Harry Potter Collectibles Are A Fun Way to Keep the Movie Magic Alive

As the Harry Potter series of movies comes to an end, a large number of people are getting curious about Harry Potter merchandise. One of the most popular bits of memorabilia is the character wand. It's a good item for collectors because there are so many wands to choose from - nearly all of the people in the movies has a signature wand, and each one is distinct.

Wands, of course, are a way for wizards in J.K. Rawlings' wizarding universe to focus their powers when casting spells. While a skilled wizard can cast spells without the use of a wand, it can be quite a difficult task. Wands have such remarkable magical power, that they are nearly animate beings on their own. In the book and movie series, most wizards get their wands from Ollivander the wand maker, who likes to say "The wand chooses the wizard... it isn't always clear why." It is true though that a adolescent wizard may try on several wands for size before he or she finds one that "accepts" him or her as an owner.

We muggles have it a bit easier - we are free to get hold of and own any of the wands we decide on! And there are so many to choose from. Of course, Harry's own wand is a favorite among fans. Harry picked his wand out from amongst the hundreds of wands available at Ollivander's shop after a bit of trial and error. Once he had the perfect wand in his hand though, the two went together like hand in glove. What Harry didn't know at that moment was that his wand was tied to the wand owned by Lord Voldemort - the same fiendish wizard who had killed Harry's parents - and had left the lightning bolt shaped scar across Harry's forehead.

Other wands that are popular for enthusiasts are the wands that belonged to other main characters in the book, like Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley or Professor Severus Snape. Each of the wands is unique, fashioned from differing woods and with different magical cores, like dragon heart-string or a phoenix feather. Of course, one of the most well-liked wands of all is the Elder Wand, also known as the Deathstick or the Wand of Destiny. This wand had a long and cruel past before it came into play during the Harry Potter saga. We won't give away any story spoilers here, but suffice to say the wand played an essential role in the story.

There is much more popular Harry Potter memorabilia, such as models, Lego Harry Potter play sets and action figures, but the Harry Potter wands are one of the best-selling of all. The story of Harry Potter has become remarkably popular, both in book and film. The fact that the finishing film of the series is nearly upon us creates a bit of sadness for many people who are sorry to see the story end. Collectible items are an ideal way to keep a bit of the story alive.