Varinhas quebradas podem ser usadas para fazer mágica
A varinha de Hagrid foi quebrada pelo Ministério da Magia. No entanto, isso não o impediu de dar a Dudley um rabo de porco.
Hagrid seized his umbrella and whirled it over his head, “NEVER —” he thundered, “— INSULT — ALBUS — DUMBLEDORE — IN — FRONT — OF — ME!” He brought the umbrella swishing down through the air to point at Dudley — there was a flash of violet light, a sound like a firecracker, a sharp squeal, and the next second, Dudley was dancing on the spot with his hands clasped over his fat bottom, howling in pain. When he turned his back on them, Harry saw a curly pig’s tail poking through a hole in his trousers.
-Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Hagrid escondeu os pedaços quebrados em seu guarda-chuva, foi capaz de executar a magia perfeitamente bem.
“Good wand, that one. But I suppose they snapped it in half when you got expelled?” said Mr. Ollivander, suddenly stern. “Er — yes, they did, yes,” said Hagrid, shuffling his feet. “I’ve still got the pieces, though,” he added brightly. “But you don’t use them?” said Mr. Ollivander sharply. “Oh, no, sir,” said Hagrid quickly. Harry noticed he gripped his pink umbrella very tightly as he spoke.
'Mas você não os usa' prova claramente que as varinhas quebradas podem ser usadas.