Well I just got my 2 copies of the new book at 12:12am
I'll let you know about the repitilian symbolism after I read it.
But if you remember the last books, it should be clear that reptiles have had a large influence in the books. The first book had the snake in the
zoo, then Slytherin of course.
but with the repitilian symbolism, there is also dragons, phoenix and gryffens represented.
JK Rowling is telling us, she has a great imagination and she is simply using symbols and creature that stir children's interests
[edit on 7-15-2005 by worldwatcher]