Sirius and Remus (was : Re: Use of Hagrid's name - More names)

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 98124

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, squeakinby <squeakinby at t...> wrote:
> Silverthorne wrote:
> 
> > True, true...but then again, since it was his own idea in the first 
> > place to  call himself "Snuffles", I suspect that his 'handsome 
> > rogue-ish looks' had very little influence....lol.


> Jem:
> 
> Here's where I disagree.  He didn't call himself Snuffles, JKR did.
> You name your characters for a reason, because they reflect something 
> for you.  It's a fit somehow.  I just can't see into her mind to 
> understand what she's saying with this.
> 
> Jem.


bboy_mn:

I think Sirius (or JKR, if you prefer) simple picked a generic doggie
sounding name for Harry, Ron, & Hermione to use as an safe alternative
when referring to him; a neutral generic name that would raise few
suspicions if overheard in a coversation. 

He/(she) could have just as easily picked 'Blackie', but Blackie is a
name that is sometimes used by humans, and sounds too much like 'Black'. 

So, that's my opinion, Sirius, quickly, of the top of his head, picked
a non-descript name that the kids could use when referring to him; no
more, no less.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn