#dragonheartstring

The wand: hawthorn, dragon heartstring, 12 ½, unyielding

hawthorn, dragon heartstring, 12 ½ and unyielding

wand #5

(requested)

first, let's start with the core of the wand. dragon heartstring is a core commonly associated with dark magic, and while it is the easiest wand core to turn dark, that doesn't mean anything. it is a temperamental, powerful core, and it is not the most loyal by any means.

hawthorn is, interestingly enough, the wood of draco malfoy's wand (though his was shorter and used unicorn hair instead of dragon heartstring). according to gregorovitch, hawthorn "makes a strange, contradictory wand, as full of paradoxes as the tree that gave it birth, whose leaves and blossoms heal, and yet whose cut branches smell of death." while ollivander and gregorovitch disagree on many fronts, this they agree on, with ollivander stating that "hawthorn wands may be particularly suited to healing magic, but they are also adept at curses, and it has been generally observed that the hawthorn wand seems most at home with a conflicted nature, or with a witch or wizard passing through a period of turmoil."

in celtic mythology, hawthorn is a sacred tree that is associated with love, protection, duality, along with longevity (it can live for over 400 years!) continuing on with this healing theme. it is also known as the 'fairy tree' as faries used its foliage for shelter. it is also used in many herbal medicines in teas and the like. in the greek world, it was tradition to give a newlywed couple branches of trees like hawthorn. during beltane—a celtic festival that welcomes summer—hawthorn trees are decorated with ornaments and its branches are braided. the reason hawthorn is used is because of its commonness and its beauty.

now, with hawthorn's duality, dragon heartstring fits right in. it emphasizes the fierceness of a hawthorn wand's need to protect. if properly incensed, the owner of this wand can be very dangerous indeed, which is quite a hufflepuff and gryffindor sentiment.

with the wand being unyielding, the owner has a very low tolerance of what does not fit their ideals. this is quite odd, considering that hawthorn represents duality, amongst other things, so i suspect the owner is not as unaccepting as the flexibility (or lack thereof, in this case) suggests. indeed, with a length of 12 ½", the owner of the wand is quite a balanced person, despite their duality. they are a fierce lover and a fierce fighter.

Elm wood, dragon hearstring, 12½, rigid

Also I am from slytherin, my patronus is buzzard but pottermore quiz is not reliable and just random, so if you would like to suggest patronus for me it would be nice :> but you totally don't have to

elm, dragon hearstring, 12½" and rigid

wand #4

(requested by @misfortvne)

as always, we will start by analyzing the core of this wand. dragon heartstring is an extremely temperamental, powerful, core. it is, easily turned toward the dark arts, but will never go there without prompting from its owner.

elm, on the other hand, prefers elegance over the dragon heartstring's brute force. owners of elm wands are rather stoic, graceful and have a confident air to them. according to ollivander, elm 'prefer owners with presence, magical dexterity and a certain native dignity.' it is also known to produce the least magical errors and accidents and is capable of very highly advanced magic. because of this, there is a myth of elm only favouring those of the purest blood, but that is again, only a myth. in fact, elm is associated with a number of myths. in celtic mythology, elm is associated with the underworld and has a connection to burial grounds. in norse mythology, the first woman is made from elm, while the first man is made from ash. in japanese mythology, the first chief goddess was birthed by an elm tree. in the realm of politics, elm is associated with revolution and freedom. it started in 1188, when an elm tree was cut to symbolize a disagreement between the king of france and the king of england. during the american revolution, the 'liberty tree', an elm, was planted in boston to signify the americans' rebellion.

as we can see, elm is a rather complicated wood with a lot of connotations. it appears rather mighty, but is gentle, with a lot of sentiments attached to it, and it is my opinion that the owner of a wand with such a wood is similar in nature. elm coupled with a dragon heartstring core would make for a seemingly aloof, graceful owner, whose heart is much softer and yet, fiercer, than it seems. (it was such a slytherin sentiment, i had to check if you'd mentioned your house to see if i was right!)

the wand's flexibility being rigid suggests that the owner has a strict set of morals. they are set in their ways and are rather strong-willed, which can be helpful with setting boundaries and standing up for themselves or others. it can also be detrimental, however, if it turns out that they are wrong about/for something.

this wand being 12½ inches is not very surprising, as the above suggests a well-rounded and balanced character. overall, this wand indicates that its owner is one who appears very poised and graceful, has a heart of gold and will not hesitate to fight if something goes against their morals.

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now, for a patronus suggestion... i cannot guarantee that this will be a perfect fit, as it is infinitesimally easier to have the answer and explain it than have the explanation and search for the answer. however, once i thought about it, there was one animal that stuck out for me.

(granted, i am not an animal nerd—patronus analyses are as far as i get in that regard—and for all i know there's something out there that fits much better.)

the patronus i would suggest for you, is a swan. when i tried to think up an animal that is unmatched in its grace, the swan is what came to my mind. they are the epitome of poise, and yet, when they feel like they, or their young, are threatened, they will attack. they are more aggressive in geese, in this way, and while they do not actually pose any threat, it cannot be said that this method is not effective.

wand #1

(the wand used by bellatrix lestrange)

walnut is a wood used often by intelligent witches and wizards. this wood is "incredibly versatile and adaptable" in the words of ollivander, and it only cares for the intellect of its user. it is of no surprise then, that this wood is found in the hands of brilliant magical inventors and duellists alike.

dragon heartstring is the most powerful of the three cores used by the great garrick ollivander; however, it is also the most easiest to turn to the dark arts.

dragon heartstring wands bond strongly with their first owner, but can be turned to others. they love flamboyant spells and pick up magic quickly.

the combination of walnut wood and dragon heartstring is quite interesting and spells for an immensely powerful witch or wizard. this wand means its owner is both intelligent and deadly, and isn't that scary? this wand is one that can make a brilliant duellist, and with both a morally ambiguous wood and core, will have great aptitude for the dark arts.

the core and wood may be ambiguous in morals, but they are also not the most loyal. interestingly, this is counteracted by the flexibility of the wood, which is unyielding. unyielding woods make for immensely loyal wands and also indicate the same loyalty in their owners. 

this wand is also fairly long, at almost 13 inches, which indicates yet again a predisposition towards the dark arts — many dark witches and wizards favour long wands — however, it also means that precision is not its forte. this wand's length also indicates a fairly tall owner.

wand #3

(requested by @veryfancydoilies)

dragon heartstring as a core makes for a very powerful offensive wand. it is, however, very easy to turn to the dark arts, and it is not as loyal as other wands.

ollivander describes pine wood as "straight-grained," a description apt for both the wood and the owner of such a wand. the owners of a pine wand are independent. they are stubborn, not very flexible and true to themselves, often resulting in them being loners (though they prefer it that way). they are unapologetically themselves, in a quiet, subdued way. in some abrahamic religions, pines symbolize life winning over darkness, as pine trees can live through harsh winters. in native american, japanese, chinese, and korean cultures, pine trees, like other ancient and sacred trees, are also associated with wisdom. iroquois tribes associate pine with peace and algonquian tribes of the northeast see pine as a symbol of longevity.

pine and dragon heartstring certainly make for a very individualistic and self-reliant owner. the owner of this wand is likely either a slytherin with gryffindor tendencies or a gryffindor with slytherin tendencies.

this seems to be emphasized with the wand's rigidity. a rigid wand symbolizes one's flexibility and open-mindedness, as well as adaptability. as the wood and core already depict a kind of independent, loner attitude, this only confirms it.

at eleven and a quarter inches, this wand is within average length, indicating a balance between ego and personality. this person is quite satisfied with themselves, but not excessively so.

in conclusion, this wand indicates an independent, self-reliant owner, content with themselves and their place in the world. they may be a bit set in their ways and unhappy with change, but they are, overall, a very reliable owner.

wand #2

as mentioned in my previous post, dragon heartstring is by far the most powerful core used by garrick ollivander, and it picks up magic quickly. it is also the easiest to turn to the dark arts. while they bond to their owners, they can also turn to others, unlike unicorn hair wands, which are extremely loyal.

apple wood wands, by contrast, do not mix well with the dark arts. apple wand bearers are "well-loved and long-lived," in the words of ollivander. they make for powerful wands, as well, and their owners have high ambitions and dreams. it is to no surprise, then, that apple is associated with ideals such as chivalry, passion and love.

an apple wood wand with a dragon heartstring core would make for a wand most powerful. the dragon heartstring's natural draw to the dark arts would likely be culled by the apple's distaste for it, leaving this wand neutral. an wand of this combination would likely be owned by a wizard with a strong will and ideals.

this is especially true, taking its rigidity into account. a wand's flexibility (or lack thereof) reflects its owner's flexibility. the owner of this wand is rather stubborn in nature and dislikes change. they value tradition greatly, and whether they are light, dark or grey in nature would depend on their family's values.

standing at a great nine and three-quarters of an inch, this wand is barely within the range of average. a wand's size generally correlates to its owner's personality. large wands signify those with big personalities, large egos, or an overwhelming presence, while small ones, like this, signify that a part of someone's personality is lacking. in this ones case, it could be a lack of flexibility and openness to change.