Wormtail

[Donna]

No: HPFGUIDX 150491

I've been under the impression that the Marauders chose their nicknames
(Moony, Padfoot, Prongs, Wormtail) because of their personal attributes, for
use among themselves, and to maintain anonymity.  Yet, Voldemort calls Peter
"Wormtail" (Goblet of Fire, Chap. 1, pg 15, and  Chap. 33, pg 645, US
edition) as does Snape in HBP, Spinners End  (Chap. 2). 

Does anyone have any idea how "Wormtail" for PP came into common use?  Other
than PP himself, who would have revealed his nickname?  When did it become
common knowledge?  Does this mean that the other Marauder's private
nicknames are now common knowledge?

In "Prisoner of Azkaban" , Chap 14, Snape's Grudge, Snape doesn't seem to
recognize the name "Mr. Wormtail" when the Marauder's Map insults him.

Comments?  Corrections?  Thoughts?

Donna

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