Level Four: Wand Responsibilities

Level Four: Wand Responsibilities

Owning a wand requires you to be responsible, and to care for it as you would any other piece of magical equipment.

In at least 500 words, discuss your wand responsibilities. Write about the ways you will use your wand in everyday life. Will you let your newfound power go to your head? How will you ensure your wand stays in tip-top condition? Be as detailed as possible and include any other points you feel necessary.

Pass mark: A score of 60 or more. Essays in fewer than 500 words will fail. If you fail, you are able to retake the test.

NO COPYING OTHERS ESSAYS - YOU WILL FAIL!

Housepoints:

Score of 0-59: fail – 0 housepoints
Score of 60-70: pass – 100 housepoints
Score of 71-80: pass – 200 housepoints
Score of 81-90:pass – 250 housepoints
Score of 91-100: pass – 300 housepoints

Well done for completing the level four test. You can find your score and housepoints in the Test Completion List thread.

As you have passed, you may now move onto Level Five.

Well done for completing the level four test. You can find your score and housepoints in the Test Completion List thread.

As you have passed, you may now move onto Level Five.

When it comes to wands, being that they are the essential tool for any witch or wizard to use their magical abilities, responsibility is of the utmost importance. Without proper care and education it could be dangerous and foolish to try and wield such a powerful item. Which is why when I recieve my wand I will take every precaution before unknowingly casting magic with it. This includes learning the ends and outs of how it works, why the wood and core of my wand combine and chose me as the wizard that it binds itself to. A better understanding of my wand will grant me a better understanding of my abilities and nature as a wizard. Since the wand chooses it's master I think it would be wise for all witches and wizards to look into why their wand chose them, what qualities they posess and the magical property of the wood and core of their wand, what each entails and it's importance to the magical ability we have.

When it comes to taking care of my wand it would be necessary for me to make sure it is in a secure place at all times. Either on my person at all times or safely placed inside of a wooden box specifically designed to hold and protect a wand. Then, after properly placing my wand in this box I would ensure that it was put into a safe place, a hiding place, somewhere only I would know the location of. I would also make sure to keep the wooden object from falling into the hands of a muggle, taking it as a high priority to keep the muggle world oblivious to our existance in the wizarding community. A wizard's wand is the one thing that they should keep to themselves, never allowing another to use it, each witch or wizard has their own personal wand for a reason, that being it is theirs, they were chosen. It is also imperative to know where your wand is at all times, never misplacing it. Typical everyday use of my magic would be used more often than not. Cleaning or organizing things is a lot easier using magic than doing it by hand. Though of course there is no harm in doing things yourself, a little elbow grease humbles you and gives greater appreciation to the wonderful ability to cast magic. However, as stated earlier, my magic would only be cast when around other witches or wizards or when I am alone. I would never allow a muggle to witness its happenings, given that it is a law that magic is never to be revealed to those who do not have the affinity to use it.

Being able to cast charms and use magic brings with it the temptation to allow the power to swell one's head with pride and the notion that they are better. However, it takes a focused and responsible magic user to know that having the ability to cast magic is a gift, not a proclaimation of superiority. Unfortunately there are those who think the latter, taking a wreckless approach to using their powers, and abandoning all reasoning and rules. I would be no such wizard, I would consider my powers as a gift and would do my part in helping those in need, a protector of the innocent, defender of the muggles. I would stand for what is good and pure in the never ending conflict of good versus evil, true strength is compassion and respect for those that are defensless and your peers. This is why it is important that we as users of magic should understand the effects of each charm we cast. Whether it be a simple repairing charm or a more complicated one such as a patronus. Knowing what it takes to cast such spells gives us the knowledge of how much magic to put into the charm, the proper motions of the wand, to be sure that the correct spell is cast. Also the incantation, along with the proper wand motion, these to me are also important points we must take into account for proper wand use and responsibility. Without this knowledge a wand could be rendered useless and/or dangerous in the hands of one who does not understand its workings.

Well done Legendary on completing Level Four. You can find your score in the test completion list, and may now advance to level five.

A wand is something special to a witch or wizard. A wand can form a complex 'bond' because a wand chooses its user. The wand then will help the magic user by channeling their magic through. Because a wand is needed for that purpose, it is very important for each magical human to take very good care of it.

Any object, whether is a quill or an heirloom all need to be properly taken care of. The wand has to be carefully stored in one of a robe’s deep pockets or somewhere it can just drop out and get lost unnoticed. I will have to treasure it as something priceless, which it is in a sense. Also whenever and wherever I am, I should make sure it stays in top-notch state. I would not want it to have multiple scratches, smudges, or any thing that proclaims that I am not a very responsible person since everyone should treasure their wand. During the time I have a wand, I will also practice defensive spells so if I duel, my wand will not get a) damaged during the process or b) taken by the enemy since even though I can cast spells on other people’s wand, I need my own wand to cast correct/perfect spells

Having a wand is an exciting responsibility. Even if the wand looks absolutely splendid, I would not go around showing it off to others. Also I will not also go around casting spells just to be lazy. For example, if I want something that is just a few feet away, instead of saying the ‘accio’ spell, I can just walk over thus not ‘abusing’ that I could use my magic with my wand. As Snape said ‘there is no foolish wand waving…’

A wand also means that I could be able to do many different kinds of magic spells, hexes, or even curses. I would not go around casting spells on others will my wand to make them sprout beaver teeth or in our words: make fun of them. While sometimes I could use my wand to cast prank spells that is different from making fun and hurting someone. If I do not have the complete knowledge of what I am doing, I should not be casting a random spell for fun. For example, if I find a spell like Sectumsempra, that I have not seen or used before, I will not use the spell on a random ‘test subject’ to show of that I can perform a spell even though I have never even practiced before. Plus if I do something illegal with my wand, it even can get taken and snapped which is a horrible thing to do to a witch or wizard.

Because a wand is an important responsibility to every witch or wizard, when I get my very own, I will not abuse the fact that I have a wand and will take good care of it to show that I really deserve it

Well done dragonweaver on completing Level Four. You can find your score in the test completion list, and may now advance to level five.

A wand is possibly the most important and useful magical tool a wizard possess. In mythology just as much as in contemporary stories, it is rarely that a wizard or a witch will go along using powers without the help of a wand. Used for attacks, protections or merely amusement, a wand comes handy to everyone even in their everyday life. But, no matter how fun it might be to use, it is important to remember that a wand is not in any way a toy to play with. We must be careful and not think of it as a simple object we can replace if need be, and so keep it away from any harm that might come to it.

To be more clear, though most people are aware of this, it is the wand which chooses the wizard, and not the contrary, and so, although it is possible to borrow someone else’s wand, the effects that might come from using it will not be the same, nor as good, as the effect of using the wand that was made for us. There are not two wands that are exactly the same – like snowflakes, each is unique in its form and making. The wood of which the wand is made is certainly a big part of its making, but possibly also of the choosing of the wizard that will bare it. Certain type of woods are described as stronger, harder, while other are more flexible and softer, and so possibly according to the wizard’s personality.

Although a wand can be used in everyday life, I would not use it for simple purposes. The simple fact of having a wand can indeed make someone lazy, especially when it comes to things such as Summoning Charms or Housework Charms. Obviously, I would still use it sometimes, perhaps to help and do a bit of cleaning for example, but as I am still capable of using my two legs, I would not use it to ‘accio’ things to me instead of going to get them by myself. I would, of course, use my wand in case of emergencies. Protective spells might come in handy in times of danger, and it is surely much more efficient against burglars than any alarm system. Also, if there were to be a fire, a spell as ‘Aguamenti’ would be very good to put it out instead of waiting for the firefighters. Healing charms such as ‘Episkey’ can also be very helpful in a case of broken bones, and spells such as ‘Scourgify’ or ‘Reparo’ can be of great help when there are children around.

Thankfully enough, I would not be the kind to let power go to my head. I’d rather remain as normal as possible – after all, there never comes any good from using something too much and too often. I am not one who seeks for power and so would not use my wand as such. Cheating would also be out of the question – there is not reward in winning when it hasn’t been done properly and fairly. Like mentioned above, I would try to keep my wands use to the strict minimum, only when it is necessary. Of course, I am not saint – I cannot say I would not use it now and then for personal gain matters, but I would try as much as possible to do good deeds with my wand. Power is wasted when it is used to do evil deeds, and I would not want to waste it in such a manner.

My wand, being such an important tool, would be kept in good conditions, as much as possible. Dusting, cleaning, waxing, whatever it might take to keep is as good as new at anytime. Whenever I wouldn’t have it with me (which would be very rarely) I would be careful to put it away somewhere warm and dry since it is made of wood and humidity would do it not good. I would make sure to keep it safe and out of reach from whoever might use it in a wrong way, and I would also be careful not to overuse it so that it would stay in good condition for a long time.

Well done Herby and Marie on completing Level Four. You can find your score in the test completion list, and may now advance to level five.

Well done polly on completing Level Four. You can find your score in the test completion list, and may now advance to level five.

Wands come with many, many responsibilities. As they are one of the most essintial and useful tools for any witch or wizard, I will do everything in my power to hold on to it when I recive it. My wand must be hidden well from muggles, and as an underage witch, I am not to use it to do magic outside of school. My magic will be well praticed, and only preformed in front of trained professionals untill the day I turn seventeen. Also, I will only preform spells the ministry has pre-approved. Therefore, I will not lose my wand for any misuse of magic violation. With this newly found power, I know I might get a little overwhelmed. However, I promise I will not let it all go up into my head, and take over my thoughts. My wand would surely be kept out of reach of those who have no magical knowledge, such as muggles, or young children. They could possibly do somthing that would be dangerous, and therefore, it would not be helping withold my wand responsibilities. They do not know all of the things that can go wrong. A wand must be kept perfectly polished, with a nice shine, and free of splinters. Every night, my wand will get shined, and it will be kept in its case under my pillow. That way, nobody can get it and use it for evil. Because, really, who knows what other witches and wizards would do with anothers wand? My wand will be polished with the finest quality polish I can find, and a clean rag every night. The case will be kept clean too. Inside of it will be a cushion at the bottom, and the lid will fit snugly. I will use a fine sandpaper to remove any splinters that may come to be on my wand, although I hope there are none! Every morning, I will head off to classes, and start my wand work. I will keep it safely in my cloak, and make sure it is somewhere it can not get snapped in half accidently. With a wand comes new abilities I have never had yet before. I can preform spells, hexes, and curses now. I do solmenly swear that I will not hurt the weak and unprotected with this power. All my spells would be done for good, and good only. I would also do my best to help protect those weak and unarmed who are being hurt by the others with power. I plan to always have my wand by my side, and It will be somewhere where no one else can reach it, without me knowing. I should also keep it padded, as I am a klutz. Mabey wrapped in a cloth, or in a skinny box placed in my inside pocket of my school robes. This place would be easily accessiable. My wand would always be kept in a proper storage place when not being used, but in a public place. Such places would include its box, placed in my bag, or in the back pocket of my jeans. Hence, I realize owning a wand is a great responsibility, and I think I am ready to hold those responsibilities.

Well done kathrineee_anne on completing Level Four. You can find your score in the test completion list, and may now advance to level five.

A wand is pretty much the most important item a witch or wizard can own. Therefore, it requires a tremendous amount of respect and care. This includes quite a variety of things, such as proper wand care, basic magical knowledge, general wand safety, and (in my opinion, at least) moral use.

It would be very important to me to always have a wand that's in tip-top shape. How could a wand be used as an effective tool if it’s not shown proper care? I plan on purchasing a wand care kit the day I get my wand. I also intend to spend time everyday working on the maintenance of my wand, making sure not only that it always looks nice, but also that its magical properties are also well cared for.

If a witch or wizard has no sense of how to use basic spells, how can he or she expect to use a wand to it’s fullest potential? It is extremely important to be able to practice simple charms and other spells before someone is let loose in the world with such a crucial item. That is why we have so many regulations pertaining to use of wands by people of a student age and even for adults.

I think Professor Moody would have agreed with me on this point. It is very crucial to practice sensible wand safety. Sure it sounds a little silly to think of someone's buttocks being blown off, but it really seems to be something that could happen. I would want to make sure I have studied up on elementary wand safety before I even bother picking up my new wand. I really do not want anything so disastrous to happen to me.

Finally, and most important to me, is the willingness to use my wand for good purposes. Obviously, people have different views of what's right and wrong, and some people don't really even care. However, I can't stand the thought of knowing that something I have such a strong connection to was used to harm someone in a situation other than defense. I have every intention of making sure that I don't let myself get carried away with this new power. Like any other power, it is one that can easily be taken away. How many people have had their wands confiscated and snapped? I think that knowledge is something that is quite humbling. Aside from that, I really have no desire to do anything to harm a fellow member of the human race.

All these things are very important to me. I cannot imagine how I could be considered worthy to possess such a powerful object, if I were not first willing to learn to practice responsible behavior in regards to my wand. I hope that no wand would choose me if I did not first make sure I would not bring harm to it or to anyone through it. Too many people have already used these wonderful tools in ways that I just cannot approve of.

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Being a witch or wizard a wand is one of the most important instruments we use. So the care and responsibilities it entails should be fully understood before receiving a wand of your own.

As a young witch about to receive my wand I think it’s important that I know and understand that just because I have a wand it doesn’t mean that I must use it for every little thing. The care of my wand is also very important. As is having it ready at a moment’s notice if it’s required.

When I receive my wand it is my duty to know and understand that I don’t need to use my wand for small trivial things that I can do just as quickly with my own two hands. After all just because I will be in possession of a wand it does not mean I now have an excuse for laziness. I must also realize and take into account that just because magic is an everyday part of my life, doesn’t mean that it will be the same for everyone around me. So learning to use my wand only in the right situations is ever so important.

Also understanding and realizing that until I am of the correct age I must not use magic outside of school and outside of learning purposes. After all, an untrained witch or wizard can be hazardous with the wrong spells and an unskilled hand at wand magic. Upon receiving my wand I must take all of this into consideration and try my hardest to keep my head level.

I must also keep my wand clean and always in its best condition. A wand that is broken or not cleaned properly may cause even the simplest spells to go astray and can often have dire consequences. I think a regular cleaning schedule and a semi-yearly trip to the wand repair shop would do my wand a bit of good. That way I know my wand will always be in proper working conditions. Since one, even smallest astray spells can cause large amounts of damage to myself and others.

Learning and understanding where is a proper place for wand work and where isn’t, is also a large factor one should always consider when taking on the responsibility of carrying a wand. For instance, in the middle of your charms classroom during a class lesson is an acceptable place for wand work. But on the other hand in the middle of a muggle pub or street is not by any means an acceptable place to pull out or use your wand.

But in the same respect if a battle or something that you need quick wand working arises you must also be skilled with your wand to quickly and efficiently take care of the situation. So a well versed knowledge of my wand and it’s limits is also something I should know and understand when taking on and accepting my wand. After all too much strain or even one way ward spell could cause myself and my wand massive and possibly irreversible damage.

In conclusion, I must know and understand my wand from the inside out. And I must also understand and realize that just because I have a wand it does not mean that I need to use it, some tasks should be accomplished the natural way. I must also know and keep up a regular maintenance and cleaning schedule for my wand, to keep it in the best condition possible. And I should understand and know that a wand is a privilege and also responsibility, a responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

As a witch, a wand is very important for me. Without it, I could not use my magic like I should. Wand come in use for many things, like battles and dueling. Without it, I could be killed or hurt. It’s very important to not let the fact that having a wand and being able to use magic mess with your head. If you let it do that, you could end up messing something up. Always, there are many rules for owning a wand. And being under 17, you can’t really use your wand, except in school or protecting yourself.

Knowing the fact that I have a wand, I would be very show offing. But I will try and obey the rules by not doing permanent damage to the person. I will use my magic with lifting heavy objects that I couldn’t move myself. I won’t be lazy and use my wand every second of the day just because I have one and don’t feel like moving. Also, I won’t try spells on others until I’m fully sure I know who to do it.
To take care of my wand, I will buy a wand polishing set and polish it at least twice a week. I would remember not to leave it laying around and set it near me at night so I can reach it incase of an emergency. If something was wrong during the night and I had no idea where my wand was, I would feel responsible incase something bad happen to someone I knew or didn’t know.

I would try and use my wand for good to. If someone or something needed help really bad, I would try my best to do so. I would not, however, use healing spells. I would make sure I knew how to, like I said above. I would also try and not let my anger get the best of me, because I may end up doing something I regret, and would not know how to use a healing spell.

Having a wand can be fun, but you shouldn’t use them for everything just because you have one. If you use it just to tie your shoes, brush your hair, etc, maybe you shouldn’t even have one. It’s all nice to have one, but pulling it out for ever little mess it not right. Most wizards try and act more like muggles and use their wands for certain things, while some think a wand is used for everything. If I get mine, I would only use it for important things, like I said above.

So having a wand would be useful, but would also get my called lazy every once in a while. I’m not saying I won’t have a lazy day, because I may, but I promise to use my wand the way I’m suppose to and wait til I’m of age before I go and do something to help myself and other, unless in a desperate live saving moment.

A wand is a special thing that enables a wizard user to cast spells and charms to make life easier.I respect that the wand cannot be used until I am properly warned and trained on what the spell i am casting





When I, Pickles receive my wand I will take care of it and make sure it is used in the correct way.

I will use my wand only for good and protect the good from evil. If a situation comes up were i will need to use my wand, it will be used. I will not get my wand snapped in two by practicing magic in front of muggles that would be irresponsible and careless.

I will look after my wand by polishing it every night with clearosil (xD) and I will not leave it near the fire to become scorched or cracked, I will also make sure that the dog doesn’t get hold of my wand.

My wand will be the most important thing in my life as another will never work as well for me, this wand is special as it picked me from the others, I will not break that connection.

I hereby swear that I will not allow the power to go to my head

When I get my wand, I will make sure that I don’t become over powered or make myself seem anymore special than everyone else. I will not be like Voldemort and find my power as an excuse to kill and distress, it has been told to my friends, if I do become over powered by evil that they are to snap me out of the trance by taking my wand to safety for me and my wands protection.

When I get my wand it will not become a bully, I will use it only to impress and protect. It will not be used to scare back those horrible school bullies! I will not even use my wand to poke someone in the back.





My heart holds a lot of respect for my wand. I admire and look up to my wand for knowledge and power. I would rather die than have my prize wand snapped in two. I promise my wand will always stay in its case when it’s not being used, it WILL NOT HANG FROM MY BACK POCKET.



1. Loose my wand

If I loose my wand I will report it immediately to the lost and found section of the school I attend. Then I will trace my footsteps, starting from when I last held my wand.



2. Crack my wand.

If I happen to crack my wand I will make sure that it is taken back to where I bought it. I will pay extra money to make sure that my wand is fixed properly and quickly.



3. I want to leave my wand in the dorm while I go out.



If I wish to leave my dorm without my wand I will make sure that the cabinet I leave it in is locked and the key hidden or with me at all times.



(I know it’s a bit over the top, but it was done quickly so I could get the housepoints for Hufflepuff!)

Well done to all of you on completing level four. You
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