Wand intelligence? (was: Harry's Protection)

[Annette Hamel]

No: HPFGUIDX 119538


Jen Reese wrote:
<<But then, when you think about all the instances Harry was in a
tight spot, he was always able to save himself with somewhat
extraordinary measures. His skin saved him in SS/PS, his loyalty to
Dumbledore (his choice) saved him in COS; his time-turned self cast
the Patronus in POA; in GOF his courage and strength pushed the
beads back, creating the Phoenix song which 'increase courage in the
pure of heart.' FBAWTFT (This last example is a little iffy, but I
can't believe that every set of brother wands would create the
protective light and Phoenix song. I think only Harry is able to
make that happen).>>

Or, do wands *themselves* have some kind of native intelligence/power 
independent of the wizard?  One would think that a wand is just a 
"conductor" of the wizard's power, a means of focusing it - but Ollivander 
told Harry "the wand chooses the wizard" (implying the wand has some kind of 
will or intelligence of its own) and even the priori incantatum seems to 
imply that the wand is able to "remember" its past spells, even if the 
wizard wielding it (in this case, Harry) is unaware of this feature of 
wands.  Perhaps Voldemort's and Harry's wands chose their owners as part of 
fulfilling the prophecy?  Also, in some cases the wizard is unable to 
perform a certain spell or charm because he doesn't have his wand to hand.  
Just a thought to ponder - I've wondered if the wands in JKR's world have 
some sort of special powers of their own.
(My first post)
Annette