If I were a broomstick manufacturer, a unique spell or accessory that I would include in my broomstick model that would differentiate it from others in the market would probably be something that would make a broomstick more portable. I realize that a broomstick is already quite small around, but I feel that it is still pretty obstructive carrying a large stick around.

The spell that would be applied to the broom would be a shrinking/enlarging spell (depending on necessity at that point) that would allow the broom's owner to shrink the broom to a much more portable size when putting it away and cause it to grow again when it is needed for use. This would decrease in clutter (especially for households that make use of multiple brooms) and would allow those who bought the product to carry their broom in their pocket.

The downside I see to this addition to the broom may be accidentally breaking a now more fragile broom by accidentally sitting on it or misplacing it. For these reasons, I would make sure and create an insurance policy allowing a full refund for "user error".

2.) Do you believe that using wand woods improves control over a broomstick? Why?

I am not entirely sure that I should answer this question as it appears this topic is still inconclusive. But, since I have been asked my opinion I think that it stands to reason that if a wand can interact with an individual and become either close or far apart based on the individuals temperament, general makeup, etc. it stands to reason that the wand wood being used in a broomstick would have the same benefits.

For this reason I think it would be possible for a broomstick to grow to adapt and become more useful to specific riders just as a wand does the witch or wizard. In fact, if a correlation between successful broomstick control and wand wood is found it would only make sense given the findings of the wands themselves.

2.) Do you believe that using wand woods improves control over a broomstick? Why?Seeing as a wand's power comes from a combination of the wood, the core, and the wizard wielding it, I don't feel that using wand woods has much to do with control over a broomstick. Also, it is the broom manufacturer who places all of the spells,charms, etc. I fail to see how the wood of the broom would grant any extra level of control to the rider, unless it is the rider himself who charmed the broom with his wand which presumably is made of the same wood as the rider's broom.

And hey, if there's no risk of muggles seeing a rider, more flashy options can be offered without worry.

Aside from that, I think that a better idea would be to find sustainable woods (or grasses, like bamboo.)

Question 1

If I was a broomstick manufacturer, I would include a spell to protect the broom’s rider from the weather. For those of us like myself who are very fair skinned, sunburn is an ever-present concern, and rain and snow come with many dangers of their own. While current models protect against winds and their shearing effects, I would add spells to counteract all of nature’s elements so that visibility could be maintained just as well as comfort. This would be especially useful for long-distance flights and flights outside of a witch or wizard’s usual, familiar environment. Additionally, if very sudden travel was necessary, such spells would reduce the preparations that would have to be made (for example, the packing of additional clothing for different kinds of weather) prior to travel.

Question 2

I believe that using a wand wood in a broomstick handle would give the witch or wizard riding the broomstick more control over the broom, as well as offer greater efficiency in executing different maneuvers. Wands choose their wizards, and so, too, brooms may then be able to choose their wizards, deterring thieves and making brooms much more uniquely and individually customizable for whatever purpose the witch or wizard requires.