Hermione eyed the crystal wand. Voldemort spoke up, "The ancient Greeks used crystal and metals for wands. They are very conductive materials for magic. This one appears to be amethyst and electrum." The ten inch plum gemstone wand reminded Hermione of a unicorn horn, the electrum set down in a groove spiraling up the length of the wand. "Well, pick it up. Give us a flick. See if it accepts you. They can be fickle."