Wands

«A wand is the object through which a witch or wizard channels his or her magic. It is made from wood and has a magical substance at its core. Wands made by Ollivander have cores of phoenix feather, unicorn hair or dragon heartstring, and are of varying woods, lengths, and flexibilities.«—Description of a wand

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Unforgivable Curses

«Harry shouted, “Crucio!”. The Death Eater was lifted off his feet. He writhed through the air like a drowning man, thrashing and howling in pain, and then, with a crunch and a shattering of glass, he smashed into the front of a bookcase and crumpled, insensible, to the floor.» —Harry Potter’s use of the Cruciatus Curse

These three curses have been classified as»Unforgivable» in Wizarding society since 1717 according to Dumbledore.

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