Sirius' Wand

[alshainofthenorth]

No: HPFGUIDX 82696

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cubfanbudwoman" 
> This is probably a tres stupide thing to ask, but why couldn't Sirius 
> have just gone to Ollivander's and bought a new one?  The wand 
> chooses the wizard, yes, but I could see the MOM destroying his first 
> wand upon his imprisonment.  Surely a *second* wand can choose the 
> wizard if the first is lost or destroyed?  Remember Ron's in COS?  He 
> got a new one, right?  If Sirius could manage to purchase a broom for 
> Harry while on the run, he clearly had access to his Gringott's 
> vault.  Why could he not have visited Ollivander's for another wand?
> 
> Usually there is a gaping hole in my HP logic, which quickly gets 
> gently pointed out by someone else on this list.  I'm sure you all 
> will let me know if I'm wrong yet again. ;-)
>  
> Siriusly Snapey Susan

Sirius didn't buy the Firebolt in person, but by Owl Order, permitting
Quality Quidditch Supplies to make a withdrawal from his account. I 
don't know if the same thing is possible when buying wands, it seems a
more personal business.

Alshain