Humor in HP - Seem & Unseen; Felt and Unfelt

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 186629

---  "Geoff Bannister" <gbannister10 at ...> wrote:
>

> Carol:
> > Disillusionment Charm has always bothered me, though, because it's backwards. "I have to Disillusion you" is a great line because of the double meaning (though Harry, of course, isn't really being disillusioned), but, IMO, it ought to be used when the spell that "illusions" Harry is removed, not when it's placed on him. Hope that makes sense!
> 
> Geoff:
> That's not the only "backwards" situation. We have discussed in the 
> past the spell "Enervate" which is used to revive those who have been 
> subjected to something like a Stupefy.
> 
> Enervate is actually defined as "being **drained** of energy".
> 
> > Carol, wondering what CSL is
> 
> Geoff:
> C.S.Lewis.
>


bboyminn:

Actually, I think JKR mixed up two VERY similar words without
actually meaning to. They are also somewhat obscure words so
I could see how an editor or proofreader might miss them.

INNERVATE - 

in·ner·vat·ed, in·ner·vat·ing, in·ner·vates. 1. To supply (an organ or a body part) with nerves. 2. To stimulate (a nerve, muscle, or body part) to action. --in"ner·va"tion n. --in"ner·va"tion·al  adj.


ENERVATE -

en·er·vat·ed, en·er·vat·ing, en·er·vates. 1. To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of: "the luxury which enervates and destroys nations" (Henry David Thoreau). See Synonyms at  deplete. 2. Medicine. To remove a nerve or part of a nerve. --en·er·vate adj. Deprived of strength; debilitated

So, yes, in my opinion, JKR got the wrong one.


As to Disillusionment vs Illusionment, it would seem that 
disillusionment is the opposite of what happens. When you cast
the spell, you create the illusion of being transparent, of
blending with you background. That is, you creating the illusion
that you are not there, when you actually are.

So, to remove the illusion, you would disillusion.

ILLUSION - 

1.a. An erroneous perception of reality. b. An erroneous concept or belief. 2. The condition of being deceived by a false perception or belief. 3. Something, such as a fantastic plan or desire, that causes an erroneous belief or perception.

Isn't that what happens, you are there, but you create the illusion or preception in others that you are not.

Not that big a point, but one certainly worth making.

Steve/bboyminn