The use of the name Voldemort

[eledhwen_0]

No: HPFGUIDX 41122

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "jean_cuffe" <jean_cuffe at y...> wrote:
> I couldn't see this on the VFAQ, so excuse me if it's in there.
> 
> My friend and I were wondering about the use (or lack, there of) of 
> the name Voldemort.
> Now, wizards and witches don't say the name because they are afraid 
> of it etc.
> So, why would muggle borns (i.e. Hermione) be afraid to 
> use the name?? 

One reason for muggle born witches/wizards not use the name Voldemort 
is because we all know how all the witches and wizards freak out when 
they hear his name. It can't be easy to have a conversation with 
someone who becomes more and more hysterical every time you mention a 
certain person by name. If I were a witch and I wasn't afraid to use 
the name voldemort I still might not use it for the benefit of others 
who are afraid. Another idea is that when the muggle born 
witches/wizards hear about all the horrible things V has done and 
what fear he instills in other magic folk, they become just as afraid 
to say his name.

Eledhwen