Moony is the codename for Remus Lupin, the werewolf, as one of the Marauders. Prongs is James Potter, referring to the fact that his Animagus is a stag. Wormtail- Peter Pettigrew, whose Animagus is a rat. Padfoot is Sirius, who turns into a huge black dog.
When Harry opens the Marauders Map, the opening title reads...
Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs humbly present The Marauders Map
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Moony is Remus Lupin- who is a werewolf Wormtail is Peter Pettigrew- who is a mouse Padfoot is Sirius Black- who is a black dog Prongs is James Potter- who is a stag
The four friends (nicknamed "the Marauders") made the Marauders map, and were as follows:Remus Lupin (Moony)Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail)Sirius Black (Padfoot)James Potter (Prongs)
Harry Didn't have much nicknames but heres a few.* The chosen one* Pottah!*The boy who lived*Saint Pottah!*Potter the plotter*Parry otter*Potty Wee Potter*Scar head
The Marauders created the Marauder's Map. Remus Lupin--Moony Peter Pettigrew--Wormtail James Potter--Prongs Sirius Black--Padfoot
In HP Moony is the nickname of Remus Lupin.Moony is a word in English and it is used to describe something that looks like the moon. However, it isn't still in use. Still, this is a more standard way for adjectives to be formed in English.So, the real question is why does "sunny" mean brightly lit with sunlight instead of something that is like the sun? I don't know. Sorry I wasn't more help, D