YEW and HP connections

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> Bohcoo wrote:
> I am wondering what the significance of YEW is beyond the fact that
> Voldemort's wand is made of it for JKR to make such a point of
> mentioning it so often. Does anyone have a theory?

Mandy here:

Some are some very interesting connections between the Yew tree and 
Harry Potter:

Its trunk is erect, usually much divided.

Yew tree is represent by the Rune Eihwaz.  Yep, that's the Rune that 
is shaped like the lighting bolt.  Interesting 
connection.....coincidence? I don't think so.

The smooth, gold-coloured wood with a wavy grain has long been 
associated with magic, death, and rebirth.

Yew is also said to enhance magical and psychic abilities, and to 
induce visions.  Again interesting.

It is seen as a symbol of life, and is a common feature in graveyards 
across Europe as a guardian against evil and negative forces. The 
tree is extremely long lived, in excess of 2,000 years.  All parts of 
the tree are poisonous except the fleshy covering of the berry.  

Just how it's going to help our hero who knows.

Mandy