Sea Urchin?
Not that I don't believe the article, but could anyone show me where it is stated that Thicknesse was transfigured into a sea urchin? That just kinda seems rediculous to me... --Freakatone 21:13, 12 April 2008 (UTC)
- Nevermind, it was removed --Freakatone 22:14, 12 April 2008 (UTC)
- That was me. It never states that he was Transfigured into a sea urchin, just that it appeared that a sea urchin was growing out of him. The fact that he is present in the big fight in the Great Hall precludes his "death by shellfish" ... - Cavalier One(Wizarding Wireless Network) 22:29, 12 April 2008 (UTC)
Etymology
I think the whole bit about him being named after Popes Pius XI and Pius XII is getting a little over the top. I think we should condense it a little, but I'm not sure how as I'm afraid I would break the neutral point of view. -- Seth Cooper owl post! 00:21, November 29, 2010 (UTC)
- I agree, I think that everything after "The name Pius is derived from the Latin word pius, meaning "pious"; that is, possessing a desire and willingness to perform religious duties. It has been the regnal name of many popes. Thus, the name of the man who created an organisation to oppress Muggle-borns may allude to the Inquisition, which persecuted heretics and, ironically, witches. It is also likely, however, that Thicknesse was specifically named after two popes — Pius XI and Pius XII — who have commonly been criticized for standing idly by during the Holocaust, to which there are constant references in the first half of Deathly Hallows." can be deleted as it seems to get in a little too much detail to the Popes and is rather off topic, and maybe change "It is also likely" to something more like "It is possible". What do you think? --BachLynn
(Accio!) 00:47, November 29, 2010 (UTC)
- I agree, I think that everything after "The name Pius is derived from the Latin word pius, meaning "pious"; that is, possessing a desire and willingness to perform religious duties. It has been the regnal name of many popes. Thus, the name of the man who created an organisation to oppress Muggle-borns may allude to the Inquisition, which persecuted heretics and, ironically, witches. It is also likely, however, that Thicknesse was specifically named after two popes — Pius XI and Pius XII — who have commonly been criticized for standing idly by during the Holocaust, to which there are constant references in the first half of Deathly Hallows." can be deleted as it seems to get in a little too much detail to the Popes and is rather off topic, and maybe change "It is also likely" to something more like "It is possible". What do you think? --BachLynn
I believe that Pius was killed by voldemort just shortly after the Diadem was destroyed, when voldemort recovers from part of his soul being destroyed a deatheater approaches him and says "My Lord?!".
Voldemort then uses the killing curse on him, could anyone confirm this if possible.
Pius approaches Voldemort and says "My Lord?" as Voldemort is walking away. Voldemort points his wand at Thicknesse and says "Avada Kedavra". It happens. Watch the movie again. and you need to sign your posts. Gryffindor1991 18:33, July 17, 2011 (UTC)
Imperius Curse
In my opinion the best clue we can see that Thicknesse wasn't under the Imperius Curse is the last movie. I don't think he would ask Voldemort about waiting instead of attacking Hogwarts if he were under the curse. I don't think the Imperius Curse give you the option to question your masters decisions.Dance with the Death 03:08, December 9, 2011 (UTC)