Slytherins and Werewolves (was:Snape vs Lupin/UK vs. US

[Goddlefrood]

No: HPFGUIDX 170522

> In:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/170487

> Lizzyben:

> Quirrel didn't submit his resignation because of the "DADA 
> curse," he left because people found out VD was living in his 
> turban. 

Goddlefrood:

He certainly left these mortal coils, anyway, or perhaps you 
have a theory on his survival? ;)

> Eddie:

> But British children wouldn't be confused by "Philosopher's 
> Stone"? Is the term so common that Brit kids knew the book was 
> about magic? 

> Feh.
 
> Magpie:

<SNIP>

> Although the Philosopher's Stone is known both in the US and 
> UK, I doubt all schoolchildren in either country necessarily 
> know what it is.

Goddlefrood:

It's unlikely anyone knows what it is, except for as a concept. 
Iirc no one ever managed to create one, except in fiction.

Should you be aware of the location of such a stone, Magpie, then 
I'd be interested as I could use a little elixir myself.

Oh, and JKR has expressed regret that she changed the title 
although she did suggest the US version herself, it's in the 
eToys interview.

Toodle oo