What if (was Re: Runes(?) on cover art (for Random))

[Karina Aleksandrova]

No: HPFGUIDX 75994

Erica wrote:
<snip>
> > In looking further into the runes it appears the Eiwaz, the rune 
of
> defense, as mention by Hermione is also associated with Protection.
> >  
> > http://www.netlabs.net/hp/skatty/runes/eiwaz.htm
> >  
> > What if *thats* what Lily did for Harry.  What if she involked
> Harry's Protection by drawing (with her finger) the Eiwaz rune on
> Harry's forehead  (which sort a looks like a lightning bolt) 
<snip> 

That's very insightful. Although I would disagree that Eiwaz is like 
a lightning bolt, unless you look at it sideways. IMHO if Harry's 
scar is a rune it is more likely Sowilu - rune of victory, and 
spiritual energies. 

http://www.netlabs.net/hp/skatty/runes/sowilu.htm

Mtwelovett wrote:

> Wasn't Eiwaz one of the Runes one of them got confused with 
something
> else during either their studying for OWLs or during their OWLs? or 
am
> I thinking of something else entirely? (I don't have the book here
> with me... ) if so, could this be a clue? 

Yes, Hermione confused Ehwaz with Eiwaz on her Ancient Runes exam. 
She thought Ehwaz meant defence, but it means partnership - Eiwaz 
means defense. It could be a clue, but probably isn't. These two 
runes can be easily confused - the difference is only one letter. 

~Carina