Build a Wand and We'll Guess Which Class You'd Teach at Hogwarts

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Build a Wand and We'll Guess Which Class You'd Teach at Hogwarts
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About This Quiz

The wand and the wizard are two sides of the same coin. The wand chooses the wizard as much if not more than the wizard chooses the wand. The symbolism of the wand is about potential power, destiny, and seeing one's true self. Wands are pointers, after all. A wand is a magical extension of the self that points the way to the fulfillment of potential and achievement of destiny.

Wands derive their magical properties from their constituent parts. While some wands are very simple in design, all of our wands come with a significant amount of customization so we can really boil down your needs and furnish you with the wand and job that best exploits your natural advantages.

Caring for your wand is also important, and we want you to leave this experience feeling prepared for the responsibilities of ownership and use. As a result, we will provide you with not just a capable wand, but a full set of supplies with which you can clean and maintain your wand, and do some minor repairs. Of course, if significant damage occurs, you should go to an Olivanders certified dealer for immediate repairs.

Design your wand, and we will reveal what class you will teach at Hogwarts.

How heavy would you like your wand to be?
Very heavy
Very light
A bit light
A bit heavy
Where would you like the balance point to be in your wand?
All the way in the handle
Towards the tip
The middle
25% of the way up from the handle
What overall style would you like for your wand?
Neo-gothic
Steampunk
Classic "magician"
Like a wooden athame

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How ornate would you like your wand to be?
Stark and simple
Serpentine
Clean and elegant
Baroque
What type of wood would you like to be the primary wood for the main shaft?
Yew
Acacia
Lignum Vitae
Red Oak
What kind of wood would you like for the inlay on the main shaft?
Alder
Willow
Beech
Sycamore

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What kind of wood would you like for the main part of the grip?
Vine
Maple
White Oak
Walnut
What inlay would would you like for the main part of the grip?
Aspen
Sycamore
Blackthorn
Spruce
Would you like something wrapped around the grip?
Leather
Twisted wire
No, nothing
Suede

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What kind of wood would you like for the tip of the wand?
Pine
Cedar
Cherry
Poplar
What kind of wood would you like for the pommel of the wand?
Dogwood
Ebony
Pear
Pine
What kind of wood would you like for the crossguard?
Hornbeam
Chestnut
Holly
Larch

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What sort of wood would you like for the wand's knobs?
Elm
Hawthorn
Elder
Ironwood
What kind of wood would you like for the inlay on the knobs?
Red Oak
White Oak
Lignum Vitae
Cherry
What kind of wood would you like for inlay on the crossguard?
Maple
Pine
Silver Lime
Biwa

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What shape would you like for the main shaft?
It should look like a tentacle.
It should fork.
It should be sharp and pointy.
It should have a flat end like a spoon.
What metal would you like for the accents?
Platinum
Gold and lead
Copper
Silver
What finish would you like for the wand?
Matte
Mirror
Clear varnish
None

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Would you like any jewels on your wand?
Three diamonds
No, none
A single sapphire
A ruby
What sort of sheathe would you like for your wand?
Black leather cross draw
Nylon, under-arm draw
Brown leather, horizontal belt mount
Kydex hip holster
What presentation box would you like for your wand?
A leather tool roll
A metal tube
Ornate blackthorn wood
Crystal

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What should be the primary ingredient in the core of the wand?
Basilisk horn
Dragon heartstring
Unicorn hair
Phoenix feather
What should be the secondary ingredient in the core of the wand?
Jackalope antler
White river monster spine
Thunderbird tail feather
Wampus cat hair
What liquid maintenance treatment would you like for your wand?
Wood stain
Purified water
Linseed oil
Shoe polish

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What special treatment would you like for your wand?
An airtight container
A sheath that purifies it
A groove that makes a sound when the wand is swung
A hydrophobic coating
What kind of wand cleaning brush would you like?
Sable hair
Steel wool
Badger hair
A sponge-brush
What sort of cleaning cloth do you prefer?
Suede
Microfiber
Silk
Wool

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What material would you like your kit's case to be made of?
Stone
Metal
Leather
Pleather
Would you like a discount on an online course in wand care?
No, I know everything I need to know...
Yes, I'm always up for a bargain
Yes, there's always something you can learn
No thanks, I'm sure I'll have that discount as a teacher at Hogwarts
Would you like an extended warranty?
I don't think I'll need it
I will simply conjure one if I need it
Of course. May I have three years?
I'll take on year please

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