[HPforGrownups] Re: Mrs. Figg, Crookshanks, Ashwinders

[tobeybickle at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 15548

In a message dated 3/29/01 2:30:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
SKTHOMPSON_1 at msn.com writes:


> > --- In HPforGrownups at y..., tobeybickle at a... wrote:
> > > Part Kneazle.. I think that's brilliant. The other thing I 
> noticed in the book was that there were a half dozen types of snakes, 
> and they all have interesting abilities.. I don't know why, but I 
> think we're going to see an Ashwinder in the next book. It just 
> seemes like JKR had it's story planned out in a bit too much detail, 
> and it's power for making love potions is just too interesting. 
> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
> 
> Ashwinders:  Argh!  Don't have my FB with me to refer to the 
> description.  The 'love potion' bit ~is~ a terrific detail; I'd love 
> to see this brought into the story.  Your comment about the many 
> varieties of snakes is interesting, and has got me thinking.  I know 
> we've discussed various thoughts on snakes within the storyline; can 
> anyone give me a quick answer:  is the Slytherin mascot specifically 
> a basilisk, or just a snake in general?  What I'm remembering is that 
> the when snakes are mentioned in the books, they're referred to as a 
> snake in the general sense, and the only times specific types are 
> mentioned are the boa constrictor at the zoo, and the basilisk in the 
> Chamber.  Thinking ahead to the coming VWII, we'll probably see Vold 
> using snakes against good guys, and I believe someone proposed that 
> maybe the boa constrictor will resurface.  This will seem to be 
> revisited as Vold will try to set that particular snake on Harry, but 
> the snake will remember Harry gave him his freedom (or something like 
> that)....  Hmm.    
> 

I'm 90% sure it's just a snake.. In FB it says that Basilisks must be 
specifically breed, are very uncommon, and are associated with dark wizards.. 
I don't think it would make sense for one to be their mascot.


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