Why Voldemort Hated His Wand || Where Is Voldemort's Wand Today

Harry Potter Folklore2 minutes read

Voldemort's original wand, made of phoenix tail feather core and yew wood, served him well for over 60 years but ultimately failed him in crucial moments, leading to his quest for the Elder Wand. His arrogance and limited understanding of wandlore caused him to despise his original wand, which, combined with the twin core situation with Harry's wand, led to his downfall and embarrassment in front of his followers.

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  • Voldemort's original wand, despite being powerful, failed him in crucial moments due to his limited understanding of wandlore and his arrogance in believing his own power could surpass any wand's limitations.
  • The twin core situation between Harry's wand and Voldemort's caused issues, with the Disarming Charm deflecting the Killing Curse, embarrassing Voldemort and showcasing the importance of the connection between a wizard and their wand in magical battles.

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  • What material was Voldemort's original wand made of?

    Yew wood and phoenix tail feather core.

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Voldemort's Original Wand: Power, Failure, Legacy

  • Voldemort's original wand was powerful and served him well for over 60 years, made of phoenix tail feather core and yew wood, a difficult material to work with due to knots.
  • Despite its reliability, Voldemort grew to despise his wand as it failed him in crucial moments, notably against Harry Potter, leading him to seek the Elder Wand.
  • Voldemort's understanding of wandlore was limited, believing his own power could surpass any wand's limitations, leading to his frustration with his original wand's failures.
  • The twin core situation with Harry's wand and Voldemort's caused issues, with the Disarming Charm deflecting the Killing Curse, embarrassing Voldemort in front of his followers.
  • Voldemort's arrogance and ego prevented him from accepting his wand's limitations, expecting his power to overcome any magical obstacles, leading to his disdain for his original wand.
  • After Voldemort's death, his original wand likely remained in Malfoy Manor, a prized artifact in the family's collection, waiting for its master's return and forgiveness.
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