#s: The Art of Wandlore

[theenchantedecho]

Magical Innovators & Artisans: The Enchanting Entrepreneurs Shaping Our Wizarding World

Ladies, gents, and magical creatures of all kinds, gather 'round! The wizarding world is experiencing a renaissance in the traditional arts and crafts, and we're here to guide you through the enchanting labyrinth of our community's most talented artisans. These wizards and witches are the heart and soul of our magical heritage, keeping the ancient crafts alive and well, while also breathing new life into them. So, let's dive in and discover the remarkable individuals who are weaving their magic into every corner of our world.

First up, we have the exceptional wandmaker, Evelyn Willowbrook, whose hand-carved wands are a true testament to the artistry and dedication of our ancestors. Willowbrook, a protégé of the esteemed Ollivander family, has taken the wandmaking world by storm with her exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. Her wands have been praised by many, including Professor Fergus Flitwick, Head of the Department of Magical Arts at the Wizarding Academy of Higher Education, who claimed, "Willowbrook's wands are nothing short of revolutionary, and her understanding of the magical properties of wandmaking is unparalleled" (The Art of Wandlore, 1981). In a recent interview with Wand World Weekly, Willowbrook revealed her secret to success: "It's all about understanding the unique relationship between the wand's core, wood, and the wizard it chooses. A harmonious bond makes all the difference in the world" (Wand World Weekly, February 1982). Evelyn Willowbrook, we tip our hats to your magical mastery!

Next on our list is the bewitching tapestry weaver, Gideon Threadgild. Combining centuries-old techniques with modern magical innovations, Threadgild's tapestries are not only visually stunning but also imbued with enchantments that bring his creations to life. In a feature story by Magical Home and Hearth, Threadgild shared his inspiration for his mesmerising work: "I believe that every home should be a sanctuary filled with magic, and my tapestries are an extension of that belief" (Magical Home and Hearth, January 1982). One of Threadgild's loyal customers, Winifred Whisp, shared her experience: "When I first laid eyes on Gideon's tapestries, I was immediately transported to another world. The colours, the details, the enchantments—it was as if I was witnessing the very essence of magic itself" (personal communication, February 24, 1982). Gideon Threadgild, your enchanting artistry has left us spellbound!

But it's not just wands and tapestries stealing the spotlight! Fashion-forward witches and wizards are flocking to Penelope Periwinkle's bespoke robe atelier, where she crafts the most exquisite garments using ancient magical tailoring techniques. As mentioned in the latest issue of Wizarding Vogue, Periwinkle's creations are "the epitome of elegance and enchantment, seamlessly blending tradition and innovation to create garments that are both timeless and trendsetting" (Wizarding Vogue, March 1982). An enchanted customer, Beatrice Bagshot, raved about her experience with Periwinkle's designs: "I attended a gala wearing one of Penelope's robes, and the compliments never ceased! It was as if I was wearing a living piece of art that captured the essence of my magical soul" (personal communication, February 28, 1982). Penelope Periwinkle, your designs are truly bewitching!

And last but not least, let's not forget the enigmatic potion master, Morgana Moonshade. Using age-old recipes handed down through generations, Moonshade has breathed new life into the art of potion-making. Her mysterious potions, with their captivating aromas and mesmerising effects, have taken the wizarding world by storm. In an exclusive interview with Potion Master's Journal, Moonshade shed some light on her creative process: "I strive to honour the wisdom of our ancestors while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in potion-making" (Potion Master's Journal, December 1981). Potion enthusiast and author, Edgar Nightshade, had this to say about Moonshade's concoctions: "Morgana's potions are like liquid magic, each sip revealing new layers of depth and complexity. Her work is a testament to the endless possibilities of potion-making" (personal communication, March 2, 1982). Morgana Moonshade, you've concocted a magical elixir for success!

These dedicated artisans are not only preserving our rich magical heritage but also expanding and enriching it with their creativity and innovation. Your incredible work not only showcases the beauty of our magical past but also paves the way for a vibrant and enchanting future. To our dear readers, we encourage you to explore and support these talented individuals who are keeping the magic of traditional arts and crafts alive.

So, get out there and discover the wonders of hand-carved wands, captivating tapestries, enchanting garments, and spellbinding potions for yourselves! You never know, you might just find a hidden gem that will bring an extra touch of magic to your life.

In the words of the renowned magical historian, Archibald Travers: "The magic of our world is a living, breathing entity, constantly evolving and adapting. It is up to us to nurture and cherish it, to ensure that our ancient crafts and traditions continue to thrive in the modern age" (The Legacy of Magical Arts, 1978). Let's celebrate and support the artists who are the guardians of our magical heritage, and in doing so, let's create an even more enchanting world for future generations to enjoy.

That's all for now, folks! Keep your wands at the ready for more spellbinding stories and updates from your favourite magical magazine. Remember, the world of magic is ever-changing, and we're here to keep you in the loop. Stay tuned, and as always, let the magic guide you!

[quail-in-red]

N and S!! these are so fun!

Oh man ok these required some thinking!

N - Name three things you wish you saw more of in your main fandom (or a fandom of choice).

The thing about drarry & hp is there’s so much art/writing I feel like it’s really easy to find basically anything lol. But even if they’re abundant I would never say no to more:

1. Ghost stories

2. Idk how to categorize this but wizard crafting? Wandlore? What kind of cool stuff do wizard artisans make?? Can they MacGyver a wand or cauldron out of random sticks and dirt?? Love a fic where Harry is like “well I was stranded but I found a stick and apparated and hoped for the best”

3. Prongsfoot. I am a huge sap for Prongsfoot. Especially one-sided prongsfoot angst lol

S - Show us an example of your personal headcanon

Lmao does the example count if it’s something I drew? I have this one headcanon that Draco has never thought of himself as a cat person but if Harry had a cat Draco would be calling it his son and spoiling the hell out of it.

Alphabet ask game!

[alaezasmystery235]

My Wand

Redwood wand with Dragon heartstrings 13 inches Pliant flexible

REDWOOD Wand (rare) 

Favors those who are sturdy, proud, determined, arrogant and multi-talented.

This wand works best with those who are accomplished in all manner of magical skills and talents. However, such wands are less effective when used by someone skilled in a non-wand based art of magic.

It is one of the best wands to use in Dueling spells (defensive spells mostly) and Transfiguration and Dark Arts.

This wand type is seen among all the Houses of Hogwarts, but has a particularly strong affinity with both House Hufflepuff and House Ravenclaw.

Side Note(s) : Wand-quality redwood is in short supply, yet constant demand, due to its reputation for bringing good fortune to its owner. As is usually the case with wandlore, the general populace have the truth back to front: redwood wands are not themselves lucky, but are strongly attracted to witches and wizards who already possess the admirable ability to fall on their feet, to make the right choice, to snatch advantage from catastrophe. The combination of such a witch or wizard with a redwood wand is always intriguing, and many wizards and witches, including Ollivander himself, generally expect to hear of exciting exploits when Ollivander sends this special pairing out from his workshop. Redwood wands are not only extremely hard, but extremely powerful in all wand-based magic. Redwood wands are quite abysmal when used in Potions. Will exclusively bond with an owner that is experienced in wand-based magic.

Dragon Heartstring Core

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.

Although they are the most common core among Dark Wizards and Dark Witches, they are most certainly not their most common users.

Dragon Heartstring cores are by far the most common wand core amongst Slytherins, but their power often bonds well to Gryffindors and Ravenclaws as well .

Known Owners of Dragon Heartstring Wands

Hermione Granger , Viktor Krum , Bellatrix Lestrange , Gilderoy Lockhart , Lucius Malfoy , Minerva McGonagall , Garrick Ollivander , Peter Pettigrew.

Length 13 inches

" In my experience, longer wands might suit taller wizards, but they tend to be drawn to bigger personalities, and those of a more spacious and dramatic style of magic. ” -‐---------- Ollivander

Example :- Tom Marvolo Riddle aka Lord Voldemort

Pliant Flexible

A wand with this flexibility will warm up easily to just about anyone; although, its full potential will not be unlocked until its owner has reached his or her full potential as well.

This wand’s talents will depend solely upon the owner’s own talents, and its weaknesses will depend solely upon its owner’s weaknesses.

Pliant wand owners are eager, enthusiastic, and tend to be very easily impressed and/or naive.

They often have a zest for life that is rare and unrivaled in most populations.

" In my experience, longer wands might suit taller wizards, but they tend to be drawn to bigger personalities, and those of a more spacious and dramatic style of magic.”

------------- Ollivander

Alaeza 🌸 @alaezasmystery

[viciousvisxge]

P I N N E D: P O S T // Click for Details

Is that RODOLPHUS LESTRANGE stepping out into Diagon Alley? Ministry records tell us that they were born on 19 FEBRUARY and are a 40 year old, PURE BLOOD who works as a WIZENGAMOT AT THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC. Some have said that they can be described as being CHARISMATIC, WELL KEPT & SMOOTH however, they also see themselves as being COLD, MERCILESS & SPITEFUL. Apparently, HE looks a lot like DAVID GANDY, whoever that is, and if they had to pick a side in the war, they would choose to JOIN THE DEATH EATERS.

C H A R A C T E R: S T A T S

FULL NAME: Rodolphus Lestrange

NICKNAME(S): Rod, Lestrange

DATE OF BIRTH: 19 February

NATIONALITY: English

OCCUPATION: Ministry of Magic - Wizengamot

RELIGION: Athiest

GENDER IDENTITY: He/Him

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Pansexual

ETHNICITY: Caucasian

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Married

C H A R A C T E R: D E T A I L S

POSITIVE TRAITS:  Charismatic, Well Kept, Smooth

NEGATIVE TRAITS: Cold, Merciless, Spiteful

PATRONUS: A Snowy Owl: The snowy owl is traditionally thought to possess strong magic and have insight into the future. Snowy owls, like other varieties of owls, represent wisdom, but the white bird also means a transition may be coming.

BOGGART: A Sword: The Boggart would take the form of a sword. It seems odd to most, but it represents falling on a sword. Whether it’s losing his family, losing the war or dissapointing those who look up to him. Pride and ego hold a large place in Rodolphus’ heart and loosing that means losing everything. When casting the Riddikulus charm, the sword would turn into a serpent that he could order away.

WAND TYPE: Length: 13.5” Wood: Redwood, rigid, . Wand-quality redwood is in short supply, yet constant demand, due to its reputation for bringing good fortune to its owner. As is usually the case with wandlore, the general populace have the truth back to front: redwood wands are not themselves lucky, but are strongly attracted to witches and wizards who already possess the admirable ability to fall on their feet, to make the right choice, to snatch advantage from catastrophe. The combination of such a witch or wizard with a redwood wand is always intriguing. Core: Dragon Heartstring. 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

C H A R A C T E R: A P P E A R A N C E

FACE CLAIM: David Gandy

HEIGHT: 6′3

WEIGHT: 220lbs

HAIR COLOR: Black

EYE COLOR: Ice Blue

DOMINANT HAND: Right

SCARS: Left Eyebrow

TATTOOS: Rodolphus has ink covering the top of both his hands. It’s full coverage that reaches his top knuckles, with letters one each finger in the space between top and middle knuckles. There’s a rose with the stem tattooed down the length of each thumb, one for his father and one for his mother. The family crest is woven into an intricate design on his right hand and the names of Rabastan, Rosemary and Bellatrix are woven into the left along with a depiction of a wild wolf for Fenrir. Those he cares for the most. For now, the tattoos reach the top of his wrist but will eventually spread to full sleeves on both sides.

PIERCINGS: N/A

C H A R A C T E R: B A C K G R O U N D

HOMETOWN: London, England

CURRENT RESIDENCE: London, England

BLOOD STATUS: Pureblood

EDUCATION LEVEL: Hogwarts

C H A R A C T E R: D O S S I E R

There are few wizards Death Eaters fear as much as they do Voldemort… Rodolphus Lestrange is one of them. He may not be among the same caliber as Voldemort and Dumbledore but his mean streak rivaled that of the Dark Lord. He instilled fear into his victims long before allowing them the mercy of death and even then, it was slow and excruciating. It is for that reason, and the trust the Dark Lord has in him that placed him as the Leader of the Death Eaters, he answers only to their Lord. He holds the respect of those in the Rebellion, whether it be by fear, envy or mutual appreciation- he doesn’t care, they know better than to go against his orders. In a time of such turbulence, insolence will not be tolerated. If they wanted to win this war, tightening their ranks was the only course of action.

[shealwaysreads]

16 and 25 for the end of year asks please! 💙💙💙

Hello darling! Thanks for playing, and apologies for being...days late with my reply 😅❤️

16. fic(s) you completed this year

So, every fic I’ve ever written for the Harry Potter fandom has been done this year - and every single one has been a joy and a journey of learning. 

Here they are - all 15 (FIFTEEN?!) of them!

Heaven’s Embroidered Cloths - 

In which the Yule Ball opens Harry's eyes to beauty and splendour, and it takes him eight years to find someone who realises exactly what he wants. Magical fabric, solstice celebrations, and first kisses in borrowed clothes.

My first ever fic for Harry Potter, my first every drarry! Encouraged, aided and abetted, by @diligent-thunder @tepre and @bixgirl1 and our collective obsession for Wizarding clothes. Looking back I can see the flaws and my baby-foal fumbling with characterisation, but this was the beginning of my little fandom frolic (and ongoing kink obsession with their clothes) so I love it dearly!

Simple Little Kiss - 

Harry slid his knife and fork together, and leaned back in his chair to watch Draco finish the last sip of wine in his glass, the long line of his neck exposed as he tipped his head back. Satisfaction and longing vied for the top spot in his mind. One appetite had been thoroughly sated; another was growling its hunger in his chest.

Prompted by the lovely @malenkayacherepakha this little ditty was based on: ‘One Small Kiss, Pulling Away For An Instant, Then Devouring Each Other’. Needless to say, that was right up my street 🙌

Those Who Favor Fire - 

In which Harry and Draco ride out the effects of a potion, revealing every feeling that lies beneath.

My first ever Drabble for the monthly Drarry Discord Writers Corner Challenge - this server full of talented, creative, and encouraging folk has absolutely been pivotal in my swan dive into writing this year ❤️

Crow’s Feet - a gift for @erin-riwen - and a very self-indulgent one at that. I’m a sucker for love, and gentleness, and life well lived for my darling Harry and Draco and this was me just revelling in that!

Writing’s On The Wall - 

In which the Auror department is surprisingly artistic, Draco is still an overdramatic shit, Harry still makes the most of any trouble that finds him, and getting horizontal is the solution to everyone's problems.

This is really showing up my terrible summary habits isn't it 👀 ANYWAY! This is another fic inspired by the fabulous drarry squad server - and my first attempt at being funny? (Also, Draco is fresh out the shower and if that isn't entirely on brand for me idk what is)

Honesty Is The Best Policy -

In which Auror partners Malfoy and Potter discover a trunk full of depraved tools, and Harry might have to explain himself.

Another Drabble for the Drarry Discord gang! 

A Shorts Story About Love -  

House-sharing with Slytherins, student life, magic weed, and short shorts. Harry's life at university might be strange, but he wouldn't change it for the world.

Entirely inspired by the lovely @rose-grangerweasleyisbae and her prompt over on the Drarry Discord. I had a ball writing this, it was one of those pics that just flowed, and I loved the little world I dreamed up - might even revisit it at some point...

Sunkissed - 

Burnt toast, international Portkeys, ancient ruins, and Harry's own special brand of support.

Written for this years @hpdrizzle - my first ever fest fic, prompted by @maraudersaffair who I have to thank for igniting my lowkey head canon of freckled!Draco into a full blown writing brand™️ ❤️

Patient, Hungry, Waiting - 

“Potter looked every inch the picture of the war hero that the Ministry loved to trot out for events like this, and nothing like he had on the day he actually did end the war. A decade of rising through the Auror ranks and hunting down dark Wizards, with all of the efficacy and subtlety of a natural disaster, had turned a skinny boy with knobbly knees into a strong, self-assured man who fairly commanded the room. He was resplendent in wine-dark robes, gold buttons and epaulettes, and a profusion of medals; a world away from the exhaustion, grime, and worn out jeans he wore during the Battle of Hogwarts. Draco, for one, approved of the changes.”

                                               ...

Unspeakable Draco Malfoy has learned the value of patience, the scintillation of delayed gratification, the thrill of waiting out his prey. Tonight, he's going to show Potter that good things come to those who wait.

A gift for my darling @tackytigerfic on her birthday, and one of my favourite fics of mine. As much as this was written to indulge her every whim, her tastes align so closely with mine this felt pretty damn self indulgent - can I say leather thigh wand-holster anyone? 😉

Pathless Woods - 

“There is a pleasure in the pathless woods” Lord Byron.

Harry finds himself unexpectedly reacquainted with Draco Malfoy when his work as an apprentice wandmaker takes him to Wiltshire. Amongst the trees Harry finds magic, growth, and a man who might finally be proving he’s worthy of the wand that chose him.

Hawthorn, Unicorn hair, 10 inches, reasonably pliant.

A story of found family, trees with feelings, belief in the power of growth, wandlore, and gratuitous description of Handsome Estate Owner™ Draco Malfoy swanning around in white shirts and leather boots.

Written for @hd-fan-fair and it’s my longest fic to date - a little out of my usual wheelhouse - it’s gentle, more of a tale than a rollicking ride, but I adored writing it, and love the way it turned out. 

Logical - Inspired by this stunning art by @potter-art! I just couldn’t help myself, I was thirsty enough for Draco in leather to be one of the many to prompt her the outfit in question for drawing - and then the finished product was so GODDAMN hot I had to write poor Harry having to deal with it! ❤️🔥

No Absolutes - The first of my ‘I finished all my fest deadlines for the year prompt me Hozier songs for ficlets’ project (all of you who prompted, I promise I haven't forgotten, I’m working on them!) 

This one is for @littlebozsheep who suggested Take Me to Church, and I had a lot of fun making this not-quite-poetry-not-quite-prose little baby of mine.

And my rarepair babies:

A Study In Contrasts - 

In which Neville grew up hot, but still doesn't quite remember it all the time, and Theo is freckled, handsome, and likes plants. You know what happens next.

Okay so the lovely @drarryruinedme7 slid into my DMs and started talking HP rarepairs with me and when she started talking about Neville x Theo my eyes lit up and my writerly ears perked up - think excited meerkat, that's about how it felt. 

After rummaging through the internet for their facecasts - see Neville and Theo (important research okay, the fact they're devastatingly gorgeous is neither here nor there) I had the delightful excuse of the @growing-neville fest to light a fire under my arse and write a fic, which I gifted to @drarryruinedme7!

All Our Strength, And All Our Sweetness - 

In which Neville cooks, Theo is seriously into being manhandled, these two finally get each other naked, and it turns out they're compatible outside of the greenhouse too.

I was NOT DONE with these two! I still have lots of feelings about this little ‘verse I created and I will be playing with these delicious toys again soon 😉

Devil’s Snare - 

In which some late night extra-curricular work in Greenhouse Nine turns into a whole new Herbology discovery for Neville Longbottom.

Did I ever see myself writing Neville x Devil’s Snare? No. Did I commit 100% once I decided to go for it? Yes. Do I entirely blame the kinky gang on the Drarry Discord? Also yes. 

21. a fic you read this year you would recommend everyone read

Gosh, okay Corie pick the hard questions why don’t you?! I have read so many incredible fics this year - let’s face it - every fic I’ve read is brilliant in it’s own way (and I’m thinking of doing a ‘this is what I read this year’ list to cover them all) but I’m going to try and nail it down to...5...okay so, 10. Alphabetical, cause these are all adored equally.

amid this warm and steady sweetness by warmfoothills (drarry)

All Bets Are Off by @dualwieldteacup (drarry)

Before the World Was Made by @13pawns (drarry)

Brick by Brick by agentmoppet (drarry)

Cupid Disarmed by @chromat1cs (wolfstar)

Offer Up Our Hearts by @tackytigerfic (drarry)

Trouble, My Old Friend by @tepre (drarry)

You Burn Me by @etalice (linny)

White As Snow by @bixgirl1 (drarry)

with exactness grinds he all by @thistle-verse (drarry)

I’m playing the Fanfic end of the year asks game!

❤️

[drarryspecificrecs]

Merry Smutmas 2007 : Masterlist of DRARRY fics

merry-smutmas || official masterpost || stats : 82 fics + 19 arts The Mod(s) : gmth + Banner © : gold_loewin (x)

Calm Before the Storm by frek [E, 3k]

Cock Flambe by @coffeejunkii [M, 3k]   *not on AO3

Draco, The Magic Dragon by sansa1970 [T, 12k]

Elegy for Vincent Crabbe: Dance Suite in Five Movements for Viola and Marimba by empathic_siren [E, 8k]   *not on AO3

How Draco Got His Groove Back by Gauriel [E, 19k]   *not on AO3

Just Like a Gryffindor by anjenue [E, 30k]   *not on AO3

Kiss A Boy In London Town (And Other Intimate Misadventures of A Society Whore) by @femmequixotic [E, 36k]

Let Go by geoviki [M, 6k]

Love Like A Razorblade by @furiosity [E, 24k]   *not on AO3

My Other Life by Titti [E, 9k]

The Potter Files by nqdonne [E, 32k]

Vehicular Homicide is Only a Misdemeanor but Arson is a Felony (Unexpected Sparks) by @diedraechin [E, 19k]

Wandlore by Mijan [E, 28k]

Where the Naked Ladies Dance by charlotteschaos [E, 11k]

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Character Sheet                                                        

tagged by @lelibela, thanks :3

tagging: @rkyloren @denerim @thalasians @clanventrues @mtethras @blckwall @noonvraith

alright so I’ll put this under a read more cause this one is gigantic! :D

The Basics

Full name and title: Maisie Ollivander, Slytherin Chaser, Prefect

•ALL THINGS PHYSICAL•

Gender: Male/Female/Non Binary

Age: 16 (listen she exists throughout a big timeline so i’ll fill this out with her 16 years old self in mind cause thats one of my fave Maisies!)

Birthdate:  2nd December 1979

Height: 168 cm

Eye color: Dark brown

Skin color: Olive/moderate brown

Build: Average, leaning towards fit

Hair

Color: Dark brown

Style: Long

Texture: Curly

Markings: Tattoos/Scars/Beauty Marks/Piercings

Default expression: Smile/Frown/Worry/Dreamy/Tired/Solemn

Needs: Contacts/Glasses/Hearing Aids/Braces/Crutches/Wheelchair/Prosthetics

Condition: Lesion/Blindness/Deafness/Amputation/Paralysis

Dying    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   Healthy

•ALL THINGS MENTAL•

Dying   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Healthy

Conditions: Depression/Anxiety/OCD/Bipolar/ADHD/Schizophrenia/Autism/Socio or Psychopathy

Greatest…

Motivation: Tell her it can’t be done.

Fear: Her future, also Voldemort lmao

Asset: Working in chaos

Flaw: Insincerity

Oblivious 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Perceptive

Dull 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Creative

Lazy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Disciplined

Illiterate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Intellectual

Dropout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Valedictorian 

Weak 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strong

How well do they know themselves: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

•PERSONALITY•

One word to sum them up: Dynamic

Temperament: Sanguine/Choleric

How confident are they: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Modest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Arrogant

Sinner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Saint

Cliff Face 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Joker

Shameful 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Shameless

Cold 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Affectionate

Passive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Agressive

Introvert 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Extrovert

Chaste 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Flirt

Consistent 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Erratic

Grounded 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Disperse

Isolated 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Friendly

Disloyal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dependable

THE DETAILS

Story they belong in: Harry Potter

• INTERESTS •

Hobbies: Flying, playing quidditch, reading, studying Wandlore, playing with/buying new toys for her Kneazle, listening to music/singing, going out/talking with new people (and ending up in debates every time cause she gotta push the buttons :/ )

Ideal Career Path: Wandmaker

Academic Inclination: Arts/Scienes/Mathematics/Humanities/Other

Travelling: Love/Like/Neutral/Dislike

Dating: Love/Like/Neutral/Dislike

Partying: Love/Like/Neutral/Dislike

Reading: Love/Like/Neutral/Dislike

• TASTES •

Genre: Comedy/Romance/Action/Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror/Historical/Drama/Documentary/Literary

Snack: Sweet/Sour/Salty/Other

Coffee: Black/With Cream/Sugar/Frozen/Prefer Tea

Favorite Food: Cauldron Cakes

Favorite Color: Blue, green

Ideal Type: Creative intellectuals, people who are not afraid of change and growths

• INTERPERSONAL •

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Status: Single/Taken/Widowed

Love Interest(s): Draco Malfoy

Close Friends: Luna Lovegood, Daphne Greengras, Blaise Zabini, Theodore Nott, Draco Malfoy

Family: Gavin Ollivander (father), Claretta Zabini (mother), Gabriel Ollivander (older brother)

• IMPRESSION •

Unlikable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Likable

General Style: Casual/Formal/Lazy/ Sport Casual/Business

Unkempt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Meticilous

Handshake: Gentle/Warm/Forceful/Stiff/Firm/Cold

Posture: Slumped/Upright/Other

Look: Unwavering/Downcast/Shifty/Seductive/Glare

Overall Presence: Feisty

• BACKGROUND •

Social Class: Very Low/Low/Middle Low/Middle/Middle High/High/Very High

Guardians: Loving/Overbearing/Absent/Abusive/Tried their Best

Childhood: Popular/Travelling/Bullied/Marginalized/Uneventful

Traumas:

Over it: Yes/No/Partially

• LIFESTYLE •

Career/Job: Hogwarts Student, later becomes a Wandmaker

Content? Yes/Mostly/Neutral/No

Residence: Big City/Town/Rural/Village

Housmates: I’ll switch this one into “who does she share a room with in Hogwarts” which are: Daphne Greengras, Tracey Davis, Pansy Parkison, Millicent Bulstrode

Financial Status: Wealthy

Religion: Christian (her family isn’t religious though)

Negligent 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Devout

THE EXTRAS

Intellect 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Charisma 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Dexterity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cunning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Strength 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

RPG Aligment: True Neutral

MBTI type: ENTP

Ennegram Type: The Enthusiast/The Challenger

Theme Color: Green

Hogwarts House: Slytherin

Deadly Sin: Pride

Preferred Weapons: Daggers/Swords/Shileds/Small Guns/None/Large Guns/Blunt Weapons/Magic Power

Weekly hours of excercise: Every day is Quidditch practice day!

Weekly hours of study: I can’t say a specific number because she isn’t a consistend learner. She likes to be flexible with her time, also to learn with other students!

Preferred humor: None/Slapstick/Absurd/Satire/Stand Up/Cultured/Wordplay/Potentially Offensive/Other

Vices: Smoking/Drinking/Self Harm/Drugs/Murder/Torture

Criminal Record: Drinking related/Assault Related/Activism Related/ Murder Related/ Rape Related/ False Accusations/None

Type of drunk: happy/sad/risk taker/philosophical/angry

Type of cry: weep/sob/sniffle/loud/reluctant/loud/unfazed

Type of laugh: raucious/giggle/chuckle/mocking/huff

Character Song: hmm right now “my silver lining - first aid kid”, but i also have an ever growing playlist for her :3

[justmebehindthescreen]

Chapters: 9/9 Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter Characters: Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Lucius Malfoy Additional Tags: Enemies to Lovers, Falling In Love, Denial of Feelings, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Slow Burn, Angst, Depression, Grief/Mourning, Romance, POV Draco Malfoy, Minor Character Death, Loss of Parent(s), Original Character(s), Families of Choice, Down and Out Draco Malfoy, Malfoy Manor, magical houses, loss of magic, Department of Mysteries, magical theory, Wandlore (Harry Potter), Kissing, Hand Jobs, Oral Sex, Anal Sex, Switching, Rimming, Overstimulation, Comeplay, Rough Sex, Overwrought metaphors about evolution, a lot of apples, Happy Ending, Art, Fanart, Big Bang Challenge, Harry/Draco Big Bang 2018, Community: harrydracobang Summary:

Adaptation under isolation and domestication; characteristics both immutable and variable.   After suffering enormous losses, Draco Malfoy must now struggle to define his place in the post-war world. Through dashed hopes and changing fortunes, Draco carves out a new niche for himself. But adapting to life with Harry Potter may be the biggest challenge of all.

[maskage]

VERSE   |   H O G W A R T S 

G E N E R A L .

House:           hufflepuff Age:           22 - 31 Blood Status:           half blood Occupation:           former auror turned charms professor Affiliation:           ministry of magic, hogwarts.

M A G I C .

Wand:           11.6" / unicorn hair / blackthorn / unyielding Wandlore:           unicorn hair produces the most consistent magic, least subject to fluctuations and blockages, most difficult to turn to the Dark Arts and the most faithful of wands. however, they do not make the most powerful of wands and are prone to melancholy if mishandled. blackthorn, which is a very unusual wand wood, has the reputation of being best suited to a warrior. this does not necessarily mean that its owner practises the Dark Arts (although it is undeniable that those who do so will enjoy the blackthorn wand’s prodigious power); one finds blackthorn wands among the Aurors as well as among the denizens of Azkaban and Death Eaters.

Patronus [ based on this list ]:           irish wolfhound. A mix of power, swiftness, gentleness, and reliability are the defining traits of the massive Irish Wolfhound. Those who cast this Patronus are seen as an imposing force but really are absolute sweethearts. Nevertheless, the Irish Wolfhound can be extremely aggressive when the need arises, particularly when protecting its loved ones. There is no doubt that loyalty is among the most obvious traits of the Irish Wolfhound.

Best Subject(s):           Defense Against The Dark Arts / Charms / Care of Magical Creatures Worst Subjects(s):           Divination

T H E  W I Z A R D.

HOGWARTS:           as a student, Kakashi was always a fast learner and a highly versatile wizard. his area of expertise lied in wand magic, able to master a vast range of magic regardless of its nature  –  from combative to supplementary to basic healing  ---  and utilise them effectively even under pressure. he’s quick on the uptake as well as a flexible caster, making him a formidable duelist. during those precarious years leading up to a full-blown war, there was hardly time for fun and games. however, many took refuge in the harmless excitement that came with quidditch. kakashi himself was an exceptional seeker for house hufflepuff for a couple of years. 

FIRST WIZARDING WAR:           with the steep demand for manpower during the war, Kakashi and his peers were prematurely recruited by the Ministry of Magic as aurors immediately after graduating Hogwarts. this left many of them ill-prepared for the tasks and horrors they were going to face, but Kakashi adapted and managed. however, he couldn’t say the same for his peers. he spent the last days of his teenage years hunting and fighting Death Eaters, losing family and friends in the process. it took a huge toll on him, often in the form of survivor’s guilt and the regret that he wasn’t better.

THE DARK EYE:           at some point towards the end of the war, Kakashi was hit by a dark spell that was aimed to kill, but he cast a hasty protective charm that managed to divert its course and lessen the brunt of the attack. the spell took his eye instead, scarring the skin around it and turning it into something bizarre; a red iris flecked and rimmed with black. he never managed to figure out what it was or who cast it because he fell unconscious shortly after. it took him weeks to heal afterwards, during which he was subjected to bouts of extreme lethargy and varying levels of migraines. he realised two reasons why; 1) the eye disturbs his magic every time he used both simultaneously, forcing him to relearn to control his magic. and 2) he could see magic. 

he sees them in various colours, lining the moving portraits, glowing on a wizard’s skin, engulfing a levitating object. it allows him to see through illusions and detect objects hidden by magic. eventually, he decided to keep it covered due to the effect it had on his magic and general wellbeing. by the time he’s adapted to it, the war’s already over. his new eye didn’t get the most welcoming reception from many of his peers who believed it to be Dark, and that couldn’t be good for an auror, could it? eventually, a resignation is asked of him despite his excellent track record. shortly after the end of the war, kakashi reluctantly left his position as auror.

CHARMS PROFESSOR:           Hogwarts hired him as a Charms professor after his departure from the Ministry. he’s constantly tardy, lazy, and mildly eccentric. his teaching methods are unorthodox and none of his students know for certain what his occupation was before becoming a professor. [ more to be added. ]

M I S C .

he’s not fond of doling out detentions — mostly because he dislikes having to deal with the students any more than he has to.

once, he was roped into duelling a DADA professor during a school event. he won. the duel ended so quickly and so definitively that some of the spectators don’t even understand what happened. 

he likes taking walks into the Forbidden Forest, often doing favors for other professors who require anything from that forest along the way.

[ post will be updated whenever! ]

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Crystal Stars and Raven Thoughts

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by mikimouze16

It started with a wizard and a witch showing up at their door. Now, Hartley Ashley (Harry Potter to the wizards) is trying to successfully navigate this new world with his family and best friend. Armed with an unmarked book, new Slytherin friends, and a thirst for knowledge, Hartley is rediscovering a forgotten art. Aimed with a goal to keep his family and friend safe, he will track down who is after him and give them the shock of their life.

Nothing and no one will stop him on his journey.

Words: 2164, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Not Rated

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Harry Potter, Original Female Character(s), Ted Tonks, Severus Snape, Filius Flitwick, Minerva McGonagall, Hermione Granger, Mrs Granger (Harry Potter), Mr Granger (Harry Potter), Draco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Harry Potter Setting, Adopted Sibling Relationship, Harry Potter was Adopted by Other(s), Healthy Relationships, Asexual Character, Good Severus Snape, Common Sense, Wandlore (Harry Potter), Diagon Alley, Harry's Mom is weary of Dumbledore, Harry's mom is protective of her kids, Protective Siblings, Astronomy, food allergies

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PS/ SS - Chapter 5 - Diagon Alley

@alluringcliche @feelsandotps @wearywanderer @xingshining

I’m wondering what personal story I’m going to share today!

Also, I’m sleepy I hope that doesn’t affect (?)/ effect (?)/ change/ manipulate/ twist/ adjust (I am avoiding looking up the difference between the words “affect” and “effect” for the 100th time in my life) my normal chapter liveblog. I was dedicated to writing this tonight, tho. 

I forget that they didn’t automatically leave after that tense evening discussion

I have a headcanon that the pouches on The Daily Prophet’s owls have a charm that vanishes the money and deposits it into a Gringotts bank account. Otherwise the birds would get so heavy-ladened after a while and I imagine that the Prophet’s bird’s would be frequently stolen from. Imagine working at the Prophet’s owlery. That would be a little fun for a time.

Hagrid just trusts Harry with rummaging through his coat to find his money. He’s either really sleepy or far too trusting. 

“yeh’d be mad ter try an’ rob [Gringotts].” /// lol Hagrid so had a chat with Harry about this memory later.

I’d like to see more of the tense dynamic between Fudge and Dumbledore. I bet Fudge would have been so funny to watch come undone under the weight of being Minister and slowly going from asking DD for help nearly every day to telling the reporters/ editors at the Prophet to slip in snide comments about DD. I want to watch that train wreck. 

Hagrid’s reasoning to why the Wizarding World is separate from the Muggle one is kind of odd to me. “everyone’d be wantin’ magic solutions to their problems.” Like honestly the actual result of that would probably be a capitalistic one in which the average magical person would be able to sell their magical “solutions to problems” for money. This would just lead to the magical community becoming very wealthy. That’s not really a bad thing (on the surface/ from a wizard’s POV). I think the most logical answer is: “Our community is so different from the Muggle one that creating rules to enforce for the two societies coinciding would be so difficult that we keep ourselves separate in order that we can both create individual systems that works for each society.Also, we are trying to avoid causing strain with a power imbalance.” 

“Harry, panting a bit as he ran to keep up” /// I grew up very short with a very tall dad, so I really can relate haha. I would have to occasionally remind him how my stride was two of his. 

I wonder what Hagrid was knitting. 

I feel like the HP fandom should have had a running joke by now that any deserted store in a strip mall was the entrance to a wizarding community. Tho it seems like the entrance was not visible or had a like “don’t look at me” charm on it rather than how St. Mungo’s was hidden behind a deserted shop. 

“Hagrid, clapping his great hand on Harry’s shoulder and making Harry’s knees buckle.” /// That I can’t relate to lol. 

“I’m all of a flutter.” /// What a funny and great way to put that lol.

Dedalussssssss!!! One of Harry’s first magical “acquaintances” XD and the truly brave soul who (along with Hestia Jones) watched the Dursley’s for nearly a year. I don’t usually make the joke but... “Rubeus Dedalus Potter you were named for-”

“’What sort of magic do you teach, Professor Quirrell?’ [asked Harry] ‘D-Defense Against the D-D-Dark Arts,’ muttered Professor Quirrell, as though he’s rather not think about it.’”/// 1. I died. I forgot about this line! 2. He went on a year-long break from work to do some research. That is so Ravenclaw. 3. What if Quirrell became known for wearing beanies instead of a turban? 4. I forgot how it was possible that Quirrell could shake Harry’s hand right now. 5. I forgot why Harry’s scar didn’t hurt right now. (I’ll probably remember soon enough, but I wouldn’t mind reminders if I don’t.)  6. You know those words that trip you up for no good reason? Yeah, well I’ve got quite the arsenal of those, but one of them happens to be “squirrel” (why? idk?) and this man helped me remember that the word has two “R”s in it.

“Harry wished he had about eight more eyes.” /// Harry Spider

I wonder what is the cool new broomstick model right now. 

Gringotts colors are scarlet and gold and I never noticed before. I think they wore black in the movies or just like nice work clothes. Also, I would like to go to Shell’s Cottage and hear Bill and Fleur tell me all about how Gringotts got started. I am fascinated. 

The poem on the door about stealing from Gringotts is so funny to me bc I am just thinking about how cabs have like signs that say that the driver doesn’t carry over a certain amount of money. These are two very different philosophies of deterring a thief. 

Three times JKR foreshadowed to us just how stupid it would be to try and rob Gringotts. 

Our Muggle banks and safety deposit boxes are so much more efficient and I am grateful. 

 Hey there Griphook! Well be seeing you again!

So Dumbledore would have told all the professors what they were hiding in Hogwarts, due to asking them for their help to do it right? But did they know why they were hiding the Sorcerer’s Stone? Did they too know that they were trying to suppress Voldemort’s return? I kinda hope they did. It seems to be that Hagrid did.

I like to imagine these seemingly perpetually grumpy goblins actually love their twisty roller coaster-ish cart rides under London. 

“Harry didn’t know where to run first now that he had a bag full of money.” /// So happy for him!!

Hagrid told him to get his uniform first almost like a parent haha. 

Reminder that Harry disliked Draco for his awful character right from the very beginning and that Draco set himself up for the foul life he ended up with by never seeing the goodness in others as something that he should want too. (I don’t say this to any of you four Questers bc I think you all would agree, but I just had to say it.)

I like how popular and big football is that even wizards know what it is and use it to compare to Quidditch. OMG I’m so stupid I’m just remembering one of the best eras in post-HP publishing history and getting emotional about it. Does anyone remember the 2014 Quidditch World Cup. I obsessed over it that summer and read every word that Ginny wrote and ahhhhh I miss it. I miss Quidditch and Pottermore publishing updates with chapter art and meta and character backgrounds. What a golden era post-DH. 

I like that Hagrid said that toads went “out of fashion years ago” so that means that, at one point, toads were vogue and that’s amazing by itself. I bet the professors hated that time. The constant low croaking coming from everyone’s pockets. 

“For some reason, the back of his neck prickled. The very dust and silence in [Ollivanders] seemed to tingle with some secret magic.” /// I love that feeling when it happens in real life. Like when you discover a cute little stream on a hike or a beautiful old library. 

I sometimes wish I had the memory of Ollivander. 

The second “you have your mother’s eyes” drink!

Ollivander had some personal space invading issues. (And it irks me.)

I know I already said that I want to know about like three things in this liveblog, but I’m desperate to know more about wandlore too. I want more facts.

I kind of like that the more difficult it was to find Harry a wand, the happier Ollivander got. That’s a good attitude to have right there. That’s how you know you love your job.

Voldemort’s wand was 13 inches and Harry’s was 11 inches. That means that there’s a chance that Voldemort’s phoenix’s core feather was longer than Harry’s and, therefore lower on Fawkes’ tail. 

Gosh wands are expensive. 

Goodbye, Ollie, see you later. 

Why did they not buy a trunk in Diagon Alley? Where did Harry even get a trunk that he carries around with him for 7 years? These are the real plot holes!  jkjkjk

That chapter was a little longer than usual. But since this one has less chapters in it, we are actually almost one third through with it. That’s wild!

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I love this blog! It has quickly become my favorite wandlore blog :) ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m trying to write a fanfic based in Chicago (during the late 90-early 2000’s) particularly at a polish influenced wizarding school (as at this time Chicago had the largest number of Poles outside Warsaw). I was wondering if you could help me, how would poles have influenced the wandmaking practices in Chicago at this time? What would be some of the common woods and cores seen at this time? Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

Why thank you!

Let me preface this by saying I am not Polish, so take what I say with a grain of salt. Based what I could find, Polish style wands would tend to have chip carving and possible have painted accents (both seem to part of Polish Folk Art). Any magical differences would be so slight that I do not think it would be an issue, and the overwheling majority of people would no be able to tell. 

As for popular woods and cores, they tend to stay pretty even in popularity.  Assuming the “Ollivander Revolution” has crossed the pond, the emphasis would be on making a match, not forcing it. 

I hope this helps. If anyone has anything they want to add, please do. 

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A/N: So I kept thinking over that hag and came up with a potential idea...

Name: Aleda Unterbaum     Aliases: Frau Unterbaum, Professor Aleda Schade Species: Hag     Born: 1918 (aged 99 as of 2016) Occupation(s): Potioneer, (potentialy DADA professor during 1990)

Faked Information upon entry to the UK:             Name: Aleda Schade             Species: Witch             Blood Status: Half-Blood             Wand: 11 inch, yew, dragon heartstring             Magical Education: Homeschooled

MAGICAL SKILLS:-             Rudimentary Magic: The base magic possessed by all hags, this magic leans towards the darker side of the magical spectrum. However, despite comparisons to similar magic possessed by trolls, it is more potent and capable of mimicking numerous wizarding spells in a nonverbal and generally unrefined manner (e.g. a hag could mimick the effect of a stunning spell well enough, but if she were to transfigure a small creature it would be a painful and rather visually grotesque process that would require the assistance of potions). Frequently this magic is infused within objects, such as crude charms and talismans, though requires frequent maintenance to sustain their effects.             Dark Arts: Due to species and circumstance, Aleda has a wide knowledge of the dark arts and creatures, and frequently dealt with both during her time in Germany. It was due to this in-depth knowledge she could possibly have the position of Defence Against The Dark Arts professor.             Defence Against the Dark Arts: Consequently, because of her thorough understanding of the dark arts, she also possesses knowledge of how to defend against the dark arts.              Potioneering: Due to the limitations of their magic, and inaccessibility to wands, many hags have resorted to using potions in their work. Aleda herself is a considerably skilled potioneer, and can brew a great many potions of exceeding difficulty which was essential to her carrying out her plan for a higher position in wizarding society.             Herbology: Hand-in-hand with her potion skills, Aleda possesses a comprehensive understanding of magical herbs and plants. This also extends somewhat into a knowledge of numerous poisons and natural remedies for them.             Non-Verbal and Wandless Magic: Because hags have no access to wands, they have to rely on being able to utilise their own magic through wandless and frequently non-verbal expressions of willpower.             Wand Potential: Part of the reason hags are disbarred from using wands is due to their capabilities with wands. Like goblins, many hags have created their own wands in an attempt to mimic and understand wandlore, though like goblin wands these hag wands are quite inferior.             Reasons hags such as Leticia Somnolems and Maladora Grymm were able to cast such powerful spells and curses -- Leticia having grown the forest of thorns after Sleeping Beauty pricked her finger, and Maladora Grymm having created her own magic mirror and performed transfigurations on herself to create a disguise to poison Snow White -- was due to their acquiring wands.                         As such, Aleda possesses the potential to perform powerful magic with a wand -- primarily in the vein of the Dark Arts and other skills useful to hags. However, due to the dangers associated with a hag who owns and uses a wand, they have been barred from possessing them as a method of controlling their position in the wizarding world. Unlike goblins, however, hags do not possess the numbers to rally against these laws.             Preternatural Strength and Speed: Aleda can perform great feats of strength, such as holding a man in the air by their neck with one hand and throwing them several feet, and can also run somewhat faster than humans making her difficult to catch and keep up with. Combined, these also allow her to fight physically with considerable reflexes and force.

HISTORY: A German hag who much like Maladora Grymm used a beautification potion in order become a beautiful woman, Aleda conducted a grand plot in order to rise above her station within the wizarding world. Whereas the goblins rallied loudly for equality for the use of magic, between wizardkind and their own race, Aleda followed the suit of her own race and underwent a long game of deception.             Aleda brewed her beautification potion as the first step towards this, and over the course of five years she murdered a German witch, stole her wand, and then spent the rest of this time attempting to learn how to use it and the spells used by wizards from the witch’s possessions. She was then forced to flee Germany and travelled to Belgium, then to France before sailing across the English Channel to the United Kingdom.             With the fresh start provided by anonymity in the UK, Aleda then went about setting herself up as a ‘witch’ within the wizarding world. However, to avoid suspicion she utilised her refined skills of potioneering in order to make a living and not draw the attention of suspecting wizards and witches.             Potential further story... Eventually she moved on again, this time coming to Scotland where she attained the position of Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in 1990 through her extensive knowledge of the dark arts and creatures associated with them.             However, this ambitious move coupled with the curse placed upon the position by Tom Riddle eventually led to her exposure, the confiscation of her stolen wand, and imprisonment by the end of the year.

NOTES:-             Because of what little is known about hags in the Harry Potter universe, a lot of liberties have been taken in order to expand upon their abilities and position within wizarding society. I have expanded their magical potential in accordance to frequent depictions in real world folklore, and provided some backstory to the wizarding world’s methods of making sure hags do not become a problem: primarily the deprivation of wands.             While in the Potterverse hags primarily eat raw liver as an alternative to children, they are not strictly confined to eating raw meat and cannibalising. They can eat other foods, though these main two are the most satisfying for them, and like vampires in the Witcherverse, hags can stop eating raw meats all together with enough effort and time. Aleda, however, has not taken the time to wean off this, and frequently eats raw meats. If she attains her position at Hogwarts, she begins this process shortly before the start of the school year.