Wordplay in HP - Places HP is mentioned

[Sarah Waggott]

No: HPFGUIDX 18675

Hello!

I know it's not a pun, but I like the fact that Diagon Alley sounds 
and looks like "diagonally", and you have to move your wand 
diagonally to enter Diagon Alley! 

I also like the fact that Snape sounds very much like snake, the 
symbol for the house which he is head of (I'm not sure that last bit 
made sense, but I hope you know what I mean).

I think JKR chooses her words very very carefully and there are quite 
a few little *jokes* for adults reading the books to children. Or 
just reading them. Or babysitters reading the books to children, 
which is how I started. ;)

Sarah, returning to reality greatly saddened by the death of one of 
her favourite authors, Douglas Adams.