======Ebony Wand Wood======
=====Wood Information=====
  * **Type:** [[Wand Wood]]
  * **Owners:** While no specific characters in the novels are stated to own an ebony [[wand]], the wood is known to suit owners from both the [[Order of the Phoenix]] and the ranks of the [[Death Eater]]s (Pottermore).
=====Description and Magical Properties=====
All known information about the properties of ebony wood comes from supplementary materials and not the original seven novels.
Ebony is a jet-black [[wand wood]] with an impressive appearance and a reputation for being well-suited to combative [[magic]] and [[Transfiguration]]. It is considered an ideal match for a [[witch]] or [[wizard]] who possesses the courage to be themselves, often suiting non-conformists, highly individualistic people, or those comfortable with being outsiders.
The perfect owner for an ebony [[wand]] is someone who holds fast to their personal beliefs, regardless of external pressure, and who will not be easily swayed from their purpose (Pottermore).
=====Role in the Novels=====
Ebony as a [[wand wood]] is not mentioned at any point in the seven original //Harry Potter// novels. Its characteristics and use in [[wandmaking]] are established entirely through later supplementary materials written by [[J.K. Rowling]].
=====Behind the Scenes=====
All canonical information regarding ebony wood was first published by [[J.K. Rowling]] on the Pottermore website. The key traits are as follows:
  * **Appearance:** It is a jet-black wood with an impressive appearance (Pottermore).
  * **Strengths:** It is highly suited for all types of combative [[magic]] and for [[Transfiguration]] (Pottermore).
  * **Ideal Owner:** Ebony finds its perfect match in a person who has the courage to be themselves, will hold fast to their beliefs under pressure, and will not be swayed from their purpose. This makes it suitable for non-conformists and highly individualistic wizards (Pottermore).
  * **Allegiance:** Reflecting its affinity for those with strong convictions, ebony wands have been found in the possession of both members of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] and [[Death Eater]]s (Pottermore).