Warlock/Wizard - was Asking JKR just one question

[M.Clifford]

No: HPFGUIDX 119404


bboyminn:
> > , then I would like to know the difference between a
> > > Warlock and a Wizard. 
> > > 
> > > They seem very nearly the same thing, but Harry and/or the 
> > > narrator seem to be able to make a distinction.
> 
> 
> > Tonks:
> > 
> > I don't remember where in the books this happens. But as I 
> > understand it a Warlock is a male witch. The term Wizard is the 
> > highest level.. warlocks and witches are beginners. Rowlings 
> > confuses the issue by linking witches with wizards.  Probably 
> > because it is too hard to explain it all.
> > 

> 
> bboyminn:
> 
> That's a good thought and certainly has some truth to it but...
> 
> On at least two occassions Harry walks into a bar (Leaky Cauldron 
and Three Broomsticks) and specifically singles out raucous and rowdy
> Warlocks. In other words, in a room full of witches and wizards, 
Harry is able to specifically pick out the Warlocks.
> 
> True, they may be male witches, but how does that distinquish them,
> how does that allow Harry to pick them out of a crowd? 
> 

Valky:
The word Warlock is said to be derived from Old English for Oath 
Breaker. Many who know this have contention with it's use as a 
synonym for Wizard or Sorcerer. It means traitor.

I don't think Harry could instantly recognise a traitor unless they 
bore some kind of distinguishing mark on their person. He could, 
however, recognise a social outcast in a bar or some kind of 
derelict character.

Perhaps Warlock in JKR's WW is the equivalent of Punk, Rebel or some 
like social distinction. It would seem in line with the accepted 
meaning of the term.

Valky