Definitions of Prince

[lavaluvn]

No: HPFGUIDX 103802

Lauren:

> There is a conspicuous lack of titles in the modern Wizarding 
World. 
> Even in the *Noble* (my emphasis) and Most Ancient House of Black, 
> Sirius' mother is refered to as Mrs Black (not Lady Black, or even 
> Madam Black - Madam being frequently used in the WW - Madam Bones, 
> Madam Rosmerta, etc.) and Harry addresses Lucius Malfoy as Mr 
Malfoy 
> when he returns the Diary in Chamber of Secrets.
> 
> Up until now, the balance of power seems to lie with the Ministry 
of 
> Magic - not with any particular wizarding family (although Lucius 
> tries his hardest to influence it, through his considerable 
> donations ;-) ). With the exception of the majority of OOTP, Fudge 
> has always looked to Dumbledore for advice and leadship - which 
puts 
> DD in a King-like role, which now I come to think of it only 
> emphasises the fact that no such Wizarding King position exists.
> 
> So I don't think there are any official royal or noble positions or 
> titles in the modern WW. And, so, theoretically anyone could call 
> themselves "Lord" or be termed a "Prince" - particularly if they 
have 
> *powerful* support. ;-)

me (Andromeda): 
 I was thinking along the same lines myself, except that I thought 
that supported the idea that the half-blood might refer to half-
nonhuman blood.  Easier to imagine a Prince of Giants or Prince of 
Goblins, than Seamus, Prince of Ireland????.. :)

Cheers,
Andromeda
(my middle name, too many Cheryls around!)
longtime lurker who can finally post again.