Wand Theories WAS: Re: Spare Wands

[kempermentor]

No: HPFGUIDX 132085

Chris wrote:

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3) Neville cannot cast a spell with Hermione's wand.

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Now we come to number 3. A lot of people will say Neville could not
speak the correct words to cast the spell, due to his nose being
broken. I disagree that this is the reason. Remember, a lot of magic
can be performed with or without a spoken incantation, all it requires
is the intent of the wizard performing it. Neville intended to cast
stupefy every time he yelled "Stubefy." The intent was there, and the
spell should have been cast regardless of the spoken word. However it
wasn't. My theory to explain this is that Hermione NEVER gave him
permission to use the wand, therefore the bond was never transferred,
so to speak. What does everyone think of this theory?
Regardless, these things could explain the absence of the spare
wand. Just my opinion.

Kemper now:
I agree with you completely about intent.  But going back to who ever 
wrote about magical resonance, perhaps Neville couldn't effectively 
use Hermione's wand because his magical resonance didn't 
match 'equally' or didn't harmonize with it.  I think Neville's 
magical resonance is perhaps in complete dissonance with Hermione's.  
I'm not saying that they are opposites in personalities, though I 
suppose that could be argued, I'm saying Herminone is a little bit 
oboe and Neville's a little bit banjo. 

Or not...
Kemper