[HPforGrownups] Re: Is "Remus Lupin" His Real Name?

[Calypso8604 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 32665

In a message dated 1/3/2002 3:52:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
GerRoJen at aol.com writes:


> For the sake of argument, my true feelings on this is just that J.K Rowling 
> names her characters according to specific characteristics of the person.
> 

Yes, I agree with that point. I don't see why Remus Lupin wouldn't be his 
real name. Suggesting he goes under a psuedo name would also be suggesting 
that half the other characters do as well. Sirius Black, named after the dog 
star/constellation has an animagi form of a black dog. In folklore, good 
wizards are often referred to as white wizards and good old Albus' name means 
white. Harry himself, one of the greatest wizards alive, shares his name with 
the greatest muggle magician, Harry Houdini (yes, I *know* that's not why JKR 
named him Harry). 

Most of the characters in the book are named according to their 
characteristics. It also gives us a few hints as to what's coming (although I 
didn't see the Remus lycanthropy coming...I was furious with myself!).

Calypso
    
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