Why don't they brake or take the wands?

[katrinawitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 74438

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "sarcasticmuppet" > > > > Me 
(sarcasticmuppet):
> I think it has to do with the fact that a wand is something very 
dear and personal to a witch or wizard.  Even in the heat of battle, 
neither side would even think of destroying their enemy's wand.  
It's just dishonorable.  It's sort of like an unspoken code of honor 
among wizards.  Remember, a wizard will only perform his best with 
the wand that chose him.  If it's broken, he will be a second-rate 
wizard for the rest of his life.
> 
> This is all complete speculation, of course.  I hope we learn more 
> about the theory behind wands in the next books.
> 
> --Ashley--

Sorry, Ashley, but I disagree.  These Death Eaters are vicious 
killers.  I don't think for one minute that, if Harry had been more 
focused and not so concerned about saving Sirius, he wouldn't have 
destroyed their wands if he had the chance.  I don't think that, 
even if there was a "code of honor" among wizards regarding wands 
(which I don't think there is), that Harry would have that respect 
for the DE's and their wands.  In times of war, the rules totally 
change!

Just my 2c (your mileage may vary!).

Katrina