[HPforGrownups] Re: Wands

[Amber]

No: HPFGUIDX 19787


--- foxmoth at qnet.com wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., Amber <reanna20 at y...> wrote:
> > I'm waiting for a character/villain/hero to pop up who has such a
> > very strong will and magical talent that they don't *need* a wand
> > at all to perform magic.
> 
> Wait no more, Amber. Reread the ending of PS/SS and notice that
> Quirrel doesn't use a wand.

Hm, you're right (dangit, I need to read more closely)! Veeeery
innnnnteresting. I wonder if it's because of strong will/magic, of
Voldie, or high emotions. Or a combination of the three. I rather think
it might be a combination...Voldie's probably got a strong enough will
for ten!

Still, why don't wizards/witches *try* not to rely on their wands, try
to retrain their wills. You'd think Dumbledore might realize the merits
in this and have a class on it (maybe he does...). I know it's just
easier to have the wand for amplification. But still, losing one's wand
puts the witch/wizard at a distinct disadvantage, one that I wouldn't
want to have.

Hrm, I wonder if Dumblydore needs his wand that much...dang, why do I
think of these things at work when I don't have the books with me?
Maybe I'll go looking through the archives, I'm sure that this has been
discussed before...

~Amber
 

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