Sunday, August 29, 2010

An Introduction to the World of Magic Wands

"Wandlore is a complex and mysterious branch of magic."
Mr. Ollivander
Without question it is essential to find a magic wand that works. Especially in the world of Harry Potter wands where witches and wizards depend on them in their daily lives.
Wands are used by witches and wizards to channel their magic powers and to cast focused spells. It is commonly thought that a wand increases magical ability but in fact this is not true. A wand actually magnifies and focuses magic making it possible to create very powerful spells. It has been compared to the fire that is created by focused sunlight through a magnifying glass.
There are many things to consider when finding the right wand; it really is not as easy as you might think. For the most part the process is based on trial and error. When making a wand for a specific witch or wizard the elements that are used generally reflect their character. However, the best results are usually achieved when the wand chooses the owner.
Mr. Ollivander uses four criteria to classify wands in the world of Harry Potter wands. He describes the physical aspects of the wand by type of wood, length and core material. The quality of how the wand moves is the fourth component and is more subjective.
A single piece of wood is used the make each wand and at the center is a magical substance. The type of wood used to make Harry Potter wands often aligns with the date of birth according to the Celtic calendar. Phoenix feather, dragon heartstring, and tail of unicorn are the three magical centers used by Mr. Ollivander.
In the Celtic calendar a tree represents each month, and each tree is associated with specific powers and qualities. For example, Harry Potter was born on July 31st. His wand is made of Holly which coincides with his birthday. Holly is said to ward off evil and is a symbol for protection. It is also seen as a sign of hope because it is perennially green and has bright red berries during the winter. Phoenix feather is at the core of Harry's wand.
In the universe of Harry Potter wands, a wand is essential to witches and wizards. Many witches and wizards become very attached to their wand because they receive them at a young age. Without their wands they would feel lost and be unable to perform most magic.
Harry Potter Wands was created to share information about the world of Harry Potter and creating your own Hogwarts experience. Whether it's halloween or a birthday party it's a lot of fun to escape into the world of Harry Potter!

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