Clarification On Terminology

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 106759

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "huntergreen_3" <patientx3 at a...>
wrote:

> Asian_lovr2 replied:
> >> ... edited ...
> 
> The best I could come up with was that 'wizard' is a Western 
> European term for magical males, and 'warlock' is an Eastern 
> European term for the same thing. Harry identifies warlock based 
> on regional dialets and general appearance. I picture, Eastern 
> Europeans being similar to Krum; dark hair, dark eyes, pale or olive
> skin, thick accets, etc <<


> HunterGreen:
> In this same vein, what on earth is a hag? There also obviously 
> identifiable from witches, but what is the difference? I've always 
> wondered that. I know its slang meaning, but it clearly has a 
> different context here.

Asian_lovr2:

First and foremost, Hags are hideously ugly and always female.
Generally, they are considered magical beings, and are sometimes
viewed as female demons. One key factor should be noted; their
preferred food, at least in fairytales, is little children.

That's about all I've got on them.

Steve/asian_lovr2