Cecilia’s Diary

Dear Diary,

We went to Diagon Alley today!  Our first stop was Ollivander’s – how awesome is that place? Just the ambience made me want to sit and ask him questions all day! How many stories he must tell – how many stories he must hear! And my wand?

I do like it, it’s got a lovely sheen to the wood and now I understand what people say about their wand just feeling “right” to them.  This is what I learned about my wand:

Holly is the strongest of the protective woods. It is used to guard against evil; in fact, Holly means “holy”. Holly wands excel at combat, defense, and protection spells. It is also useful in glamours and warding. This wand tends to pick an owner who’s brave and pure of heart, not to mention has a high intelligence.
Holly’s personality is Determined 

The gryffon originated in Greece, having the head and front legs of an eagle, but the hind quarters of a lion. Gryffon feathers are used in wands of wizards or witches who posses great strength whether physically, magically or emotionally. These wands are especially good for both offensive and defensive magic.

Neat, isn’t it?  Mr. Ollivander said that a birch wand might have been good for me, but that my wand chose me well.  I’m so excited to start practicing with it!

Diary, it’s late and I should be getting to bed.  Mother and I start packing tomorrow, but I’ll be sure to come and tell you all about the rest of the day!