prime numbers/Griphook theory

[flying_ford_anglia]

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No: HPFGUIDX C3484
From: flying_ford_anglia
Subject: Re: prime numbers/Griphook theory
Reply To: [Yahoo! #3475] Re: A theory of my own...
Date: 7/7/00 2:24 am  (ET)

"Of course, those are prime numbers, so nothing can cost half a Sickle or
one-third of a Galleon. I wonder if that is a parody on pre-decimalization
British money like guineas and shillings."

I think that's very likely! The use of prime numbers obviously reinforces
the idea of the Magic world being 'different', unconventional, and
adherent to impractical traditions.

I think the vault numbers in PS were 711 and 713 - also prime numbers
- so this prime number thing may be some aspect of the goblin world,
incorporated into Gringotts' trading practices.

As an aside - how about Griphook as the new DADA teacher? JKR did say
it was someone mentioned on Book 1.

Neil