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GENERAL QUESTIONS
Your Name?: Heather Lynn
Age?: 20
Gender?: Female
Location?: Houston, TX
Horoscope?: Aries/Earth Dragon
Likes?: drawing, music (my life is in dire need of a soundtrack), reading, animation, Pixar, livejournal, stamping communities, Harry Potter, Pokemon, Ouran High School Host Club, Death Note, shounen-ai, (some) shoujo-ai, Gravitation, FAKE, Azumanga Daioh, Lucky Star, Soul Eater, cats (big and small), the beach, the city at night, New York City, Disneyworld/land, being with my best friend, bike-riding, being introspective, late-night trips to Starbucks, Sanrio, collecting toys/merchandise of my fandoms, American Idol, John Mayer, Tim Burton and his movies, role playing, waking up early on days I have off, staying up into the early morning hours (I make no sense, I know), inspiration
Dislikes?: being corrected, rainy days, people who think I have to think exactly like them or else I'm wrong, people who have no sense of humor/couldn't spot a joke if it danced naked in front of them, waking up and having to go somewhere that I don't necessarily want to be, losing things/possessions, reality, bigots, homophobes, people obsessed with their organized religion to the point of becoming haughty about it, when people live up to their stereotypes, sheeple, labels, being stagnant
Hobbies?: drawing, role playing, writing, filling out stamping applications, being a moderator on lj, planning my future, playing the occasional video game, collecting, reading manga/watching anime
Favourite quote/saying/lyric?: God, I have a ton. But here's just one, for the sake of ease: "If you never stop when you wave goodbye, you just might find if you give it time, you will wave hello again." -John Mayer, Wheel. It's encouraging to someone like me that tends to never be in a place where I can be surrounded by family and friends all at once. It's basically the notion that our loved ones don't really leave us if we don't want them to and look forward to the next time we'll see them, whether in this life or the next. So soothing.
What are your strengths?: Child-like, passionate, protective, honest, artistic, strong sense of self, creative, confident, naturally intelligent, empathetic, open, respectful, humorous, comfortable, laid back
What are your weaknesses?: Impatient, lazy, angry, perfectionist, arrogant, sore loser, inability to take criticism, lack of will-power, have a hard time keeping my mouth shut, procrastination
What do you like best about yourself?: My personality. I think I'm mentally very strong, and the fact that I am always ALWAYS trying to understand every facet of who I am gives me that strength. I want to know myself inside and out.
What are your goals or aims in life?: I basically just want a job where I can enjoy creativity- I want there to be something new to do or think about every day so that I don't get bored. I also want someone to share my life with. Not necessarily marriage, but just a friend. Someone I can look to through the good times and the bad for support and understanding.
PERSONAL QUESTIONS
Which character from Harry Potter, DISCLUDING the obvious answer of Harry, would you say you most admire and why?: I absolutely adore the twins. They're funny, admirable, and social... they're devilish and clever... some may call them lazy, but I just call them focused. They're certainly not dumb- they may not have the best grades, but hell, they think like I do- why spend all of your time putting all of your eggs in every single basket and neglect plan A. Plan A is what you really want, right? Why not put EVERYTHING into Plan A. Stop planning to fail! Live like failure is impossible, and guess what- it will be! I liked them because despite growing up being told no, they just refused to listen and kept pushing the envelope. They listened to their hearts and their desires, and were able to pull off what everyone else was assuring them was a pipe dream. That kind of dedication is awesome.
Which Hogwarts subjects would you be best and worst at - or otherwise like and dislike most?: I work best when allowed to be creative... art, writing, music, those kinds of subjects are my forte. That said, Hogwarts has a disappointing lack of that kind of subject. I think I'd probably be best at things like Charms and Care of Magical Creatures, simply because they are both hands on and offer things that would be of interest to me. As for my worst subject- arithmancy, most definitely. Numbers are not my friend. I have a horrible memory and just cannot apply anything numerically that I cannot physically see. Tell me to try to remember formulas and rules, and I'll just fall apart. I love thinking abstract and outside of the box- I like questions that don't have definite answers. In math, I'm always going "Well, why can't you approach the question this way?" and the only answer I'm ever able to get back is "because then the answer would be wrong." Well, no, in the land of thought I come from, answers are never wrong- everything can carry weight when you put enough thought into it. So screw you, math.
Which house would you WANT to be in, or which do you have most respect for and why?: Oh, now that is just cheating. ;P I respect all of the houses, but to say which house I'd want to be in would completely breach the point of this application. :] Sorry, no free passes. XD
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?: My answer to this is always my weight, but you know, I'm actually working on it now! I've lost five pounds so far... 50 more to go! LOL yaaaaaayyy. XD;; No, but I'm always trying to understand things about myself and mold myself into the best kind of person I can be, so honestly, there is no far-off wistful wishing about things that I cannot achieve. To me, everything can be a reality if I put my mind to it and work hard enough. :] Like I will mention later, idealistic.
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?: Chocolate would not make you fat. Also, people would be required to have a parenting license before having children. I mean, let's backtrack here: Violence is a huge problem. Violence stems from misunderstanding. Misunderstanding to the point of violence is basically choosing ignorance. What breeds ignorance? Faulty parenting. The parenting license isn't going to cure EVERY problem, but it sure is going to cure a lot of them.
How much use would magic have in your current everyday life?: Tons, I'm sure, provided I was in a muggle-free zone, lol. I'd use it to be extremely lazy ("unnnggghhh, but the controller is over there... accio!"). I'm also extremely forgetful, so I'd use it to summon things I've forgotten (accio sure is getting a lot of work from me, lol). ALSO- traveling. Major. I would allllways be traveling using magic, because apparation is so practical, and flying on a broom sounds AMAZINGLY fun.
If you had one day left to live, what would you do?: Fly everyone I love here to come see me, and then go hang out near the gulf coast... In Galveston or Seabrook, maybe. :] The comforts of home, surrounded by my loved ones. Makes me want to squee, haha! Oh, and also, there would be anime watching. Lots of it. And maybe some reading. And looots of discussion with everyone about my points of view on life... I want to be remembered by everyone important to me for who I was 100%, not as some veiled version of myself that only said things to keep from fighting with folks. But I'd only admit things like that on the grounds that we could keep from fighting... No fighting on my last day alive; better respect. >:|
Tell us three random things about yourself: 1.) I hate these questions because thoughts and feelings fly through my head at a million miles an hour and ASKING ME to pick just three out of the trillions of unorganized bits of chaos is akin to Harry being made to find the flying key for the door to the next room in the first book, lol; 2.) I'm empathetic to a fault and find myself crying over situations my friends are in that they haven't even REALIZED or taken the time to angst over lol; 3.) I collect toys and goodies like a madwoman, and this makes it very difficult to imagine paying for college... XD;;; yaaayyy life is hard~.
THIS OR THAT QUESTIONS
Realism or Idealism?: Idealism. I always say that I can't figure out where my dreams end and reality begins. For me, that makes life like 1000% more enjoyable. :]
Optimism or Pessimism?: Optimism. I mean, I'm realistic in my expectations, but usually, when things are bad, I can keep focusing on the future and good things coming up to keep my head above water.
Order or Flexibility?: Flexibility. Don't get me wrong, I love to organize, but I'm actually much more fond of a little chaos and unpredictability. Monotony is one of my least favorite things ever, ugh, boring.
Planning or Spontaneity?: ... Spontaneity. :D Obviously. LOL. Living life inside of a box would just be so hard. I'd start feeling choked very fast.
Goals or Dreams?: Combine them! <3 It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, as Dumbledore said- find ways to make your dreams reality and chase them with vigor. :]
Practical or Abstract?: Abstract. My head is almost always in the clouds.
The Individual or The Collective?: Er, if we're talking about me in groups vs me alone... Please, the individual. I pride myself on my uniqueness. <3
Standing your ground or Surrendering?: Standing my ground. I actually do prefer harmony and haaaate conflict, but when push comes to shove and I feel strongly enough, I'm going to defend my ideas and my loved ones.
Lover or Fighter?: Lover. As I mentioned, I hate conflict and will avoid it when possible. XD
Impulsive or Cautious?: I'm actually extremely calculated and thorough when doing things in the public eye- I abhor being seen making mistakes and am extremely perfectionistic. However, if I'm alone... if I want a yummy morsel, or if something looks fantastic on ebay, I tend to go with that decision... I do impulsive things because I'm impatient and want to feel happy and fulfilled NOW.
Mature or Immature?: I'd like to say mature, but I do still think I have a lot of growing to do, too. Don't get me wrong- I make wise decisions for the most part, but I think it'd be foolish of me to stand here and try to act like I have it all figured out when I know I really don't.
SITUATIONAL / IN-STORY QUESTIONS
Would you hex someone who was bothering you there and then?: As hot-headed as I am, I still have a control on my temper. The answer is no; trouble is not something I like finding myself in. Trouble means people are correcting me for doing something wrong... and lord do I hate being wrong. I like to be complimented, not reprimanded.
What do you see in the Mirror of Erised?: Me, surrounded by my family and closest friends, laughing, smiling, and sharing a good time in the middle of a one-room studio apartment. I want to live in California to go to school, but I'm a Texan born and bred girl with friends all across the globe thanks to the internet. Distance has always been a problem when it comes to mixing goals and my social life, so to have everyone around me in California to support me and cheer me up is just the thing that'd elate me the most.
What special wizarding power - i.e. Animagi, Metamorphagi, being a Seer - would you want to have?: Metamorphagus powers would be amazing, but honestly, the one thing I covet more than anything else is something so simple that any wizard willing to apply himself can learn it- apparation. I want to be able to be several places that span large gaps in a single day. I want to live in Texas, go to school in California, and then eat dinner with my best friend in Pennsylvania. It would be AMAZING.
In what situation would you use an Unforgiveable curse?: I'm inclined to say none, but if it came down to my life/the life of a loved one versus the life of some criminal, I do think I'd have the power in me to use it in a fit of rage a la Molly Weasley lol. 8D
Be honest - if you were in the wizarding community, what view would you take on blood heritage? (If you don't know, perhaps put your current views of class and the like into context): I'd think the purebloods were a bunch of pompous jackasses (least, the ones openly declaring their superiority- of course I don't mind those that just so happen to be pureblood but still accept all other wizarding types), and I'd probably not be too fussed to keep that opinion to myself if I were taunted just right, lol.
Imagine the Death Eaters come to your house, you being the head of an average wizarding family. They say join them, or otherwise give them ONE member of the family. What do you choose to do? What action perhaps would you take after making this decision? I guess I'd join them. I don't sacrifice people. No way, no how. There is no fucking GREATER CAUSE than keeping my loved ones alive. Once we "joined," I guess we'd get the heck outta dodge... hiding time. Perhaps alert some form of wizarding police and request that they keep it on the down low... witness protection program or something. :P
Colin Creevey has been following you around all day, trying to get you to teach him a new secret spell he saw you do that he thought was cool. What do you do?: Increasingly grow more and more annoyed, for sure. My feelings are like super hard to not show on my sleeve, lol- I'm good at staying genial online, but in real life, you stick me with someone I don't like, it's going to show on my face. Makes my job kind of tough, lol, we have some regulars that I'm not particularly fond of, so on bad days, I'm less inclined to be a ray of sunshine- a few have caught me being a little shit and have asked what was wrong. That's where I panic, wipe the look off my face, and play dumb. "Hmm? What are you talking about? Everything's fine! ...Did you need something...?" Nonetheless, I think I'd probably just direct the kid to the library and duck off to my common room to avoid him like the plague. I'm good at avoiding people. :D
Would you rather be attacking up close and personal, hiding far off using a type of long range attacks, or not on the battle field at all?: Not on the battle field at all, please. I do have very strong beliefs and convictions, but I'm not the physical fighting type. It's like, in box A are all of my thoughts and imagined things... things from my mind. In box B is my body and everything physical. Why are we going to try to punish the things in Box B for things we don't agree with in Box A? Argue with me, don't PHYSICALLY FIGHT with me. Physical fights are stupid.
FINAL QUESTIONS
If you could become any character from the series for one day - 24 hours - who would it be?: Lee Jordan, simply so I could be buddy buddy with the twins without taking away from their dynamic by being one of them. :P I'd love to hang around them and observe them for a day. <3
If you were given the chance to permanently become part of the HP-verse (as "yourself"), would you take it?: Absofrigginlutely! It's the universe that drew me to the fandom, lol- I'm not INCREDIBLY attached to many of the characters (save for the twins), but the thought of this wild universe beyond the grasp of our muggle minds just really excited my imagination. The truth is that I'm really like six years old, so yeah, I wouldn't mind a reality to go along with all of that fantasizing. XD
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