Newbie + translation questions

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No: HPFGUIDX 20912

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Simon" <simon at h...> wrote:

> Welcome.

Thanks!

> Sirius uses his first name in Ch 18: "Hurry up, Remus..."
> Peter uses his first name in Ch 19.
> Dumbledore uses it in Ch 22, when Remus is about to leave.

Good. I thought at least they would use his first name.

But Snape calls him Lupin all the time, right? Even though Lupin 
calls him Severus? Since I'm not very familiar with western 
customs... is it usual for one person to address another by the last 
name while being called the first name back? Just wondering.

> It should be that you cannot Apparate or Disapparate in the castle.

Sigh of relief. So glad it's not another puzzle.

> In the UK versions (Ch 11) it is '... I'm impressed.... That 
suggests that
> what you fear most of all is - fear.'

Another Lupin quote! I'll copy it down.

> C: <<<4. Does Prof. Trelawney know that Lupin's a werewolf? That 
conversation
> she has with McDonagall in the Xmas dinner table reads like she 
do>>>

Actually I was saying "reads like she does not know." Hence the 
question. For some strange reason that part was cut off.

> Lupin says at some stage that all the staff know. Quote (Ch 
17) 'But they
> already know [about him being a werewolf],' said Lupin. 'At least, 
the staff
> do.' So it is a guess as to whether or not this also extends to 
Trelawney, but
> I would guess it does.

I thought it should be the case, too. But then why would she question 
Lupin whereabout? Shouldn't she just know it's his time of month?


Thanks for answering!

Hui