holy’) repels evil, while yew, which can achieve astonishing longevity (there are British yew trees over two thousand years old), can symbolise both death and resurrection; the sap is also poisonous.''"<ref name="JKR">[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=18 Extra Stuff: Wands] at [[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]</ref> |
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+ | Rowling has also revealed that she discovered that Harry's wand wood corresponded to his [[31 July|date of birth]] in the Celtic tree calendar afterwards, and decided to use the calendar to assign the wand woods of [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]] as a "hidden connection" between the three<ref name="JKR" />. |
==Behind the scenes== |
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− | *Although [[J. K. Rowling]] has said that she only used the Celtic assignations for Harry, Ron and Hermione,<ref name="JKR"/> [[Draco Malfoy]]'s wand wood of hawthorn matches his date of birth in the Celtic tree calendar as well. |
+ | *Although [[J. K. Rowling]] has said that she only used the Celtic assignations for Harry, Ron and Hermione,<ref name="JKR" /> [[Draco Malfoy]]'s wand wood of hawthorn matches his date of birth in the Celtic tree calendar as well. |
*Wand wood bearing trees are often protected by [[bowtruckle]]s and protective curses cast by their owners.<ref>''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'', pg 85</ref> |
*Wand wood bearing trees are often protected by [[bowtruckle]]s and protective curses cast by their owners.<ref>''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'', pg 85</ref> |
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*Many superstitions have arisen around wands, based on the woods used. Certain wands are supposedly incompatible ''"When his wand's oak and hers is holly, then to marry would be folly."'' It also can denote flaws in the owner's character ''"Rowan gossips, chestnut drones, ash is stubborn, hazel moans"''. Among these sayings is also ''"wand of elder, never prosper"''.<ref>''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'', pg 100-01</ref> |
*Many superstitions have arisen around wands, based on the woods used. Certain wands are supposedly incompatible ''"When his wand's oak and hers is holly, then to marry would be folly."'' It also can denote flaws in the owner's character ''"Rowan gossips, chestnut drones, ash is stubborn, hazel moans"''. Among these sayings is also ''"wand of elder, never prosper"''.<ref>''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)|The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]'', pg 100-01</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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- "Only a minority of trees can produce wand quality wood (just as a minority of humans can produce magic). It takes years of experience to tell which ones have the gift, although the job is made easier if Bowtruckles are found nesting in the leaves, as they never inhabit mundane trees. "
- — Garrick Ollivander[src]
Various different types of wood are used in the construction of wands. They are also embedded with a core of a magical substance. Wands vary according to length, from at least 7" to 18", as well as rigidity, ranging from "springy"[1] to "unyielding"[2].
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Acacia |
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Aspen |
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Beech |
A wand produced by Garrick Ollivander that was presented to Harry Potter in 1991. It did not choose him. |
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Birch |
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Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 24 December to 20 January[3]. |
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Black Walnut |
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Cedar |
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Cherry |
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Dogwood |
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Ebony |
A wand produced by Garrick Ollivander that was presented to Harry Potter in 1991. It did not choose him. |
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Elder |
The Elder Wand |
Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 25 November to 23 December[3]. | |
Elm | The wand is also part of his walking stick, in 1993 while leaving his meeting with Dumbledore he pulls it out of his stick. | ||
Fir | |||
Hawthorn | Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 13 May to 9 June. There is also an old popular superstition in Great Britain and Ireland that ill-luck attended the uprooting of hawthorns.[5][3]. | ||
Hazel | Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 5 August to 1 September | ||
Holly | Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 8 July to 4 August[3]. | ||
Hornbeam | |||
Ivy |
Though Garrick Ollivander himself did not use it, his associate in the Hogsmeade branch was known to sell wands made from ivy. |
Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 30 September to 27 October[3]. |
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Larch | |||
Laurel |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
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Mahogany | |||
Maple |
A wand produced by Garrick Ollivander that was presented to Harry Potter in 1991. It did not choose him. |
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Oak | |||
Pear |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
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Pine |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
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Poplar | |||
Redwood |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
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Reed |
Though Garrick Ollivander himself did not use it, his associate in the Hogsmeade branch was known to sell wands made from reed. |
Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 28 October to 23 November[3]. |
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Rosewood | |||
Rowan |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 21 January to 17 February | |
Silver lime |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
According to Pottermore silver lime is an incredibly unusual and attractive wood that works best for Seers and those skilled at Legilimency. It was greatly in vogue in the nineteenth century when the demand outstripped supply, causing some wandmakers to dye other wood in effort to fool purchasers into believing they had purchased a silver lime wand. | |
Spruce |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
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Sycamore |
Mentioned only (Pottermore) |
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Vine | Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 2 September to 29 September[3]. | ||
Walnut |
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Willow | Corresponds to one of the months of the Celtic calendar, from 15 April to 12 May[3]. | ||
Yew | Further information: Yew |
Author's comments
J. K. Rowling has explained her choice of wand woods for Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort:
- "It was not an arbitrary decision: holly has certain connotations that were perfect for Harry, particularly when contrasted with the traditional associations of yew, from which Voldemort’s wand is made. European tradition has it that the holly tree (the name comes from ‘holy’) repels evil, while yew, which can achieve astonishing longevity (there are British yew trees over two thousand years old), can symbolise both death and resurrection; the sap is also poisonous."[6]
Rowling has also revealed that she discovered that Harry's wand wood corresponded to his date of birth in the Celtic tree calendar afterwards, and decided to use the calendar to assign the wand woods of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as a "hidden connection" between the three[6].
Behind the scenes
- Although J. K. Rowling has said that she only used the Celtic assignations for Harry, Ron and Hermione,[6] Draco Malfoy's wand wood of hawthorn matches his date of birth in the Celtic tree calendar as well.
- Wand wood bearing trees are often protected by bowtruckles and protective curses cast by their owners.[7]
- Many superstitions have arisen around wands, based on the woods used. Certain wands are supposedly incompatible "When his wand's oak and hers is holly, then to marry would be folly." It also can denote flaws in the owner's character "Rowan gossips, chestnut drones, ash is stubborn, hazel moans". Among these sayings is also "wand of elder, never prosper".[8]
- It is unclear if magical variants of trees used as wand woods, such as the Wiggentree and the Whomping Willow, can be used as wand wood, or if such wands would have additional properties.
See also
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
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Mentioned only)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- The Making of Harry Potter
Notes and references
- ↑ The wand of Cedric Diggory was described as "pleasantly springy" by Garrick Ollivander in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
- ↑ Ollivander described Bellatrix Lestrange's wand as "unyielding" in Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 About.com: Celtic Tree Months
- ↑ Wand wood information from Pottermore
- ↑ wikipedi's article on Hawthorn
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Extra Stuff: Wands at J.K. Rowling's Official Site
- ↑ The Tales of Beedle the Bard, pg 85
- ↑ The Tales of Beedle the Bard, pg 100-01