Snapes DE Past & HBP

[adragh]

No: HPFGUIDX 111463

Adragh:
> >Now, you might  argue that being a descendent of one is not 
> the same as being one. But  now is where we must clarify which 
> particular vampire mythos JKR is  using. I would guess the 
> standard (original) one. <
> 
Pippin:
> Many cultures have vampire legends and some include the 
> possibility of sexual congress and reproduction with humans. It's 
> not an idea that comes strictly from games or anime.

I have not heard of any! Give me a valid scholarly reference, please. 
otherwise this is mere hearsay. (Not to be confused with heresy which 
is something else entirely.)

Pippin:
>  Interestingly, there is no ancient British vampire folklore -- all  
> vampire stories in English must ultimately draw on   foreign or 
> literary sources.  Under those circumstances, it's hard to say 
> what a particular author would consider standard or original.
 
The very first modern vampire retelling, "Dracula" was made by an 
English speaker (I consider a person born in Dublin to be an English 
speaker), Abraham Stoker. His research delved into the stories of Vlad 
the Impaler upon whom he based his title character. I should be rather 
surprised if Ms Rowling simply stayed with this version, but I would 
be equally surprised if she embraced a much different one. 

Adragh