Subject: I suddenly know what Henry Robinson does when he grows up.
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Posted on: 2019-11-20 05:01:56 UTC

First thoughts: *raise eyebrow* HFA is never giving out non-canon wands; the fan-created Ipiopius mold that makes them work for Muggles is an exception already. How would Ollivander even make them in the first place?

Second thoughts: He's not the only wandmaker there is, though. Do we have a rogue wandmaker in HQ? That would make more sense.

Third thoughts: *GASP* Henry! It makes so much sense!

See, I've been toying with the idea of Henry getting into woodworking as a hobby/future occupation, and he's a restless, adventurous sort with a lot of smarts to boot. He's set to inherit his mom's wand when he turns eleven, but he'll naturally want his own—the real thing, mind you. He's also set to do a year at HFA for the near-genuine Hogwarts experience, whereupon he will meet Mr. Ollivander. Perhaps he'll get the notion that he could make his own wand.

Rather more than ten years hence:

"Of course, trees from continua without inherent magic are less apt to provide useful wand wood, but some can be woken up with a little coaxing. Pernese skybroom, for instance, is a fantastic wood for any purpose, and I've found that wandmaking is no exception. The density and tensile strength that make skybroom wood resistant to Thread also make for unyielding, loyal wands. They are difficult to please, but once they find their match, they will never willingly be parted from them, and are apt to 'die' if removed by force, especially if paired with a unicorn hair core. Their performance is reliable, not flashy; suited more for hard work than frivolous displays. That said, if it is called upon to go big or go home, you can bet that a wand made from the tree that sweeps the sky will always go big."
—Henry Robinson

If you want one, I expect you'll have to supply the materials yourself. And, you know, be around in the future, when he starts to get good at it. {= )

~Neshomeh

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