[the_old_crowd] John the Baptist?

[Neil Ward]

Hi everyone

I don't have anything revealing or informed to add to this thread,
especially as my knowledge of the bible is minimal and, I imagine, even more
superficial than Catherine's (I've heard of John the Baptist, but have no
idea what he did or of his potential significance to HP).  I'm glad to see
some discussion going on here though!

It's interesting that JKR hinted at a biblical parallel rather than a
Christian one, the latter of which might involve ideas equally applicable in
a non-religious context. Specific reference to something in the bible is
more ... er, specific.

Okay, well I'm off to Miami this weekend (as usual, my timing is bad) and
trying to decide on some books and CDs to take for the journey.  Perhaps I
should take a bible (ironically, I own four of them!).

Neil