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valancy. I'm not interested in joining the community, but I thought the quiz looked cool, so here it is. It's not a typical quizilla type quiz; it's all short-answer and essay questions. So, judge for yourself. . .
1. Name: Romie
2. Age: 23
3. Who is your favorite teacher at Hogwarts?
As a character, I'm very fond of Snape. In particular, I admire his ability to do what was right at great personal cost: not only did he risk life and limb, not only did he betray his friends, but he was brave enough to admit to himself that he had been wrong. That said, I think he's an awful teacher. He's not at all fair, and he makes no allowances for different learning styles. I liked Imposter Mad-Eye Moody, but you know I'd spend all my time hanging out with Dumbledore, eating toffees, having punning contests, and sneakily picking up bits of information he happened to let slip. I mean, really, how better could one spend one's time?
4. Who is your least favorite teacher at Hogwarts?
Who can answer anything but Umbridge? She abused students mentally and physically, she placed herself in a position of power for which she was incompetent, and committed countless civil liberties violations in and out of the classroom. She was a sadist even at the expense of control. Her objective was never to teach, but to stifle. There's no question that I would have fought her every day, even if it risked my own personal safety, (and I'm on the record as having done so in similar but less pronounced situations).
5. Which of the characters do you most relate to?
Harry. I feel kind of bad about that because it's the obvious character to relate to, even though he's going through an angry young man phase. (Which, yes, I go in and out of.) I wish I could say that I trusted authority more and was less likely to strike out on my own, but I'd be lying. I also tend to take my friends for granted. Very much a "me against the world" situation at all times. I know; I suck. But I'm so damned charismatic.
6. Who is your favorite character from the books?
As a writer, I love Snape. As far as who I'd want to hang out with: Lee and the twins. They're too cool for me, though. I'd always be a little out of the loop.
7. Who is your least favorite?
Cornelius Fudge. Here is someone with the ability to change things and the information to know that trouble is afoot . . . and yet he doesn't act. I just don't understand the impulse to deny reality - a reality which is subject to change - for the sake of a little immediate (false) comfort. Even if he himself has to be immobile for some political structural reason, I'm revolted by the lengths to which he goes to supress those who are willing to call a spade a spade. Effectively, he's oppressing the majority for the sake of special interests; he's avoiding combat by complying with the villains, on the assumption that the nice people are more likely to suck it up.
8. Favorite subject?
Okay, so it's not exactly a subject, but . . . Quidditch. It may be dangerous; the rules may be ridiculous; it breeds inter-house rivalry; and the practice schedule is murderous. It's still flying. Really fast. Around obstacles. In three dimensions.
9. Least favorite subject?
Herbology. It strikes me as really tedious, with a lot of repitition and memorization. I guess it's kind of practical, but the knowlege seems less transferrable; I don't think it would develop any cognitive skills, motor abilities, or philosophic concepts. It just . . . teaches you herbology.
10. What would you see when you look into the Mirror of Erised?
God, no idea. Anything. It would be nice to know what I wanted. Unfortuantely, I'm pretty sure that whatever I want can't be expressed visually. I guess I would see myself, smiling and seeming to know what I was about.
11. What would your boggart be?
Hmmm. There are a lot of things that can hurt me, but not many that scare me. I'm really not fond of millipedes, especially the big African ones, but I'm not exactly phobic. It would be really hard for me to be afraid of a boggart, because, well, I'd know it was a boggart. It's all in the mind. (As a side note, as uninterested in boggarts as I am, not to mention the Mirror of Erised, I'm totally obsessed with the trials Atreyu faces in Neverending Story, which I think are related thematically.)
12. Assuming you are an animagus, what animal would you turn into (the animal must reflect the person, it's not a choice)?
A fox, of course! They're halfway between a dog and a cat - loyal, but fiercely independent. They're predators, but their prey is usually larger than they are. In addition, they're cunning, adaptible, beautiful, and closely linked to the spirit world. You can recognize people with fox spirits because they have little ears, big green eyes, and hair with a reddish tint. They also regulate their temperature through their feet.
13. What would your pet be?
Hooray for owls. Smart, fast, nocturnal. Beauty and function.
14. Get a little creative and tell us, what would your wand be? Rowan, 12 inches, powdered lapis.
15. Who at Hogwarts would be your best friend(s)?
Judging by real life, Ron and Herm. I'd hang out with Lee and the Twins, though. Also Dean, Seamus, and Neville. And Sirius and Remus. And Dumbledore. But the best friends would be Ron and Herm, especially Herm.
16. Who would you consider dating?
I wouldn't. I don't think a character has shown up with whom things could work out.
17. Would you have put your name in the Goblet of Fire?
Yeah. I wouldn't want the responsibility of being picked, but I couldn't handle not knowing whether I would have been . . . and secretly, it would mean a lot to me to find out that I was genuinely best for the job.
18. You-Know-Who...what do you think of him?
He's just one man, and he's already been defeated once. Yes, he's capable of great evil, but who isn't? I think everyone's immobilized by fear; it might be hard to fight him, but certainly not impossible. What I worry about is not Voldemort, but the social forces behind him. Stop Voldemort, and another Voldemort will arise - maybe less competent, but maybe more. This pureblood nonsense has got to stop. Voldemort needs to be taken out as soon as possible, but there needs to be a plan for the power vacuum he'll leave. We need to change some of the underpinnings of wizarding society. Frankly, I think the whole wizard/muggle enforced seperation of worlds is just asking for trouble. You know I'm right.
19. What did you think of Umbridge? Was she fair in the things she did?
Fair doesn't enter into it. She could have been perfectly fair about the cruel things she did - perfectly equal, with a system clearly laid out - and she'd still be cruel. To hell with fair. She was unjust, sadistic, and horribly stupid. She's the worst kind of person - someone for whom all new information is either discarded or twisted until it fits her preconceived notions. Damned dangerous.
20. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
Intuition, charm, creativity, spine, analytical skills, and a desire to make a difference.
21. What do you consider some of your best qualities?
I'm critical in the best way. I constantly search for the truth, whether inside myself or in the external world, and once I find it, I act on it. I'm creative, and I excell at a number of diverse diciplines. The question for me is rarely whether I can do something, but whether I want to. I'm willing to doubt everything, even my own perceptions, but I'm also willing to trust people when I need to. I'm passionate about my views, but not blindly passionate. I'll put myself on the line to defend my friends without even thinking about it - and sometimes "friends" extends to strangers. I'm a sponge for information, and I'm always looking to improve myself or to make connections between things I already know. I'm a great systems builder.
22. Worst ones?
I argue very well, which can be a problem when the person I'm "fighting" is my friend. My capacity for criticism extends to myself perhaps most of all, and doubt of my own capabilities can lead to inaction. I'm never good enough for myself; I can always see the things that need improving. As a side effect, I sometimes forget to compare myself against some outside yardstick; because I am not as good at things as I'd like to be, I forget I can do them at all. I don't deal well with authority, although I often respect the authority figures themselves. I often leave things unfinished, either because I'm interested in another project or because I know they'll rarely ever be finished, no matter how much time I put in; it's hard for me to let go of a project when I know it should be better. Finally, I have trouble really being in the moment. This can make me seem very aloof and condescending, (the second of which I probably am, but the first of which I'm really not). I'm kind of a snob; I tend to be pretty sure that I'm right.
23. What house characteristics (of any house) do you feel are the most important/best?
I'm not sure I can say. Houses need to be different things to different people. I think I like the "team" aspect - the idea that you and your housemates have something in common that goes beyond background or intelligence. There's something that binds you, something the sorting hat saw in you all. It's a unity of motives, or of thought patterns. Even if you disagree, you can at least be sure you're participating in the same argument. I yearn for that sense of belonging.
24. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I couldn't possibly predict. Too much can change in 5 years, especially when you're Romie.
25. What would be your dream career?
I'm still trying to figure that out. I know a lot of things it wouldn't be, but I can't think of any one thing that would make me happy. I suspect I'll change careers a lot, and that most of them will be in creative fields.
26. What house stereotype is the most injust in your opinion?
Well, I'd love to say Slytherin, but none of them seem interested in changing the stereotype, do they? Out of, say, 100 people, you'd think that at least one would be known as "the nice Slytherin," but none of them is. Come on, people; it's not that hard. With that in mind, I think Ravenclaws are badly steriotyped. They seem so boring, but they read so much . . . they must have interesting things to talk about.
27. What house do you think you belong in? Gryffindor. I mean, it's where all my friends are.
So, gentle reader, what do you think?
hogwarts_ch community, which I found through valancy. I'm not interested in joining the community, but I thought the quiz looked cool, so here it is. It's not a typical quizilla type quiz; it's all short-answer and essay questions. So, judge for yourself. . .1. Name: Romie
2. Age: 23
3. Who is your favorite teacher at Hogwarts?
As a character, I'm very fond of Snape. In particular, I admire his ability to do what was right at great personal cost: not only did he risk life and limb, not only did he betray his friends, but he was brave enough to admit to himself that he had been wrong. That said, I think he's an awful teacher. He's not at all fair, and he makes no allowances for different learning styles. I liked Imposter Mad-Eye Moody, but you know I'd spend all my time hanging out with Dumbledore, eating toffees, having punning contests, and sneakily picking up bits of information he happened to let slip. I mean, really, how better could one spend one's time?
4. Who is your least favorite teacher at Hogwarts?
Who can answer anything but Umbridge? She abused students mentally and physically, she placed herself in a position of power for which she was incompetent, and committed countless civil liberties violations in and out of the classroom. She was a sadist even at the expense of control. Her objective was never to teach, but to stifle. There's no question that I would have fought her every day, even if it risked my own personal safety, (and I'm on the record as having done so in similar but less pronounced situations).
5. Which of the characters do you most relate to?
Harry. I feel kind of bad about that because it's the obvious character to relate to, even though he's going through an angry young man phase. (Which, yes, I go in and out of.) I wish I could say that I trusted authority more and was less likely to strike out on my own, but I'd be lying. I also tend to take my friends for granted. Very much a "me against the world" situation at all times. I know; I suck. But I'm so damned charismatic.
6. Who is your favorite character from the books?
As a writer, I love Snape. As far as who I'd want to hang out with: Lee and the twins. They're too cool for me, though. I'd always be a little out of the loop.
7. Who is your least favorite?
Cornelius Fudge. Here is someone with the ability to change things and the information to know that trouble is afoot . . . and yet he doesn't act. I just don't understand the impulse to deny reality - a reality which is subject to change - for the sake of a little immediate (false) comfort. Even if he himself has to be immobile for some political structural reason, I'm revolted by the lengths to which he goes to supress those who are willing to call a spade a spade. Effectively, he's oppressing the majority for the sake of special interests; he's avoiding combat by complying with the villains, on the assumption that the nice people are more likely to suck it up.
8. Favorite subject?
Okay, so it's not exactly a subject, but . . . Quidditch. It may be dangerous; the rules may be ridiculous; it breeds inter-house rivalry; and the practice schedule is murderous. It's still flying. Really fast. Around obstacles. In three dimensions.
9. Least favorite subject?
Herbology. It strikes me as really tedious, with a lot of repitition and memorization. I guess it's kind of practical, but the knowlege seems less transferrable; I don't think it would develop any cognitive skills, motor abilities, or philosophic concepts. It just . . . teaches you herbology.
10. What would you see when you look into the Mirror of Erised?
God, no idea. Anything. It would be nice to know what I wanted. Unfortuantely, I'm pretty sure that whatever I want can't be expressed visually. I guess I would see myself, smiling and seeming to know what I was about.
11. What would your boggart be?
Hmmm. There are a lot of things that can hurt me, but not many that scare me. I'm really not fond of millipedes, especially the big African ones, but I'm not exactly phobic. It would be really hard for me to be afraid of a boggart, because, well, I'd know it was a boggart. It's all in the mind. (As a side note, as uninterested in boggarts as I am, not to mention the Mirror of Erised, I'm totally obsessed with the trials Atreyu faces in Neverending Story, which I think are related thematically.)
12. Assuming you are an animagus, what animal would you turn into (the animal must reflect the person, it's not a choice)?
A fox, of course! They're halfway between a dog and a cat - loyal, but fiercely independent. They're predators, but their prey is usually larger than they are. In addition, they're cunning, adaptible, beautiful, and closely linked to the spirit world. You can recognize people with fox spirits because they have little ears, big green eyes, and hair with a reddish tint. They also regulate their temperature through their feet.
13. What would your pet be?
Hooray for owls. Smart, fast, nocturnal. Beauty and function.
14. Get a little creative and tell us, what would your wand be? Rowan, 12 inches, powdered lapis.
15. Who at Hogwarts would be your best friend(s)?
Judging by real life, Ron and Herm. I'd hang out with Lee and the Twins, though. Also Dean, Seamus, and Neville. And Sirius and Remus. And Dumbledore. But the best friends would be Ron and Herm, especially Herm.
16. Who would you consider dating?
I wouldn't. I don't think a character has shown up with whom things could work out.
17. Would you have put your name in the Goblet of Fire?
Yeah. I wouldn't want the responsibility of being picked, but I couldn't handle not knowing whether I would have been . . . and secretly, it would mean a lot to me to find out that I was genuinely best for the job.
18. You-Know-Who...what do you think of him?
He's just one man, and he's already been defeated once. Yes, he's capable of great evil, but who isn't? I think everyone's immobilized by fear; it might be hard to fight him, but certainly not impossible. What I worry about is not Voldemort, but the social forces behind him. Stop Voldemort, and another Voldemort will arise - maybe less competent, but maybe more. This pureblood nonsense has got to stop. Voldemort needs to be taken out as soon as possible, but there needs to be a plan for the power vacuum he'll leave. We need to change some of the underpinnings of wizarding society. Frankly, I think the whole wizard/muggle enforced seperation of worlds is just asking for trouble. You know I'm right.
19. What did you think of Umbridge? Was she fair in the things she did?
Fair doesn't enter into it. She could have been perfectly fair about the cruel things she did - perfectly equal, with a system clearly laid out - and she'd still be cruel. To hell with fair. She was unjust, sadistic, and horribly stupid. She's the worst kind of person - someone for whom all new information is either discarded or twisted until it fits her preconceived notions. Damned dangerous.
20. What qualities do you look for in a friend?
Intuition, charm, creativity, spine, analytical skills, and a desire to make a difference.
21. What do you consider some of your best qualities?
I'm critical in the best way. I constantly search for the truth, whether inside myself or in the external world, and once I find it, I act on it. I'm creative, and I excell at a number of diverse diciplines. The question for me is rarely whether I can do something, but whether I want to. I'm willing to doubt everything, even my own perceptions, but I'm also willing to trust people when I need to. I'm passionate about my views, but not blindly passionate. I'll put myself on the line to defend my friends without even thinking about it - and sometimes "friends" extends to strangers. I'm a sponge for information, and I'm always looking to improve myself or to make connections between things I already know. I'm a great systems builder.
22. Worst ones?
I argue very well, which can be a problem when the person I'm "fighting" is my friend. My capacity for criticism extends to myself perhaps most of all, and doubt of my own capabilities can lead to inaction. I'm never good enough for myself; I can always see the things that need improving. As a side effect, I sometimes forget to compare myself against some outside yardstick; because I am not as good at things as I'd like to be, I forget I can do them at all. I don't deal well with authority, although I often respect the authority figures themselves. I often leave things unfinished, either because I'm interested in another project or because I know they'll rarely ever be finished, no matter how much time I put in; it's hard for me to let go of a project when I know it should be better. Finally, I have trouble really being in the moment. This can make me seem very aloof and condescending, (the second of which I probably am, but the first of which I'm really not). I'm kind of a snob; I tend to be pretty sure that I'm right.
23. What house characteristics (of any house) do you feel are the most important/best?
I'm not sure I can say. Houses need to be different things to different people. I think I like the "team" aspect - the idea that you and your housemates have something in common that goes beyond background or intelligence. There's something that binds you, something the sorting hat saw in you all. It's a unity of motives, or of thought patterns. Even if you disagree, you can at least be sure you're participating in the same argument. I yearn for that sense of belonging.
24. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I couldn't possibly predict. Too much can change in 5 years, especially when you're Romie.
25. What would be your dream career?
I'm still trying to figure that out. I know a lot of things it wouldn't be, but I can't think of any one thing that would make me happy. I suspect I'll change careers a lot, and that most of them will be in creative fields.
26. What house stereotype is the most injust in your opinion?
Well, I'd love to say Slytherin, but none of them seem interested in changing the stereotype, do they? Out of, say, 100 people, you'd think that at least one would be known as "the nice Slytherin," but none of them is. Come on, people; it's not that hard. With that in mind, I think Ravenclaws are badly steriotyped. They seem so boring, but they read so much . . . they must have interesting things to talk about.
27. What house do you think you belong in? Gryffindor. I mean, it's where all my friends are.
So, gentle reader, what do you think?
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Date: 2004-07-19 10:23 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-07-19 11:16 am (UTC)Incidentally, felt that many of your answers were very Hufflepuff - in the "lets get together and be friends/enjoy the simple pleasures of life" way.
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Date: 2004-07-19 12:11 pm (UTC)When should I be at your place tonight? We are gaming tonight, yes?
Going with the Majority here...
Date: 2004-07-19 05:11 pm (UTC)It could just be that I refuse to believe that a system that separates kids based on personality traits is inherently flawed. It is when a group of friends is made up of many different personalities that I find it to be strongest, and more able to do things. Granted, certain things need to be the same (nothing splits a group of up fast than a profound difference in ethics), but you can't all be leaders, or followers, or bookworms, or jocks, or geeks. Well, I guess you can be all geeks, but you have to be different kinds of geeks.