For years, since the release of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, the books have remained one of the favorite fantasy fiction available worldwide. Garnering immense popularity and appreciation, the novels later turned into timeless classics, after Warner Bros adapted them for theatrical release. And ever since then, the Wizarding World has been one of the most popular franchises, sparking debates and theories online.
Among popular conversations stretching from the morality of favorite characters to the general functioning of the Wizarding World, one iconic question has recently appeared on Reddit, surrounding wands. Inquiring about why J.K. Rowling never bothered to provide a cover or a case for the wands, Potterheads left behind incredible points supporting and arguing against popular beliefs.
Fans Came to a Realization About a Wand Issue in Harry Potter
In the magical world of Harry Potter, created by J.K. Rowling, wands are not just tools and weapons but also extensions of a wizard’s power and identity. Therefore, upon reading the books, one Redditor u/PurPah came up with the doubt about why, unlike swords or knives, wands do not come with sheaths or scabbards.
Highlighting a snippet from the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix novel, where Madeye Moody criticized Harry for keeping his wand in his back pocket, the user wondered why J.K. Rowling never bothered to introduce sheaths for wands. Considering how wands are crucial to wizards, and often bond for life, the netizen wondered why the wands are kept without protection.
Admitting that wands don’t just randomly go off unlike guns, or slash flesh like knives and swords, the user still wondered why wizards aren’t more careful with their most precious tool. Further, questioning the veracity of the magical community (developed flawlessly by J.K. Rowling), the user curiously pondered why they wouldn’t pass a law about wand protection.
Potterheads Supported J.K. Rowling and Argued Against the Issue
Turning the unprecedented topic into an issue, as u/PurPah sparked the debate among Harry Potter fandom and even questioned the ability of the literary genius J.K. Rowling, one die-hard Potterhead emerged with an answer to the question. Backing up the author with valid reasons, sid95ok responded with an understanding of wands, practical considerations, and comparative analogy.
Beginning by delving into the significance of wands, the user implied that the bond between a wizard and their wand is intimate, similar to a partnership, rather than a tool-and-sheath relationship. Proceeding further, sid95ok clarified that unlike swords, that are confined to sheaths or scabbards, wands are typically stored in pockets or holsters within wizarding robes, since it’s more user-friendly and practical.
Finally, to back their argument and explanation, the Redditor used the method of comparison to offer a proper understanding. Comparing wands to smartphones, noting that while they should not be carelessly handled (much like you wouldn’t sit on a smartphone), the user mentioned that creating a sheath for a wand would be akin to encasing a smartphone in a bulky case. Therefore keeping wands in sheaths will not only be inconvenient but also cause issues with accessibility.
Resting their case, sid95ok justified the decision not to incorporate sheaths for wands in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world as a deliberate one, rather than a mistake. And the reasoning is rooted in both practicality and cultural significance.
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