Put-Outer

[Kirsti]

No: HPFGUIDX 30293


> In a message dated 11/27/2001 4:44:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> foxmoth at qnet.com writes:
> 
> 
> > And why does JKR, a master of inventing clever names like 
> > "pensieve," resort to a clunky name like Put-Outer?

It may be clunky, but if you see it as the opposite of what it looks 
like - a Lighter - then the name takes on added resonance. Light / 
Put Out. I suppose she could have called it an Extinguisher but 
then that would /really/ have confused her readers, who'd be 
looking for fire and jets of water... 

Kirsti, another official delurker!


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