Wand Length and Symbolism

[ktchong73 at yahoo.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 29832

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., ktchong73 at y... wrote:
> http://www.theninemuses.net/hp/wands.html
> 
> 
> "I got the impression that wand length and the power you get from a 
> wand are directly proportional...
> 
> Fleur is the least impressive champion of the Triwizard tournament. 
> She also has the shortest wand...
> 
> Tom Marvolo Riddle (Lord Voldemort) is 13 1/2" (the longest in 
> existence before Ron got his new wand)"

Although Hagrid had the longest wand, his wand was broken in half.  

Rowling studies mythology, and mythology uses symbolism.  I think 
wand length symbolizes its wizard's power.  I don't think wand length 
is completely meaningless in the books.  The length must serve some 
purpose in the books (so are the wand material and quality.)