[HPforGrownups] I don't get it

[Priscilla Spencer]

No: HPFGUIDX 20154

Remus Lupin is one of the most classic examples of JKR's use of aptly named characters. "Remus", according to Roman mythology, was one of the twin boys raised by a mother wolf. His twin, Romulus, went off to found Rome. "Lupin" is a variant of "lupus", which is Latin for "wolf". 

In fact, I have a website entirely devoted to seeking out the sources for HP name etymology. If this interests you, you might want to give it a look. The address is: http://www.theninemuses.net/hp/

Priscilla Spencer
  -----Original Message-----
  From: M. Barnett <fyregirl at cfl.rr.com>
  To: HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com <HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com>
  Date: Monday, June 04, 2001 4:34 PM
  Subject: [HPforGrownups] I don't get it


  Ok, so I could be the moron of the group, or I just missed this 
  particular discussion but ... 

  How does everyone know about Lupin based on his name?

  I really don't get it!

  Michelle <--- I *AM* blonde :)

  p.s.  Is this an on-topic question?


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