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Why did J.K Rowling chose Minerva McGonagall as one of the Hogwarts' teacher's names?
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∙ 8y ago
We're not sure why, but Minerva is the name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategy, and a sponsor of arts and trade. Seeing Professor McGonagall's personality, it probably had something to do with the Roman goddess'.
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∙ 12y agoThere is no specific reasoning behind it, that was just the name she chose.
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Where can you find out information about Hogwarts?
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