Some "Lucius" triva. Was "Severus" trivia

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Neith said:
AFAIK, it has not been covered. However, it has been discussed that 
there was a Roman Emperor, called Septimius Severus (Third Century 
AD), from whom Snape's first name could have been taken. If I'm not  
mistaken, he had even a strongest link with Britain, as he died at 
Evoracum (nowadays, York). He came into power by fighting and winning 
the other two contendants, Albus and Niger (white and black, by the 
way...)


Now me:
Also Lucius Artorius Castus was a Roman commander stationed in 
Britain in 194 AD.  This is also when the first appearance of the 
name, Artorius appears in history and some believe is the basis for 
the Arthurian legend.

Interesting when you consider Lucius Malfoy and Arthur Weasley's 
enmity. 

Mandy