Sinistra

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re: Sinistra

Literally, "sinistra" means "the left side" or "on the left" in 
Latin. The term is used in heraldry, incidentally. No idea what it 
might have to do with astronomy or imply about Sinistra's character.

It is likely that Sinistra is a witch, but there is no proof of 
this. Yes, Sinistra dances an "ungainly two-step" with Moody, but 
that isn't proof that the good professor is female. It seems likely, 
but not proved.

I hope we'll see a more of all the other teachers in the next books, 
including Sinistra and the elusive Muggle Studies teacher. Wouldn't 
it be interesting if the Muggle Studies teacher a Muggle who's in on 
the secret, like Hermione's parents? 


Steve Vander Ark
The Harry Potter Lexicon
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