The Pig to be Slaughtered

[Neri]

No: HPFGUIDX 172699


> Lupinlore:
> Hmmm.  I wonder to what extent the wand can be used by someone who 
> isn't its master?  Obviously to a certain extent, but does it have 
> crippling deficiencies when used by someone to whom it is not bonded?

Neri:
Well, we are supposed to understand that Grindelwald was using the
Elder Wand for many years, aren't we? Despite only stealing it like
Voldy did, not winning it in a fair duel. Or does that qualifies?
Anyway, Gregorovich also didn't seem to be bonded. So, does winning
the wand from someone who isn't bonded makes you bonded? We do know
for sure that Dumbledore, at least, ended up bonded. Hmm, I need a
flowchart.


> Also, what about the strange immunities Harry seemed to have on 
> resurrection (no effect from Crucio, etc?)  Are these because he is 
> the master of the hallows, or because he is a Resurrected Savior 
> Being?


Neri:
I'd say the most obvious explanation for that is the same explanation
for Voldy's last AK not working on Harry. That is, that the Elder Wand
wouldn't work on its rightful owner. If another explanation was
suggested in DH, then I'm not aware of that.