Godfathers and Gravestones.... (was Re: Magical Latin)

[potioncat]

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> Geoff:

> 
> Second, the epitaphs on the two gravestones are most 
> certainly Christian.

Potioncat:
To my mind the fat friar, Christmas carols being sung by Sirius and by the suits of armor along with other Christmas celebrations, added to Easter Eggs, Godparents, the cross over Moody's grave and even the dark suited wizard who spoke at DD's funeral all seem to be very Christian images.

If JKR had wanted to separate the WW from Christianity, she could have done it very easily. She could have created something obviously different, avoided it all together, or pulled from Druid or wicca images. 

As often as we've discussed Christian themes within HP, I don't think we've ever looked at obvious Christian situations in canon. I never doubted--or probably thought too much about it--but I always assumed the WW had the same Christian background. Even at that, the epitaphs and Harry carving the cross were very big "wow" moments for me.

Potioncat, wondering if Sirius wrote the first HP FILK?