Harry Potter Misconceptions - Page 4

Pieman · 08-07-2012, 05:11 AM

I always thought that was Flamel.

Rocag · 08-07-2012, 11:45 AM

My wife for some reason pronounced Voldemort as "Voldermont". I have no idea where she got that from.

MonkeyEpoxy · 08-07-2012, 03:44 PM

I actually pronounced Voldemort with the silent T at the end before I saw the movies because that's how Jim Dale pronounced it in the audiobook, and it took a while for the hard T to become... not weird. AND THEN JK comes out and reveals that it was Voldemore all along.

Mutt · 08-07-2012, 09:48 PM

I don't know how to pronounce Blaise.

Is it "Blaze", or "Blay"?

Blaze sounds stupid -- like something a stoner would name their kid -- but Blay doesn't fit the spelling.

I just don't know. Many hours have been spent pondering this.

CheddarTrek · 08-07-2012, 10:00 PM

I say it more like... Blay-sh ?

Bill Door · 08-07-2012, 10:07 PM

I think it is meant to be pronounced "Blaze".

Lord Anarchy · 08-08-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Door

I think it is meant to be pronounced "Blaze".

It is. There's a car lot out here and the guy's name 'Blaise Alexander' is pronounced 'Blaze' in the tv commercials

One armed boxer · 08-08-2012, 12:41 PM

It was mentioned in the first page, up until the first movie came out I thought hermione's name was pronounced "her-my-own"

up until a year ago I pronounced it azkabam, facepalm moment when I realized it

edit- also thought it was "Seveerus"

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Thought the same thing, but because I watched the fairly oddparents at the time.

Always pictured Malfoy as this guy for some reason

Uncle Stojil · 08-08-2012, 12:45 PM

Harry Potter and the Forests of Valbone just reminded me that I used to think Arthur's car was called the Angila.

Celestin · 08-08-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Stojil

Harry Potter and the Forests of Valbone just reminded me that I used to think Arthur's car was called the Angila.

So did I until now.

Jormungandr · 08-08-2012, 06:11 PM

I've always read it as 'Blaze' - strange I didn't have any problems with that name, when I did with Hermione's.

Maybe 'cause I was more literate when HBP came out, I'unno.

FranticArmoire · 08-08-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocag

My wife for some reason pronounced Voldemort as "Voldermont". I have no idea where she got that from.

I did this as well! I have no idea where I got it from either.

Wheezybaby · 08-08-2012, 11:45 PM

I used to think that Ginny was pronounced Jin-ee and even argued with my sister about it when we were little. The movies set me right though.

Mutt · 08-09-2012, 02:15 AM

Wait, what? It's not pronounced like that?

knight504 · 08-09-2012, 02:54 AM

TBH, I still pronounce it as Jin-nee despite knowing it's wrong. Pronounced with a "g" rather than a "G", if you get what I mean.

Mercenary · 08-09-2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by knight504

TBH, I still pronounce it as Jin-nee despite knowing it's wrong. Pronounced with a "g" rather than a "G", if you get what I mean.

A soft g versus a hard g.

Gouge. Hard G

Gin(like in Cotton gin) soft g.

If I recall correctly.

Ceebee · 08-09-2012, 04:57 AM

I used to think that the cauldrons they use for potions are the big ones that are like three or four feet high.

Roarian · 08-09-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceebee

I used to think that the cauldrons they use for potions are the big ones that are like three or four feet high.

Same. Really, that's still the mental image I have. I don't know if the books specify the exact size but the small movie ones do make some sense. :P

Shinysavage · 08-09-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheezybaby

I used to think that Ginny was pronounced Jin-ee and even argued with my sister about it when we were little. The movies set me right though.

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TBH, I still pronounce it as Jin-nee despite knowing it's wrong. Pronounced with a "g" rather than a "G", if you get what I mean.

So...you used to think the 'Gin' is pronounced as in the drink, but now believe it's pronounced as in 'begin'? Or am I misunderstanding you completely?

knight504 · 08-09-2012, 02:39 PM

...Fuck. I don't even know anymore.

*does brief google search*

First site linked says it's pronounced JIN-ee and I'm going with that. Perhaps I've been confusing it with the Japanese pronunciation of 'Gin'.

08-07-2012, 03:44 PM	#63
MonkeyEpoxy Fifth Year Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: College Station Gender: Male Posts: 186	I actually pronounced Voldemort with the silent T at the end before I saw the movies because that's how Jim Dale pronounced it in the audiobook, and it took a while for the hard T to become... not weird. AND THEN JK comes out and reveals that it was Voldemore all along. __________________ But I thought genius lived in lamps.

08-07-2012, 10:00 PM	#65
CheddarTrek Set Phasers to Melt Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mississippi Age: 29 Gender: Female Posts: 3,344	I say it more like... Blay-sh ? __________________ ~ Current Writing Attempts ~ Original 600-word Short: Skeletons in a Bottle Feedback Greatly Appreciated

08-07-2012, 10:07 PM	#66
Bill Door Headmaster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Behind You Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 1,005	I think it is meant to be pronounced "Blaze". __________________ I'm a leaf on the wind, Watch how I soar. Steam profile

08-08-2012, 06:11 PM	#71
Jormungandr God of Magic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England. Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 2,677	I've always read it as 'Blaze' - strange I didn't have any problems with that name, when I did with Hermione's. Maybe 'cause I was more literate when HBP came out, I'unno. __________________ My brand new (and currently completely empty!) blog that no one will probably give two shits about: * Grim Epitaphs *

08-08-2012, 11:45 PM	#73
Wheezybaby Seventh Year Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 257	I used to think that Ginny was pronounced Jin-ee and even argued with my sister about it when we were little. The movies set me right though. __________________ "If we could swim to the top then we could see forever, but if we drown, that's fine."

08-07-2012, 05:11 AM	#61
Pieman Sixth Year Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 219	I always thought that was Flamel.

08-07-2012, 11:45 AM	#62
Rocag First Year Join Date: Aug 2010 Gender: Male Posts: 71	My wife for some reason pronounced Voldemort as "Voldermont". I have no idea where she got that from.

08-08-2012, 12:45 PM	#69
Uncle Stojil DA Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Gender: Male Posts: 232	Harry Potter and the Forests of Valbone just reminded me that I used to think Arthur's car was called the Angila.

08-09-2012, 02:54 AM	#75
knight504 Dark Lord Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: England Gender: Male Posts: 1,256	TBH, I still pronounce it as Jin-nee despite knowing it's wrong. Pronounced with a "g" rather than a "G", if you get what I mean. __________________ "I saw the birth of the universe, and I watched as time ran out, moment by moment, until nothing remained. No time, no space – just me." - The Eleventh Doctor For anyone interested, The Fanfiction Forum has been moved and is once again open to registration.

08-09-2012, 04:57 AM	#77
Ceebee Professor Join Date: May 2009 Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 399	I used to think that the cauldrons they use for potions are the big ones that are like three or four feet high. __________________ Left with no reason, we come undone.

08-09-2012, 02:39 PM	#80
knight504 Dark Lord Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: England Gender: Male Posts: 1,256	...Fuck. I don't even know anymore. does brief google search First site linked says it's pronounced JIN-ee and I'm going with that. Perhaps I've been confusing it with the Japanese pronunciation of 'Gin'. __________________ "I saw the birth of the universe, and I watched as time ran out, moment by moment, until nothing remained. No time, no space – just me." - The Eleventh Doctor For anyone interested, The Fanfiction Forum has been moved and is once again open to registration.

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