OT: Latin (was boggart) patronus or father?

[dorband at uwp.edu]

No: HPFGUIDX 18774

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Steve Vander Ark" <vderark at b...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Lumen Dei" <lumen_dei at f...> wrote:
> > Well, well.  I find it interesting that the two who took exception 
> to my reflection on "Expecto Patronus" are both men...


I kind of expected/hoped  that this remark would be addressed...

> 
> 
> Whoa. Okay, deep breath...

> 2) "are both men..." This has honestly made as close to angry as 
> anything on this list has ever done. Those who have read my postings 
> over the months and years know that I keep a pretty cool head. I do 
> not mind stating my opinion and certainly don't mind being disagreed 
> with... But to imply that the reason I don't think that JKR is 
>intentionally making a social  statement in her choice of a 
>particular spell incantation is because  I'm a man is wrong and is 
>offensive. I can deconstruct with the best  of them and I am 
>perfectly capable of reaching non-sexist, unbiased  conclusions about 
>things like this. 


And Steve responded wonderfully.  You're right, Steve; we who have 
read your posts (and your Lexicon) know that you are as genuine in 
your pursuit of HP knowledge as anyone here; we appreciate your 
insight and original thoughts, as well as your dogged determination to 
"get it right" and even your patience with JKR when she doesn't (get 
it right, that is <g>).  

 
> I am removing myself from this discussion - sadly, because I was 
> enjoying it quite a bit - but I think for the best. I have better 
> ways to spend my time.
> Steve Vander Ark
> The Harry Potter Lexicon


It's not my place to call for a concilliatory post from Lumen Dai, but 
I think it wouldn't do any harm...Lumen?  

Brian (who is uncomfortable with gender-based angst, from either 
gender)