Order of Merlin

[bridge13219]

No: HPFGUIDX 155878

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> Potioncat:
> I wonder where the Lexicon got that? We aren't told much in canon,
but
> that doesn't fit with what we know. Doesn't Lockhart have an Order of
> Merlin? Seems like the wizard who invented the Self-Stirring Cauldron
> has one too. Wasn't it hinted that Snape would get one for capturing
> Black? What does any of that have to do with Muggle Relations?

bridge13219:
I'm assuming the information came from the Famous Wizard cards, which
JKR wrote, so they're as good as canon, right?  I suppose Lockhart, by
supposedly doing away with dark creatures, benefitted Muggles (and
hence muggle relations).  As for Snape, Black was supposed to be a
danger to Muggles, so I guess that's where that would have come from.
As for the self-stirring cauldron inventor, I guess even in the WW the
original purpose behind an award can get lost (Academy Awards anyone?)