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

[Mandy]

No: HPFGUIDX 98156

> bboy_mn wrote 
> 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. 


Mandy here:
My thoughts exactly.  Sirius came up with the most nondescript name 
her could, that sounded the least like an escaped murderer on the run 
for his life.  The escaped convict, mass murderer Sirius Black is the 
last thing that would come into anyone's mind if HRH were overheard 
talking about 'Snuffles.'