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Old 08-11-2007, 06:21 PM
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Default Re: Slughorn

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Originally Posted by Gingobibble View Post
two cars are driving... one car overtakes the one in front....

it just means to get there faster, thus passing someone in front of you.

is this a 'US English' v 'UK English' moment here?
I think it very well may be! The first time I read it I read it as "overwhelming" Charlie. This was obviously confusing (the pajamas were cute, and JK didn't make any of the DE cute) - and so I realized she meant "passing".
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Old 08-11-2007, 06:21 PM
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