I would disagree that the change in pronunciation is "because" of the capitalisation. I would argue that the change in pronunciation is due to the context, similar to bow (in your hair) and… (View Post)

That's not quite accurate. Harry Potter is written in the style of the "Boarding School" sub-genre of children's literature, which dates back to the 1930s (at least). Whist Enid Blyton did … (View Post)

The low weights on throwing weapons are to make up for them not being recoverable, as they would be in PnP. (View Post)

And nothing will change. Yes, it if very sad for the families involved. But even if they where holidaymakers, they chose to go on holiday to a country where military-grade weapons are easily availabl… (View Post)

You can play him as self serving or benevolently condescending. The "built in" aspect of his personality is arrogance. (View Post)