Originally Posted by Liisa

"You've obviously put a great deal of thought into this assignment, Katherine." And when you got right down to it, that was what learning was all about. "I commend your efforts."


Professor Lawson gave Ellie a quick nod. "That's correct," she said. "As it appears on the birth certificate," she quoted from memory.


She motioned Katherine towards her so that she could address the girls together. "Girls, in Arithmancy, a commonly asked question is what effect name changes have upon our destiny. Your "official" Destiny number, the one based upon the officially recorded birth name, suggests what you must achieve. Your birth name, and the number associated with it, stays with you throughout your life."

"Though that's not to say that Katherine isn't correct in her calculations. You see, each different name that we choose to use during our lifetime can send out its own meaning. When your name changes, by marriage, even a new nickname, your talents and abilities are enhanced or modified by the new Destiny number. Both numbers will be accurate to you." Goodness she hoped she was making sense. Arithmancy was much easier taught with a blackboard.