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Halifax (West Yorkshire) does not mean holy hair, traditionally referring to some martyred maiden, but probably nook of land with coarse grass, the first part of the name representing Old English halh (related to modern hole and hollow ), and the hair in this case being long, straggly grass.
Titus had a hard time combating the Cretans’ pagan beliefs, and was martyred for his overzealous efforts.
As all readers probably know, Laurence or Lawrence sprang in medieval use from the name of the Roman saint who was martyred by being broiled on a gridiron in 258.
Before long Harry's terror and revulsion at Voldemort and what he represents may be overcome by curiosity, and his veneration of his martyred parents may be colored with doubt, even anger.
He dies begging forgiveness from his martyred wife.