"I will admit to Mister Potter that today has been a very strange day for me. I have sold some truly strange wands that I had never expected to and I believe you are going to keep this trend going. You seem to have a more favourable reaction to wands made from Blackthorn wood, it represents battle, war, protection and..." the old man trailed off as if not sure if he should continue. "It is a powerful wood for those who wish to practise the more aggressive magic and bonds best with those who have faced hardship in their life."