Phoenix feather wand cores

[lamppost42 at hotmail.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 23104


> The phoenix is obviously a symbol of 
> goodness, and closely associated with Dumbledore.  There's clearly a 
> bond between Harry, Dumbledore, and the phoenix.  How is it that evil 
> Voldemort has the feather from the same phoenix in his wand?

Because James Potter became Lord Voldemort when he was seduced by the 
dark side of the Force, and thus Voldemort is Harry's and Leia's 
father. Kidding! Kidding!

Seriously, I'm curious to find out more, myself, although I can already 
see some possible connections. Dumbledore told harry in CoS that 
phoenixes are extremely loyal pets. Fawkes was able to come to Harry's 
aid when because he showed loyalty to Dumbledore. At the same time, 
what does Voldemort prize most in his Death Eaters? Loyalty. Perhaps 
it's this aspect that connects Harry and Voldemort through the wands.

I remember reading that the song of a phoenix inspired hope in those 
pure of heart and terror to evil. However, I don't remember the source, 
so it could be nonsense anyway. Aah well. Maybe phoenixes are neutral 
creatures who are loyal to their masters, regardless of evil/good 
alignment. Hard to tell for the HP universe, since we've only seen one 
person with a pet phoneix.

Yours in self-obfuscation,

Libby "42"