Putting the Elder Wand at risk? (Was: I would have kept the Elder Wand)

[Sharon]

No: HPFGUIDX 176097

Carol:
> OTOH, having lived to the ripe old age of 37, maybe Harry has
> had enough action and will accept a supervisory position so he
> can die a natural death for the wand's sake. He certainly doesn't
> appear to be as scarred as Mad-Eye or even Scrimgeour (aside from
> the residual lightning-bolt scar), so either his reputation as
> the hero who destroyed the Dark Lord intimidates his opponents,
> or he's developed greater skill in duelling than he demonstrates
> in canon, or the Expelliarmus tactic is working, or there's a
> dearth of Dark wizards of any caliber post-DH.
>
Sharon:
I wondered about that -- ie the lack of dark wizards 19 years
later. Surely there are more dark wizards/witches than poor old
Voldie who covet power, at least if Potterdom imitates our own
society! It is my prediction that JKR will continue with her
brand and write more on this theme, or at least a prequel. I
know this view is not popular, but I stand by it. The wizarding
world does not become innocuous automatically just becuase Voldie
dies. As in history there is always some dark influence ready to
step into the void.