Ebony

In everyday usage, the term "ebony" refers to any very dense, black wood. However, in a botanical context it refers to any of the following 11 species of the genus Diospyros: Ceylon ebony (D. ebenum), African Ebony (D. mespiliformis), Black Ebony (a.k.a. Gaboon Ebony - D. dendo), Black-and-white Ebony (a.k.a. Pale Moon Ebony - D. malabarica), Makassar Ebony (D. celebica), Coromandel Ebony (D. melanoxylon), Mauritius Ebony (D. tessellaria), Mun Ebony (D. mun), Myrtle Ebony (D. pentamera), New Guinea Ebony (D. insularis), Queensland Ebony (D. humilis) or Red-fruited Ebony (D. mabacea).

Wandlore
This jet-black wand wood has an impressive appearance and reputation, being highly suited to all manner of combative magic, and to Transfiguration. Ebony is happiest in the hand of those with the courage to be themselves. Frequently non-conformist, highly individual or comfortable with the status of outsider, ebony wand owners have been found both among the ranks of the Order of the Phoenix and among the Death Eaters.

In the experience of Garrick Ollivander, the ebony wand’s perfect match is one who will hold fast to his or her beliefs, no matter what the external pressure, and will not be swayed lightly from their purpose.

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