[HPforGrownups] Re: Bonehead Question about Goblet of Fire

[theotokos]

No: HPFGUIDX 127596

> > Karen:
> > Basically because calling yourself John Smith Jr is an 
> > Americanism. We do not use this term at all in the UK .... The use 
> > of "Jr" is so far removed from British ... I doubt if it 
> > even crossed JKR's mind.
> > 
> > Karen

> 
> Thanks for the cultural insight.  How is (?Crouch) referred to in
> the British version of the book?
> 
> Julie

bboyminn:
[snip]
I guess the key point is to remember, the confusion between young Mr. Crouch and old Mr. Crouch is a necessary part of the book. Since it is necessary, and since JKR hasn't given us her explanation of how the Map works, we can only assume that everything is in order and make up logical explanations as to how and why?

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So, to re-ask Julie's question:  Does the British edition us "Jr." in the text or was that an American addition?  If it is in the text then the point made by Karen that "jr" is not British enough for JKR to consider doesn't hold up.  If JKR used it in the original text then it would/should have crossed her mind.  Obviously the confusion of identities is central to the plot but having added the Jr.--if she did--then the fact that it did not show on the map must indeed be an oversight--Unless one makes the case that titles and other designations like Mr. or IV do not show.  I could accept that.
 
Theotokos


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