Lucius Junius Brutus

truthbeauty1 rh64643 at appstate.edu
Thu Oct 6 21:23:59 UTC 2005


No: HPFGUIDX 141260

Ok sorry but this has been on my mind for a long time and I just have 
to let it out. I am in a class right now that deals with the elements 
of Classical mythology and literautre the Rowling has brilliantly used 
in her books. On like the first day of class we were talking about 
namesakes and we had to read about where Lucius Malfoy's name came 
from. There is a figure in Roman history named Lucius Junius Brutus. 
This character pretended in essence to be and idiot so that he could 
escape the fate of his brothers. He was therefore not suspected. Now 
this to me sounds exactly like when Lucius claimed to be under the 
Imperious curse so that he could get off on all charges. (his money 
didnt hurt) Well this Lucius guy goes on to become the first Consulate 
of Rome and he is known for his very strict rule. Now heres the 
clincher. He murdered his own sons because they were fighting agaisnt 
him with the OTHER SIDE. So I firmly believe that Rowling got the name 
from here and I fimly believe that Dumbleodre got to Draco and he is 
going to be killed by his father for trying to help Harry in some 
way.If anyone has any thoughts for or agaisnt this I would love to 
hear them. 


truthbeauty1






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