The importance of wands

[Mika]

No: HPFGUIDX 173660

I haven't posted in years, and I just gulped down the entire book in about eighteen or 
something hours. This may not come out very insightful. And sorry if this has come up 
before. I, eh
 can't keep up. ;)

One thing in the book disappointed me a little. When Harry's wand broke, I thought yey! This 
means Harry will beat Voldemort in battle on his own accord! But then, in the end it all 
appears to come down to another question of who has the stronger wand, and who the 
stronger wand really belongs to etc. I was hoping Harry would win because of other reasons 
than his wand. (And, of course, Hermione kept repeating that the wand is only as strong as 
the wizard.)

I was pondering whether the significance of this was to show that the battle isn't lost just 
because your opponent seems infinitely superior, and that the importance isn't in Harry's 
strength, but his courage. But I would like to hear what the rest of you think.

Eva

P.S. If Harry is the real owner of the Elder wand, it's interesting how much really is at stake in 
the final duel. Had Voldemort killed Harry, not only would he have killed the only one able to 
conquer him, but he would have had the benefit of a fully functional death stick.