Sep 18, 2011 00:48
- What sort of profession in the wizarding world would you choose and why?
Directly after graduating from Hogwarts, I’d like to work on the Knight Bus. If there was a long distance Knight bus, I’d take up a position there. By long distance, I mean a bus that was more of the Greyhound variety. Travelling all around Europe, picking up stranded wizards, etc. I could use the life experience after being kept up in a boarding school for several years. I want to explore. I’ve always been interested in travel. Also, I think the Knight bus provides the exact amount of danger I need in life. I’m not fond of the Auror life style because I don’t want to end up on any evil wizard’s blacklist and end up having my morning tea interrupted by some asshole with a grudge, but I still need a bit of danger. So, if the Knight bus is anything like it’s displayed in the movies, I’d love it. Kind of like a roller coaster right, isn’t it? And I do love those. Artificial danger, that’s what I like.
Once I’ve had time to collect some funds and get some life experience I’d pursue the exact same profession I am set upon in the muggle world. A college professor (I guess I would have to settle for Hogwarts/Random Boarding School professor, as wizards apparently do not go to university) and an author. I’d like to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, or Astronomy. DADA because it intrigues me. While I think being an Auror is far too action packed and fast paced for me, I am still highly interested in the teachings of Defense. As such, I believe teaching it would be a much more logical profession choice. Transfiguration also looks highly promising. If I were a witch, I would definitely pursue becoming an animagus. That’s just plain cool and I’m surprised there aren’t more animaguses in the wizarding world. I’d probably transfigure myself a rock band if I could master the art. Astronomy is just because I really like stars and planets and shit. It’s an interest of mine in my Muggle existence. Nothing really interesting about it.
I would also love to have my books in Flourish and Blotts. I’d be a much better author than Lockhart. I can tell you right now. My stories would be true. Or purposely fictitious. Best sellers, no doubt. Just as they’ll be in the muggle world. Just wait and see. It’s a personal goal to be famous, but of course I have a fall back just in case the world isn’t ready for my genius. I’m not cocky enough to think I’ll actually be famous. It’d be nice, though.
- You have to venture deep into the Forbidden Forest one night. Pick one Harry Potter character other than Hagrid and one object (muggle or magical), besides your wand, that you'd want with you.
I’d bring Remus John Lupin. He knows the forest from spending many nights gallivanting about it as a werewolf. He’d be good company. I’m sure we’ve researched several of the same subjects, read many of the same books, and have gotten equal parts amused and annoyed by his friends. I wouldn’t feel as frightened of the forest if I could spend my evening talking with him. Plus, he might bring me some chocolate. As for the object, I’d bring a muggle torch. While I know my wand has lumos that can only light so much. The torch would be able to see into the distance. I like to know if danger is coming a few seconds before it’s right in my face, if you know what I mean.
- If you had the opportunity to live forever, but your family and friends did not, what would you choose? And if you did choose to live forever, what would you do with eternity?
I’d take the opportunity. As said earlier, one of my goals is to be famous. Easier to become famous if I’ve got all the time in the world. As for my friends and family dying, I could live with that. Regardless of how long I live, I will most likely outlive my mother and possibly my brother. Those two family members are the only ones of importance to me. If I’m going to have to deal with their deaths anyway, why not have extra time to deal with their death? As for friends, I go through friend faster than a girl changes clothes. I have a very, very hard time maintaining friendship because I suffer from Borderline Personality disorder and am also exceedingly pretentious. Which basically means, I’m a jerk most of the time. People usually get over that pretty quickly. I have some close friends that I would be very upset to outlive, but I could survive that - emotionally, I mean.
There is just so much I want to do in this world. If I only have lifetime, there is no way I could get them all done. I want to read SO many books. I want to travel to SO many places. There are an infinite number of books to read, languages to learn, places to explore, and people to meet. I’d spend my eternity experiencing life. I doubt I’d get bored. Human beings are always churning out new and exciting things.
- If you could travel back in time to one point, when and where would you go? Why?
Entirely selfish reasoning aside, I’d go to New York City around 1950. If I could also change my sex to a male, that would be awesome. I want to sneak my way into the Beat crowd. I absolutely adore Jack Kerouac, but I know he was a huge womanizer. As a woman, I could only hope to be a fuck in a long line of fucks to be had. However, I want to travel across the United States with him and Allen Ginsberg and Neal Cassady. And all of those guys. I love everything about the Beat generation. We’d spend our time getting deliciously drunk and high and go on adventures in the metaphysical and psychical world. The Beat generation is what my dissertation will be on, so it might help if I could pop in to experience the world first hand.
- What HP character do you identify with most and why?
Contrary to what is reflected in this application, I am most like Remus Lupin in real life. On the internet, I’m cocky, smug, and a bit like Sirius Black. However, in real life, with “real life friends,” I am Remus Lupin to a tee. When I tell stories to my “internet friends” I often get the reply “Remus, much?” I have a personal head canon for Remus Lupin, so please forgive me if you don’t find everything I relate myself with exactly Remus-like. Basically, I am similar to Remus in the following aspects. I am studious. I enjoy learning new things. However, I don’t excel in all areas. I’m shit at Chemistry and general scientific areas. I can’t stand Math because it’s all numbers and no deductive reasoning. I enjoy thinking. I’m exceedingly self conscious and often times that will lend itself to me being unable to say no to my friends. I’ve actually had to deal with this issue in therapy. I have an intense fear of abandonment since I grew up without many friends. So, now that I have friends, I let them pretty much do everything. If it’s someone I disagree with, I keep my mouth shut and look the other way. I don’t encourage bad behavior, but I don’t exactly berate my friends when they’ve done something wrong. Once I’m comfortable with a group of friends, I can easily be confident around them, but I don’t ever get over the ‘how to say no to my friends’ bit. I’m not very assertive in that aspect. I relate my mental illness to Remus’ lycanthropy. My mental illness makes me feel weak and unworthy at times - dangerous, even. At times I feel as though I can’t control my actions and have a hard time explaining myself afterward. I try to hide it until the last minute because I fear judgment. In fact one of the only reasons I’m including this in my application is because I wanted to be sorted honestly and truly and explaining this aspect of my personality is vital.
I also really like chocolate and believe it solves all ailments.
- What would you see if you looked into the Mirror of Erised?
An image of myself in perfect mental health. Forget wealth, fame, intelligence, family. Forget all of that shit. What I desire most in this world is to be “normal.” I’ve dealt with depression issues my entire life. I recently learned I’m Borderline and I may have ADD. I take a shitload of pills every morning and go to therapy twice a week just so I can appear normal. One day I hope to have overcome this terrible affliction. I’d like to not feel controlled by these pills and therapist.
If I were to add a couple material background items… books, mounds of books. Everywhere.
- Do you believe that moral actions should be judged by the intentions behind them, or by the consequences they create?
Intentions. Things often don’t work out the way I intend. People rarely understand my motives for things I do. Things blow up in my face every single time I try to do something nice for someone. Things go wrong all the time. However, a good intention is important. Yes, I know “the road to Hell is paved with good intentions,” but must we forget these good intentions?
- What was your ideal job as a kid? Has that changed? What is your ideal job now?
My ideal job was an actress. However as I grew up, I realized that I’m not talented enough to act. It’s not a very logical career choice either. I suppose my ideal job now isn’t very logical either. I stated it before, but I want to be an author. I’d like to spend my life writing. If I could just write and not have to keep a “real” job, that would be ideal. I don’t particularly like the idea of a career. I hate that I’m expected to have a plan for my life. I’m very pleasure orientated. If I don’t like something, I don’t want to do it. However, I’m also very responsible. As such, I can’t just sit around and do nothing and hope that I’ll be able to write for the rest of my life. I’ve gone off on a bit of a tangent here. Ideal job as of right now is to be a writer. I want to write a memoir about Borderline Personality Disorder, but I’d mostly like to write Young Adult Fiction and Literary fiction.
- If you were able to invent one spell, potion, or charm, what would it do, what would you use it for or how would you use it, and what would you call it?
I’d make a charm that would make it possible to multiply controlled substances - as in alcohol, drugs, and money. I’d use it for parties. There never seems to be enough booze around. Nor do I ever seem to have enough money. As for drugs, I’d probably use it just so I didn’t have to get refills on my prescription medication. I can get lazy with those sorts of things. I don’t know what I’d call it. Just a general multiplying charm. I’d market it to college-aged students. This is supposing you can market a charm which I don’t think you can.
- If you were to face a boggart, what would it turn into? And what does it turn into when you throw the counter-spell, Riddikulus?
This will show absolutely no insight into what house would fit me, but a bee. I am terrified of bees and being stung. The counter-spell would probably turn it into a puppy. Somehow.
- What do you look for in a friend?
I look for intelligence, friendliness, loyalty, similar humor, and a random interesting quirk. I need intelligence in my friends. I can’t stand having to explain things to people. I have to do this with my mother too often. It annoys the fuck out of me. I’ll explain more in my next question. Friendliness and loyalty are important for basically the same reasons. As much as I enjoy stimulating conversation, I need general friendly banter. I like to feel at home with my friends. Why would I want to be uncomfortable with friends? Loyalty is important because I’ve huge issues with trusting people. I am constantly second guessing motives. It stems from my self esteem issues. I don’t really see why anyone would want to be my friend so I question it. So, loyalty is important in a friend. Since I already have trouble trusting people, I don’t really need someone who is going to play into my fears and betray me. Similar humor is important because I can be very sarcastic and have a dry sense of humor. If you can’t pick up on my humor, we’re not going to getting along. My final qualification is an entirely selfish reasoning; I like to have interesting friends.
- What trait most annoys you about other people?
I abhor idiots and hypocrites. I thrive on intellectual conversations. If you can’t stand your ground with me, then just get out. A friend once told me I had the ability to “intellectually own people.” This is what I tend to do with people that I perceive as stupid or idiotic. I generally don’t stick around people I find idiotic. So, if I’m talking to you and you’re not picking up any pretentiousness or haughty attitude, I think you’re intelligent. It really doesn’t take much to be intelligent. I find most people are incredibly smart, but if you’re simply not up to par with my level of intelligence, I don’t stand for it. Pick up a book and educate yourself.
I don’t like hypocrites because I tend to be one. I often say one thing and do another. I never claimed to be perfect. I know I’m awesome, but I’m nowhere near perfect. I own up to being a hypocrite. I hate people that don’t own up to their flaws. I guess, I don’t like fake people. But hypocrites especially annoy me.
- What do you think are your top five abilities or qualities?
1. Intelligence - I pride myself in my high marks and general intelligence. I enjoy learning new things and thus am knowledgeable in several areas. As of late, I’ve been lax in learning. I have been in school so I’m learning general required knowledge, but I haven’t ventured out of required readings in a while. However, that being said, I still value and hold my intelligence high. It is by far one of my favorite and treasured aspects of my personality.
2. A good friend - I asked a friend what she thought some of my top five qualities were. She said I was a good friend. I disagree. I think I’m a horrible friend, but I suppose as my friend, she has precedence on this issue. I will quote her here. I asked her what made me a good friend, she said, “you're loyal, supportive, you're there when your friends need, you're a good listener, you're caring and trustworthy.” So, there you have it. I’m not sure I agree with all of it, but I’m also really hard on myself, so who knows?
3. Creative - As stated earlier in this application, I want to be a writer. I’m very creative. I have a writer’s mind. My brain is constantly coming up with stories and crazy ideas. I often find myself people watching and making up stories for each of them. I can pass an entire day like this.
4. Sense of Humor - I’m funny. I can joke with complete strangers. I’m very laid back. I like laughter and dislike awkward silences. I know I’m funny, I know how to make people feel at ease. I use humor to take the seriousness out of life. I’m often sarcastic, self deprecating, and generally rude with my humor. I enjoy trolling the fuck out of people.
5. Internal Strength - Another trait my friend told me I have. I can see this one a little better. I am strong. I have had a lot of bad shit happen to me, but I haven’t given up yet. I don’t believe in giving up. There were a few times in my life where I came very close to saying ‘fuck it’ and destroying myself, but I didn’t. I stay strong. Not just for myself, but for my friends and close family.
- What do you think are your top five weaknesses or worst qualities?
1. Low Self-Esteem - I have entirely too low self esteem. I find flaws in myself every day. I could list several things I dislike about myself, but I refrain. I’m good at boasting and overcompensating, but when I’m feeling down I will complain about myself to anyone that will listen. I crave external validation in these moments. It tends to mess up my relationships because I am so dependent on the way that other people see me.
2. Stubbornness - I am beyond stubborn. If I am set on a course of action I will see it through to the end. I can’t be swayed. Even if what I’m set on is incredibly stupid. I am one of the most stubborn individuals you will ever meet.
3. Obnoxious - When I am comfortable with a group of friends, I can be incredibly loud and obnoxious. Once I’m comfortable, I tend to let myself be myself. I’m not as controlled. An example of this is when I was at LeakyCon this past July. I started dating my current girlfriend while there, on the last day. All of us were in the main conference room and I screamed out that I was no longer single. A few wonderful Harry Potter fans congratulated me. I’m loud and obnoxious and a troll. Once someone gets to see that horrid side of me, they know I trust them.
4. Pretentiousness - Oh, Jesus, am I pretentious. Have you picked up on it yet? Generally, I’m pretentious in the areas I know a lot about. Mostly about books. I make sarcastic remarks, adopt an obvious disapproving tone, and look down on people when I judge their choices worse than mine. I can’t even control myself when I’m doing it. I don’t like it, but I can’t change it. I suppose I could if I tried harder.
5. Judgments - This is along the same line of both my pretentious nature and low self-esteem. This is actually something I’ve been working on in therapy. I constantly judge my actions and occasionally other people’s actions. Mostly I focus on my actions and reactions. I’m a harsh judge on myself. I hold really high standards and when I don’t meet them, I get angry with myself.
- Define in your own words the following key traits:
- Courage: Ability to do what you know is right even if you’re shaking.
- Loyalty: Not betraying your friends.
- Intelligence: Intelligence to me will always be intellect. Thought provoking conversations, interesting novels, and a thirst for knowledge like no other.
- Ambition: Going after what you want and not taking no.
- Name: Jackii
- Age: 21
- Where did you find out about us? From a friend.
- Do you plan on being active in the communities once you are sorted? Why wouldn’t I be?
sorted: slytherin,
term xxi