Wand intelligence? (was: Harry's Protection)

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No: HPFGUIDX 119547


Anette:

 Or, do wands *themselves* have some kind of native 
intelligence/power independent of the wizard?  One would think that 
a wand is just  "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.  


Alla:

Welcome, Annette! Yes, the "wands chooses the wizard" sounds 
intriguing to me too.

I don't remember details on last discussion of this topic, but I do 
remember that some list members opinion was that Mr. Olivander 
exaggerated (again, I apologise, I don't remember other opinions).

I believe that there is at least some truth in his statement - 
meaning that wands DO have if not intelligence, than at least some 
independent magical energy, put into them by their makers.
My speculation is that when this energy is on the same wave as any 
particular witch or wizard's magical energy, or signature, or 
magical core , then wand chooses them.

I don't know if I would go that far as saying that wands did the 
choosing as part of the prophecy though, mainly because I believe 
that we are about to get a big surprise as how prophecy will be 
fulfilled.