Is JKR having fun with names?

[alshainofthenorth]

No: HPFGUIDX 80255

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Geoff Bannister" 
> Geoff:
> I have been reminded in one article I read that Sirius is of course, 
> the "Dog Star" and we all know what Sirius transforms into as a n 
> Animagus....

Sirius is also Greek for 'scorching', which is rather fitting for a
hothead (who also happens to be hot in the sense of Dead Sexy). Not
quite sure where the Ancient Egyptians' worship of the star as goddess
of the Nile and mother of all Egypt(since its rising in the morning
preceded the flooding of the Nile, and incidentally, the start of the
"dog days") enters the picture. Maybe Sirius the bloke has a feminine,
nurturing side after all.

(I've always liked the Dog Star, it has to be one of the most
beautiful stars there is. Look for yourselves:)
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/B_WINTER/CA_MAJ.HTM

Alshain Star-gazer