Why did the Ring betray Isildur?

[Nurvingiel]

Wow Gordis and Olmer, you guys put way more thought into this than I did.

But I disagree with a few of your points Gordis. Even though Gandalf suspected that Bilbo had a Ring of power and knew where it was, the Ring wasn't in Gandalf's keeping. Further, he only confirmed it was the One Ring when Frodo had it.

Also, Gandalf never actually touched the Ring, not even one time. He was always handling it with fire tongs or whatever, on the rare occasions he even looked at the Ring. I get the impression he avoided it and possible temptation as much as possible after he knew it was the One ring. (Before that, I don't think he would have an issue with its presence, since he bore a ring of power already.)

I agree that Elrond and Celebrian wasn't a mis-alliance. Another reasons for waiting so long to marry, is Elves stay engaged for quite a long time IIRC.

Olmer, unless there's something in UT or HoME, I don't think there is any canonical evidence for snobbery on Galadriel's part (though you're not the only fan with that impression). Further... Galadriel sent a company of Elves to get the Ring at Parth Galen? What the hey?