wands

[kris403 at yahoo.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 13126

I know this has evidently been discussed, but I'm new.  Could someone offer a short summary on the decision about why James came out of V's wand first.  I was under the impression that is was deliberate of JKR and not a typo.  If she stated otherwise I missed it.  I would actually be a little let down considering I have really looked forward to seeing how that problem would be resolved.

On Caroles question about the death of Cedric.  I really liked him so I was sad, but I think the intensity of the chapter took over.  I think it was a needed death, since V needed to return.  For the first time it is no longer just hearsay about what the Dark Lord did.  Now it is real.  It will start affecting Harry more than ever before, starting with someone he had grown to respect.  I think it also provides such a strong picture of how shook up Harry was when he returned with his body a complete wreck.  Also it makes the fact that Fudge won't believe Dumbledore that much more disturbing.  I can just imagine all the chaos.  It was a very clear image in my mind.

Kris