Cool. I've been wondering what the reference behind the double name "Verres-Evans" for Harry's (second) parents in HPMoR was. Seems well-chosen.
Evans was the maiden name of Harry's biological mother in the book. Lily and Petunia Evans. I don't know how much thought was put into the name Verres.
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