superspecialimportant [Gil]

[ASHWYN LEIGH MADDOX]

Gil--

Ok so I need some data for a project I'm putting together and you're pretty much the only person I know with reliable information about this sort of thing. You'd think more wizards would be more interested in this but there, you have it.

Anyway, I need some info on wands and you're the expert so~

1- What're the rough percentages of the different common cores?
2- Which woods are the most common pairing for each core?
3- Which woods are the least common pairing for each core?

I doubt you keep all that stuff locked up in your head so if you need time to get it together I totally understand. That aside, how's your summer holiday been?

--Ash

[GILCHRIST HARRIS OLLIVANDER]

Ashwyn,

You're not asking for much now are you mate? I'll have to speak with my grandfather. He'll know more than I do. Do you think that you have a day or two to wait for the information? Actually, what is this project you're working on? This seems like some rather random data for an experiment.

Gilchrist Ollivander

[ASHWYN LEIGH MADDOX]

Gil--

I said I wasn't in too much of a rush, didn't I? Yeah, I just want to get all my data sets together before the year starts up. I've been trying to hypothesize formulas for wand combinations and personality types. Haven't even gotten to the survey testing yet but I've been gathering info about the wands of famous people. If I can get it figured out I should be able to predict the kind of wand a person will best perform with and figure out a person by their wand. It's a long way coming though.

--Ash

[GILCHRIST HARRIS OLLIVANDER]

Ashwyn

You sound like my grandfather. And me one day I hope. You really should talk to him though. He does have a lot of theories about the different lores with cores and woods. You would probably find a lot of the work fascinating. I know that I do. Maybe you could pop by the shop before summer is over and we can have a nice little chat with him about it? I usually get him to tell me as much as I can myself.

Gilchrist Ollivander

[ASHWYN LEIGH MADDOX]

Gil--

Shite, dunno if I can get into London but I'll let you know. I could pick both your brains that way. I'm really trying to get as much fact as I can separated from myth and lore though so I might really get on his nerves. Think he'll mind too much?

Oh, also curious about people who get more than one wand but that can probably wait, I'd think. Thanks, mate.

--Ash

[GILCHRIST HARRIS OLLIVANDER]

Ashwyn

Well let me know if you can and I'll warn him.

And honestly, what do you think he's been doing all his life. He has had a lot to separate out as well. Things used to be a lot different in this shop. He's told me stuff about how his grandfather used to make wands and really it's fascinating. But just remember, when it comes to wands it's almost impossible to separate the science from the magic. It's the way that it is. Our world is both remember?

Gilchrist Ollivander

[ASHWYN LEIGH MADDOX]

Gil--

Lovely. Will do! The whole wand business is pretty interesting in and of itself but I'm really just out for data collection right now. Can't get too sidetracked by snazzy side information, you know. And for the record, I'm not trying to separate the magic out of anything. I'm trying to define the science of magic itself!

--Ash

[GILCHRIST HARRIS OLLIVANDER]

Ashwyn,

I sent you the information I could get from grandfather. I think you've gotten him curious though. He wanted me to mention though that wands are living things after their own fashion that you should remember and respect it. His words, not mine mate. I know you wouldn't do anything too insane. I'm also trying to gather some extra information as well, but you know wandlore. There's a lot to it.

Gilchrist Ollivander

[ASHWYN LEIGH MADDOX]

Gil--

Thanks, mate, you're the best! I remember him saying that when I got my wand and I've seen things to that ilk in books but I don't really get it. I mean, they don't seem sentient or anything like that. Guess that's something I'll have to take up with your grampa, yeah?

[scribble] Don't even get me started on wandlore! Some of the things I found are so full of ridiculous hearsay that it made my head hurt. I've been slogging through some real drivel to find reliable information on the subject. Mum thinks I'm losing it!

Speaking of, she said she could take me to London over a weekend. When's good for you?

--Ash

[GILCHRIST HARRIS OLLIVANDER]

Ashwyn,

I can't say that I understand it either, but you know me. I'm willing to learn everything that I can about wands no matter how silly it might seem. I guess that's why I'll be the one taking over the shop one day.

Oh come on now! Wandlore isn't that bad! If someone could compile everything I think it'd get better. Besides, you know grandfather tests things so his information is good not drivel.

Honestly any time the shops open grandfather and I are here so pick a day and come down. I'll warn him to expect you.

Gilchrist Ollivander

[ASHWYN LEIGH MADDOX]

Gil--

Oh yes some of it is that bad! For every piece of corroborated data there's about a dozen or more stereotypes, rumors, or flat out nonsense. And since I had to start out with almost no background knowledge at all I've been slogging through an ungodly amount of questionable information. I think I have mostly good information but you better believe I'll be running everything by your grandpa to make sure I have my facts straight.

But don't think I hate wandlore or anything. It's really fascinating especially once you get past the rumors and gobblygook. I've got this list of questions I keep adding to to ask your grandpa. Oh-- Would this coming weekend be good for you guys? And is it true that he remembers people by wand not name? Anyway, the twins are dragging me away for something to do with a picnic I think so I gotta go.

Later,
Ash

[GILCHRIST HARRIS OLLIVANDER]

Ashwyn,

You realize how maniacal you sound right now mate? Just take a deep breath. Like I said, grandfather has plenty of practical knowledge. I'm sure he'll be glad to share it. Just don't think about those, well, all the crazy things. And grandfather does remember names, but I swear he does remember people as well, despite what everyone thinks. This weekend would be great! We'll both be here unless something comes up.

Can't wait to see you
Gilchrist Ollivander