Ollivander Wand Quotes

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Curious indeed how these things happen. The wand chooses the wizard, remember...I think we must expect great things from you, Mr. Potter... After all, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did great things — terrible, yes, but great.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
But the idea of the Dark Lord in possesion of the Deathstick is, I must admit, formidable.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7))
No two Ollivander wands are the same, just as no two unicorns, dragons or phoenixes are quite the same.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
Every Ollivander wand has a core of a powerful magical substance, Mr. Potter. We use unicorn hairs, phoenix tail feathers, and the heartstrings of dragons. No two Ollivander wands are the same, just as no two unicorns, dragons, or phoenixes are quite the same. And of course, you will never get such good results with another wizard’s wand.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
He put Harry’s wand back into its box and wrapped it in brown paper, still muttering, “Curious . . . curious . . .” “Sorry,” said Harry, “but what’s curious?” Mr. Ollivander fixed Harry with his pale stare. “I remember every wand I’ve ever sold, Mr. Potter. Every single wand. It so happens that the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand, gave another feather — just one other. It is very curious indeed that you should be destined for this wand when its brother — why, its brother gave you that scar.” Harry swallowed.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
Mr. Ollivander touched the lightning scar on Harry’s forehead with a long, white finger. “I’m sorry to say I sold the wand that did it,” he said softly. “Thirteen-and-a-half inches. Yew. Powerful wand, very powerful, and in the wrong hands … well, if I’d known what that wand was going out into the world to do.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
Obviously, Harry Potter would be near the top of the list. Not even to Hogwarts, just to Ollivanders for a wand.
James Riley (Story Thieves (Story Thieves, #1))
You talk about wands like they’ve got feelings,’ said Harry, ‘like they can think for themselves.’ ‘The wand chooses the wizard,’ said Ollivander. ‘That much has always been clear to those of us who have studied wandlore.’ ‘A person can still use a wand that hasn’t chosen them, though?’ asked Harry. ‘Oh yes, if you are any wizard at all you will be able to channel your magic through almost any instrument. The best results, however, must always come where there is the strongest affinity between wizard and wand. These connections are complex. An initial attraction, and then a mutual quest for experience, the wand learning from the wizard, the wizard from the wand.’ The sea gushed
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7))
I thought I'd be seeing you soon. Harry Potter." It wasn't a question. "You have your mother's eyes. It seems only yesterday she was in here herself, buying her first wand. Ten and a quarter inches long, swishy, made of willow. Nice wand for charm work." Mr. Ollivander moved closer to Harry. Harry wished he would blink. Those silvery eyes were a bit creepy. "Your father, on the other hand, favored a mahogany wand. Eleven inches. Pliable. A little more power and excellent for transfiguration. Well, I say your father favored it- it's really the wand that chooses the wizard, of course.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
Harry took the wand. He felt a sudden warmth in his fingers. He raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the dusty air and a stream of red and gold sparks shot from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of light on to the walls. Hagrid whooped and clapped and Mr Ollivander cried, ‘Oh, bravo! Yes, indeed, oh, very good. Well, well, well ... how curious ... how very curious ...
J.K. Rowling (Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (Korean Edition) : 2 Volume Set)
Peeling gold letters over the door read Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter #1))
The wand chooses the wizard, Mr. Potter
Mr. Ollivander
The wand chooses the wizard, Mr. It’s not always clear why. But I think it is clear that we can expect great things from you.
Mr Ollivander.
people? This is the wand that killed Sirius!’ Harry had not thought of that: he looked down at the wand and was visited by a brutal urge to snap it, to slice it in half with Gryffindor’s sword, which was propped against the wall beside him. ‘I miss my wand,’ Hermione said miserably. ‘I wish Mr Ollivander could have made me another one too.’ Mr Ollivander had sent Luna a new wand that morning. She was out on the back lawn at that moment, testing its capabilities in the late afternoon sun. Dean, who had lost his
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7))
Harry was suddenly reminded of how he had been unsure, when they first met, of how much he liked Ollivander. Even now, having been tortured and imprisoned by Voldemort, the idea of the Dark wizard in possession of this wand seemed to enthrall him as much as it repulsed him.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7))
There was silence in the room, except for the distant rushing of the sea. 'You talk about wands like they’ve got feelings,’ said Harry, ‘like they can think for themselves.’ ‘The wand chooses the wizard,’ said Ollivander. ‘That much has always been clear to those of us who have studied wandlore.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7))
Cypress wands are associated with nobility. The great medieval wandmaker, Geraint Ollivander, wrote that he was always honoured to match a cypress wand, for he knew he was meeting a witch or wizard who would die a heroic death.
J.K. Rowling (From the Wizarding Archive (Volume 1): Curated Writing from the World of Harry Potter)
Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 BC.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
Tricky customer, eh? Not to worry, we’ll find the perfect match here somewhere — I wonder, now — yes, why not — unusual combination — holly and phoenix feather, eleven inches, nice and supple.” Harry took the wand. He felt a sudden warmth in his fingers. He raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the dusty air and a stream of red and gold sparks shot from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of light on to the walls. Hagrid whooped and clapped and Mr. Ollivander cried, “Oh, bravo! Yes, indeed, oh, very good. Well, well, well . . . how curious . . . how very curious . . .
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
The wand chooses the wizard, Harry." -Ollivander
-JK Rowling
The rest of the day went by in a blur, mostly because Owen didn’t even bother trying to pay attention. Instead, he went through all his favorite books in his head, trying to pinpoint which one they should go into first. Obviously, Harry Potter would be near the top of the list. Not even to Hogwarts, just to Ollivanders for a wand. That’d be perfect. Next, The Lightning Thief. And The Graveyard Book, and a trip to Fablehaven,
James Riley (Story Thieves (Story Thieves, #1))
7,000 individually decorated boxes were made for Ollivander’s wand shop.
Bruno Austin (Harry Potter - The Magical Book of Facts: Over 250 facts you probably didn't know!)
Mr. Ollivander : Curious... very curious... Harry : Sorry, but what's curious? Mr. Ollivander : I remember every wand I've ever sold, Mr. Potter. It so happens that the phoenix whose tailfeather resides in your wand gave another feather... just one other. It is curious that you should be destined for this wand when its brother gave you that scar. Harry : And who owned that wand? Mr. Ollivander : We do not speak his name! The wand chooses the wizard, Mr. Potter. It's not always clear why. But I think it is clear that we can expect great things from you. After all, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did great things. Terrible! Yes. But great.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
I wonder, now- yes, why not- unusual combination- holly and phoenix feather, eleven inches, nice and supple." Harry took the wand. He felt a sudden warmth in his fingers. He raised the wand above his head, brought it swishing down through the dusty air and a stream of red and gold sparks shot from the end like a firework, throwing dancing spots of light on the walls. Hagrid whooped and clapped and Mr. Ollivander cried, "Oh, bravo! Yes, indeed, oh, very good. Well, well, well... how curious... how very curious..." He put Harry's wand back into its box and wrapped it in brown paper, still muttering, "Curious... curious..." "Sorry," said Harry, "but what's curious?" Mr. Ollivander fixed Harry with his pale stare. "I remember every wand I've ever sold, Mr. Potter. Every single wand. It so happens that the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand, gave another feather- just one other. It is very curious indeed that you should be destined for this wand when its brother- why, its brother gave you that scar." Harry swallowed. "Yes, thirteen-and-a-half inches. Yew. Curious indeed how these things happen. The wand chooses the wizard, remember.... I think we must expect great things from you, Mr. Potter.... After all, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did great things- terrible, yes, but great.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1))
Mademoiselle Delacour, could we have you first, please?" said Mr. Ollivander, stepping into the empty space in the middle of the room. Fleur Delacour swept over to Mr. Ollivander and handed him her wand. "Hmmm..." he said. He twirled the wand between his long fingers like a baton and it emitted a number of pink and gold sparks. Then he held it close to his eyes and examined it carefully. "Yes," he said quietly, "nine and a half inches... inflexible... rosewood... and containing... dear me..." "An 'air from ze 'ead of a veela," said Fleur. "One of my grandmuzzer's." So Fleur was part veela, thought Harry, making a mental note to tell Ron... then he remembered that Ron wasn't speaking to him. "Yes," said Mr. Ollivander, "yes, I've never used veela hair myself, of course. I find it makes for rather temperamental wands... however, to each his own, and if this suits you..." Mr. Ollivander ran his fingers along the wand, apparently checking for scratches or bumps; then he muttered, "Orchideus!" and a bunch of flowers burst from the wand tip. "Very well, very well, it's in fine working order," said Mr. Ollivander, scooping up the flowers and handing them to Fleur with her wand.
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4))
The wand chooses the wizard, Mr Potter. It’s not always clear why. But I think it is clear that we can expect great things from you.
Mr Ollivander
The Dark Lord,” said Ollivander in hushed and frightened tones, “had always been happy with the wand I made him — yew and phoenix feather, thirteen-and-a-half inches
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, #7))