Blaise Zabini (Slytherin boy) theory based on his first name. Another theoy

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No: HPFGUIDX 76822

--- "neith_seshat" <koukla_es at y...> wrote:
> > The theory: Blaise is the name of Merlin's tutor, who 
helped him to become the wizard he was, instead of an evil 
devilish wizard. > > 

Geoff:
> > I would imagine that Zabini is a boy (as per the thread title). 
> > Blaise was not only Merlin's tutor but also the first name of the 
> > notable mathematician Blaise Pascal....


My association w/ the name Blaise comes from growing up Roman 
Catholic.  The Feast of St. Blaise (a male) is 3 February and 
includes the blessing of throats. Ccandles that have been blessed 
are held in a "v" around one's throat and a blessing is recited.
St. Blaise was martyred (sorry, I don't know how) in the fourth 
century.
Because of St. Blaise, I've always assumed Blaise Zabini was male.  
In fact, I think he's the unidentified Slytherin boy in the care of 
magical creatures class who can see thestrals.

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