Saint Hedwig

[finwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 54488

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "mrflynn6" <mrflynn6 at y...> 
wrote:
> I just found this interesting tidbit of information on Saint 
Hedwig, 
> who lived in the late 1100's-early 1200's.  The Order of sisters 
that 
> have adopted her name focus on educatating orphaned and abandonded 
> children.  Possible speculation as to the significance this might 
> play in the books?  
> 
> Gretchen

Well, Harry's orphaned and abandoned - his only connection to friends 
is Hedwig. And, Hedwig also shows her mind to Harry (who had been so 
ungrateful after so long fly from Sirius). Hedwig's Harry's way to 
gain information (from Hermione or Sirius). That snow-white Owl is 
Harry's sole connection to his friends, to a world that accepts 
him... Though Harry may start a foundation to help other orphaned 
children and name it after his owl at some point...

Anyway, maybe Rowling just liked the name and put that in as a 
helpful Owl to care for Harry...

-- Finwitch