[HPforGrownups] Lucius Junius Brutus

[Nina Baker]

No: HPFGUIDX 141271

Truthbeauty1 <rh64643 at appstate.edu> wrote:
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. 


sweety12783:

It's very interesting that you mention this because I remember JKR telling us to look for patterns in the names.  There is also another story that involves Lucius but this time is in the King Arthur Legends.  King Arthur defeated an Emperor of Rome by the name of Lucius.  So I think that JKR might have had multiply sources of inspiration for her characters.  So maybe Arthur Weasley will defeat Lucius.  Its very interesting that the rivalry between Mr. Weasley and Lucius Malfoy has been touched on a few times in the books.  It would be a good (maybe justice) if Lucius was defeated by someone he considered a "blood traitor."   
Just another outlook.