The Wand of Harry Potter

• Type: Wand
• Owners: Harry Potter
• Maker: Garrick Ollivander

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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)