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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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Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3058
BlackKatL says:
That's sooo Great!!!
It will be a real easy name to Remember!
It's such an honor!!!
Posted May 19, 2006 at 4:45 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
Seriously?! That's awesome to hear! Amazing! I can't believe scientists would name something like that after this! Wow! Good job!
Posted May 19, 2006 at 4:47 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5087
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
*laughs*
That is so funny. Hogwarts is now a dinosaur. Gotta love the Dracorex Hogwartsia.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 4:50 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29050
Thestral Eyes says:
*laughs* Thats amazing! The paleontologist must realy be a fan hehe deffinately will be a dinosaur thats easy to remember for potter fans :) I wounder what it loks like, theres no picture on the link. Deffinately a cool scientist to name it after the books rather a boring latin name or after themselves :) Thumbs up to the guy :)
Posted May 19, 2006 at 4:51 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 48
prettykitty_89 says:
Oh my god thats great that so cool.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 4:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 806
Arfalaswen says:
Okey, well that's great! :D HP is everything so I do understand why ;D
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
That is so amazing and cool! It is great. Great for Harry Potter and JK. It is such an honor!
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:02 PM EST
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3010
Mr Fishbein says:
Hey that's pretty neat. It's a sign of just hoq big thw Harry Potter world has become, if one of the features in it is now in the name of a Dinosaur. I bet JKR is chuffed about it. Though can we be sure if it is actually named after the wizarding school? Could it just be pure coincidence?
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 315
Linnen Potter says:
...o_o That is the BEST DINOSAUR EVER! If they ever make another Jurassic Park, that dinosaur has to be in it.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1792
Enchanting Emily says:
Ahhh!! That's so awesome!! I guess this is my new favorite dinosaur, hahaha..
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:10 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 754
Aberforth12358 says:
That's great.
Slight typo there though. If that's the scientific name of that dinosaur, the name should be in italics, with the first first alphabet of the firs (genus) name in capital, and the second (species) name in all lowercase.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:10 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 754
Aberforth12358 says:
So it should be Dracorex hogwartsia.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent 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 19, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Hey thats so nice. and fascenating that its a dinosor species.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 695
LunaLove#1 says:
That's weird but I'm sure JKR would be very flattered. If they're also honoring Draco, I'm sure this would put him in a good light. Then again, they're naming a dinosaur after him, so....
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:18 PM EST
Auror
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Skitch says:
Well, that is one of the dumber things I've ever read. At first I thought it was a hoax. Why would someone name a dinosaur after Harry Potter? The two subjects are completely unrelated and I can't see why someone would think that was clever. I could understand naming a pet or something after HP, but never ever a dinosaur. Wow.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:19 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
superdelly says:
Weird!! The person who discovered it was obviously a HP fan :P
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:24 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1034
*Peeves12 says:
That is really odd, talk about HP mania! Of course I am a huge HP fan, but unless the dinosaur had the bone-structure like a castle, I don't see the point of that name!
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
Kingsley is the King says:
Dude, that's amazing!! Although it's kind of odd its still really cool.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 3927
marauderette says:
So awesome! This is great, I hope its not a hoax. This is so funny, Maybe other things will be named after the HP series in the future. I wonder what type of dino it is . . .
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:26 PM EST
Professor
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-Alf- says:
Sounds strange that a newly dinosaur species will have that name. The paleontologist must have read all the books carefully to come up with that root word.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:26 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
*chuckling* THey named a new dinosaur 'Dracorex Hogwartsia'!!! Rowling must be pleased that her imaginary school will be around for a very very long time in science.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 881
Just Dance says:
'Dracorex Hogwartsia' !!! HAHAHHA
Thats GREAT!!! SOOOOO COOL
Jk must be proud!
its awesome they named it after hogwarts!
<3 Nicole
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 910
~PATD official stalker~ says:
WOW!! Cool i bet the dinosor was a scar and weird hair and a very hot face....... he must look like Daniel Radcliffe man i wish i was aronund to see that animal!
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1210
Krum says:
That is aweesssome. I would love for a dinosaur to be named after me haha.
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1444
RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
Wow how awesome.. a dinosaur nameed after HP.. how awesome.. Jk probably feels really good right now.. I know I would if I had a dinosaur after something I had written
Posted May 19, 2006 at 5:38 PM EST
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