Maple

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Maple (genus Acer) is a genus of trees or shrubs composed of approximately 129 species.^[1]

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.^[2]

Wandlore

Garrick Ollivander often found that those chosen by maple wands are by nature travellers and explorers; they are not stay-at-home wands, and prefer ambition in their witch or wizard, otherwise their magic grows heavy and lacklustre. Fresh challenges and regular changes of scene cause this wand to literally shine, burnishing itself as it grows, with its partner, in ability and status.^[3]

This is a beautiful and desirable wood, and wand quality maple has been among the most costly for centuries. Possession of a maple wand has long been a mark of status, because of its reputation as the wand of high achievers.^[3]

Known wands

• Jacob's wand

Behind the scenes

• The player can obtain a Maple wand in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.

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

Notes and references