Two big questions about DH

[klmtapir]

No: HPFGUIDX 172323

First, I can answer one question:


Goddlefrood wrote:

Another thing about which a reaction would be welcomed
was the ludicrousness of the whole sword in the lake
moment. Why not just leave it in an easily accessible
position?


klmtapir:

Dumbledore told Snape (in The Prince's Tale) that "the sword must be taken under 
conditions of need and valor". So he couldn't just leave it on the ground for Harry to find.

My main question, and I really hope I've missed something, because it seems like a big one 
to me:

How did Dumbledore win the duel against Grindelwald? Grindelwald had the Elder Wand -
- the wand that could never be beaten in a duel. I guess Grindelwald could have been 
using a different wand, but that seems unlikely, since he wanted the wand for world 
domination and all that.

And my second question, which has no canon answer, but I'll put it out there anyway:

How can Harry be sure the powers of the Elder Wand will die with him? Apparently, all 
anyone needs to do is disarm him, whether or not the Wand is in his possession at the 
time, and ownership of the Wand will be passed on. Seems a little sloppy to me.

On the whole, I loved the book, and was amazed at the number of tiny details that were 
seamlessly tied in to the series. Reading DH was so difficult.... how can I sit and enjoy a 
book if I never want it to end? JKR has worked some real magic -- I can't put my finger on 
what exactly it is about the HP series that is so compelling, but I thank her for it. 

- klmtapir