[HPforGrownups] Re: Hogwarts Motto

[Kathryn Cawte]

No: HPFGUIDX 70459

 
Robert (the old) said -
 
> DraCo (Malfoy) I means harsh, rigid, ergo no connection.
 
Then Random832 argued -
incorrect. Though i would like to know where you heard both definitions
you are basing this on
 
Me -
 
He's getting this definition from the etymology of draconian. I looked Draco
(the person whose name is the root of draconian) up in a dictionary. While
it is possible that this is why he was called Draco I still thik the
association with the latin word for dragon is more likely.

Draco -
Seventh century b.c.
Athenian politician who codified the laws of Athens (c. 621). Lauded for its
impartiality, his code was unpopular for its severity.


K

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