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Theories on the marauders and the Valkyrie's experiences getting their wands and also what their wand would be (if you have any knowledge of woods, lengths, cores, and flexibilities)

okay this is a genuinely interesting ask and therefore i went and lightly documented myself on kinds of wood, cores and lenghts that wands have and who and why they suit certain individuals:

james potter — fir wood (demanded staying power and strength of purpose in their true owners, and favoured owners of focused, strong-minded and, occasionally, intimidating demeanour). dragon heartstring core, 11 inches long.

remus lupin — english oak wood (demanded partners of strength, courage, and fidelity. powerful intuition, and affinity with the magic of the natural world, with the creatures and plants). unicorn hair core, 10 inches long.

peter pettigrew — chestnut wood (curious, multi-faceted wood, which varied greatly in its character depending on the wand core, and took a great deal of colour from the personality that possessed it). unicorn hair core, 9 inches long.

sirius black — ebony wood (impressive appearance and reputation, highly suited in combative magic and transfiguration. happiest in the hand of those with courage to be themselves. non-conformist, highly individual or outsiders. perfect match was one who holds to their beliefs, no matter external pressure, and not be swayed lightly from their purpose.) dragon heartstring core. 12 inches long.

mary macdonald — hazel wood (often reflected their owners emotional state. worked best for a master who understood and could manage their own feelings. capable of outstanding magic in the hands of the skilful). phoenix feather core, 10 1/2 inches long.

dorcas meadowes — acacia wood (unusual wand wood, often refused to produce magic for anyone other than their rightful owner, it also withheld its best effects from all but the most gifted witches and wizards) dragon heartstring core, 11 3/4 inches long.

lily evans — alder wood (ideal owner was not stubborn or obstinate, but often helpful, considerate and most likeable. seemed to desire a nature that was markedly different from its own, if not precisely opposite). unicorn hair core, 11 inches long.

marlene mckinnon — aspen wood (generally strong-minded and determined, more likely than most to be attracted by quests and new orders; this was a wand for revolutionaries. accomplished duellists). phoenix feather core, 10 1/2 inches long.