Friendships in WW/ Wands

[bugaloo37]

No: HPFGUIDX 43821

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Susanne <siskiou at e...> wrote:
> 
> AFAIK, there aren't *that* many different combinations of
> wood and core out there.
> 
> Or maybe I'm just trying to convince myself that Ron (my
> favorite character) will not be one of the deaths :}
> 
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
>  Susanne
 mailto:siskiou at e...

I just thought I would write back and try to clarify what I said.  I 
am sure that there are many wizards out in the WW  who have wands 
with the unicorn core made with willow wood.  I am mainly basing my 
fear of Ron's heroic demise on  these traits in his character which 
seem to point to a certain willingness to sacrifice himself for the 
greater good.  IMO, the fact that JKR has emphasized this particular 
character trait is certainly more of an example of foreshadowing than 
any reference to similar wand makeups. As always, let me re-emphasize-
IMO, JKR does not promote the idea of fate is her novels.  The 
importance of choice is always at the forefront of the HP series; 
however, by showing us certain character's personality traits, she is 
providing us with clues as to what that character's actions may be 
when faced with certain situations. Just as yourself, I too am hoping 
that Ron is never placed in a no-win situation-but I do believe we 
can look at how his character has been described so far and make 
assumptions as to how he would act if faced with said situation.

bugaloo37-who most definitely does not want Ron to die