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Why Harry's owl was named Hedwig.

posted 8 years ago by wickedkittiesmom
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I always wondered why JK Rowling named Harry's owl Hedwig and I just found out that Saint Hedwig was the patron saint of orphans.

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[–] vipertooth 8 years ago

Harry found the name in A History of Magic

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[–] NobodymournstheWicked 8 years ago

U would have to ask her that if you ever meet her

[–] PKLarkins 8 years ago

The OP gave the explanation, and Rowling has confirmed it.

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