Mark Evans (Re: Harry's family (was: Petunia))

[stbjohn2]

No: HPFGUIDX 114295

> Karen L. wrote
> Geoff, I am fairly new to this group, and I was wondering if you 
> could fill me in on JKR torpedoing Mark Evans as a relative of 
> Lily's?  I am not up on all that JKR says, and am feeling rather 
> lost in some of these discussions.


Sandy Here:
On JKR's web site, she revealed that Mark Evans was just a name she 
picked out of the air for a minor character who would have no further 
role in story. "Evans is a common name" was one excuse....
It was an answer to one of her FAQ Polls, and I don't know if you can 
still find it on the site, but the answer was actually quite humorous 
(she said she was going to Bolivia in disguise to get away from upset 
fans). It's worth trying to find just for a laugh. (She also revealed 
Madam Marsh and Mr. Prentice are also just walk-ons she wanted to 
give a name to, and they have no significance, either.)