Books: wands are described only by wood, core and length, with no handles or carving (PS, ch. 5). Series: wands have distinct handles and decorative designs.
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Garrick Ollivander
| Played by | Anton Lesser |
| First season | Season 1, Philosopher’s Stone |
| Differences | 1 |
In the books
This is how J.K. Rowling describes Garrick Ollivander in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone:
“An old man was standing before them, his wide, pale eyes shining like moons through the gloom of the shop.”— PS, ch. 5
In the series
Anton Lesser plays Garrick Ollivander in HBO’s series. Differences from the books so far:
Seen in the trailers:
- He gives Harry his wand and tells him that great things are expected of him (first teaser).
Other characters
Harry Potter · Hermione Granger · Ron Weasley · Albus Dumbledore · Minerva McGonagall · Severus Snape · Rubeus Hagrid · Draco Malfoy · Vernon Dursley · Petunia Dursley · Dudley Dursley · Neville Longbottom · Quirinus Quirrell · Molly Weasley · Percy Weasley · Ginny Weasley · Filius Flitwick · Pomona Sprout · Rolanda Hooch · Oliver Wood. See also the full cast.
