======The Wand of Harry Potter======
=====Object Information=====
  * **Type:** [[Wand]]
  * **Owners:** [[Harry Potter]]
  * **Maker:** [[Garrick Ollivander]]
=====Description and Appearance=====
[[Harry Potter]]'s wand was eleven inches long, made of **[[Holly]]**, and possessed a **[[Phoenix]]** feather core. Mr. [[Ollivander]] described the wand as being //"nice and supple"//. The [[Phoenix]] feather at its center was donated by [[Albus Dumbledore]]'s [[Phoenix]], [[Fawkes]]. Notably, [[Fawkes]] gave only one other feather, which resides in the core of [[Lord Voldemort]]'s wand, making the two wands "brothers".
Mr. [[Ollivander]] noted that [[Holly]] is a rare type of wand wood, traditionally considered protective, and that it works most happily for those who may need help overcoming a tendency to anger and impetuosity.
=====Magical Properties and Usage=====
As a result of its shared core with [[Lord Voldemort]]'s wand, Harry's wand exhibited unique and powerful magical properties when in proximity to its brother.
  * **[[Priori Incantatem]]:** When two brother wands are forced to duel, one will force the other to regurgitate the spells it has performed in reverse order. This phenomenon, known as [[Priori Incantatem]] or the Reverse-Spell Effect, occurred in the graveyard of [[Little Hangleton]] during Harry's duel with [[Voldemort]]. Harry's wand connected with [[Voldemort]]'s and forced it to produce "echoes" of its most recent victims, including [[Cedric Diggory]], [[Frank Bryce]], [[Bertha Jorkins]], [[Lily Potter]], and [[James Potter]], who provided a distraction that allowed Harry to escape.
  * **Autonomous Magic:** The wand was capable of acting on its own accord to protect its owner. During the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], as [[Voldemort]] pursued Harry, the wand independently cast a powerful golden flame [[spell]] that destroyed [[Lucius Malfoy]]'s borrowed wand, saving Harry's life. [[Ollivander]] later speculated that this was an extraordinary display of magic resulting from the wand's deep connection to its brother, having "imbibed" some of [[Voldemort]]'s power during their duel in the graveyard.
  * **Repairability:** After being accidentally broken by a ricocheting [[Blasting Curse]] from [[Hermione Granger]] in [[Godric's Hollow]], the wand was considered beyond normal magical repair. Even a powerful [[Reparo]] charm failed to mend it. However, Harry was able to perfectly restore his wand to its original condition using the immense power of the [[Elder Wand]] following the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
=====History=====
The wand was crafted by [[Garrick Ollivander]] using a feather from [[Fawkes]]. On 31 July 1991, it "chose" [[Harry Potter]] at the [[Ollivanders]] shop in [[Diagon Alley]] for a price of seven [[Galleons]]. It served Harry faithfully throughout his years at [[Hogwarts]], being instrumental in countless events, including his encounters with the [[Basilisk]], his defense against [[Dementors]], and his victory in the [[Triwizard Tournament]].
The wand's connection to [[Voldemort]]'s was a recurring and critical element. After surviving the duel in [[Little Hangleton]], the wand demonstrated its own will during the flight from [[Privet Drive]]. In December 1997, it was broken during an ambush by [[Nagini]] and [[Voldemort]] in [[Godric's Hollow]].
Following its breakage, Harry used [[Hermione Granger]]'s wand for a time before winning the allegiance of [[Draco Malfoy]]'s hawthorn wand at [[Malfoy Manor]]. After becoming the true master of the [[Elder Wand]], Harry used its power to fully repair his beloved [[Holly]] wand, choosing its familiar loyalty over the [[Elder Wand]]'s immense power. He then placed the [[Elder Wand]] back in [[Dumbledore]]'s tomb.
=====Role in the Story=====
Harry's wand is a fundamental symbol of his identity and connection to the [[Wizarding World]]. The shared core with [[Voldemort]]'s wand establishes a deep, physical link between the hero and villain, serving as a crucial plot device that saves Harry's life and drives the narrative forward. The wand's breakage represents one of Harry's lowest points during his hunt for the [[Horcruxes]], symbolizing a loss of hope and connection to his past. His ultimate decision to repair his original wand and relinquish the [[Elder Wand]] underscores the series' central theme of choosing what is right over what is easy, and valuing love and loyalty above absolute power.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * According to [[wandlore]] information provided by J.K. Rowling, [[Holly]] is a protective wood that is notoriously difficult to pair with a [[Phoenix]] feather core. However, when such a match is successful, it is said that nothing and no one should stand in the way of the wand and its chosen owner. (Pottermore)
  * In the film adaptations, Harry's wand has a much more distinct and rustic design, featuring a rough-hewn appearance and a prominent handle, which is a visual detail not specified in the novels. (film)