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Wand Length: All wands have their individual lengths and there may also be some correlation between a person’s size and the length of their wands. According to Mr. Ollivander, matching a wand to a wizard solely by height is a crude measure. Long wands tend to suit those with personalities of a more spacious and dramatic style of magic. Neater wands favor elegant and refined spell-casting. Particularly short wands will choose wizards whose character lacks something.

Flexibility: Usually, wands are only described in terms of the source tree, its core, and it’s length. However, occasionally, the firmness of the wand has also been described. Rigidity or flexibility of a wand can determine the adaptability of the owner’s spellwork. It can also characterize the willingness to change of the wand-and-wizard pair, and denote the wand’s loyalty to its wielder. Common descriptors of flexibility include: brittle, hard, rigid, solid, unbending, unyielding, quite bendy, quite flexible, reasonably supple, slightly yielding, slightly springy, pliant, and surprisingly swishy.

Magical Cores: Wands contain magical cores, possibly magically inserted once the wand has been carved. These magical cores enhance the wand magic or give the wand wood magical abilities. The only cores able to produce magic are from magical species. While many different substances can be used for wand cores, Mr. Ollivander opts to only use three core types, which may be the most powerful and best of magical cores.

DRAGON HEARTSTRING: produces the wands with the most power, and the quickest to learn new spells. However, they can change allegiance if won from their master and are the most prone to accidents.

UNICORN HAIR: produces the most consistent magic and the most faithful of all wands. They don’t make the most powerful wands, but the wood they are paired with can compensate for this.

PHOENIX FEATHER: produces the greatest range of magic, and shows the most initiative. They are the hardest to tame, and phoenix feather wands are often the pickiest when choosing its owner.

Wand Wood: Bowtruckles, tree-guardians, opt to live in trees whose wood is of wand quality. Wand woods may already be magical or merely be the only kinds of wood strong enough to sustain the power of magic within. The properties of different woods can correspond to the character and values of its wielder.

ACACIA: peculiarly temperamental, wands made of acacia often refuse to produce magic for any but their owner

ALDER: unyielding, this wand wood prefers owners that are helpful and considerate; best suited for non-verbal spellwork

APPLE: rare wand wood; suited for those with personal charm and high ideals

ASH: ideal for those who are stubborn and courageous, but not arrogant or crass

ASPEN: great for aspiring duelists; usually suited for the determined revolutionary

BEECH: capable of rare artistry in spellwork, wielders are rich in understanding and experience

BLACKTHORN: to properly bond with a blackthorn wand, its wielder needs to pass through danger or great hardship

BLACK WALNUT: not the easiest to master, as its attuned to the inner conflict in its wielder, and seeks a sincere, self-aware owner

CEDAR: perception and cleverness pair well with cedar wood, and owners carry the potential to become a frightening adversary

CHERRY: requires a user with exceptional self-control and strength of mind, as cherry can possess truly lethal power

CHESTNUT: the most versatile wood, users skilled with beasts, herbology, and natural fliers are a good match for chestnut wands

CYPRESS: seeks out the brave, bold, and self-sacrificing in its user; often associated with nobility

DOGWOOD: while known to perform outstanding spells under pressure, they have a playful nature and are drawn to the quirky and mischievous

EBONY: suited for combative magic, as well as transfiguration, and serve those who are hold fast to their beliefs

ELM: produces the fewest accidents in casting; prefer users with magical dexterity and native dignity

ENGLISH OAK: wielders are known to have an affinity with the natural world, as well as embody strength, courage and fidelity

FIR: suited for transfiguration; favors wielders that are focused and have strength of purpose rather than the indecisive

HAWTHORN: adept at healing as well as curses due to their complex nature; suited for those with a conflicted nature

HAZEL: incredibly tuned to its owners emotional state, and are best for those who can manage their feelings

HOLLY: users that are engaged in a dangerous or spiritual quest will attract this wand wood; its power varies depending on the core paired with it

HORNBEAM: prefers owners with a single pure passion and will adapt to it owner’s style of magic, making it difficult for others to use

LARCH: tricky to handle and harder than most to please, these wands will gravitate to those that might not realize their considerable talents

LAUREL: incorrectly labeled as fickle, laurel wands will not tolerate laziness in its owner; said they cannot perform a dishonorable act

MAPLE: a perfect match for travelers and explorers, as they are suited to those with great ambition and shine when faced with new challenge

PEAR: perform best when in the hands of the generous and wise; extremely resilient and capable of splendid magic

PINE: able to adapt to new methods and spells, pine wands always choose those who are independent, intriguing, and mysterious

POPLAR: known for their reliability and consistency, and prefer owners with a clear moral vision

RED OAK: perfect for dueling, as it responds well to those that are quick-witted, light of touch, and reactive

REDWOOD: attracted to an owner with the ability to make the right choices and falling on their feet, giving these wands the reputation of bringing good fortune

ROWAN: its believed that no dark witch or wizard has ever owned a rowan wand, based on its affinity for the pure-hearted and its protective nature

SILVER LIME: known to perform best for Seers and Legilimens, and were in vogue in the 19th century

SPRUCE: not for the nervous or cautious; work best with a bold spell caster with a firm hand

SYCAMORE: eager for adventure and an owner that’s curious and vital, these wands will lose their brilliance if used for mundane tasks

VINE: as a less commonly used wood, vine wands match well with those that have hidden depth and seek a great purpose

WALNUT: often paired with highly intelligent owners, and will perform any tasks desired by its wielder, as long as they are sufficiently brilliant

WILLOW: seeks those with great potential and some insecurity; have healing powers and are good for non-verbal magic

Remus Lupin and Delphi Trelawney

WANTED - LUPA LUPIN-BLACK

Believed to be on the run with her cousin, Harry Potter, Lupa Black is considered extremely dangerous. A known animagus, Lupa is also known to keep company with werewolves. If found, alert Ministry personnel and approach with extreme caution.

With a frown, Lupa examined the poster, expression thoughtful as dark eyes scanned over the image of herself. Known to keep company with werewolves? Well, actually just the one but she could see the angle that they were trying to go for. Scary fugitive is friend with even scarier werewolves. Everyone lock your doors and bar your windows at night, lest evil Lupa Black comes calling, all five feet of her.

Lupa couldn’t help but snort slightly, shaking her head as she lowered the poster, before holding it out for her cousin to see. “What do you think, Harry?” she asked. “Did they get my good side?”

Harry looked slightly amused, Lupa noted with some satisfaction, which was good because there was so little to be amused about these days. “That’s what you’re worried about?” Harry raised a brow at her, earning a grin from Lupa.

“Of course,” she said. “I’ve never had a wanted posted before. It’s cool. I bet Fred and George are green with jealousy. They’ve never had wanted posters.”

Skylar Ashcroft & Lupa Black

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