Wandkeepers were wizards employed by Garrick Ollivander[2] to run the various branches of Ollivanders located throughout wizarding Britain, especially Hogsmeade, and to a further extent, the main store in Diagon Alley, whilst the wandmaker was away.[3] They were generally male and 40–60 years old,[4] and were likely not Muggle-born.[1]
Magical abilities and skills[]
In order to be eligible for the job title of wandkeeper, the person in question must have had an expertise in the following:
- Wandlore: Must be knowledgeable in the complex science and magic of wandlore.[5]
- Charms: Must be able to cast many charms proficiently, such as the Mending Charm, weather-related charms,[6] Freezing Charm[7] Herbivicus Charm,[8] Levitation Charm,[6] Water-Making Spell,[8] Wand-Lighting Charm,[6] Descendo[8] and the Summoning Charm.[9]
- Divination: Must be able to foresee customers arriving in the shop.[6]
- Nonverbal magic: Must be able to cast nonverbal spells smoothly, such as the Herbivicus Charm[8] and Freezing Charm.[9]
Appearances[]
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (First appearance)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 He refers to a customer's tattoos as "Odd Muggle... stuff" and when a young girl refers to "the film" he says "I have no idea what you're talking about". He also refers to a thumbs-up as "Muggle for 'yes'". As such, it is unlikely he grew up among Muggles.
- ↑ "Theme park may turn people on to the books" (page 3 of 5) at HoumaToday.com
- ↑ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- ↑ A callsheet for auditions for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Japan (transcription here) lists the wandkeeper at Ollivanders as being portrayed as between his mid-40s and 60s.
- ↑ "Ollivanders wand shop *third day*:: Universal Studios Harry Potter" on YouTube
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Ollivanders Wand Shop June 2nd" on YouTube
- ↑ "Ollivanders Wand Shop in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" on YouTube
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Wand Fitting at Ollivander's" on YouTube
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Choosing a Wand at Ollivander's" on YouTube
