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Hagrid already explained the exchanges between denominations in the first book, but we still didn't know what these equal in Muggle money.UNTIL NOW. Industrious Redditor aubieismyhomie went through the books and found out what things cost in galleons and sickles, then compared that to Muggle prices for similar objects.Using this, aubieismyhomie estimated how much wizard money would be compared to Muggle money.That means when Fred and George dropped this joke on Ron, they were trying to charge him about $250 for the item.Harry's wand from Ollivanders cost 7 galleons, which comes out to only about $175.Dobby got a salary of 1 galleon per week, which means he earned about $25 per week.There's some inconsistency between the books and the movies over what the bounty was on Harry's head, but it's either 10,000 galleons or 100,000 galleons.Oh, and that rag, The Daily Prophet? That cost anywhere from a nickel to 25 cents.Want great book recommendations in your inbox every week? Sign up for the BuzzFeed Books newsletter!Products: ( 1 - 7 of 7 ) Sort By: Items Per Page:
Compare Add more to compare Added An essential part of becoming a wizard is making sure you have the right wand to cast spells, and there is no better place to get your wand than at Universal Studios Orlando. Universal Studios sells one of the most popular items for wizards, the magical wands at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando The Wizarding World of Harry PotterMany Harry Potter enthusiasts love heading to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, not only to see Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley but to be a part of the magic. And, if you have have an interactive wand, you can cast spells while in the park. What are the Wands at Universal Studios?The toy Harry Potter wands for sale at Universal Orlando are from the J.K. Rowling books and movies. These magical wands help any wizard cast their magical spells.
You can buy two types of wands at Universal, Traditional Wands and Interactive Wands. Each wand is unique, sculpted in resin, and hand-painted. Traditional Wands The Traditional Wands are thin and are about 14” to 16” in length. These wands do not come with any magical powers, but there are many different designs to choose from. Each is named after a different Harry Potter Wizard. Interactive Wands The Interactive Wands give you the magical powers to cast spells throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade, and Diagon Alley. These Interactive wands allow you to create unique experiences throughout these areas in the park by simply waving your wand. Each Interactive Wand comes with a map to use your cast your spells. The Interactive Wands are slightly bigger and heavier than the Traditional Wands. The cost of a wand at Universal Studios depends on the type of wand you want to buy. There are many different wands for sale and differ in price depending on the type of wand you want to buy. The more basic Traditional Wands are about $55.00 per wand. The Interactive Wands begin at approximately $59.00 per wand. You can find the Interactive Collector’s Edition Wands for $75.00. Where Can I Buy Harry Potter Wands?There are a few different places to purchase your magical wand at Universal.
Each wizard has a perfect wand that is unique and perfect to them. If you are spending the day at Universal, opting for the Interactive Wand can be exciting and is not that much more expensive than the Traditional Wand one. So, which enchanting wand will you choose? |