There isThere's a lot of emphasis on Harry becoming the wieldermaster of the Elder Wand onceafter he defeats Draco. However, how do we consider when one is "defeated"But what constitutes a “defeat”? Basically,
It seems that Harry and Draco havewins a wrestling match and Harry wins. Sowith Draco, so now Harry is considered to behe’s the master of the Elder Wand. Yet, after this event, doesn't Harry get "defeated" by the snake, by the Snatchers, and even by Volermort in the forest? Why aren't any
But lots of these considered as "defeats"?
The snakeother stuff happens to Harry: Nagini almost kills Harry. Harryhim, and he escapes just in time, but his wand breaks.
The snatchers The Snatchers chase Harry (and friends)him through the forest. HarryHe and his friends basically give uppractically surrender (and Hermione has to even change the appearance of Harry's facetries to disguise Harry).
Voldemort Voldemort almost kills Harry in the forestForbidden Forest (or actually does, depending on how you look at it).
Why aren't any
Why are none of these considered to be "defeats"“defeats”?