[HPforGrownups] JKR's play on words, other than the spells/charms

[wings909 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 13483

In a message dated 03/03/2001 4:43:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
nera at rconnect.com writes:

<< I just love JKR's play on words. The ones in the spells/charms are more 
obvious. I was thinking more along the lines of "Slytherin" which immediately 
makes one think of a snake that slithers in. I also noticed this in 
"Gringotts" "gold ingots". I know there are more. Has this been discussed 
before? If not, are there any other words like this that others have noticed?
  >>

Such as Remus Lupin...Remus-the name of the twin of Romulus (founder of Rome) 
who where both raised by a wolf.  Lupin- from the latin word Lupus- meaning 
wolf.  Lupine-wolfish.

Sirius Black- (this is pretty much what I think it means) Sirius-the 
brightest star in the sky (aka the DOG star)  note the word DOG?  Black- I'm 
thinking that this would be in reference to Azkaban, but I'm sure there just 
might be a hidden meaning JKR will get to.

Cheers,
Paula
Gryffindor