Bought this for book-day and it was the only thing to spoil a lovely costume. Not sure how big Hermione Grainger is meant to be in the story but for this wand to look at the right scale she must have hands sized like JCB bucket scoops. I'm 6'4 and it was massive in my hand....my poor little Hermione had no idea what to make of it sadly!. Other than that its just a cheap looking lump of plastic that cost me £10. Sure you can find better at the price