Traditional Vampirism....

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No: HPFGUIDX 88666

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Silverthorne Dragon" 
<silverthorne.dragon at v...> wrote:
> 
> Why am I doing this? Because some of the arguement seems to be stemming into 
"modern" interpertations (which vary greatly) vs. the original, which provided bits and 
pieces to each of the modern versions, but has a definate set of rules of its own...and 
although Rowling may yet out her own spin on the myth, I suspect she will work from 
the original creature, and not from what writers and movie scripters have done with 
the myth since then--after all, what's the point in copying someone else's idea? Why 
not twist it your own way...?
>(massive snip) 
> 

Impressive. 
As a reader who given the choice of 'take it or leave it' when it comes to
vampires usually opts for the latter (though as a discriminating SF fan
Mattheson's 'I am legend' is on my bookshelf), it fills in a lot of the
blanks in my knowledge of the mythological background.

I was afraid that after this the fun and games between June, Pippin and
Jake would abate, but I see that they are still at it, whaling away at each
other, so that's OK. I do enjoy a good dust-up on site.

So far as I can see, our Sevvy doesn't seem to match any of the traditional
criteria that you list.  Happily, this is in tune with my own inclinations.
I would hate to see him brought low by some whipper-snapper with a
salt-cellar, a clove of garlic and an old tent-peg; it would be a sad end,
lacks dignity, somehow.

What may  be significant is JKR's  prediliction for reaching back to old
folklore rather than dressing up the more recent presentations (House 
Elves, for example; she seems to have gone back to the old traditions
rather than accepting the Tolkien heresies). If that holds in this case, it
may explain why all the vampires mentioned in text are to be found
in places far away and inhospitable.

Is it my imagination or have you very carefully refrained from taking a
stance on the question of Snape and his nocturnal habits?

Sneaky!

Kneasy