[spoilers] Lucas and his tattoos

[KitKat385]

(20-11-2010 12:54 PM)Belle Wrote:  As for the quote on Lucas' forearm, i'm ashamed to say that i don't know what it says.
If someone knows, please share.

It's Russian for "See nothing, hear nothing and say nothing to nobody." If that one was directed towards Harry, than one could interpret it as a little insult, telling him he shouldn't ever betray his officers (since Lucas blames Harry for his imprisonment). However, you also have to remember some of these could have been useful in prison....perhaps he chose it to show to his captors he would be a good little prisoner and not spill whatever he learned, or heard, from his Russian cell.

I did a little research on what appears to be a ship on Lucas's right arm. Apparently in tattoo language, they represent all the tough times people have had. When applying it to Lucas's situation, it's pretty obvious what could have prompted that tattoo! Normally ships symbolize that the wearer has survived that tough journey, so it could have been a little hopeful to Lucas too, showing that he wanted to get out (who could blame him...it wasn't a very fun place!).

That black band that's on Lucas's right arm - apparently it has a few different meanings depending on the culture. In some places, it represents a failed marriage (Elizabeta...?). In Japan, it indicates a convict. Not sure if that symbolism would be as strong in a Russian prison, but it still shows one of the hardships Lucas has gone through. That one could be a message to himself (as Byatil mentioned about not being able to see some of his tattoos), perhaps some sort of reminder? It can also be like a tribute or memorial to somebody lost. Maybe it's to show that Lucas can never go back to the way he was before - or if it's directed at Harry, showing them that he's changed and it's all because of him, etc.

Has anybody ever gotten a good look at the tattoos on the insides of his wrists? One of them appears to be five dots (on his left arm I believe...), and there are some letters on his other arm, but I haven't ever gotten a clear look at either.