[HPforGrownups] Unicorn Hairs was Innocent victims

[Jenny]

No: HPFGUIDX 41310

> In GoF when they're having their wands tested Mr Ollivander says:
>
> "Ah, now, this is one of mine, isn't it?" said Mr. Ollivander,
> ith much more enthusiasm, as Cedric handed over his wand. "Yes,
> I remember it well.  Containing a single hair from the tail of
> a particularly fine male unicorn. . . must have been seventeen
> hands; nearly gored me with his horn after I plucked his tail. "
>
> Denise

Ah, thank you!  I had forgotten about that part :)  I guess that might be an
example of the sneak-up-and-snatch procurement method.  I would still love
to learn more about Ollivander's wand making methods, I mean how _do_ you
cram a long tailfeather into a thin little wand, and still have enough wood
left in the middle so that it doesn't break at a strong flick?  Maybe he
uses a shrinking spell... :)

In fact, I find Ollivander a totally fascinating character, I wish the
series featured him more, but perhaps in the next book?

Jenny from Elfwood