*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 A FB friend posted an image that I couldn't let go unresearched. Fortunately, I had my trusty copy of Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers. You know how Snape asks Harry three questions during his first potions class in the Sorcerer's Stone? He asks him what he would get if he mixed powdered root of asphodel with wormwood, what a bezoar is, and the difference between wolfsbane and monkshood (which he later says are from the same plant, aconite). According to Language of Flowers: 1. Asphodel is a type of lily and symbolizes "my regrets follow you to the grave." 2. Wormwood symbolizes absence. 3. Aconite symbolizes misanthropy, the general hatred, mistrust or disdain of the human species or human nature. Now I feel compelled to reread the entire series with various encyclopedia in hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wow. I cannot wait for her to publish a compendium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'd heard she was going to do one back when the Deathly Hallows came out. I hope she follows through. I've got the three "extra" books already and I'd love more backstory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wow. That's really cool. I remember when the HP series came out & my fil read it. He knows Latin & ancient Greek (among other languages) & he really enjoyed the series because of Rowling's naming conventions & such based off of those ancient languages. I would love it if she would publish a compendium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'd heard she was going to do one back when the Deathly Hallows came out. I hope she follows through. I've got the three "extra" books already and I'd love more backstory. What three extra books? I have the tale of the bard book and a cookbook, but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Quidditch through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The latter is how we know that Crookshanks is half-kneazle and not a normal cat. A small catlike creature with flecked, speckled, or spotted fur, outsize ears, and a tail like a lion's, the Kneazle is intelligent, independent, and occasionally aggressive, though if it takes a liking to a witch or wizard, it makes an excellent pet. The Kneazle has an uncanny ability to detect unsavoury or suspicious characters and can be relied upon to guide its owner safely home if they are lost. Kneazles have up to eight kittens in a litter and can interbreed with cats.Rowling confirmed it when someone quoted that passage to her in a Q&A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 You're welcome! They're fun little books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 AS I understand it she decided that the compendium would be too big, so she's done it through Pottermore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 That is so cool! Thanks for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 AS I understand it she decided that the compendium would be too big, so she's done it through Pottermore. What exactly is Pottermore? I've seen it mentioned here and there, but I'm scared to click on it and succumb to another time-suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 What exactly is Pottermore? I've seen it mentioned here and there, but I'm scared to click on it and succumb to another time-suck. Major time sucker but learning so many new things about Potter world. Pottermore.com. We have a list somewhere that lists all of the users from here and their Pottermore names. Hopefully, someone else can provide more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 A FB friend posted an image that I couldn't let go unresearched. Fortunately, I had my trusty copy of Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers. You know how Snape asks Harry three questions during his first potions class in the Sorcerer's Stone? He asks him what he would get if he mixed powdered root of asphodel with wormwood, what a bezoar is, and the difference between wolfsbane and monkshood (which he later says are from the same plant, aconite). According to Language of Flowers: 1. Asphodel is a type of lily and symbolizes "my regrets follow you to the grave." 2. Wormwood symbolizes absence. 3. Aconite symbolizes misanthropy, the general hatred, mistrust or disdain of the human species or human nature. Now I feel compelled to reread the entire series with various encyclopedia in hand... Does anyone know how I could post this on Pinterest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Does anyone know how I could post this on Pinterest? It's already on Pinterest. I saw it today from one of the Potter Facts sites. I'll try to find a link so you can repin. ETA: Here it is. Might be the image referenced in the OP? http://pinterest.com/pin/227291112414960340/ Edited September 24, 2012 by Zuzu822 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 That was the one! It seemed too perfect, so I had to verify it. Then I had to look up the referenced passage and see what else was going on. And my husband thought The Language of Flowers would just sit on the shelf forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 It's already on Pinterest. I saw it today from one of the Potter Facts sites. I'll try to find a link so you can repin. ETA: Here it is. Might be the image referenced in the OP? http://pinterest.com/pin/227291112414960340/ Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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