Neville's Wand

[beth6581]

No: HPFGUIDX 125734


Hello!  I am new to this group and just reread OOTP...I noticed 
something that I couldnt find discussed in any recent threads, so I 
thought I'd ask opinions:  In the Death Chamber, at the end of OOTP, 
a Death Eater breaks Neville's wand in half.  He says to Harry 
(through a swollen nose), "My gran's going do kill be, dat was by 
dad's old wand..."  

Now, if that's the case, this means Neville never went to Ollivander's 
to pick out his own wand, or in Ollivander's words, to have the wand 
choose the wizard.  That would mean that Neville wasn't entirely 
compatible with his wand, which in my opinion, would account for his 
poor grades and performances during classes...not his ability, as 
everyone, including his gran, seems to think.  For, if it was his 
ability, I dont think he would ever have done so well during DA 
meetings.  

If he could make so much progress in his Defense Against the Dark 
Arts with a wand that never "chose" him, I am very interested to see 
his progress during his sixth year with a wand that is truly his own.  
Neville is obviously a key player in JKR's final plan; I think, 
sometimes vying with Harry in terms of bravery and loyalty, and cannot 
wait to see what awaits Mr. Longbottom in books 6 and 7. 

I'm really excited that I've found this group, you all have a lot of 
interesting things to discuss! 

Beth