James Potter I's wand

"Your father, on the other hand, favored a mahogany wand. Eleven inches. Pliable. A little more power and excellent for transfiguration. Well, I say your father favored it — it's really the wand that chooses the wizard, of course"

- Mr. Ollivander

James Potter's wand was 11" mahogany ; its core is unknown.

This wand was purchased at Ollivanders Wand Shop by James I before he began his education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The wand was described as "pliable" and as "excellent for Transfiguration" by Garrick Ollivander.

History
This wand later proved itself useful for Transfiguration; in James's fifth year, he became an accomplished Animagus.

However, on the night of 31 October, 1981, James had been using his wand to entertain his infant son Harry and had left it on the couch when Lord Voldemort arrived. As a result, he was killed instantly. It is unknown what happened to the wand after the death of its owner, but it is possible it was buried with him.

Behind the scenes

 * The mahogany tree symbolises strength, safety, protectiveness, and practicality. Likewise, the wand wood could reflect James I' character, in particular his protectiveness of Harry, his son.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Notes and references
Bacchetta di James Potter