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+ | '''Stewart Ackerley''' (born c. [[1982]]-[[1983]]) was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] who began attending [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in [[1994]]. He was sorted into [[Ravenclaw]] house and was incredibly nervous, often twitching and trembling during his [[Sorting ceremony|sorting]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' - Chapter 12 (''The Triwizard Tournament'')</ref> |
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Stewart Ackerley (born c. 1982-1983) was a wizard who began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1994. He was sorted into Ravenclaw house and was incredibly nervous, often twitching and trembling during his sorting.[2]
Etymology
- "Stewart" is from an occupational surname originally belonging to a person who was a steward. It is ultimately derived from Old English stig "house" and weard "guard". As a given name, it arose in 19th-century Scotland in honour of the Stuart royal family, which produced several kings and queens of Scotland and Britain between the 14th and 18th centuries.[3]
- "Ackerley" is a Middle English name meaning 'aker', a division of land + 'ley', a lea or field.[4]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
Notes and references
- ↑ World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 12 (The Triwizard Tournament)
- ↑ http://www.behindthename.com/name/stuart
- ↑ http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/a/ackerley.php