Why Harry would not use Elder Wand? WAS: Re: Wand allegiance.

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 187351

 
> Alla:
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> Thanks. I am trying to decide where to start with listing the reasons why this statement does not satisfy me as evidence of Elder wand having personality.
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> Okay, first of all don't you think that Dumbledore picks and chooses whom he believes and whom he does not in deciding what Elder wand is and what not?

Pippin:

Dumbledore's commentaries are supposed to have been written some eighteen months before his demise, when he had been master of the wand for years and had had plenty of time to research its abilities. 

I can't think of any reason why he (or JKR) would relay this story if  he (she) didn't think was relevant. JKR offers slyly that readers who have read book 7 will note that Dumbledore did not tell all he knew about the Hallows. But there's no hint that  the information he does provide is to be distrusted.  In any case, Dumbledore was certainly in a position to find out whether the wand could instruct its owner in its use or not. 

There are other objects in the wizarding world that can be said to have a sort of personality and an affinity for certain kinds of wizards. The Marauder's Map can tell the difference between suspicious professors and  mischief-minded students. It insults the former  and will provide the latter with instructions on its use and even initiate them into its secrets.

I don't think Harry, or Ron or Hermione is especially tempted by dark magic. I'm not saying Ron or Hermione would bash Harry over the head to get the wand. But as the saying goes, when you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Wizards have  for too long relied on superior force when dealing with others. In the epilogue, Harry is trying to change that. Using the Elder Wand would be a step in the wrong direction.

How can Harry and his friends convince others that if they are willing to trust and get to know their fellow beings,  they won't need dark magic or overwhelming force to protect themselves, when they themselves aren't willing to do without it?

Pippin