DD's agenda (was LV's survival )

[hannahmarder]

No: HPFGUIDX 112124

> Carolyn said:
> > Fawkes is his phoenix, and only gave the second feather to 
> > Ollivander at Dumbledore's request, once DD realised the weapon 
> > would be required in the coming fight with Voldemort.
> 
> Jen:
<snip> Yes, I believe Dumbledore requested Fawkes to give the 
feather. 
> But that's where the certainty ends. First, Fawkes had to agree to 
> do this, something DD could not control or force. Then, Ollivander 
> had to use his skills to make the wand--choosing the wood, the 
> length, the pliability, etc. Again, DD & Ollivander can make their 
> best guess as to what wand would best suit Harry, but that's the 
> extent of it.
> <more snipping>
> So, yes, I believe Dumbledore has gone to great lengths to 
safeguard 
> Harry, using every opportunity to his advantage. As in all 
endeavors 
> though, a certain percentage must be left for Fate to decide.

Hannah: I agree that Dumbledore probably provided that feather 
(well, via Fawkes!) with Harry in mind, but I don't think Ollivander 
was aware of it at all.  He seems genuinely surprised and fascinated 
when Harry suits *that* wand.  And he makes Harry try lots of others 
first, which seems a risky course of action.  A wizard must suit 
more than one wand, otherwise how do people ever manage when they 
break one.  What if another good wand had turned up?  Why not just 
say; 'let's try this one,' present the Fawkes-wand and save a lot of 
trouble.  Harry wouldn't have known any different!  Unless it was 
all part of his and DD's plan, to make it seem accidental.
On the point made further up the thread (apologies, I forget who by) 
about Fawkes being induced to provide another feather now, here's a 
thought.  Who do we know who needs a new wand right now?  None other 
than Neville Longbottom...