Maple

Maple
Species information
Sentience	Non-sentient
Usage	Wand wood
Status	Extant

Maple (genus Acer) is a genus of trees or shrubs composed of approximately 129 species.

History

In 1991, Garrick Ollivander had Harry Potter briefly try a wand made of maple and phoenix feather, seven inches, quite whippy, when Harry was buying his first wand.

Wandlore

Garrick Ollivander often found that those chosen by maple wands were by nature travellers and explorers; they were not stay-at-home wands, and preferred ambition in their witch or wizard, otherwise their magic grew heavy and lacklustre. Fresh challenges and regular changes of scene caused this wand to literally shine, burnishing itself as it grew, with its partner, in ability and status.

This was a beautiful and desirable wood, and wand quality maple had been among the most costly for centuries. Possession of a maple wand had long been a mark of status, because of its reputation as the wand of high achievers.

Known users

Jacob's sibling (possibly)

• Jacob

Behind the scenes

• The choice of Jacob's sibling's first wand is determined by the player's answer to Ollivander's question of how they felt about their brother's expulsion and subsequent disappearance. During the game's beta version, the response "I wanted answers" was available, to which Ollivander would give the player a maple wand with a unicorn hair core. During the same conversion, Ollivander would mention that Jacob's wand was also made of maple. This option and conversation are not available in the full release.

Etymology

The word Acer is derived from a Latin word meaning "sharp" (compare "acerbic"), referring to the characteristic points on maple leaves.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
• Pottermore
• Wizarding World
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery