[HPforGrownups] Re: Latin in Harry Potter

[Jen Snyder]

No: HPFGUIDX 42601


> I did find it interesting that I can get a loose translation of Avada
 > Kedavra by substituting a c (which makes the k sound) for the k and
breaking
 > it apart into root words.  Even though it's supposed to be aramic, the
latin
 > comes out to something like "to give in to greed."  Which does make
sense,
 > because what greater form of greed is there than to take someone's life?
 > And by giving in to the greed, you die.  Okay, I'll stop now. :)

 > Richelle

I also think Avada Kedavra was chosen for it's close similarity to
"Abracadabra", the traditional magician's incantation.

Jen


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