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Newly discovered dinosaur species named after Hogwarts 
MAY 19, 2006 at 4:42 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Forbes.com
A newly discovered dinosaur species has been named 'Dracorex hogwartsia' after the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, made popular in JK Rowling's Harry Potter books.
In a special
satellite video feed on Monday, May 22, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission paleontologist Robert Sullivan will describe the naming of the newly discovered dinosaur species.
UPDATE: You can read additional information here as well as view a drawing of the dinosaur, thanks Amy.
UPDATE II: You can see some pictures courtesy of TLC here.
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Student
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Midnight_Amethyst says:
Well...if that isn't interesting (and random I might add), I don't know what is!
Posted May 20, 2006 at 11:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Draco Malfoy_Lover says:
How cool is that??? i mean its really cool but really werid in a way i think but all the same its really cool and thats all that i can really think of to say right now i think so yeah!!! its just cool!!;) ;P
Posted May 20, 2006 at 11:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 288
h.p. says:
That is very cool. I think the person that named that dinosaur is an HP fan. Which is awesome!
Posted May 20, 2006 at 11:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2325
mad_eye muggle says:
WOW!This is sooooo wicked cool.A dinosaur named after Hogwarts.Amazing!This is such a great honor.JK must be really proud and happy that her imaginary school,gave such an influence in other people,especially in the field of science.I'm really sure I'm gonna love this dinosaur.HP RULES!
Posted May 20, 2006 at 11:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 369
I_love_mormon_girls says:
Thats pretty cool I mean I know if I wrote a big book series that became one of the most popular in the world I would want a dinosaur named after it.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 12:12 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1143
Godric11 says:
Crazy...Harry Potter is so cool and well known it's even inspiring dinos!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 1:12 AM EST
Student
Points: 255
half*blood*princess says:
That is so cool! Its cool enough that they have found a new species, but for it to be named after hogwarts is excellent!!! The "Dracorex" sounds a bit like draco malfoy?
Posted May 21, 2006 at 2:16 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
That's sooo Great!!!
It will be a real easy name to Remember!
It's such an honor!!!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 2:55 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4084
ILoveHP! says:
That's really great! I love them! They must be fans of Harry Potter... May that dinosaur species be the most popular in the future!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 3:07 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 85
ellie2024 says:
That's cool! Think about it...every time you think of dinosaurs, it leads to think of Harry Potter...or vice versa. Talk about marketing.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 3:17 AM EST
Squib
Points: 143
{HungarianHorntail} says:
That's totally awesome! I used to be completely obsessed with dinosaurs. I'm over that now, but it's still pretty cool.
The first part of the name, Dracorex. I think that translates to either Devil King, or Dragon King, although I'm not sure, so correct me if you think I'm wrong. Would that be the 'Devil/Dragon King of Hogwarts'?
Perhaps it was discovered in Scotland by a HP fan? Maybe they were secretly hoping that Hogwarts really existed somewhere nearby, or thought it would be the perfect place for it if it did?
Excuse me if someone has already said all this, I don't have time to read every single comment.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 3:28 AM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3253
MadamDumbledore says:
Gee, I wonder how the dinosaur would have felt about his given name.
It's amazing though, Harry Potter has managed to reach back in time and leave it's mark even without the use of a time-turner.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 3:53 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
Snapeasaurus says:
How did I know this was coming? Long live harry potter related dinosaurs! I agree with the "severussnapeasaurus" that would be awesome.
Regards
Posted May 21, 2006 at 4:28 AM EST
Head Girl
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heva 'bev' says:
Wow that is such an honour! amazing that they would think of Harry Potter, for such an important thing! Well done:)!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 5:02 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 429
heva 'bev' says:
Wow that is such an honour! amazing that they would think of Harry Potter, for such an important thing! Well done:)!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 5:04 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 35
chichichip says:
thats really interesting but depending on what the name is, eg if it was "Peeves", i would strongly disagree on the guy who is naming it, but if it was like, "Griffindor" etc., i would be very interested
chichichip~!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 5:29 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2161
Prydwen says:
O.M.G that is amazing- and so totally cool! A dinosaur named after the Harry Potter books... unbelievable!
I wonder what JKR's reaction will be when she hears about this L.O.L
Posted May 21, 2006 at 5:50 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2906
Pema says:
That seems almost crazy! Wow. How surprisingly odd. I guess HP will now be permanent from that dinosaur. Even if the books "die". (Which I do hope never happens)
Posted May 21, 2006 at 5:54 AM EST
Student
Points: 205
Nicky says:
Its funny to see how Hp is influencing us all. This is an honour to all the hp fans. It feels weird though!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 6:07 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 431
Laving says:
Hey thats so cool so soon they will have study on dino..........
Posted May 21, 2006 at 6:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 975
Dementor Exterminator says:
That's so cool! Dracorex Hogwartsia. Great name.
I wonder why they named it after Hogwarts. Was it because the guy who found it really, really likes HP or maybe it was found round a site where the HP crew were filming?
Posted May 21, 2006 at 6:53 AM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
That is absolutely amazing! And extremely humoureous!
To name a dinosaur after Hogwarts! I bet he's a Harry Potter fan, and considering that there are so many fans all over the world its not unlikely!
Well, that is one cool story!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 7:42 AM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
Dracorex hogwartsia
is dracorex not like dragon? i just noticed ( sorry for double posting!!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 7:46 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 367
sparkle_pink says:
I wish someone would name a dinsosaur after me, but since its not me what better then Hogwarts!!!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 8:23 AM EST
Student
Points: 267
marcjosef says:
Hogwarts is now a dinosaur.. That is soooo cooooollll..
Posted May 21, 2006 at 8:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
That is really neat, but very bizarre... And to be completely honest, I'm not entirely sure that I believe this story. It sounds way too out there to be true...
Posted May 21, 2006 at 8:29 AM EST
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