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{{Quote|Every Ollivander wand has a core of a powerful magical substance, Mr Potter. We use unicorn hairs, phoenix tail feathers, and the heartstrings of dragons. No two Ollivander wands are the same, just as no two unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes are quite the same. And of course, you will never get such good results with another wizard’s wand.|[[Garrick Ollivander]] telling [[Harry Potter]] about the wand cores used in wands sold at [[Ollivanders]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
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[[File:PottermoreWands1.jpg|252x252px|thumb|Different wands with different cores]]
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[[File:PottermoreWnds2.jpg|251x251px|thumb|Different wands with different cores]]
   
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The '''core''' of a [[wand]] is a [[magic]]al substance placed within the length of wood, usually extracted from a magical [[creature]].
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The '''core''' of a [[wand]] is a [[magic]]al substance placed within the length of wood, usually extracted from a magical [[creature]].<ref name="morecores"/><ref name="PS5">{{PS|B|5}}</ref>
   
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Although wand cores vary widely, certain [[wandmaker]]s prefer to use certain materials; for example, [[Garrick Ollivander]] discovered and pioneered the use of [[phoenix feather]]s, [[dragon heartstring]]s, and [[unicorn hair|unicorn tail hairs]], whereas his [[Gervaise Ollivander|father]] used lesser substances such as [[Kelpie hair]] and [[Kneazle]] whiskers.<ref name="morecores">{{WW|wand-cores}} [http://lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/8977640199/wand-cores-off-of-pottermore (archive)]</ref>
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Although wand cores vary widely, certain [[wandmaker]]s prefer to use certain materials; for example, [[Garrick Ollivander]] discovered and pioneered the use of [[phoenix feather]]s, [[dragon heartstring]]s, and [[unicorn hair|unicorn tail hairs]],<ref name="PS5"/> whereas his [[Gervaise Ollivander|father]] used lesser substances such as [[Kelpie hair]] and [[Kneazle]] whiskers.<ref name="morecores">{{WW|wand-cores}} [http://lady-slytherin-forever.tumblr.com/post/8977640199/wand-cores-off-of-pottermore (archive)]</ref>
   
 
==Properties==
  
==Properties==
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The core type is known to influence the temperament of the wand produced with it. For example, the wand-maker [[Garrick Ollivander]] will not use [[Veela hair]] for cores because he believes they make for "temperamental" wands. [[Thestral tail hair]] is also an interesting core - the wand cannot simply be mastered by winning them. It can only be mastered by a witch or wizard who is able to face [[death]], which is why [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] struggled to master the [[Elder Wand]].<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=25 Thestral tail hair information]</ref>
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The core type is known to influence the temperament of the wand produced with it. For example, the wand-maker [[Garrick Ollivander]] will not use [[Veela hair]] for cores because he believes they make for "temperamental" wands.<ref name="GOF18">{{GOF|B|18}}</ref> [[Thestral tail hair]] is also an interesting core - the wand cannot simply be mastered by winning them. It can only be mastered by a witch or wizard who is able to face [[death]], which is why [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] struggled to master the [[Elder Wand]].<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=25 Thestral tail hair information]</ref>
   
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When more than one wand has twin cores - meaning they share the same material from the same creature - they are known as brothers and hold greater power when used together. When [[Chadwick Boot|Chadwick]] and [[Webster Boot]] used them as a team, their wands with cores from the same [[Horned Serpent]] increased in power tenfold. However, when they are used in conflict with another, the connecting spells create [[Reverse Spell|Priori Incantatem]], as seen when the wands of [[Harry Potter]] and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], which both had cores comprised of a feather from [[Fawkes]], [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s [[phoenix]]<ref>{{PS}}</ref>, connected.<ref name=":1" />
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When more than one wand has twin cores - meaning they share the same material from the same creature - they are known as brothers and hold greater power when used together. When [[Chadwick Boot|Chadwick]] and [[Webster Boot]] used them as a team, their wands with cores from the same [[Horned Serpent]] increased in power tenfold.<ref name="ilvermorny"/> However, when they are used in conflict with another, the connecting spells create [[Reverse Spell|''Priori Incantatem'']], as seen when the wands of [[Harry Potter]] and [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]], which both had cores comprised of a feather from [[Fawkes]], [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s [[phoenix]], connected.<ref name="GOF36">{{GOF|B|36}}</ref>
   
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[[Ollivander's]] shop in [[Diagon Alley]] has changed the way that wands are created. Before [[Garrick Ollivander]]'s practise of using only the three "[[Supreme Cores]]", it was common for witches and wizards to present a [[wandmaker]] with a magical substance to which they had a particular attachment for use as a wand core.
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[[Ollivander's]] shop in [[Diagon Alley]] has changed the way that wands are created. Before [[Garrick Ollivander]]'s practice of using only the three "[[Supreme Cores]]", it was common for witches and wizards to present a [[wandmaker]] with a magical substance to which they had a particular attachment for use as a wand core.<ref name="morecores"/>
   
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However, when Garrick watched his father, [[Gervaise Ollivander]], struggle with substandard wand cores such as [[Kneazle]] whiskers, [[Dittany]] stalks, or [[Kelpie]] [[Kelpie hair|manes]], he decided to devote his time to studying the finest wand cores.<ref>{{WW|mr-ollivander}}</ref>
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However, when Garrick watched his father, [[Gervaise Ollivander]], struggle with substandard wand cores such as [[Kneazle]] whiskers, [[Dittany]] stalks, or [[Kelpie]] [[Kelpie hair|manes]], he decided to devote his time to studying the finest wand cores.<ref name="ollivander">{{WW|mr-ollivander}}</ref>
   
 
==Known core materials==
  
==Known core materials==
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*[[Hermione Granger]]'s [[Hermione Granger's wand|wand]]
  
*[[Hermione Granger]]'s [[Hermione Granger's wand|wand]]
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*[[Viktor Krum]]'s [[Viktor Krum's wand|wand]]
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*[[Viktor Krum]]'s [[Viktor Krum's wand|wand]]<ref name="GOF18"/>
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*[[Bellatrix Lestrange]]'s [[Bellatrix Lestrange's first wand|wand]]
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*[[Bellatrix Lestrange]]'s [[Bellatrix Lestrange's first wand|wand]]<ref name="DH24">{{DH|B|24}}</ref>
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*[[Gilderoy Lockhart]]'s [[Gilderoy Lockhart's wand|wand]]
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*[[Gilderoy Lockhart]]'s [[Gilderoy Lockhart's wand|wand]]
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*[[Lucius Malfoy]]'s [[Lucius Malfoy's wand|wand]]
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*[[Lucius Malfoy]]'s [[Lucius Malfoy's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH1">{{DH|B|1}}</ref>
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*[[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Minerva McGonagall's wand|wand]]
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*[[Minerva McGonagall]]'s [[Minerva McGonagall's wand|wand]]
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*[[Garrick Ollivander]] 's [[Garrick Ollivander's wand|wand]]
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*[[Garrick Ollivander]] 's [[Garrick Ollivander's wand|wand]]
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*[[Peter Pettigrew]]'s [[Peter Pettigrew's wand|wand]]
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*[[Peter Pettigrew]]'s [[Peter Pettigrew's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH24"/>
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* [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Dolores Umbridge's wand|wand]]
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*[[Dolores Umbridge]]'s [[Dolores Umbridge's wand|wand]]
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*[[Horace Slughorn]]'s [[Horace Slughorn's wand|wand]]
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*[[Gormlaith Gaunt]]'s [[Gormlaith Gaunt's second wand|second wand]]<ref name="ilvermorny"/>
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*[[Boot brothers' father|Mr Boot]]'s wand<ref name="ilvermorny"/>
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*[[Jacob (Hogwarts student)|Jacob]]'s [[Jacob's wand|wand]]<ref name="HM">{{HM}}</ref>
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*[[Penelope Fawley]]'s [[Penelope Fawley's wand|wand]]<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref>
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*[[Applewood and dragon heartstring wand|An applewood wand made by Garrick Ollivander]]
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*[[Beechwood and dragon heartstring wand|A beechwood wand made by Garrick Ollivander]]
 
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|[[Phoenix]] [[Phoenix feather|feather]]
  
|[[Phoenix]] [[Phoenix feather|feather]]
 
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*[[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]]
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*[[Harry Potter]]'s [[Harry Potter's wand|wand]]<ref name="PS5"/>
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*[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Tom Riddle's wand|wand]]
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*[[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s [[Tom Riddle's wand|wand]]<ref name="PS5"/>
 
*[[Silvanus Kettleburn]]'s [[Silvanus Kettleburn's wand|wand]]
  
*[[Silvanus Kettleburn]]'s [[Silvanus Kettleburn's wand|wand]]
 
*[[Celestina Warbeck]]'s [[Celestina Warbeck's wand|wand]]
  
*[[Celestina Warbeck]]'s [[Celestina Warbeck's wand|wand]]
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|[[Unicorn]] [[Unicorn hair|tail hair]]
  
|[[Unicorn]] [[Unicorn hair|tail hair]]
 
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*[[Mary Cattermole]]'s [[Mary Cattermole's wand|wand]]
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*[[Mary Cattermole]]'s [[Mary Cattermole's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH13">{{DH|B|13}}</ref>
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*[[Cedric Diggory]]'s [[Cedric Diggory's wand|wand]]
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*[[Cedric Diggory]]'s [[Cedric Diggory's wand|wand]]<ref name="GOF18"/>
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*[[Neville Longbottom]]'s [[Neville Longbottom's second wand|second wand]]
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*[[Neville Longbottom]]'s [[Neville Longbottom's second wand|second wand]]<ref name="HBP7">{{HBP|B|7}}</ref>
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*[[Remus Lupin]]'s [[Remus Lupin's wand|wand]]
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*[[Remus Lupin]]'s [[Remus Lupin's wand|wand]]
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*[[Draco Malfoy]]'s [[Draco Malfoy's wand|wand]]
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*[[Draco Malfoy]]'s [[Draco Malfoy's wand|wand]]<ref name="DH24"/>
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*[[Quirinus Quirrell]]'s [[Quirinus Quirrell's wand|wand]]
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*[[Quirinus Quirrell]]'s [[Quirinus Quirrell's wand|wand]]
 
*[[Sybill Trelawney]]'s [[Sybill Trelawney's wand|wand]]
  
*[[Sybill Trelawney]]'s [[Sybill Trelawney's wand|wand]]
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*[[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's first wand|first wand]]
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*[[Charles Weasley|Charlie Weasley]]'s [[Charles Weasley's wand|wand]]<ref name="PS6">{{PS|B|6}}</ref>
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*[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's wands|wands]]
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*[[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]]'s [[Ronald Weasley's second wand|second wand]]<ref name="POA4">{{POA|B|4}}</ref>
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*[[Penny Haywood]]'s [[Penny Haywood's wand|wand]]<ref name="HM"/>
 
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|[[Veela]] [[Veela hair|hair]]
  
|[[Veela]] [[Veela hair|hair]]
 
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*[[Fleur Delacour]]'s [[Fleur Delacour's wand|wand]]
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*[[Fleur Delacour]]'s [[Fleur Delacour's wand|wand]]<ref name="GOF18"/>
 
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|[[Thestral]] [[Thestral tail hair|tail hair]]
  
|[[Thestral]] [[Thestral tail hair|tail hair]]
 
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*The [[Elder Wand]]
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*The [[Elder Wand]]<ref name="JKRS">{{JKRS}}</ref>
 
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|[[Troll]] [[Troll whisker|whisker]]
  
|[[Troll]] [[Troll whisker|whisker]]
 
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*[[Cadogan]]'s [[Cadogan's wand|wand]]
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*[[Cadogan]]'s [[Cadogan's wand|wand]]<ref name="cadogan">{{WW|sir-cadogan}}</ref>
 
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|[[Koralle|Coral]]
  
|[[Koralle|Coral]]
 
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* [[Schlangenholz and Koralle wand|Snakewood and coral wand]]
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*[[Schlangenholz and Koralle wand|Snakewood and coral wand]]
 
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|[[Dittany]] Stalk
  
|[[Dittany]] Stalk
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|[[Thunderbird]] [[Thunderbird tail feather|tail feather]]
  
|[[Thunderbird]] [[Thunderbird tail feather|tail feather]]
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<ref name=":0">{{PM}} - "[https://www.pottermore.com/collection-episodic/history-of-magic-in-north-america-en History of Magic in North America: 1920s Wizarding America]"</ref>
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<ref name="NA">{{PM}} - "[https://www.pottermore.com/collection-episodic/history-of-magic-in-north-america-en History of Magic in North America: 1920s Wizarding America]"</ref>
 
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|[[Wampus cat]] [[Wampus cat hair|hair]]
  
|[[Wampus cat]] [[Wampus cat hair|hair]]
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<ref name="NA" /><ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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|[[White River Monster]] [[White River Monster spine|spine]]
  
|[[White River Monster]] [[White River Monster spine|spine]]
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<ref name="NA" />
 
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|[[Rougarou]] [[Rougarou hair|hair]]
  
|[[Rougarou]] [[Rougarou hair|hair]]
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<ref name="NA" />
 
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* [[Seraphina Picquery]]'s [[Seraphina Picquery's wand|wand]]<ref name=":0" />
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*[[Seraphina Picquery]]'s [[Seraphina Picquery's wand|wand]]<ref name="NA" />
 
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|[[Horned Serpent]] [[Horned Serpent horn|horn]]<ref name=":1" />
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|[[Horned Serpent]] [[Horned Serpent horn|horn]]<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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* [[Chadwick Boot]]'s [[Chadwick Boot's wand|wand]]
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*[[Chadwick Boot]]'s [[Chadwick Boot's wand|wand]]
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* [[Webster Boot]]'s [[Webster Boot's wand|wand]]
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*[[Webster Boot]]'s [[Webster Boot's wand|wand]]
 
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|[[Snallygaster]] [[Snallygaster heartstring|heartstring]]<ref name=":1" />
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|[[Snallygaster]] [[Snallygaster heartstring|heartstring]]<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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|[[Jackalope antler]]
  
|[[Jackalope antler]]
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<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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|[[Basilisk]] [[Basilisk horn|horn]]<ref name=":1" />
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|[[Basilisk]] [[Basilisk horn|horn]]<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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* [[Salazar Slytherin]]'s [[Salazar Slytherin's wand|wand]] (passed down to his descendants)
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*[[Salazar Slytherin]]'s [[Salazar Slytherin's wand|wand]] (passed down to his descendants)
 
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|[[Curupira hair]]<ref>https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1243304120389427201</ref>
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|[[Curupira hair]]
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<ref>https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1243304120389427201</ref>
 
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|[[Koralle|Coral]]
  
|[[Koralle|Coral]]
 
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*[[Mykew Gregorovitch|Gregorovitch]]
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*[http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Mykew_Gregorovitch Gregorovitch]
  
 
|Unknown
  
|Unknown
 
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|[[Thunderbird tail feather]]
  
|[[Thunderbird tail feather]]
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<ref name="NA" />
 
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* [[Shikoba Wolfe]]
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*[[Shikoba Wolfe]]
 
|Powerful, but difficult to master, particularly prized by Transfigurers. Can sense danger and cast curses on their own.
  
|Powerful, but difficult to master, particularly prized by Transfigurers. Can sense danger and cast curses on their own.
 
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|[[Wampus cat hair]]
  
|[[Wampus cat hair]]
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<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{WW|ilvermorny}}</ref>
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<ref name="NA" /><ref name="ilvermorny">{{WW|ilvermorny}}</ref>
 
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* [[Johannes Jonker]]
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*[[Johannes Jonker]]
   
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* [[Isolt Sayre]]
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*[[Isolt Sayre]]
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* [[James Steward]]
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*[[James Steward]]
 
|Unknown
  
|Unknown
 
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|[[White River Monster spine]]
  
|[[White River Monster spine]]
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<ref name="NA" />
 
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* [[Thiago Quintana]]
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*[[Thiago Quintana]]
 
|Produces [[spell]]s of force and elegance
  
|Produces [[spell]]s of force and elegance
 
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|[[Rougarou hair]]
  
|[[Rougarou hair]]
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<ref name="NA" />
 
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* [[Violetta Beauvais]]
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*[[Violetta Beauvais]]
 
|Rumoured to have an affinity for Dark magic, although suitable for use by non-Dark wizards and witches as well
  
|Rumoured to have an affinity for Dark magic, although suitable for use by non-Dark wizards and witches as well
 
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|[[Horned Serpent horn]]
  
|[[Horned Serpent horn]]
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<ref name=":1" />
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<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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* [[Isolt Sayre]]
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*[[Isolt Sayre]]
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* [[James Steward]]
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*[[James Steward]]
 
|Exceptionally powerful and sensitive to [[Parseltongue]]. Can warn its owner of danger by emitting a low musical tone.
  
|Exceptionally powerful and sensitive to [[Parseltongue]]. Can warn its owner of danger by emitting a low musical tone.
 
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|[[Snallygaster heartstring]]
  
|[[Snallygaster heartstring]]
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<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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* [[Isolt Sayre]]
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*[[Isolt Sayre]]
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* [[James Steward|James&nbsp;]]
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*[[James Steward|James]]
 
|Unknown
  
|Unknown
 
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|[[Jackalope antler]]
  
|[[Jackalope antler]]
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<ref name=":1" />
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<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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* [[Isolt Sayre]]
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*[[Isolt Sayre]]
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* [[James Steward]]
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*[[James Steward]]
 
|Unknown
  
|Unknown
 
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|[[Basilisk horn]]
  
|[[Basilisk horn]]
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<ref name=":1" />
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<ref name="ilvermorny" />
 
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* [[Salazar Slytherin]]
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*[[Salazar Slytherin]]
 
|Unknown, presumably has an affinity for the [[Dark Arts]].
  
|Unknown, presumably has an affinity for the [[Dark Arts]].
 
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==Price==
  
==Price==
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All wands sold by [[Garrick Ollivander]] cost seven galleons, regardless of core or wood.<ref name="PM2">{{PM}} (Wand selection ceremony)</ref> [[Unicorn hair|Unicorn tail hair]], however, is worth ten galleons a hair,<ref name="PM">{{PM}} ([http://www.pottermore.com/en/diagon-alley/apothecary/unicorn-tail-hair/2 Apothecary: Unicorn Tail Hair])</ref> as confirmed by [[Horace Slughorn]] in [[1996]]. In [[1926]], wands sold by [[Shikoba Wolfe]] cost five [[dragot]]s.
   
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==See also==
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All wands sold by [[Garrick Ollivander]] cost seven galleons, regardless of core or wood<ref name="PM2">{{PM}} (Wand selection ceremony)</ref>. [[Unicorn hair|Unicorn tail hair]], however, is worth ten galleons a hair<ref name="PM">{{PM}} ([http://www.pottermore.com/en/diagon-alley/apothecary/unicorn-tail-hair/2 Apothecary: Unicorn Tail Hair])</ref>, as confirmed by [[Horace Slughorn]] in [[1996]]. In [[1926]], wands sold by [[Shikoba Wolfe]] cost five [[dragot]]s.
  
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*[[Wand]]
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*[[Wandlore]]
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*[[Reverse Spell]]
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*[[Wand wood]]
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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*The [[Enchanted Feather Co.]] is a company that presumably sells wand cores to [[Ollivanders|wandmakers]].
  
 
*It is thought by some that Thestral hair makes for a unique personality; completely dispassionate about its allegiance and showing no emotion towards the wizard, tying in with the many changes of hands that the Elder Wand (the only known Thestral hair wand in existence) has been through. It is also a wand that has been the instrument of death many times over, which some also believe is connected to its Thestral hair core (possibly inspiring murder in the heart of its beholder(s), since Thestrals have a strong connection to death, as does the origin of the wand itself). However, the many changes of allegiance that the [[Elder Wand]] has had as well as its history of winning through murder may be simply a reflection on the nature of power itself, and the means people are willing to sink to in order to attain it.
  
*It is thought by some that Thestral hair makes for a unique personality; completely dispassionate about its allegiance and showing no emotion towards the wizard, tying in with the many changes of hands that the Elder Wand (the only known Thestral hair wand in existence) has been through. It is also a wand that has been the instrument of death many times over, which some also believe is connected to its Thestral hair core (possibly inspiring murder in the heart of its beholder(s), since Thestrals have a strong connection to death, as does the origin of the wand itself). However, the many changes of allegiance that the [[Elder Wand]] has had as well as its history of winning through murder may be simply a reflection on the nature of power itself, and the means people are willing to sink to in order to attain it.
 
*It should be noted that, concerning the wands of the Trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione), each wand has one of the three different cores used by Ollivander: Harry's wand has a [[phoenix feather]], Ron's wands (both his first and second) have a [[unicorn hair]] and Hermione's wands (both hers and Bellatrix's) have a [[dragon heartstring]].
  
*It should be noted that, concerning the wands of the Trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione), each wand has one of the three different cores used by Ollivander: Harry's wand has a [[phoenix feather]], Ron's wands (both his first and second) have a [[unicorn hair]] and Hermione's wands (both hers and Bellatrix's) have a [[dragon heartstring]].
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==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
*{{PS}} {{1st}}
  
*{{PS}} {{1st}}
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*{{PS|G}} {{Mention}}
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*{{POA}} {{Mention}}
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*{{GOF}} {{Mention}}
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*{{HBP}} {{Mention}}
 
*{{DH}}
  
*{{DH}}
 
*{{DH|F1}}
  
*{{DH|F1}}
 
*{{DH|F2}}
  
*{{DH|F2}}
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*{{FB|R}} {{Mention}}
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*{{TBB|R}} {{Mention}}
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*{{PM}}
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*{{WW}}
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*{{JKRS}} {{Mention}}
 
*{{WWHP}} {{Mention}}
  
*{{WWHP}} {{Mention}}
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*{{HM}} (mentioned only)
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*{{HPK}} {{Mention}}
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*{{HM}} {{Mention}}
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*[[Harry Potter: The Wand Collection]]
  
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*{{WU}}
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*{{PAS}} {{Mention}}
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==See also==
  
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*[[Wand]]
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*''[[Harry Potter: The Wand Collection]]''
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*[[Wandlore]]
  
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*''[[Reverse Spell|Priori Incantatem]]''
  
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*''[[Wand wood]]''
  
   
 
==Notes and references==
  
==Notes and references==

Revision as of 05:36, 19 April 2021

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"Every Ollivander wand has a core of a powerful magical substance, Mr Potter. We use unicorn hairs, phoenix tail feathers, and the heartstrings of dragons. No two Ollivander wands are the same, just as no two unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes are quite the same. And of course, you will never get such good results with another wizard’s wand."
— Garrick Ollivander telling Harry Potter about the wand cores used in wands sold at Ollivanders[src]
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Different wands with different cores

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Different wands with different cores

The core of a wand is a magical substance placed within the length of wood, usually extracted from a magical creature.[1][2]

Although wand cores vary widely, certain wandmakers prefer to use certain materials; for example, Garrick Ollivander discovered and pioneered the use of phoenix feathers, dragon heartstrings, and unicorn tail hairs,[2] whereas his father used lesser substances such as Kelpie hair and Kneazle whiskers.[1]

Properties

The core type is known to influence the temperament of the wand produced with it. For example, the wand-maker Garrick Ollivander will not use Veela hair for cores because he believes they make for "temperamental" wands.[3] Thestral tail hair is also an interesting core - the wand cannot simply be mastered by winning them. It can only be mastered by a witch or wizard who is able to face death, which is why Voldemort struggled to master the Elder Wand.[4]

When more than one wand has twin cores - meaning they share the same material from the same creature - they are known as brothers and hold greater power when used together. When Chadwick and Webster Boot used them as a team, their wands with cores from the same Horned Serpent increased in power tenfold.[5] However, when they are used in conflict with another, the connecting spells create Priori Incantatem, as seen when the wands of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort, which both had cores comprised of a feather from Fawkes, Albus Dumbledore's phoenix, connected.[6]

Ollivander's shop in Diagon Alley has changed the way that wands are created. Before Garrick Ollivander's practice of using only the three "Supreme Cores", it was common for witches and wizards to present a wandmaker with a magical substance to which they had a particular attachment for use as a wand core.[1]

However, when Garrick watched his father, Gervaise Ollivander, struggle with substandard wand cores such as Kneazle whiskers, Dittany stalks, or Kelpie manes, he decided to devote his time to studying the finest wand cores.[7]

Known core materials

Core Wands These Cores are Used in:
Dragon heartstring
Phoenix feather
Unicorn tail hair
Veela hair
Thestral tail hair
Troll whisker
Coral
Dittany Stalk
Thunderbird tail feather

[18]

Wampus cat hair

[18][5]

White River Monster spine

[18]

Rougarou hair

[18]

Horned Serpent horn[5]
Snallygaster heartstring[5]
Jackalope antler

[5]

Kneazle whisker

[19]

Kelpie hair

[19]

Basilisk horn[5]
Curupira hair

[20]

Characteristics of wand core materials

Core Material Known Wand-maker to use it Known Characteristics
Dragon heartstring Powerful, easy to learn spells though can easily be committed to another owner
Phoenix feather
  • Garrick Ollivander
 Learns most varied magic, hard to be chosen
Unicorn tail hair
  • Garrick Ollivander
 Consistent magic, bonds strongly to first user
Veela hair Temperamental
Kneazle whisker Not very powerful
Dittany stalk Unknown
Kelpie hair
  • Gervaise Ollivander
 Easily obtainable, frequently used in the past
Thestral tail hair
  • Antioch Peverell
 Not easily seen
Coral Unknown
Thunderbird tail feather

[18]

Powerful, but difficult to master, particularly prized by Transfigurers. Can sense danger and cast curses on their own.
Wampus cat hair

[18][5]

Unknown
White River Monster spine

[18]

Produces spells of force and elegance
Rougarou hair

[18]

Rumoured to have an affinity for Dark magic, although suitable for use by non-Dark wizards and witches as well
Horned Serpent horn

[5]

Exceptionally powerful and sensitive to Parseltongue. Can warn its owner of danger by emitting a low musical tone.
Snallygaster heartstring

[5]

Unknown
Jackalope antler

[5]

Unknown
Basilisk horn

[5]

Unknown, presumably has an affinity for the Dark Arts.
Curupira hair Unstable, has an affinity for powerful yet unpredictable wizards

Price

All wands sold by Garrick Ollivander cost seven galleons, regardless of core or wood.[21] Unicorn tail hair, however, is worth ten galleons a hair,[22] as confirmed by Horace Slughorn in 1996. In 1926, wands sold by Shikoba Wolfe cost five dragots.

See also

Behind the scenes

  • It is thought by some that Thestral hair makes for a unique personality; completely dispassionate about its allegiance and showing no emotion towards the wizard, tying in with the many changes of hands that the Elder Wand (the only known Thestral hair wand in existence) has been through. It is also a wand that has been the instrument of death many times over, which some also believe is connected to its Thestral hair core (possibly inspiring murder in the heart of its beholder(s), since Thestrals have a strong connection to death, as does the origin of the wand itself). However, the many changes of allegiance that the Elder Wand has had as well as its history of winning through murder may be simply a reflection on the nature of power itself, and the means people are willing to sink to in order to attain it.
  • It should be noted that, concerning the wands of the Trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione), each wand has one of the three different cores used by Ollivander: Harry's wand has a phoenix feather, Ron's wands (both his first and second) have a unicorn hair and Hermione's wands (both hers and Bellatrix's) have a dragon heartstring.
  • Out of all the wand cores, the Dragon Heartstring is the core of more character wands, with the Unicorn Tail Hair Core in second place, with the Dragon Heartstrings residing inside ten character wands and Unicorn Hair residing inside nine character wands.

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Wand Cores" at Wizarding World (archive)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 (Diagon Alley)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 18 (The Weighing of the Wands)
  4. ↑ Thestral tail hair information
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" at Wizarding World
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 36 (The Parting of the Ways)
  7. ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Mr Ollivander" at Wizarding World
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 24 (The Wandmaker)
  9. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 1 (The Dark Lord Ascending)
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
  11. ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  12. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 13 (The Muggle-Born Registration Commission)
  13. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 7 (The Slug Club)
  14. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6 (The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters)
  15. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 4 (The Leaky Cauldron)
  16. ↑ J. K. Rowling's official site
  17. ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Sir Cadogan" at Wizarding World
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 Pottermore - "History of Magic in North America: 1920s Wizarding America"
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 (see this image)
  20. ↑ https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1243304120389427201
  21. ↑ Pottermore (Wand selection ceremony)
  22. ↑ Pottermore (Apothecary: Unicorn Tail Hair)
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