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Wand Quote by J.K. Rowling

“Mr. Ollivander touched the lightning scar on Harry’s forehead with a long, white finger. “I’m sorry to say I sold the wand that did it,” he said softly. “Thirteen-and-a-half inches. Yew. Powerful wand, very powerful, and in the wrong hands … well, if I’d known what that wand was going out into the…” quote by J.K. Rowling
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““Mr. Ollivander touched the lightning scar on Harry’s forehead with a long, white finger. “I’m sorry to say I sold the wand that did it,” he said softly. “Thirteen-and-a-half inches. Yew. Powerful wand, very powerful, and in the wrong hands … well, if I’d known what that wand was going out into the world to do.””

J.K. Rowling

About This Quote

Source Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, 1997

A powerful object can become dangerous when misused, and its creator may regret its impact.

In simple terms: Powerful tools can be misused.

Key Takeaway

Consider the responsibility of creation.

Themes

responsibility power regret

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

literary cautionary

When to use this quote

  • wizarding world
  • selling magical items
  • teaching youth about power
  • preventing misuse

Key Concepts

ethics consequences intent

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess the risk of what you create?
  • What safeguards can you put in place?
A Different Perspective

Even powerful objects can be neutralized by wise choices.

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