Whenever people talk of plot holes in the lengthy Harry Potter franchise, one topic always comes to the surface—wands and their allegiance. People often talk about how Snape got Expelliarmus-ed numerous times and yet his wand stayed loyal to him. Not to mention the whole practice of Expelliarmus among Dumbledore’s Army.

So why did Voldemort’s wand betray him? Or how come Harry gained allegiance over Draco’s wand? Die-hard Potterheads would kill to deep dive into this magical mystery. So today, let’s unpack the tea behind wand loyalty, betrayal, and why Snape’s wand was lowkey the ride-or-die we didn’t talk about enough.

The crucial moments where Expelliarmus did and didn’t alter a wand’s allegiance

Let’s be honest—Expelliarmus in the Harry Potter universe is like an overused spell. Everyone uses it, and everyone loves it, but not everyone really gets what it does.