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− | '''Neil Lament''' was a [[Slytherin]] student at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in the [[1940s]]. He was [[Hogwarts Quidditch Captain|Captain]] of the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]] from [[1940s|1944]] to [[1940s|1948]].<ref>See [[:File:SlytherinHouseCaptainsPlaque.jpg|this image]] of a prop used in the films on display as part of ''[[Harry Potter: The Exhibition]]''.</ref><ref>[http://ab.fanrus.com/SMI/ViP/september/51/213/ ''Harry Potter: The Exhibition'' report] {{Comment|in Russian}}</ref> |
+ | '''Neil Lament''' was a [[Slytherin]] [[Wizardkind|student]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in the [[1940s]]. He was [[Hogwarts Quidditch Captain|Captain]] of the [[Slytherin Quidditch team]] from [[1940s|1944]] to [[1940s|1948]].<ref>See [[:File:SlytherinHouseCaptainsPlaque.jpg|this image]] of a prop used in the films on display as part of ''[[Harry Potter: The Exhibition]]''.</ref><ref>[http://ab.fanrus.com/SMI/ViP/september/51/213/ ''Harry Potter: The Exhibition'' report] {{Comment|in Russian}}</ref> |
==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The name "Neil" is from the Gaelic name Niall, which is of disputed origin, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud". This was the name of a semi-legendary 4th-century Irish king, Niall of the Nine Hostages. |
The name "Neil" is from the Gaelic name Niall, which is of disputed origin, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud". This was the name of a semi-legendary 4th-century Irish king, Niall of the Nine Hostages. |
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+ | *This character was presumably named in honour of [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0483678/ Neil Lamont], the supervising art director for the first six [[Harry Potter films|''Harry Potter'' films]], from ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|Philosopher's Stone]]'' to ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Half-Blood Prince]]''. |
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Revision as of 05:51, 21 July 2014
Neil Lament was a Slytherin student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1940s. He was Captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team from 1944 to 1948.[2][3]
Etymology
The name "Neil" is from the Gaelic name Niall, which is of disputed origin, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud". This was the name of a semi-legendary 4th-century Irish king, Niall of the Nine Hostages.
Behind the scenes
- This character was presumably named in honour of Neil Lamont, the supervising art director for the first six Harry Potter films, from Philosopher's Stone to Half-Blood Prince.
Appearances
- Harry Potter films (Name appears on plaque)
Notes and references
- ↑ World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling
- ↑ See this image of a prop used in the films on display as part of Harry Potter: The Exhibition.
- ↑ Harry Potter: The Exhibition report (in Russian)