Weasleys with Arthurian Names

[Claire <ophelia12uk@yahoo.co.uk>]

No: HPFGUIDX 52736

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> It is very likely that this has been discussed on this list before 
> if so I apologize for rehashing what to some of you is an 
> exhuasted subject.
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> The two other obvious Arthurian names in the Weasley family are 
> Arthur's and Ginny's = Guinevere. The other names don't strike 
> me as Arthurian but perhaps I'm overlooking a stretch or 
> diminutive of an Arthurian character: Molly, Bill, Charlie, Ron, 
> George, Fred. 
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> Does anyone have any opinions regarding JK Rowling's 
> intriguing use of the Arthurian reference in these characters? If 
>  so, I'd be interested in hearing some theories.
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> SeventhSqueal


Well, the one Arthurian legend that I think will possibley be 
important in the Harry Potter storyline is the one that refers to 
Arthur's defeat in single combat of a Roman General/Emperor 
(depending one which version you read) named Lucius, especially as it 
has been established (CoS and GoF) that Messrs. Weasley and Malfoy 
really don't get along.

Also Guinevere is the French translation of the name of Arthur's 
queen. In Celtic mythology she was Gwynhwfar, a cloud goddess who 
took mortal form quite regularly to cause mischief (which may explain 
why she took Lancelot as her lover). Gwynhwfar caused herself to be 
born to a Roman Princess married to a Celtic King, which is the part 
that was adopted by the better known French retellings of Arthurian 
legend.

Claire.