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'''Honoria''' was the spinster aunt of [[Albus Dumbledore]]. She was once engaged to a [[Honoria's fiancé|wizard]] who worked in the [[Improper Use of Magic Office]], but broke off her engagement to him, claiming that he had a "[[Hairy Heart|hairy heart]]" (a wizarding expression for a person who is unfeeling). Rumour had it that her real reason for ending the engagement was catching her fiancé fondling some [[Horklump]]s.<ref name="The Tales of Beedle the Bard">''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)]]''</ref> |
'''Honoria''' was the spinster aunt of [[Albus Dumbledore]]. She was once engaged to a [[Honoria's fiancé|wizard]] who worked in the [[Improper Use of Magic Office]], but broke off her engagement to him, claiming that he had a "[[Hairy Heart|hairy heart]]" (a wizarding expression for a person who is unfeeling). Rumour had it that her real reason for ending the engagement was catching her fiancé fondling some [[Horklump]]s.<ref name="The Tales of Beedle the Bard">''[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)]]''</ref> |
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+ | It is unknown whether Honoria was the sister of [[Percival Dumbledore]] or his wife [[Kendra Dumbledore|Kendra]]. |
==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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Revision as of 22:40, 21 August 2011
Honoria was the spinster aunt of Albus Dumbledore. She was once engaged to a wizard who worked in the Improper Use of Magic Office, but broke off her engagement to him, claiming that he had a "hairy heart" (a wizarding expression for a person who is unfeeling). Rumour had it that her real reason for ending the engagement was catching her fiancé fondling some Horklumps.[2]
It is unknown whether Honoria was the sister of Percival Dumbledore or his wife Kendra.
Etymology
Honoria is a feminine form of the late Roman name Honorius, meaning "honour". Some early saints and popes and one king held this name.
Appearances
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (First mentioned)
Notes and references
- ↑ As she is familiar with wizard expressions.
- ↑ The Tales of Beedle the Bard (real)