[HPforGrownups] Voldemort

[Margaret Dean]

No: HPFGUIDX 31524

Cel Claude wrote:

> Re:Voldemort pronunciation
> Literal French translation is:
> Vol - Flight / de- of / Mort - Death
> Pronounced somewhat like Vohldeemor.

That, yes, but an alternate French translation is "Theft of
Death."  I'm sure Rowling was aware of, and intended, both
meanings.


--Margaret Dean
  <margdean at erols.com>