The Language of Harry Potter: The Words that Make the Magic Come Alive
Themes:
Flourish and BlottsInternational Magical Cooperation
What:
Panel
When:
1:00 PM, Friday 1 Sep 2017 IST
(50 minutes)
Where:
Citywest Hotel Dublin
- Rathcoole Suite (Citywest Hotel Leisure Centre)
1,087,170 magical words in at least sixty-five languages other than English; these words form the world of Harry Potter. This discussion will cover everything from Latin roots to translated character names to the difference between the terms “beast” vs. “being.” Just how powerful is language in shaping this magical world?