[HPforGrownups] More Snaping, and some Schafer chafing

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 23114

lisa palmer wrote:

>   Tabouli <tabouli at unite.com.au> wrote:
> For the ridiculous efforts at drawing mythological/biblical parallels,
> try this for size: "The Invisibility Cloak, which Harry uses to
> explore and leave the castle, is reminiscent of the Shroud of Turin
> used to conceal Jesus' body after the Crucifixion".

Conceal? That's not what shrouds were used for. Shrouds were used to
wrap bodies, to ceremonially prepare them and I think to help hold all
the spices. True, "shrouded" now means hidden or concealed, but
honestly, these people should get at least their *usage* right.

--Amanda


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