Deadly Saints

[Talisman]

No: HPFGUIDX 163032


My first impression upon reading the new title this afternoon, was of 
Lupin's statement in the kitchen at 12GP, back in OoP.

Then, I decided that the Hallows was just a reference to that 
notoriuos Halloween we've all been expecting to revisit in Book 7, at 
GH.

Well, no doubt that *is* on tap.

But, on further consideration, maybe the title does multiple duty.

Deathly certainly does include the meanings: causing death, fatal, 
etc. Check the dictionary closest to you.

Hallows also means Saints.  As in *All Hallows* = *All Saints.*

We've seen a few saints invoked in canon and Potter apocrypha 
(Hedwig, Walpurgis, etc.), sufficient to indicate Rowling's interest 
in this area.

Interestingly enough, my ancient Roget's links *saint* to 
*phoenix*  (Saint: good person 985: 5. ...phoenix).

How's that for a noun.

So, Deathly Hallows can be both a certain fatal holiday or some 
Deadly Saints.

So back to that little quip of Lupin's.  A little something that 
needs clarification in Book 7.  

You recall, the one were he tells Harry (Mr. Face death and Voldemort 
at every turn) that Harry is too young to join the Order of the 
Phoenix because :

"There are dangers involved of which you can have no idea, any of 
you
" (US 97).

Well, I say there have been a number of significant Order on Order 
killings so far.  Sirius and DD, to name a few.  

Deadly Saints, indeed.

Guilty!DD rides again!

Looking forward to it.

Talisman