"It was made of buckthorn,’ she began softly, staring at the wands on the desk before her. "The wood has vine-like carvings all the way along it. I was always very proud of my wand – it is ten and a half inches and has unicorn hair at the core. It was perfect for Charms and Transfiguration, but not terribly adept for duelling. I was lucky to get by mostly on speed and skill.’