Wooden Wand

Witches and wizards use wands made ​​from various types of wood with magic nuclei.

The following description of magical powers and the various types of wand wood properties was taken from notes made ​​during the long career of Mr. Garrick Ollivander, considered the best master wands in the world. As we shall see, Mr. Ollivander believes that wand wood has almost human powers of perception and preference.

Mr. Ollivander begins his notes on wand woods for as follows:

Each wand is unique and for this, it depends on the particular characteristics of the tree and the creature from which it is made. Moreover, each wand, from the moment you find your ideal owner, will begin to learn and teach their human partner. For this, the notes below should be viewed as general information about each type of wood with which I prefer to work, and not as a description of an individual wand.

Only a minority of trees produces quality wood for making wands (only a minority of humans can do magic). It takes years of experience to know what has been such a gift, though it facilitates the work when it finds a nest of leaves Bowtruckle because they never inhabit mundane trees. The following information about the various types of woods for wands should be seen as an introduction to this study, it lasts a lifetime, and I continue to learn from each wand I do.

Fir (Fir)

My grandfather always called Gerbold Octavios Ollivander wands of this wood "survivors" because he sold for three wands fir witches who soon after passed a mortal danger.There is no doubt that this wood, which comes from one of the trees that are more flexible, produces wands with a very stable and strong power for its true owners, and does not work well with those who do not have many skills or are undecided. Fir wands are particularly linked to the transfiguration, and choose owners who are focused, have mental strength and occasionally intimidating people.

Spruce (Spruce)

Manufacturers inexperienced wands think this is a hard wood but in saying this, they reveal their own ineptitude. It is true that it takes a little more dedication to work with spruce, which produces wands very disloyal and volatile, with a very nervous nature, and becomes positively dangerous in less skilled hands. Wands spruce require firm hand, because they usually have their own idea of how magic should be performed. Anyway, when one of these wands find a partner - which, in my experience, is a brave, good-natured witch - she becomes a super helper, intensely loyal to his master and able to perform particularly extravagant and theatrical effects.

Acacia (Acacia)

A very unusual wood, which I found very sneaky wands that refused to do magic to anyone but its owner, and also depriving their best effects from those who were not very talented. This sensitivity has made ​​it very difficult to sell, but I still keep a small stock of wands acacia wizards for more subtle, but they are not recommended to do magic magic commonly known as "neither-nor-stink-smell". When properly wielded, a wand of acacia yield much power, though underrated due to the peculiarity of his temperament.

Poplar (Aspen)

A good wood to make wands and white poplar is very thin and desire of all fabricators wand for having much resemblance to ivory and its wonderful appearance. The owner of this wand is usually a great duelist, or is destined to be one, since the aspen wand is one of the few that are particularly suited to martial magic. A club of infamous duels of the eighteenth century called The Silver Spear, had a reputation for only admit those with wands Alamo. In my experience, aspen wand owners have strong opinions and are determined. Are more attracted to challenges and new developments. This is a wand for revolutionaries.

Alder (Alder)

The Alder is a very hard wood, but I found that its possessor is not an obstinate or stubborn person, but a generous and kind person generally. While most woods looking for similar characteristics in those whom they choose, alder is unusual in that respect and it seems that demand a nature that is not precisely its opposite, but certainly one that has marked differences. When an alder is well placed, it becomes a wonderful and helpful assistant. Of all types of wand, alder is best for nonverbal spells, hence its reputation as appropriate only for the most advanced witches and wizards.

Hazel (Hazel)

A sensitive wand, hazel wand tends to reflect the emotional state of its owner, and works best with a master who understands and can manage their own feelings. Others should be very careful when carrying a hazel wand, even if its owner is moody or suffers from a serious disappointment, because the wand will absorb such energy and discharge it unpredictably.The positive point of the hazel wand, and do not cause major discomforts, is its ability to perform a great magic in the hands of skilled people, and she is so devoted to his master that sometimes "fail" (which, I must say expels all its magic and refuses to work, often causing the need to extract the nucleus and insert it into another wand if she did not return to work) at the end of the life of his master (and if the core is the unicorn hair, however, there is no hope; the wand almost certainly "die"). Hazel wands also have the unmatched ability to detect water underground, and will emit a silvery smoke when passing near geysers and water wells.

Holly (Holly)

Holly is a rare type of wand wood; traditionally considered protective, it works best with those who perhaps need help to overcome their tendency to anger and impetuosity. At the same time, holly wands choose owners who are engaged in some dangerous spiritual quest and many times. Holly is one of those woods that varies radically depending on their performance of the core of the wand, and is notoriously difficult to attach this wood with phoenix feather, as the volatile timber conflicts, interestingly, with the indifference of the phoenix; but in case someone find her in a pair of these wands, no one should stand in their way.

Maple (Maple)

I often get the sense that those who are chosen by maple wands are by nature travelers and explorers; they are not wands tasks-from-home, and prefer ambition in their owners, otherwise their magic grows loaded and imprecise. New challenges and regular changes make this wand literally shine, developing as it grows with your partner on skill and status. This is a very beautiful and desirable wood, and wand quality maple has been the most desired and expensive for centuries. The possessor of a magic board will become a person with status, reputation and because of the high value of his wand;

Oak (Red Oak)

You may have heard the adage that ignorant wand oak is an infallible test of a short fuse from its owner. In fact, the ideal for a wand of oak owner is the one who has unusual fast reflexes, making this one perfect dueling wand. Less common than English oak, I discovered that its ideal owner should be sensitive, rapid and adaptable to situations and reasoning usually create famous and distinctive spells, and are great sparring partners. Oak wands are, in my opinion, the most beautiful.

English oak (Oak Inglês)

A wand for good times and bad is a loyal friend to the wizard who deserves it. English oak wands to choose strong, courageous and faithful partners. What is not known is that of English oak wands choose those that have a strong intuition, and usually an affinity with the magic of the natural world, working with plants and creatures leave this wizard pretty happy.The oak tree is called King of the Forest from the winter solstice to the summer and the wood should only be collected during this period (Holly starts to become king in the day the oak begins to decrease, then the mistletoe must be taken in this part the year). I believe that this division has originated the old saying "When the wand's oak and hers Holly when she will marry louquinho" But I think that saying baseless. It is said that Merlin's wand was of English oak, though his grave has never been found, so there is no evidence.

Chestnut (Chestnut)

This is the most curious of all, multifaceted wood because its characteristics vary widely depending on the core and absorbs much of the person who possesses it. The wand of chestnut is attracted to witches and wizards who are skilled tamers of magical creatures, those with skill in Herbology, and those who are natural fliers. Thus, when combined with fiber core of dragon heartstring, a better owner may be those who are attached to material things and lust, and less scrupulous than they are able to get. Conventionally, three directors of the Wizengamot possessed chestnut and wands with unicorn core, and that combination chooses those that are consistent with any kind of justice.

Cedro (Cedar)

Whenever I meet someone carrying a cedar wand, I find someone with strength of character and unusual loyalty. My father, Gervaise Ollivander, used to say "you can never fool who carries a cedar wand" and I agree: the cedar wand feels at home where there is perspicacity and perception. I would go along with my father, and say I've never met an owner of a cedar wand whom I would care to overcome, especially when hurting those whom they love. The witch or wizard who is chosen by a wand cedar carries the potential to be a frightening adversary, which usually hatch those that challenge.

Cherry (Cherry)

This very rare wand wood has a strange power, the most prized among wizards Mahoutokoro studying in school in Japan, where they have cedar wands have special prestige.Buyers of wands the West should forget the rumor that the pink blossom trees alive when wands are just frivolous or merely ornamental. But the wands cherry wood manufacture wands that have a really lethal power, independent of the core, but mostly it united with dragon heartstring fiber, the wand should never be wielded by a wizard who has no self-control and mental strength.

Poplar (Poplar)

"If you seek health, look first in the poplars" was the maxim of my grandfather Gerbold Ollivander, and my own experience with poplar wands and their owners confirm this.That's a really consistent, strong and uniform, wand always happy to work with a witch or wizard of moral clarity. There is an old joke unfunny entity manufacturers wands that says that no poplar wand has chosen a politician, but here they show a regrettable ignorance: two of the best ministers of Magic, Eldritch Diggory and Evangeline Orpington were owners of poplar wands Ollivander.

Poplar-White (Hornbeam)

My wand is made ​​of hornbeam, so it is with great humility that I say that wands of white poplar to choose partners who themselves have only a genuine passion in life, what some would call obsession (though I prefer the term " vision "), with which I will always be performed. The poplar-white adapt more quickly than any other style of magic from its owner, and become very personalized so fast that other people will find it extremely difficult to handle even the simplest of spells. It's like the wands of white poplar assimilate the code of honor of his master, whatever that means, refusing to make spells - whether good or bad - are not adapted to the principles of his master. A wand particularly thin and conscious.

Cypress (Cypress)

Cypress wands are associated with nobility. The best wandmaker the medieval era. Geraint Ollivander, wrote that he always felt honored to make a cypress wand, for he knew he was facing a wizard who would die a heroic death. Fortunately, in these times where there is almost no bloodlust, the possessors of cypress wand are rarely forced to surrender their lives, though doubtless many of them would die if necessary. Wands of cypress find their soul mates in bravery, courage and self-sacrifice: those who are not afraid to confront the shadows in the souls of others or on their own.

Dogwood (Dogwood)

Dogwood is one of my favorites, and I think the perfect companion for a wand of dogwood is always fun. Dogwood wands are quirky and very sleepers; She has a very playful nature and insist on seeking partners who can provide them with plenty of excitement and fun. It would be very wrong, however, to assume that Dogwood wands are unable to do more serious when needed spells; they are trained to conjure amazing spells under difficult conditions, and when combined with a smart wizard or witch and naive, can produce dazzling enchantments. An interesting foible of cypress wands is that they refuse to cast non-verbal spells and they can be very noisy.

Ebony (Ebony)

This wood has a very dark appearance and impressive reputation, being highly suited to teachers in magical combat and transfiguration. Ebony is happiest in the hands of those who have the courage to be themselves. Often non-conformist, highly individual and comfortable with the title of "awkward", the owners of the wands are very Ebony found among the members of the Order of the Phoenix and the Death Eaters. In my experience the ebony combines perfectly with those who cling to their beliefs too, not caring about the pressure of others, and are not easily deterred from their purpose.

Target Hawthorn (Hawthorn)

The wandmaker Gregorovitch wrote that hawthorn wands target "are strange and controversial, so full of paradoxes how many trees that originate, giving flowers with healing properties, although its branches have the smell of death." Although I disagree with the conclusions of Gregorovitch, we agree to respect the target hawthorn wands, which has a very complex and intriguing nature, as well as those who are chosen by them. Target hawthorn wands work well with healing magic, but are also adept at curses, and I realized that the hawthorn wand target feel more comfortable with someone conflicted nature, or with a witch or wizard who is going through a troubled period. Target hawthorn wands are not easy to master, so I would consider these only give a wand in the hands of a witch or wizard that proves its value, unlike the consequences can be disastrous. Target hawthorn wands have a notable peculiarity: their spells when evil conspirators, may return.

Blackthorn (Blackthorn)

The blackthorn is a very unusual wand wood manufacturing, and has the reputation, in my view, to be a wand for warriors. This does not mean that its owner necessarily practice the Dark Arts (although it is undeniable that those who do like this prodigious power wand); Some feel that the wands of blackthorn are using Auror and prisoners of Azkaban. A curious feature of the trunk of the blackthorn, which has thorns, is that it produces the tastiest blackberries after the toughest storms, and the wands made ​​of this wood seem to go through a great danger or difficulty to become truly faithful. After that, the blackthorn wand becomes the most faithful and loyal companion anyone could ever want!

Beech (Beech)

The perfect owner for a beech wand will be, as a young man, much wiser than others their age, and when adult, rich in knowledge and experience. Beech wands are very weak when used by poor people or intolerant spirit. Many witches and wizards who acquired Beech wands without having been chosen by them (coveting this wood as desired, rich and valued), and often appear in the home of experienced manufacturers looking wands as I know because their wands so showy are failing . When properly chosen, the beech wand is capable of subtlety and mastery rarely found in other wood wands, hence his brilliant reputation.

Fig (Sycamore)

The wood of the fig creates wands curious, thirsty for new experiences and they lose their luster when subjected to the mundane activities. A trick of these beautiful wands is that they combust when required to do "boring" stuff, and lots of wizards and witches, when they reach middle age, are shocked to see their wands reliable flames explode in their hands to ask that they bring his slippers. As can be deduced from the ideal owner is curious wands fig. Vital and adventurous. When it finds an owner thus demonstrates a capacity to learn and adapt that deservedly won a place among the wooden wands highest in the world.

Ash (Ash)

The wand of ash tend to obey their master only and should not be passed or presented to someone, they lose powers and abilities. This tendency is even greater if the core is unicorn. Ancient superstitions have those wands rarely tolerate detailed examinations, but I think the old adage involving wands of pomegranate, chestnut, ash and hazel (pomegranate gossip, angry chestnut, ash is stubborn, hazel whimper) has a kernel of truth. Witches and wizards who are chosen by ash wands are not, in my opinion, easily removed from their beliefs and goals. As for the wizards and witches who are frail or self-confident that insists on trying wands use this very prestigious wood will be disappointed with the results. The ideal ash wand owner must be tenacious and brave but never arrogant certainty or thick.

Larch (Larch)

Strong, durable and warm color, larch has been an attractive and powerful wood. Has a reputation for instilling courage and confidence in the wearer, ensuring that demand exceeded expectations. However, this wand so sought after, it is difficult to provide what would be ideal to their owners, and much more difficult to handle than many imagine. I always thought that wood generated wands of hidden talents and unexpected effects, which perhaps describes the master who deserves it. It's always the case of a witch or wizard who is chosen by a wand larch has not yet realized its potential talent to come across it, but then there they form an exceptional pair.

Lima-Silver (Silver Lime)

This unusual but highly attractive wand wood was up in the nineteenth century. Demand outstripped supply, and unscrupulous manufacturers selling fake wands wands for some easier to deceive customers, who believed they were buying a wand lime-silver. The reason for so much desire this wand comes not only from its exotic and beautiful appearance, but also because it is reputed to do better in clairvoyance and Legilimency, mysterious arts both, which gave the teacher with a lime-silver wand considerable status . When demand was high, the wandmaker Arthur Cephalopos stated that the association between the file and the silver-clarevidência was "a lie spread by merchants as Gerbald Ollivander (my own grandfather) who had blocked their stores with wands Lima- Silver hoping to increase their sales, "but Cephalopos was a manufacturer of sloppy and ignorant wands, so no one was surprised when he failed, he is psychic or not.

Laurel (Laurel)

It is said that the laurel wands are not capable of committing dishonorable acts, although in his quest for power (a very common thing among those they choose), I met laurel wands that are very powerful and even lethal spells. Laurel wands are sometimes considered unstable, but this is not true. The laurel wand seems not tolerate laziness of its possessor, and is in condition to be easier to win their loyalty. On the other hand, it will bind more easily to their former master, and can spontaneously drop some lights if another witch or wizard planning to rob them.

Apple (Apple)

Apple wands are not made ​​well at scale. They are better and more powerful with owners who have many ambitions and ideals to realize, and this timber will do well with the Dark Arts. It is said that the possessor of an apple wand will be very loved and will have a life well lived, and I noticed that customers of great personality and charm will find your perfect match in apple wands. An unusual ability to converse with other magical creatures in their native languages ​​is usually found in possession of wands apple, which includes the celebrated author of mermen: An Understandable Guide to Their Language and Customs, Dylan Marwood.

Walnut (Walnut)

The wizards and intelligent witch is good first offer a wand of walnut, because nine out of ten cases, they are soulmates. Walnut wands are also found in very hands of innovators and inventors wizards. This is a beautiful wand, possessed of unusual versatility and skill. But one should be careful because: While some wands are difficult to master, and can refuse to cast spells contrary to their natures, the walnut wand, once subdued, will do whatever the owner desires, proving that User is bright enough. This becomes a really deadly wand in the hands of wizards without conscience, because the wand and the wizard can create among themselves a particularly unhealthy dependency.

Nogueira-black (Black Walnut)

Rarer than the common walnut wand, the wand black walnut seeks a master who has good instincts and powerful insight. The wood of the black walnut is very beautiful, but it is not the easiest to use. She has a very pronounced trick: it is abnormally attuned to inner conflict of his carrier, and dramatically loses power when it is going through some kind of self-deception. If the witch or wizard is unable or unwilling to be honest with yourself and with others, the wand often fails in its performance and should be combined with a new owner to have recovered his powers. Once with a sincere and self-confident owner, he becomes one of the most loyal and passive wands of all, with a particular touch of performance.

Elm (Elm)

The unfounded belief that only pure-blood wizards can produce magic wands through Olmo was surely generated by a wizard trying to prove his credentials, but I myself know several wizards that perfectly suit elm wands and are Muggle-borns. But the truth is that elm wands choose those that have a presence, magical dexterity and some native dignity. Of all woods, the elm is what produces fewer accidents, fewer silly mistakes, and the most fashionable and charming spells; these are sophisticated wands, capable of high-level magic if used in the right hands (which, again, becomes an object of desire for those who believe in the philosophy of pureblood).

Pau-Brazil (Redwood)

Wand of quality, Pau-Brazil is missing due to the constant demand that comes from the reputation that brings good fortune to its master. As is the case Wandlore the general population regards the inverted reality: Brazil wood wands are not lucky, but they are strongly attracted to witches and wizards who have the ability to have your feet on the ground, make the right choice and take advantage of a disaster. The combination of a witch or wizard with the wand is always intriguing, and I usually hope to hear great things when seeing this special wand.

Pereira (Pear)

This gilded wood produces wands of splendid magical powers, and give their best hands that has a kind, generous and helpful heart. The owners of a pear wand are, in my experience, popular and respected. I do not know of a single case in which a wand Pereira was discovered in possession of a witch or wizard of darkness. Pereira wands are among the toughest and I have always noticed that they keep their looks new even after many years of hard use;

Pine (Pine)

The fibers of pine wand always choose independent and individualistic owners, who may be known as solitary, intriguing and perhaps mysterious. Pine wands enjoy being used creatively, and unlike others, did not protest the use of new methods and spells. Many manufacturers wands insist that pine wands prefer and do best with people destined for a long life, and I can confirm that I have never met an owner of a pine wand that he died young. The pine wand is one of the fastest get along with non-verbal spells.

Pomegranate (Rowan)

The trunk of the pomegranate has always been one of the best for making wands, because it is more protected than others, and, in my experience, makes them especially strong defensive spells for being difficult to break. It is commonly preferred by wizards and witches of Darkness, and I do not remember any of my pomegranate wands that have not done any harm in the world. Wands are best pomegranate with open mind and pure of heart, but that reputation does not fool anyone - these wands are always looking for the best, and frequently switch sides in duels.

Yew (Yew)

Yew wands are among the rarer kinds, and their ideal partners are also unusual, and occasionally notorious. The wand of yew is reputed to give himself fully to its possessor, what must be said, of course, about all the wands; still, wands of yew has a darker side of fame for being good with curses and duels. Anyway, it is incorrect to say (and do not know wands usually say it), those who use yew wands are more attracted to wands of yew than others. A witch or wizard that fits to a yew wand proves to be a better protector than others. Wands made of older trees have been found with as much heroes with villains. Where there are wizards with wands buried yew sprouts they usually create to protect his tomb. What is certain, in my experience, is that the yew wand never chooses mediocre or a timid owner.

Elderberry (Elder)

This is the rarest wand wood of all, and is reputed to be very unlucky, the elder wand is the one that brings surprises to his master. It contains a very powerful magic, but insists on not obey anyone other than his superior owner. It takes a remarkable wizard to keep the elder wand with a long. The ancient superstition "elder wand, unlucky all year" is based only on fear of his own wand, but it has no foundation, and manufacturers of wands fools who refuse to work with elderberry doubt it will sell that product, and not afraid of working with this wood. But it is true that only extremely unusual people will get along with elderberry wands, but on the rare occasions that it happens, I know that the witch or wizard in question has a very special destination. An additional fact that I realized during my long years of study is that those with elder wands almost always feel attracted to those who have wands pomegranate.

Willow (Willow)

Willow wands have an unusual gift for healing, and I realize that the ideal owner for this wand usually have a bit of insecurity (nothing confirmed), although they try to hide it.While many confident customers insist on testing willow wands (attracted by her beauty and well-deserved reputation for being good with magic and advanced nonverbal spells), my willow wands constantly choose those who have great potential, and prefer those who feel they always have something to learn. There has always been a saying in my family that says "Those who have long ways to go go faster with willow wands."

Vine (Vine)

The druids considered anything with woody stem a tree, and the vine is so special wands that I'm happy to continue their ancient tradition. Vine wands are one of the more unusual types, and I was intrigued to notice that their owners are wizards or witches who generally seek the best goals that have a vision beyond the ordinary and often try to surprise those who think they know them best. Vine wands seem strongly attracted to people of mysterious personality, and I think more sensitive than any other time to look for a prospective match. Reliable sources believe that these wands can emit magical effects just by the mere entry of a suitable owner in the same room as them, and I've witnessed this phenomenon twice in my store.