Herbology Club: Potter Plants

[zq-mf.livejournal.com]

Oopsies....a little late because I was getting wings work ran late tonight but here you go! :)

Activity: Potter Plants
Details: Turn your favorite Harry Potter character into a plant! Explain why you think that the plant you've chosen fits them. Comment on other people's "Potter plants" with why you agree or disagree.
Points: Long debate style: 10 points for your first comment; 2 pts for anything posted after; cap of 30 pts possible.
Deadline: Will run from Sunday(today), July 25th @ 4:00 UTC (11 pm CDT) till Saturday, July 31st @ 5:00 UTC (12 pm CDT).

2 of you can earn an extra 5 pts for doing this activity: raphaellover & stellar_kar

You also have to be on my roster to get points for this.

Comments won't be screened for this activity.

Any other questions? Drop them below :) I'm pretty sure this is cut and dry though ♥

Come frolick in the flowers with me and the rest of the Herbology Club today!!

Comments

[rvillarrubia.livejournal.com]

Narcissa Malfoy is obviously a Daffodil. In Spanish, it suits her name perfectly (it is called Narciso) but also her beauty (http://fireflyforest.net/images/firefly/2006/January/Narcissus-2.jpg).

The name derives from the Greek word narkào that means narcotic, refering to the pungent and intoxicating smell of its flowers. I assimilate that to Narcissa's beauty, being intoxicating to everybody.

Ruth // Slytherin

[bowling-monkey.livejournal.com]

I totally agree! Since you pointed out that her name derives from a Greek work meaning narcotic, she could also be lavender which is known for its aiding relaxation and sleep.

Kerry//Gryffindor//3

[turtleyurtle1.livejournal.com]

I actually think this comparison was purposeful by JKR, since daffodils are
Narcissus plants- like the greek myth about Narcissus who was enraptured by his own beauty. And on the flip side, in the east, daffodils are viewed as symbols of wealth and good fortune. Narcissa is quite wealthy from what we know, and has the good fortune of managing to keep her family together.

Desiree // Gryffindor

[samsamtastic.livejournal.com]

I never would have made the connection of her with such a 'common' plant, something more exotic would have been my choice, but this works really well. I love how you tied in the greek root of the word to add even more to the likeness!

Sam//Gryffindor