#i did this like waaaaaaaaay back when she was in her og group

[my100hiraeth]

{As per http://www.unfading.net/}

Wand Wood: Beech, along with Rowan and Hazel, is the tree commonly associated with knowledge. In this case, it is the kind of knowledge, which can be revealed mainly via ‘material’ sources, for example, in old objects, places and writings. This wood has a clear connection with ancient tradition and history and is thought to provide guidance from the past. Beech tree is overall optimistic and lucky, though conservatism and straightforwardness are not stranger to it. The nature of Beech is steady and stable; it symbolize a solid base upon one’s value system is built. Despite the implied solidity, this wood is not stagnant or inert; quite the contrary, it provides excellent flow of energy (though doesn’t hold energy well). Beech’s strong connection to material aspect of life reveals itself when it comes to works involving ‘creation’: all things created ‘in a Beech spirit’ are strict, solid and defined, and they are lacking in fantasy sometimes, being too traditional and predictable. In spiritual and magical workings, Beech is often used for spells dealing with material objects; but it can bring stability and balance to almost any spell or charm. Due to its ability to conduct energy, Beech does well as mediator and in that quality can be used in various rituals. In addition to it, this wood’s spirit is favorable to gaining wealth and bringing luck.

Keywords: Ancient knowledge preserved in material sources, tradition, past experience, flow of energy, solid foundation, distinctness, stability, lack of innovation, wealth, luck, straight nature, positive spirit.

Wand description: Steady, strict and strong, especially good for Transfiguration, less suitable for Charms, may point to owner’s obsession with books and her concentration to working with written sources and to gaining and preserving information in general. Suits reasonably well for active magic defense and magic combat. Is acceptable for Dark Arts for it can successfully deal with Ancient Curses.

{As per Harry Potter Wiki}

Wand Wood: The true match for a beech wand will be, if young, wise beyond his or her years, and if full-grown, rich in understanding and experience. Beech wands perform very weakly for the narrow-minded and intolerant. Such wizards and witches, having obtained a beech wand without having been suitably matched (yet coveting this most desirable, richly hued and highly prized wand wood), have often presented themselves at the homes of learned wandmakers such as myself, demanding to know the reason for their handsome wand’s lack of power. When properly matched, the beech wand is capable of a subtlety and artistry rarely seen in any other wood, hence its lustrous reputation.

Wand Core: “As a rule, dragon heartstrings produce wands with the most power, and which are capable of the most flamboyant spells. Dragon wands tend to learn more quickly than other types. While they can change allegiance if won from their original master, they always bond strongly with the current owner. The dragon wand tends to be easiest to turn to the Dark Arts, though it will not incline that way of its own accord. It is also the most prone of the three cores to accidents, being somewhat temperamental.”

{As per Britt}

As seems to be the norm, I was a little skeptical at first. Good for Transfiguration, strict, strong, steady. And then the Dragon Heartstring, don’t even get me started on how ill-advised I thought that was for my babygirl. But then I read more into it, and I started to see the logic. Conservatism, solid base of value systems, and my favorite, subtly and artistry. Those are definitely apropos for Circe, and being a conductor of energy and mediator-mess, because she is definitely good at adjusting herself to what people need and letting herself take cues from other people’s energies. And then everything about a love for books and tradition is spot on. And despite my doubtfulness, I cannot deny that I like that Dragon Heartstring bonds strongly with it’s owner, it’s a demonstration of Circe’s bonding to her Dark Arts and her beliefs, and even her longing to have something to bond that strongly to. But it’s fickle too, willing to bond to a newly won owner, and I feel Circe could be the same way, attaching herself to any new leader of the side she’s chosen. Overall, I like it.