As Sageun previously mentioned, I also think that Verrine might turn on him. However I think Amanda might end up fighting Verrine, considering that one of the primary functions of the Sword is to keep the Denarians at bay.

Obviously, this all merely a hypothesis and I'm probably wrong.

Also in terms of spelling, one small mistake:

curtsey--> courtesy

5/5

 

I am not sure on these ones, but I don't think she would. She wants to be on the side of the winner, and well, lets face it, Harry is gonna win.

 

No matter what Dumbledore did everyone including Dumbledore knew Voldemort would do what he wants that's what makes it so stupid.

Voldemort didn't make eye contact with the girl he just sniffed her hair however this doesn't really matter much because like I said Voldemort will do what he wants,

 

You do realise that was a trap right? That means Voldemort was there before Dumbledore arrived, giving him plenty of time to find a muggleborn, especially if he planned to things go the way they went.

I do insist on the same thing, what else is he going to do? A little before Dumbledore went searching for the kids, he promised to himself his priority would be getting the students to safety. Nevermind the fact that no one, especially not a "kind old headmaster" would remain in control of their emotions when a child was in danger right in front of him.

 

The fact that he knows how Voldemort works like the back of his hand makes it so that even if he was emotional he should have burst out laughing at the thought Voldemort would give up the kids in exchange for Dumbledore handing over his wand. Even in distress Dumbledore would easily realize he isn't in the position to save the kids although with the Elder Wand it is likely more of them would have survived if Dumbledore used it.

Also you make a good point about it being a trap so your probably right about him finding a muggleborn before going in the room.

 

Though it's possible Shezza modified that as part of his "review" of the wand transition scene, I can't remember well enough to say. Lawl, I probably just missed it, but in any case, I feel the wand ownership is clear enough now.

Shezza, I'm not sure whether to thank you or not for the quick short update. On the one hand, updates are great; on the other things are now more cliffhangery than ever before!

It's nice seeing Verrine back, though, whatever it is she ends up doing.

 

I think that you are mixing rationality in with irrationality. No one is perfect, not even Dumbledore, he makes mistakes, we have definitely seen that before. This is just another.

Logically, he should of done otherwise, he didn't, which is what makes it a mistake.

I don't think anyone thinks he should of let himself get disarmed, but he did, gotta learn to accept it.

Oh, and Blazzano, I'm pretty sure you just missed it lol. I read it when it was newly posted, and it was there.

 

That would be a good explanation in MOST cases however I think he knows Voldemort so well that the thought of Voldemort allowing the muggleborn students to survive if Dumbledore just gives up his wand and becomes in Voldemorts mind "Defenseless" is laughable. Their is no way even a emotional person would believe the guy who tore up his OWN SOUL to anchor himself to the earth for immortality would not do whatever the hell he wants. Has Voldemort ever been a man of honor whose word Dumbledore could trust? No? Then how could being emotional make Dumbledore that naive?

 

Another awesome update :3

I hope you don't kill Dumbledore off, though.

 

Yes, yes, yes! A duel between Amanda and Bellatrix. I want moar!

KrzaQ - But everything is pointing to Albus demise. I also hope he doesn't die, but if he has to, it better be in some epic and awesome display of power.

 

I'm slightly put off by the amount of focus you're giving to the Elder wand, which hasn't been mentioned much until now. Moreover, one would think that from the Dumbledore vs. Grindelwald duel, which Dumbledore won, that it has been shown that the wand doesn't make much of a difference when it comes to fights between wizards who are already performing fuck-off powerful magic.

Still, awesome chapters are awesome.

 

Firstly I must say that this is one of the best fics I ever read. It's reads more like a book not fanfic.

About last update - I also hope that Albus will not die. I saw him killed in too many fics and in this fic I really like his characterization.

 

I think the Elder Wand must have some huge weaknesses in this story. It seems to almost have a mind of it's own as well considering Voldemort seems surprised by some of the spells he does. I don't think it is all powerful I think Shezza has probably made some severe weaknesses to his stories Elder Wand.

It would be kinda interesting if Dumbledore does live since this is usually the spot where he would die in most fanfics.

Also about Shezza's author's notes. I know Voldemort needs to get the Elder Wand for your story to work I just think the scene where Dumbledore simply hands it over like that seems a bit far fetched.

 

I like this fic, but the scene with Dumbledore handing the Elder Wand to Voldemort was lame, Tom could just kidnap a few children and blackmail Dumbledore to do whatever he want. Why go to the place of power of your enemy if you can just order your servants to do the work for you? Kidnap some muggleborns over summer from Diagon alley is much more easy.

 

You've to also bear in mind that Dumbledore is using Parkinson's wand, not one suited to him.

 

Could Grindelwald be Maeve's link?

 

I remember that being one of the theories thrown around when we got the Denarian Knight epilogue, along with Voldemort and Dumbledore too. It would make more sense now, since it apparently isn't Voldemort, and the Elder Wand has come into play, but we still have to assume that Grindlewald is in jail, unless told otherwise. Also, I still expect it to be somebody more relavent to the story, though I don't know who.

 

Possible people who were in alliance with Maeve:

Escaped Nicodemus.

Some Ministry wizard.

Cowl.

Voldemort, and he was just playing mind games with Dumbledore.

 

I have no problem with the way Voldemort acquired the wand. This is not a master manipulator, greater good Dumbledore. This is a very human very old man who has done far more than his fair share. He would likely give up everything to save one child.

He knows that merely having the wand does not make Voldemort invincible, he knows every weakness of the elder wand. On a equal battlefield I have no problem with seeing Dumbledore winning this battle or atleast it coming to a draw. Even if Dumbledore should lose I would think it highly unlikely that Voldemort makes it out in any sort of shape to take on Flitwick or Minerva much less Harry.