My step-daughter is doing a school report on JK Rowling, and delivering it as Hermione. She doesn't have a wand, so I decided to make her a replica of Hermione's. I don't have a lathe, so I shaped it with sand paper, and carved it with a pocket knife and a Dremel.

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image showing My step-daughter is doing a school report on JK Rowling, and delivering it as Hermione. She doesn't have a wand, so I decided to make her a replica of Hermione's. I don't have a lathe, so I shaped it with sand paper, and carved it with a pocket knife and a Dremel.

AlbusQ on February 4th, 2018 at 13:31 UTC »

I don't care if you ever make another one in your life. What you did for your step daughter is awesome and that's the work of a parent that really gives a shit. My hat is off to you sir. Way too many parents would have just gone 'meh' and driven on. I know it's hard to take props for being a good parent but I can tell you as one proud parent to another I'm seriously impressed. :)

_Mephostopheles_ on February 4th, 2018 at 14:33 UTC »

I went to school as Harry Potter one Halloween and my mom wrapped brown construction paper around a pencil.

You're a hero.

JayBall73 on February 4th, 2018 at 15:46 UTC »

It's not quite as short and stubby looking as it does in the original picture. Here it is in my hand for reference.