Wand-Wood

Various types of wood were used in the construction of wands. Once carved into the appropriate shape, the wood was embedded with a magical substance that served as its core, which might be chosen specifically to match the type of wood in question. Wands could vary significantly in length — from a minimum of 7" to at least 16" — and come in varying degrees of rigidity, including "springy", "flexible", "supple" and "unyielding".
==Nature==
Only a minority of trees could produce wand quality wood (just as a minority of humans could produce magic). It took years of experience to tell which ones had the gift, although the job was made easier if Bowtruckles were found nesting in the leaves, as they never inhabited mundane trees.
Different types of wood had their own "personalities" and thus wands were likely to choose a wizard with a matching personality. Every single wand was unique and would depend for its character on the particular tree and magical creature from which it derived its materials. Ollivander believed that wand wood had almost human powers of perception and preferences.
Some wand woods were better suited for certain branches of magic. Fir wands were particularly good for transfiguration, yew wands were especially fearsome in the fields of duelling and curses, and alder wands worked better than any other wand wood with nonverbal spells. Alternatively, some woods were poorly suited for certain branches of magic. Acacia wands had a subtle nature and were not suited for "bangs-and-smells magic", and apple wood mixed poorly with the Dark Arts. Additionally, some woods reacted to certain wand cores in unique ways, altering the wands character and/or magical potential.
Wand-making was the study of a lifetime, and wandmakers could continue to learn with every wand they made and matched. Moreover, each wand, from the moment it found its ideal owner, would begin to learn from and teach its human partner. Therefore, the following notes on various wand woods should be regarded as general notes to use as a starting point, and ought not to be taken to describe any individual wand.
==Known wand woods==
Wand wood 	Known wands constructed of this wood 	Notes
Alder 	Quirinus Quirrell's wand 	While Alder was an unyielding wood, Garrick Ollivander had discovered that its ideal owner was not stubborn or obstinate, but often helpful, considerate and most likeable. Whereas most wand woods sought similarity in the characters of those they would best serve, alder was unusual in that it seemed to desire a nature that was markedly different from its own, if not precisely opposite. When an alder wand was happily placed, it became a magnificent, loyal helpmate. Of all wand types, alder was best suited to non-verbal spell work, whence came its reputation for being suitable only for the most advanced witches and wizards.
Ash 	Charlie Weasley's first wand (later Ron Weasley's first wand)	Those witches and wizards best suited to ash wands were not lightly swayed from their beliefs or purposes, the ideal owner might be stubborn, and would certainly be courageous, but never crass or arrogant. However, the brash or over-confident witch or wizard, who often insisted of trying wands on this prestigious wood, would be disappointed by its effects. An ash wand cleaved to its one true master and ought not to be passed on or gifted from the original owner, because it would lose power and skill. This tendency was extreme if the core was of unicorn hair.
Beech 	A wand produced by Garrick Ollivander 	The true match for a beech wand would be, if young, wise beyond his or her years, and if full-grown, rich in understanding and experience. Beech wands performed very weakly for the narrow-minded and intolerant. When properly matched, the beech wand was capable of a subtlety and artistry not seen in any other wood, hence its lustrous reputation.
Black Walnut	 	Less common than the standard walnut wand, that of black walnut sought a master of good instincts and powerful insight. Black walnut was a very handsome wood, but not the easiest to master. It had one pronounced quirk, which was that it was abnormally attuned to inner conflict, and lost power dramatically if its possessor practised any form of self-deception. If the witch or wizard was unable or unwilling to be honest with themselves or others, the wand often failed to perform adequately and must be matched with a new owner if it was to regain its former prowess. Paired with a sincere, self-aware owner, however, it became one of the most loyal and impressive wands of all, with a particular flair in all kinds of charmwork.
Brazilwood 	 	Its properties as wand wood are unknown.
Cedar 	Horace Slughorn's wand 	The cedar wand found its perfect home where there were perspicacity and perception. Garrick Ollivander believed that whenever he met one who carried a cedar wand, he found strength of character and unusual loyalty. The witch or wizard who was well-matched with cedar carried the potential to be a frightening adversary, especially if harm was done to those they were fond of, which often came as a shock to those who had thoughtlessly challenged them.
Cherry 	Neville Longbottom's second wand 	Cherry was a rarely used wood that made for a wand of strange power. The wand-purchaser should dispel from their minds any notion that the pink blossom of the living tree made for a frivolous or merely ornamental wand, for cherry wood often made a wand that possessed truly lethal power, whatever the core — though if paired with dragon heartstring, the wand ought never to be teamed with a wizard without exceptional self-control and strength of mind. Cherry wood was a highly praised and sought after wood among Mahoutokoro students in Japan. This wand was considered expensive, possibly because of the wood it was made out of.
Cherry 	Gilderoy Lockhart's wand 	Cherry was a rarely used wood that made for a wand of strange power. The wand-purchaser should dispel from their minds any notion that the pink blossom of the living tree made for a frivolous or merely ornamental wand, for cherry wood often made a wand that possessed truly lethal power, whatever the core — though if paired with dragon heartstring, the wand ought never to be teamed with a wizard without exceptional self-control and strength of mind. Cherry wood was a highly praised and sought after wood among Mahoutokoro students in Japan. This wand was considered expensive, possibly because of the wood it was made out of.
Chestnut 	Peter Pettigrew's wand 	According to Garrick Ollivander, this was a most curious, multi-faceted wood, which varied greatly in its character depending on the wand core, and took a great deal of colour from the personality that possessed it. The wand of chestnut was attracted to witches and wizards who were skilled tamers of magical beasts, those who possessed great gifts in Herbology, and those who were natural fliers. When paired with dragon heartstring, it might find their best match among those who were overfond of luxury and material things, and less scrupulous than they should be about how they were obtained. Conversely, when paired with unicorn hair, this wand showed a predilection for those concerned with all manner of justice.
Dogwood 	Robyn Thistlethwaite's wand 	Dogwood wands were quirky and mischievous; they had playful natures and insisted upon partners who could provide them with scope for excitement and fun. It would be quite wrong, however, to deduce from this that dogwood wands were not capable of serious magic when called upon to do so; they had been known to perform outstanding spells under difficult conditions, and when paired with a suitably clever and ingenious witch or wizard, could produce dazzling enchantments. Dogwood wands refused to perform non-verbal spells and they were often rather noisy.
Ebony 	A wand produced by Garrick Ollivander 	Ebony wands had an impressive appearance and reputation, being highly suited to all manner of combative magic, and to Transfiguration. Ebony was happiest in the hand of those with the courage to be themselves. Frequently non-conformist, highly individual or comfortable with the status of outsider. In the experience of Garrick Ollivander, the ebony wand's perfect match was one who would hold fast to their beliefs, no matter what the external pressure, and would not be swayed lightly from their purpose.
Elder 	Elder Wand 	Elder was the rarest wand wood of all and reputed to be deeply unlucky, elder wands were trickier to master than any other. They contained powerful magic, but scorned to remain with an owner who was not the superior of their company; it took a remarkable wizard to keep an elder wand for any length of time. Only a highly unusual person would find their perfect match in the elder, and on the rare occasion when such a pairing occurred, it might be taken as certain that the witch or wizard in question was marked out for a special destiny.
Elm 	Lucius Malfoy's wand 	Elm wands preferred owners with presence, magical dexterity and a certain native dignity. Of all wand woods, elm, in Ollivander's experience, produced the fewest accidents, the least foolish errors, and the most elegant charms and spells; these were sophisticated wands, capable of highly advanced magic in the right hands (which made it highly desirable to those who espoused the pure-blood philosophy).
English oak 	Rubeus Hagrid's wand 	A wand for good times and bad, this was a friend as loyal as the wizard who deserved it. Wands of English oak demanded partners of strength, courage, and fidelity. Less well-known is the propensity for owners of English oak wands to have powerful intuition, and, often, an affinity with the magic of the natural world, with the creatures and plants that are necessary to wizardkind for both magic and pleasure.
Fir 	Minerva McGonagall's wand 	There is no doubt that fir wood, coming as it did from the most resilient of trees, produced wands that demanded staying power and strength of purpose in their true owners, and favoured owners of focused, strong-minded and, occasionally, intimidating demeanour. They were poor tools in the hands of the changeable and indecisive. Fir wands were called 'the survivor's wand' as its owners were known to come out of mortal peril unscathed. Fir wands were particularly suited to Transfiguration.
Hawthorn 	Draco Malfoy's wand 	Hawthorn makes a strange, contradictory wand that is full of paradoxes. They were complex and intriguing in their natures, just like the owners who best suited them. It had been generally observed that the hawthorn wand seemed most at home with a conflicted nature, or with a witch or wizard passing through a period of turmoil. Hawthorn wands might be particularly suited to healing magic, but they were also adept at curses. Hawthorn was not easy to master, however, one should only ever consider placing a hawthorn wand in the hands of a witch or wizard of proven talent or the consequences might be dangerous. Hawthorn wands have a notable peculiarity: their spells can, when badly handled, backfire.
Hazel 	Sybill Trelawney's wand 	Hazel wands were sensitive and often reflected their owners emotional state. They worked best for a master who understood and could manage their own feelings. Others should be very careful handling a hazel wand if its owner had recently lost their temper, or suffered a serious disappointment, because the wand would absorb such energy and discharge it unpredictably. The positive aspect of a hazel wand more than made up for such minor discomforts, however, for it was capable of outstanding magic in the hands of the skilful, and was so devoted to its owner that it often "wilted" at the end of its master's life. Hazel wands also had the unique ability to detect water underground and would emit silvery, tear-shaped puffs of smoke if passing over concealed springs and wells.
Holly 	Harry Potter's wand 	Traditionally considered protective, Holly wands worked most happily for those who might need help overcoming a tendency to anger and impetuosity. At the same time, holly wands often chose owners who were engaged in some dangerous and often spiritual quest. Holly was one of those woods that varied most dramatically in performance depending on the wand core.
Holly 	Cassandra Vole's wand 	Traditionally considered protective, Holly wands worked most happily for those who might need help overcoming a tendency to anger and impetuosity. At the same time, holly wands often chose owners who were engaged in some dangerous and often spiritual quest. Holly was one of those woods that varied most dramatically in performance depending on the wand core.
Hornbeam 	Viktor Krum's wand 	A particularly fine-tuned and sentient wand, Hornbeam selected for its life mate the talented witch or wizard with a single, pure passion, which some might call obsession - more kindly - vision, which would almost always be realised. Hornbeam wands adapted more quickly than almost any other to their owner's style of magic and would become so personalised, so quickly, that other people would find them extremely difficult to use even for the most simple of spells. Hornbeam wands likewise absorbed their owner's code of honour, whatever that might be, and would refuse to perform acts - whether for good or ill - that did not tally with their master's principles.
Hornbeam 	Garrick Ollivander's wand 	A particularly fine-tuned and sentient wand, Hornbeam selected for its life mate the talented witch or wizard with a single, pure passion, which some might call obsession - more kindly - vision, which would almost always be realised. Hornbeam wands adapted more quickly than almost any other to their owner's style of magic and would become so personalised, so quickly, that other people would find them extremely difficult to use even for the most simple of spells. Hornbeam wands likewise absorbed their owner's code of honour, whatever that might be, and would refuse to perform acts - whether for good or ill - that did not tally with their master's principles.
Hornbeam 	Peregrine's wand 	A particularly fine-tuned and sentient wand, Hornbeam selected for its life mate the talented witch or wizard with a single, pure passion, which some might call obsession - more kindly - vision, which would almost always be realised. Hornbeam wands adapted more quickly than almost any other to their owner's style of magic and would become so personalised, so quickly, that other people would find them extremely difficult to use even for the most simple of spells. Hornbeam wands likewise absorbed their owner's code of honour, whatever that might be, and would refuse to perform acts - whether for good or ill - that did not tally with their master's principles.
Ivy 	 	Though Garrick Ollivander himself did not use it, his associate in the Hogsmeade branch was known to sell wands made from ivy. Aside from that, its properties as wand wood are unknown.
Larch 	Celestina Warbeck's wand 	Larch wands had a reputation for instilling confidence and courage in the user, ensuring demand had always outstripped supply. This much sought-after wand was, however, hard to please in the matter of ideal owners, and trickier to handle than many imagined. The celebrated wandmaker Garrick Ollivander found that larch always created wands of hidden talents and unexpected effects, which likewise described the master who deserved it. It was often the case that the witch or wizard who belonged to the larch wand might never realise the full extent of their considerable talents until paired with it, but that they would then make an exceptional match.
Larch 	Kevin Farrell's wand 	Larch wands had a reputation for instilling confidence and courage in the user, ensuring demand had always outstripped supply. This much sought-after wand was, however, hard to please in the matter of ideal owners, and trickier to handle than many imagined. The celebrated wandmaker Garrick Ollivander found that larch always created wands of hidden talents and unexpected effects, which likewise described the master who deserved it. It was often the case that the witch or wizard who belonged to the larch wand might never realise the full extent of their considerable talents until paired with it, but that they would then make an exceptional match.
Laurel 	 	It was said that a laurel wand couldn't perform a dishonourable act, although, in the quest for glory (a not uncommon goal for those best suited to these wands), laurel wands had been known to perform powerful and sometimes lethal magic. They also had the unusual and engaging attribute of issuing a spontaneous lightning strike if another witch or wizard attempted to steal them. Laurel wands were sometimes called fickle, but this was unfair; the laurel wand was simply unable to tolerate laziness in a possessor, and it was in such conditions that it was most easily and willingly won away. Otherwise, it would cleave happily to its first match forever.
Mahogany 	James Potter's wand 	Not much is known about this wood, however, the wand that belonged to James Potter I was made of mahogany. It was described by Ollivander as "pliable and excellent for transfiguration", also that it had "a little more power" than the wand that belonged to his wife, Lily.
Maple 	A Garrick Ollivander wand 	Maple wands often chose owners who were travellers and explorers by nature; they were not stay-at-home wands and preferred ambition in their witch or wizard, otherwise, their magic grew heavy and lacklustre. Fresh challenges and regular changes of scene caused this wand to literally shine, burnishing itself as it grew, with its partner, in ability and status.
Olive 	 	Its properties as wand wood are unknown.
Pear 	 	Pear produced wands of splendid magical powers, which give their best in the hands of the warm-hearted, the generous and the wise. Possessors of pear wands were, in the experience of the learned wandmaker Garrick Ollivander, usually popular and well-respected and he never knew of a single instance where a pear wand had been discovered in the possession of a Dark Witch or Wizard. They were also among the most resilient, even after many years of hard use, they might still present a remarkable appearance of newness.
Pine 	 	Pine wands always chose an independent, individual master who might be perceived as a loner, intriguing and perhaps mysterious. Pine wands enjoyed being used creatively, and unlike some others, would adapt unprotestingly to new methods and spells. Many wandmakers insisted that pine wands were able to detect, and perform best for, owners who were destined for long lives, including Garrick Ollivander who had never personally known the master of a pine wand to die young. The pine wand was one of those that were most sensitive to non-verbal magic.
Poplar 	Eldritch Diggory's wand 	Poplar wands were a wood to rely upon, of consistency, strength and uniform power. The Ollivander family believed from experience that poplar wands chose witches and wizards of great integrity, and they were always the happiest when working with a witch or wizard of clear moral vision. There was a tired old joke among lesser wandmakers that no poplar wand had ever chosen a politician, but here they showed their lamentable ignorance: two of the Ministry's most accomplished Ministers for Magic were the possessors of fine, Ollivander-made poplar wands.
Poplar 	Evangeline Orpington's wand 	Poplar wands were a wood to rely upon, of consistency, strength and uniform power. The Ollivander family believed from experience that poplar wands chose witches and wizards of great integrity, and they were always the happiest when working with a witch or wizard of clear moral vision. There was a tired old joke among lesser wandmakers that no poplar wand had ever chosen a politician, but here they showed their lamentable ignorance: two of the Ministry's most accomplished Ministers for Magic were the possessors of fine, Ollivander-made poplar wands.
Prickly ash 	Chadwick Boot's wand 	Not much is known about the wandlore of prickly ash, but it was used by the first and only known non-magic person ever to practice wand making, American No-Maj James Steward.
Red oak 	 	You will often hear the ignorant say that red oak is an infallible sign of its owner's hot temper. In fact, the true match for a red oak wand was possessed of unusually fast reactions, making it a perfect duelling wand. Less common than the English oak, its ideal master was light of touch, quick-witted and adaptable, often the creator of distinctive spells, and good person to have by your side in a fight. Red oak wands were, in Ollivander's opinion, among the most handsome.
Redwood 	 	Redwood wands were strongly attracted to witches and wizards who already possessed the admirable ability to fall on their feet, to make the right choice, to snatch advantage from catastrophe. This caused redwood to gain a reputation for bringing good fortune to its owner, creating high demand. As was usually the case with wandlore, the general populace had the truth back to front.
Reed 	 	Reed wands were best suited to those who were bold and were eloquent speakers, and proved to be very protective friends. Coupled with a dragon heartstring core, the owner's loyalty would be greatly admired by their friends.
Rosewood 	Fleur Delacour's wand 	In the wizarding world, rosewood served as an uncommon wand wood. It has a strong sweet smell, which persists over the years, explaining the name. Aside from that, its properties as wand wood are unknown.
Rosewood 	Eulalie Hicks's wand 	In the wizarding world, rosewood served as an uncommon wand wood. It has a strong sweet smell, which persists over the years, explaining the name. Aside from that, its properties as wand wood are unknown.
Rowan 	 	Rowan wands generally produced powerful, hard-to-break Defensive Charms. This reputation for protection made it a prized wand wood. Rowan wands were also noted for its believed disassociation with the Dark Arts. Rowan is most happily placed with the clear-headed and the pure-hearted, though Ollivander noted that this reputation for virtue ought not to fool anyone – these wands frequently equally matched, and even out-performed others in duels.
Silver lime 	 	Silver lime was an incredibly unusual and attractive wood that worked best for Seers and those skilled at Legilimency, mysterious arts both, which consequently gave the possessor of a silver lime wand considerable status. It was considered greatly fashionable in the nineteenth century and the demand outstripped supply, causing some wandmakers to dye other wood in an effort to fool purchasers into believing they had purchased a silver lime wand.
Snakewood 	Salazar Slytherin's wand 	Some magical snakewood trees resisted attempts to prune or kill them, and their leaves had powerful healing properties. Aside from that, its properties as wand wood are unknown.
Vine 	Hermione Granger's wand 	Vine wands were among the less common types; they seemed strongly attracted by personalities with hidden depths, and their ideal owners were nearly always those witches or wizards who sought a greater purpose, who had a vision beyond the ordinary and who frequently astounded those who thought they knew them best. Vine is also noted to be more sensitive than any other when it came to detecting a prospective match, they were known to start emitting magical effects when their perfect owner merely entered the room. The druids considered anything with a woody stem as a tree, and vine makes wands of such a special nature that Ollivander was happy to continue their ancient tradition.
Vine 	Daniel Page's wand 	Vine wands were among the less common types; they seemed strongly attracted by personalities with hidden depths, and their ideal owners were nearly always those witches or wizards who sought a greater purpose, who had a vision beyond the ordinary and who frequently astounded those who thought they knew them best. Vine is also noted to be more sensitive than any other when it came to detecting a prospective match, they were known to start emitting magical effects when their perfect owner merely entered the room. The druids considered anything with a woody stem as a tree, and vine makes wands of such a special nature that Ollivander was happy to continue their ancient tradition.
Willow 	Lily Evans's wand 	Willow was an uncommon wand wood with healing power, and their ideal owner often had some (usually unwarranted) insecurity, however well they might try and hide it. They had a handsome appearance and a well-founded reputation for enabling advanced, non-verbal magic. Willow wands had consistently selected those of greatest potential, rather than those who felt they had little to learn. The Ollivander family believed that "he who has furthest to travel will go fastest with willow".
Willow 	Ron Weasley's second wand 	Willow was an uncommon wand wood with healing power, and their ideal owner often had some (usually unwarranted) insecurity, however well they might try and hide it. They had a handsome appearance and a well-founded reputation for enabling advanced, non-verbal magic. Willow wands had consistently selected those of greatest potential, rather than those who felt they had little to learn. The Ollivander family believed that "he who has furthest to travel will go fastest with willow".
Yew 	Lord Voldemort's wand 	Yew wands were among the rarer kinds, and their ideal matches were likewise unusual and occasionally notorious. The wand of yew was reputed to endow its possessor with the power of life and death, which might, of course, be said of all wands; and yet yew retained a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of duelling and all curses. However, it is untrue to say (as those unlearned in wandlore often did) that those who used yew wands were more likely to be attracted to the Dark Arts than another. The witch or wizard best suited to a yew wand might equally prove a fierce protector of others. Wands hewn from these most long-lived trees had been found in the possession of heroes quite as often as of villains. Where wizards had been buried with wands of yew, the wand generally sprouted into a tree guarding the dead owner's grave. What was certain, in Ollivander's experience, was that the yew wand never chose either a mediocre or a timid owner.
Yew 	Ginevra Weasley's wand 	Yew wands were among the rarer kinds, and their ideal matches were likewise unusual and occasionally notorious. The wand of yew was reputed to endow its possessor with the power of life and death, which might, of course, be said of all wands; and yet yew retained a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of duelling and all curses. However, it is untrue to say (as those unlearned in wandlore often did) that those who used yew wands were more likely to be attracted to the Dark Arts than another. The witch or wizard best suited to a yew wand might equally prove a fierce protector of others. Wands hewn from these most long-lived trees had been found in the possession of heroes quite as often as of villains. Where wizards had been buried with wands of yew, the wand generally sprouted into a tree guarding the dead owner's grave. What was certain, in Ollivander's experience, was that the yew wand never chose either a mediocre or a timid owner.
Yew 	Two wands produced by Garrick Ollivander 	Yew wands were among the rarer kinds, and their ideal matches were likewise unusual and occasionally notorious. The wand of yew was reputed to endow its possessor with the power of life and death, which might, of course, be said of all wands; and yet yew retained a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of duelling and all curses. However, it is untrue to say (as those unlearned in wandlore often did) that those who used yew wands were more likely to be attracted to the Dark Arts than another. The witch or wizard best suited to a yew wand might equally prove a fierce protector of others. Wands hewn from these most long-lived trees had been found in the possession of heroes quite as often as of villains. Where wizards had been buried with wands of yew, the wand generally sprouted into a tree guarding the dead owner's grave. What was certain, in Ollivander's experience, was that the yew wand never chose either a mediocre or a timid owner.
Yew 	Two wands produced by Garrick Ollivander 	Yew wands were among the rarer kinds, and their ideal matches were likewise unusual and occasionally notorious. The wand of yew was reputed to endow its possessor with the power of life and death, which might, of course, be said of all wands; and yet yew retained a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of duelling and all curses. However, it is untrue to say (as those unlearned in wandlore often did) that those who used yew wands were more likely to be attracted to the Dark Arts than another. The witch or wizard best suited to a yew wand might equally prove a fierce protector of others. Wands hewn from these most long-lived trees had been found in the possession of heroes quite as often as of villains. Where wizards had been buried with wands of yew, the wand generally sprouted into a tree guarding the dead owner's grave. What was certain, in Ollivander's experience, was that the yew wand never chose either a mediocre or a timid owner.
==Behind the scenes==
*Although J. K. Rowling has said that she only used the Celtic assignations for Harry, Ron and Hermione, Draco Malfoy's wand wood of hawthorn match 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., pg 85
*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"., pg 100-01
*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.
===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."Extra Stuff: Wands at Rowling has also revealed that she discovered that Harry's wand wood corresponded to his date of birth in the Celtic tree calendar afterward, and decided to use the calendar to assign the wand woods of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as a "hidden connection" between the three.She has also commented on Hagrid's wand wood:
:"Hagrid, for instance, has an oak wand, though by this Celtic system he should have a wand made of elder; in Britain, the oak is 'King of the Forest' and symbolises strength, protection and fecundity; what other wood could 'choose' Hagrid?""Extra Stuff: Wands" at 
==See also==
*Wand
*Wandlore
*Wand core
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