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The correct title of the first book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - the author, J. K. Rowling, is British, and the book was first published in the United Kingdom. The alternative Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is used only for the United States (USA) publication. |
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"Onomatopoeic" edit
From #Style and allusions:
- Their names are often onomatopoeic: Malfoy is difficult, Filch unpleasant and Lupin a werewolf.
This is not onomatopoeia (which requires the word to sound like what it means). These names evoke the qualities of their people by etymology. The name "Lupin" doesn't sound like a wolf, it's just an allusion to the Latin word for it; if he were named "Awoooo" that might be onomatopoeia. Not sure what the correct phrase would be or how to change this without inserting original research. The cited sources require an account to see what they say. Tagging with "Clarify". Kane5187 (talk) 17:18, 2 January 2024 (UTC)
- I think there is a word for this, but I'm not sure which. Etymological? Descriptive? Something else? — Tonymec (talk) 06:42, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
- Allusive? (Incidentally, I think Malfoy means "bad faith" rather than "difficult") - Ian Dalziel (talk) 13:41, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
- The names in the Harry Potter series are actually aptronyms [1]https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/aptronym-slang-definition#:~:text=Aptronym%20is%20sometimes%20used%20in,John%20Bunyan%27s%20The%20Pilgrim%27s%20Progress]. The etymology of the names are suited to the characters in an apt way, for instance Remus Lupin's first name alluding to the Greek legend of Remus and Romulus who were brothers raised by wolves. [2]https://open.library.ubc.ca/soa/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0228843 A few of the names refer to certain characteristics of the characters such as Draco, which refers is the latin word for dragon. [3]https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/etymology-behind-harry-potter-character-names]. Some of the names, such as Ron Weasley's, makes direct omnastic references to cultural characters such as one of King Arthur's most trusted advisors in his royal courts. [4]https://schwa.byu.edu/files/2016/01/Sutherlin_Character_06.pdf] AStein12 (talk) 06:12, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
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I need to fix a typo Kmk23456789 (talk) 22:55, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
- Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone may add them for you, or if you have an account, you can wait until you are autoconfirmed and edit the page yourself. Sincerely, Guessitsavis (she/they) (Talk) 22:58, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
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Pixie the dog is officially the new pet of Luna Lovegood. Harrypottergirlieeeee (talk) 19:06, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
- Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. GrayStorm(Talk|Contributions) 21:47, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
Anna needs to be added 2402:B801:2879:A100:19E1:9B52:F844:28FD (talk) 20:47, 19 March 2024 (UTC)
Adding a section on influence on popular culture edit
Considering the book and movie or to be precise the universe on the whole having such a profound impact on people, it would be helpful to add a section on how much depth of impact it has on people and also on popular culture. VerseVoyager8 (talk) 15:53, 27 March 2024 (UTC)
The other book. edit
It mentions all the Harry Potter books except one. Harry Potter and the cursed child is technology a book in the series even if theres no movie about it. 101.115.169.239 (talk) 10:52, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
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50.201.37.231 (talk) 16:55, 26 April 2024 (UTC)
I see I typoe
- Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. GrayStorm(Talk|Contributions) 17:12, 26 April 2024 (UTC)
Making the second paragraph more specific edit
I'm still learning the ropes so I'm sorry if this suggestion isn't appropriate.
I was reading the second paragraph and I thought that 'Major themes in the series include prejudice, corruption, madness, and death.' could be changed to 'Major themes in the series include prejudice, corruption, madness, and the acceptance of death.' I feel that this would reflect on the themes of the series, namely death, in a more specific way. SI Harry Potter (talk) 19:36, 18 May 2024 (UTC)