Trelawney's name

Wanda Sherratt wsherratt3338 at rogers.com
Wed Jul 23 14:52:44 UTC 2003


No: HPFGUIDX 72580

I noticed that the prophecy in the MoM was labelled "S.P.T. to 
A.P.W.B.D."  If "S.P.T." is Sibyll Trelawney, what does the "P." 
stand for?  Of course, Rowling often packs meaning into her 
names.  "Sibyll" refers back to the oracle of Greek antiquity.  
Trelawney is also descended from Cassandra Trelawney, Cassandra 
being another Greek figure who had the gift of prophecy, but was 
cursed that no one would ever believe her prophecies.  Could this be 
a hint that despite her seeming ridiculousness, Trelawney's 
prophecies could be true?  Her most persistent prediction is that 
Harry will die - she's said it in every book.  Based on this, my 
guess is that Trelawney's middle name is...Pandora.

Wanda







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