"Pensieve": was "wandless magic"

[stbjohn2]

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LisaMarie wrote:
> 
> Seriously, the etymology of Pensieve has always interested me.  
First, it looks 
> like "pensive," meaning "deep in thought."  Then, you can also see 
the "sieve" 
> part, bringing to mind the kitchen implement: a basin full of small 
holes.  So, 
> we combine the two and have the "Pensieve," a basin to hold 
thoughts that 
> one wishes to guard, to delay, or ?to consider objectively? ... 
Interesting.

A sieve isn't just a collander, it's also a sifter (think baking 
cakes here:)  So it's a device so you can sift through your thoughts.
Sandy