Fandom Discussion: Parselsmut, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme

[themostepotente]

Parselsmut -- sounds like it could be a spice, doesn't it?

What prompted this discussion was my finding hd_parseltongue, modded by cmere1. My only complaint with the community is that it's strictly Harry/Draco. I would have preferred a broader spectrum of characters, but it is a nice little foray into Parselsmut.

On to the discussion...

I've always found Harry's speaking Parseltongue interesting. It's an intriguing (though rare we are told) gift, and so far only Harry, Voldemort, and Salazar Slytherin have been named Parselmouths. That, I find disappointing. And unlike Animagus study, I gathered it was either something you were born with or weren't.

Now, I understand Rowling has wanted to illustrate its rarity. I can't see her giving this to just anyone. I mean I just can't see a Badger speaking Parseltongue, even though I keep hoping Hufflepuff will bore at least 'one' evil entity. *G* But Lucius and Severus? I could see either of them as being a Parselmouth and still keeping the gift a rare one.

Lucius is the epitome of a viper. Everything about this man screams ophidian, and okay my sick and perverted mind would love to see Harry and Lucius sparring in Parseltongue during the fuckage.

And c'mon, Severus is the fucking denmaster of Slytherin. If you looked up Slytherin in the dictionary, his picture would be there. It makes A LOT of sense for him to be a Parselmouth.

Couple other points. Wouldn't Parseltongue have been an effective method of communication between Voldemort and his Death Eaters? He could've sent a shitload of communiques, and hello, who the fuck would've translated them 'before' Harry Potter?

I'm also wondering if it's possible for Voldemort to transfer this power again, only this time willingly.

Any thoughts? Leave 'em here. Parselsmut recs? Likewise.

--P

Comments

[subliculous.livejournal.com]

But isn't parseltongue only supposed to be heard by the snake and/or another speaker of said language? Why does Snape freak out during the duel scene when harry speaks to the snake, then? Certainly if he only heard it as English, there wouldn't be that much gaping.

[alasandalack.livejournal.com]

alas, but Ron, Hermione and all the little crotch-droppings heard it as well :-/

[ook.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha! "Crotch-droppings"...you are so channeling Snape tonight. :)

[alasandalack.livejournal.com]

it's because i can't HUNT MY REAL ESTATE *IGNITES*

[atalantapendrag.livejournal.com]

You get all my childfree love tonight.

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Harry hears it as English. Everyone else hears it as Parseltongue.

[subliculous.livejournal.com]

wtf was i thinking. thank you. *twitch*