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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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Seer
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Brittany Radcliffe says:
I KNEW IT!
i was waiting for something to be named after something from Harry Potter.
see the impact of this story.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 6:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
That news report is so cool. At least Hogwarts AND Draco won't be forgotten forever, hehe...But the name sounds so funny, though. 'Dracorex hogwartsia', hahah...nice and funny, indeed.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 7:04 PM EST
Witch
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Jynx says:
Hey, that's cool! I was reading some of the comments, and I remember reading that LunaLove#1 said that they were honoring Draco along with Hogwarts. I just want to say that "Draco" is like the Latin word for "dragon," and dinosaurs are kind of "related" to dragons, since some of them are sort of alike, though I can't think of any dinosaurs that were as big as dragons and flew, but that's okay. And "Malfoy" is like the Latin word for "evil" or "bad," so Draco Malfoy is really based on an evil dragon. So, I'm done with being smart and annoying for now!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 7:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 199
SophiaSilverCat says:
Yay!! Naming a dinosaur after Hogwarts is great! =)
Posted May 21, 2006 at 7:31 PM EST
Witch
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lupinsgal24 says:
How cool is that! It's hard to believe how far reaching the Harry Potter world really is ...
Posted May 21, 2006 at 8:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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~Hermione says:
Now that is a surprise! Hogwarts a dinosaur! Interesting name.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 8:22 PM EST
Witch
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hp-luver says:
That's great! What an unusual name to give a dinosaur, but nevertheless an honourable name for Hogwarts.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 8:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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MonsterDEnd says:
Wow, that might be over-doing it just a little bit, but I guess its that guy's choice since he was the one to find the remains. Weird.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 10:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
I thought this was a joke at first! That's really awesome, they are naming a dinosaur after Draco and Hogwarts :)
Posted May 21, 2006 at 10:42 PM EST
Witch
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Harry(the 4th champion) says:
Tjat is sooooooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 10:59 PM EST
Witch
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Harry(the 4th champion) says:
that is way cool! I wanna see how the new species looks like!!!!!!!
Posted May 21, 2006 at 11:02 PM EST
Comedy Princess
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Ginevra M. Weasley says:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...l.o.l...This is just hilarious!!!!!...very funny...a dinasaur specie called after the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hogwarts. HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Posted May 21, 2006 at 11:11 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
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magiclover13 says:
That's so funny! Dracorex Hogwartsia!! Haha!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 12:42 AM EST
Muggle
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Mrs.Pattinson says:
Never thougt I would like the name of a dinosaur, but I was wrong, this is realy cool... hehe!
You go Dracorex Hogwartsia!!!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 3:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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gandalfthegray says:
I've been fascinated with dinosaurs since I was a kid. This discovery makes me want to go and see it. What a great name they've chosen!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 3:40 AM EST
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Angelina blu Johnson says:
Aww how cool is That!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dino Hogwarts!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 4:52 AM EST
Student
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Jlgrigsby says:
Wow! That is so cool! Not only did they find a new dinosaur, but they are naming after Hogwarts. COOL!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 8:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 777
Barbarian Black says:
How cool is that! Just another way to ensure that Harry Potter will go on for generations to come!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 9:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 649
Spell_Bound says:
I think that is one of the best honors JKR could possiblly get. That is so amazing.
Posted May 22, 2006 at 9:12 AM EST
Student
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Golden Snake says:
that is HILARIOUS! Just imagine beeing an archeologist and naming dinosaurs after a good book you've read!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 9:13 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
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juliebug04 says:
How cool is that?!
What an unexpected gift for Jo and her family--to have this named for her series. :o)
Posted May 22, 2006 at 9:32 AM EST
Student
Points: 294
lilly618 says:
COOL!!!!ROCKS!!!!
I am really shock about this!!I never heard that a dinasour is named after a famous series!!!How cool is it??!!This is another proof that HP is really great!!It's impact is across all aspect in the world!!!!HP is awesome!!!!!!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 10:40 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
Malster5 says:
WOW! I wonder what J.K Rowling thinks of this!
Posted May 22, 2006 at 11:55 AM EST
Witch
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Hogwarts babe says:
Ha ha, that is so funny but so cool! I think it would be great to name a new dinosuar species after something else you really liked.
Posted May 22, 2006 at 11:56 AM EST
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sis <3 says:
If that isn't weird I don't know what is!
But it's kinda cool though...
he he, I will never be able to take that dinosaur serious!
-Christina
Posted May 22, 2006 at 12:29 PM EST
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The Children's Museum says:
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the home of Dracorex. Please follow the link below for information about the announcement.
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/dinosphere/draco_rex/index.html
Posted May 22, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
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