Mills Family Wand Company

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The Mills Family Wand Company has been in business creating and selling wands to those who wish to purchase them since 1875. The Mills family settled in the Wyoming's Rocky Mountains after coming from England in 1874. When the Mills family left England to travel to the US, England was left with one less master wandmaker. The Mills family didn't have quite the reputation that the Ollivander family had established for itself, but was nonetheless a respectable business.

The Mills Family Wand Company specializes in wands made from magical woods and cores found in North America. These woods include Oak, Pine, Willow, Cedar, Aspen, Cherry, Maple, Mahogany, and Walnut. The cores available to the wandmakers here in North America include Unicorn, Centaur, and Thestral hairs, Gryphon, Phoenix, and Pegasus feathers, as well as Ashwinder Ash, Basilisk Skin, and Dragon Heartstring. Wand lengths all vary dependent on the piece of wood that is collected and the wand that finds its way out of the selected piece.

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Wand prices are not set in stone either. Many wands are sold to first-year students at either the Beartooth or Salem wizarding schools. Many of these students receive their first wands from their parent's pocketbooks. The price of a wand that chooses the wizard needs to match the budget (an expensive wand does not choose a poor family to mock them) but be sufficient enough to instill pride and ownership in it's owner. The final price of a wand is never established until the perfect wand has found the perfect witch or wizard. Most wands sell between 5 and 10 galleons ($41 - $85 US, £25 - £52 UK).

Contents 1 Mills' Family Wandlore 2 Wand Woods And Cores 2.1 Wand Woods 2.1.1 Aspen 2.1.2 Cedar 2.1.3 Cherry 2.1.4 Chestnut 2.1.5 Hawthorn 2.1.6 Bamboo 2.1.7 Mahogany 2.1.8 Maple 2.1.9 Oak 2.1.10 Pine 2.1.11 Walnut 2.1.12 Willow 2.2 Wand Cores 2.2.1 Miscellaneous Cores 2.2.2 Ashwinder Ash 2.2.3 Kelpie Hair 2.2.4 Phoenix Feather 2.2.5 Unicorn hair 2.2.6 Gryphon Feather 2.2.7 Veela/Siren Hair 2.2.8 Dragon Heartstring 2.2.9 Thestral Hair 3 Mills Family Wand Company

Mills' Family Wandlore

Wandlore is a branch of magic that is passed down from generation to generation, and from wandmaster to apprentice. "Even the most skilled to not fully understand it." The famed Ollivander family from the UK has been passing their knowledge of wandlore down from the fourth century BC. Many centuries ago, shortly after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, a member of the Mills family apprenticed with the Ollivander's. Since then, the Mills family has been passing the knowledge of wandlore and wandmaking from generation to generation.

A "wand chooses the wizard" to the extent that there must be compatibility between the wand and the wielder (the witch or wizard owner). There is a possibility that a wandmaker may find more than one wand which is compatible with a witch or wizard. In the which case, it is up to the wandmaker to carefully evaluate the wand seeker. Many things need to be considered!

The wandmaker must evaluate the age and stature of the witch or wizard. The wand must match the hands and feel comfortable in the hands of the wielder. Wands may be sought as a first wand, a wand for life, a second or successful wand, etc... Each of these need to be considered, especially when a witch or wizard is seeking a replacement wand. Why was the first wand lost? Why does the seeker want another wand? For what purpose? Also, the wand must match the personality and family background of the potential owner. If several family members typically receive Walnut wands, then a walnut wand should be considered to probably fit the next family member. Another factor in the selection of a wand is the potential use of it. If a witch or wizard seeks a wand that will aide in employment, help one to procure and complete hobbies, protect and defend one's family, or even to meddle in the dark arts, then a wand that will help the wielder to accomplish their goals would be appropriate.

When a witch or wizard comes into the shoppe to seek a wand from us, it is the wandmaker's job to find three to four options that will potentially fit the seeker. The witch or wizard should compare the wands offered and choose one that best feels right in their hand.

Wand Woods And Cores

Wand Woods

Not all of these are offered by MFWC, but their properties are listed here for the sake of reference.

Aspen

Aspen is an excellent wood for spoken spells. It brings the wizard eloquence, it is also associated with beauty and is a good wand for defensive spells. This wood is also useful in spells to overcome obstacles and prevail in the face of adversity.

Cedar

Cedar wands cleanses negative atmospheres. it is a protective wood and will guard against evil thus warding off the Dark Arts. It also grants the ability to see what is happening and to know the truth behind any given situation. Related to longevity, protection, and preservation. It can help bring about an overall balance to one's life, a harmony between spiritual beliefs and outward expressions.

Cherry

Cherry wands are not only exceptionally beautiful, but also very useful. These wands excel in Divination spells, and can lead the bearer to greater wisdom. Cherry wands are excellent for charm work.

Chestnut

Chestnut wands tend to choose the witch or wizard who has a strong connection with their past - whether for good or ill. These wands are especially good for luck or love spells and excel at Charms work. These wands tend to choose a strong male but, of course, will sometimes choose strong females as well. Either way the bearer of a chestnut wand usually possesses the capability of being a great leader.

Hawthorn

Hawthorn is one of the three sacred Irish trees (along with Oak and Ash) and its wands have what could be considered a dual personality. They produce strong spells for those to which they belong. Equally effective for Dark magic as it is for good, the possessor of this wand has the potential to wield great power. The duplicity of legend runs deep in the wood of the Hawthorn and therefore it is excellent for protective and defensive magic as well as Charms. Those who possess this wand usually have strong powers of divination and heightened intuition.

Bamboo

Bamboo wood wands excel at spells involving luck, and will often choose a wizard or witch that seem to already have a natural abundance of good luck. Bamboo wands tend to be a finicky, and are picky about who they will work for, often causing undesired effects if you are not the wands real bearer. These are also a good wand for Charms work as well.

Mahogany

Mahogany wands are not also beautiful, but also fairly rare. These wands are good for cleansing spells but also for defensive or protection spells as well. The bearer of a Mahogany wand may be a little insecure, and often worries about what others think of them.

Maple

Maple is a favorite wood for magical wands and has an excellent longevity. Maple wood often symbolizes attraction, luring, drawing in, or bringing things together. It has very positive energy. This wand tends to choose those who have a love an appreciation for beautiful things. It is an excellent wand for love spells and also for Divination.

Oak

Oak is a potent magical wood and adds potency to all charms, particularly health and money charms. The Oak is the tree of endurance and triumph, and tends to choose those who are strong not only physically or mentally, but also emotionally as well. The Oak is a male wood, so the female bearer may be more masculine than her peers. Oaks also stands for endurance, triumph, strength, power, dominion, prosperity, sacrifice, guardian and liberator and symbolizes wisdom, strength, and endurance. These wands excel in spells involving strengthening charms or wisdom seeking, as well as being good for Transfiguration work.

Pine

Pine wands tend to choose the witch or wizard who is bound for success, but the bearer may also be a bit insecure and crave more than their fair share of the limelight. These wands excel at spells involving flying or money and luck spells.

Walnut

Those with a walnut wand tend to be clear headed, strong and also tend to lean towards the healing arts. In fact, most healers find themselves with a Walnut wand. These wands are good for any kind of healing or Purification spell.

Willow

A waterside tree, the Willow has white flowers that bloom to their peak in midsummer. Willow wands are very good for protective spells, as well as sleeping charms. These wands tend to choose those whose heart may seem almost too big, and who have a strong set of morals, particularly when it involves those weaker than themselves.

Wand Cores

Not all of these are offered by MFWC, but they are here for reference.

Miscellaneous Cores

• Centaur Hair - Imbibes strength and knowledge.
• Leprechaun Hair – Somewhat temperamental to Non-Irish.
• Demiguise Hair – Only the best for Transfiguration.
• Hippogriff Talon – Excellent for Charm Work.
• Runespoor Fang – Best for those who deal with Dark Magic.
• Chimaera Scale – Very rare, yet very powerful.

Ashwinder Ash

Ashwinders are born from the ashes of magical fires. They have been known to slither out of the flames and roam around wizarding dwellings seeking a place to lay their eggs, then remain to protect the eggs until they die. Ashwinders have a short lifespan of only a few minutes, but the ash that remains makes a spectacular core for magical wands. Wands containing ashwinder ash cast the best protection spells.

Kelpie Hair

Kelpie hair comes from the mane of a Kelpie, a water demon commonly found in Britton and Ireland, who often takes the shape of a horse. The most famous Kelpie is referred to by Muggles as the Loch Ness monster. Kelpie's are adaptable creatures, and thus the wand is a good core for most types of magic, but especially water magic. It is excellent for all kinds of spells.

Phoenix Feather

The Phoenix Feather comes from the tail feathers of a Phoenix, and is especially good with fire or defensive magic, as well as healing magic. This may be due largely to the healing properties Phoenixes have.

Unicorn hair

Unicorn Hair is best for those with pure intentions, and is almost never wielded by someone intending to use their wand for evil purposes. Especially good for love, defense and healing magic. Best for the pure in heart.

Gryphon Feather

The Gryphon originated in Greece, having the head and front legs of an eagle, but the hind quarters of a lion. Gryphon 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. Excellent for defensive spells.

Veela/Siren Hair

Veela hair tends to be a bit unstable, and often favors a witch or wizard with a like temperament. Handy for Transfiguration in the right hands, not a very good choice for Charms work.

Dragon Heartstring

Wands with Dragon Heartstring cores are excellent for hexes, or for dueling, not to mention fire magic. They tend to choose a witch or wizard who is strong not only physically, but also emotionally, and who usually has very strong opinions on things, though they often tend to be strong willed and thickheaded as well.

Thestral Hair

Thestral hair is a powerful and tricky substance that can be mastered only by a witch or wizard capable of facing death. The hairs come from the tail of a Thestral, a creature who can only be seen by those who have seen someone die. Since these creatures are so magical, wands made with cores of Thestral hair are very powerful to one who has mastered it. These wands are excellent for all kinds of magic, but mainly hexes, defensive spells, and for disillusionment charms.

Mills Family Wand Company

Here is a list of wand woods and cores currently available from the Mills Family Wand Company™.

Woods	Lengths	Cores	Notes	Image
Aspen	Various lengths available	Ashwinder Ash Basilisk Skin Centaur Hair Unicorn Hair Thestral Hair Phoenix Feather Gryphon Feather Dragon Heartstring	Aspen is an excellent wood for spoken spells. It brings the wizard eloquence. It is also associated with beauty and is a good wand for defensive spells.
Cedar			Cedar wands tend to choose the witch or wizard who has a strong connection with their past. These wands are especially good for luck or love spells and excel at Charms work. The bearer of a cedar wand usually possesses the capability of being a great leader.
Cherry			Cherry wands are not only exceptionally beautiful, but also very useful. These wands excel in Divination spells, and can lead the bearer to greater wisdom. Cherry wands are excellent for charm work.
Cottonwood			Cottonwood wands are similar in appearance to Aspen, but are complementary to it. Cottonwood wands are excellent wands for protective and defensive spells, as well as for healing and for obtaining wisdom. Cottonwood is also a powerful wood for amplifying the power of the contained core.
Mahogany			Mahogany wands are not also beautiful, but also fairly rare. These wands are good for cleansing spells but also for defensive or protection spells as well. The bearer of a Mahogany wand may be a little insecure, and often worries about what others think of them.
Maple			Maple is a favorite wood for magical wands and has an excellent longevity. Maple wood often symbolizes attraction, luring, drawing in, or bringing things together. It has very positive energy. It is an excellent wand for love spells and also for Divination.
Oak			The Oak is the tree of endurance and triumph, and tends to choose those who are strong not only physically or mentally, but also emotionally as well. Oaks also stands for endurance, strength, prosperity, & sacrifice. These wands excel in strengthening charms as well as for Transfiguration work.
Pine			Pine wands tend to choose the witch or wizard who is bound for success, but the bearer may also be a bit insecure and crave more than their fair share of the limelight. These wands excel at spells involving flying or money and luck spells.
Walnut			Those with a walnut wand tend to be clear headed, strong and also tend to lean towards the healing arts. In fact, most healers find themselves with a Walnut wand. These wands are good for any kind of healing or Purification spell.
Willow			A waterside tree, the Willow has white flowers that bloom to their peak in midsummer. Willow wands are very good for protective spells. These wands tend to choose those whose heart may seem almost too big, and who have a strong set of morals, particularly when it involves those weaker than themselves.