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Dru asked this question about Steppenwolf:
I'm about halfway through, and can't help but notice the main characters are "Harry and Hermine". Seems I've heard something AWFULLY close to those two in a more popular YA novel recently....has JKR ever admitted to taking the names from Steppenwolf?
Jo It's both close to Hermann, which is the name of the author. Coindicience? I think not. …moreIt's both close to Hermann, which is the name of the author. Coindicience? I think not. (less)
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Steppenwolf
by Hermann Hesse
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