Old, New and Used Wands

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 95952

Mo wrote:
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> It is also mentioned that the unicorn hair was poking
> out of Ron's wand because of the wear and tear of
> being a hand-me-down wand.  Well, back to LV's wand,
> he's had it for many years, wouldn't it be rather worn
> with all the usage?  And, does a wand work as well if
> it is worn down?
> 
> This is probably insignificant to the book, but I am
> curious about the treatment of wands.  I don't buy the
> whole "hand-me-down" wand thing.
> 
Potioncat:
Doesn't Ollivander say he remembers when Lily bought her "first" 
wand?  Does that mean she bought another one later? Could it be that 
the wand that's perfect for you at 11 isn't always the best wand when 
you're 35 or 70 or 100?  

Now, Ollivander believes the wand choses the wizard and goes through 
a lot of wands to find just the right one for Harry.  Some people do 
that with tennis rackets or baseball bats too.  Others use whatever 
is in the basement. I get the feeling there is a difference of 
opinion on this topic amoung the WW. Although I think Ollivander is 
probably right.

How long your wand would last might depend on well you take care of 
it. And whether you just need another one may depend on the fit in 
the first place. 

BTW, isn't Ron's new wand also unicorn hair? 
Potioncat 
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