Warlock/Wizard - was Asking JKR just one question

[M.Clifford]

No: HPFGUIDX 119428


> Valky wrote:
> > > > 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.
> > > > Perhaps Warlock in JKR's WW is the equivalent of Punk, Rebel 
or some like social distinction.
> > 
> > > Carol earlier:
> > > What about Perkins, the old warlock who shares an office with 
Mr. Weasley? He doesn't seem to be a rebel or a derelict. 
(If "warlock" meant "derelict," surely it would be applied to 
Mundungus Fletcher?)
> > 
> > 
> > Valky:
> > Does your OOTP call Perkins a Warlock? Mine doesn't.
> 
> Carol again:
> I thought it did, and I know I didn't invent the reference.
and
>  > so clearly I didn't invent it.

Valky:
I certainly didn't infer that you did.




> Carol, hoping someone will help her find that elusive little 
quotation.

Valky:
No need, I am not interested in bickering.
I would rather discuss what a Warlock *may* be, than pick at faults 
in others postings.