[HPforGrownups] OoP Possible FLINT(?): Weasley's Joke Shop Name

[fairecher at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 67508

In a message dated 7/4/2003 11:09:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
SnapesSlytherin at aol.com writes:

> On page 54 of the US Hardback GoF:
> "What have they done this time?" said Mrs. Weasley.  "If it's got anything 
> to 
> do with Weaselys' *Wizard* Wheezes - " (Emphasis my own!)
> 
> On page 675 of the US Hardback OoP:
> "If anyone fancies buying a Portable Swamp, as demonstrated upstairs, come 
> to 
> number ninety-three, Diagon Alley - Weasleys' *Wizarding* Wheezes," he said 
> in a loud voice.  "Our new premises!" (Again, emphasis my own!)
> 
> Which is it?  Wizard or Wizarding?  It *could* just be that the American 
> editors are at it again...
> 

If I had to choose, I'd say that the proprietors of the establishment would 
me most likely to say it correctly.  After all, Mrs Weasley doesn't even want 
their business to exist, so she's not likely to try to get the name right.

--
Cherie :)

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