Use of Madam - Madam Bones

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 87054

Amy wrote:
> 
> Oh, and then there's Madame Maxine, who IS apparently a teacher and
headmistress, but who is addressed by her first name like she is a
nursery school teacher!
> 
> I can't figure out if this is just an oversight on JKR's part or an
indication of the shoddy nature of education in the WW!


Carol:
Small correction. Maxime (not Maxine) is her last name. It appears to
be derived from "maximus" (Latin for "largest"). Her first name (used
by Hagrid, I forget where but obviously in GoF) is Olympe, suggesting
the Olympic gods of Greek mythology.

Carol