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• What sort of profession in the wizarding world would you choose and why?
  
  I would want to be a professor and teach because I want my students to come out of school with the education and skills to succeed. I don't know exactly what I would teach (perhaps potions since in the Muggle communities, I love chemistry). But regardless of what subject(s) I teach or the subjects my students end up liking, it's the honed skills be detailed, observant, question, process, and problem solve only an education can give them to make it in life. I want them to use their higher thinking abilities to be successful.
  
  
• 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.
  
  Hands down, I would bring Professor Snape with me. If there is anything that the Forbidden Forest is: it's unpredictable. Snape's portrayal as a double, no triple agent exemplifies his ability to adapt, like me, to any situation, assess, and execute the best strategy. As for an object, I would charm a portkey to a button or zipper on my clothing for practicality's sake in case we have to use it since often in high stress situations, our brains may not always function optimally.
  
  
• 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 think I would choose to live forever because I am very scared of the concept of death. Or, maybe it's the idea of the unknown. For sure, I would be really sad to lose my friends and family, but ultimately, the only person you can depend on is yourself no matter what anybody says. So, with this decision to live forever, I'm determined to accomplish every goal I have since I have all eternity to accomplish them regardless of how minute they might be (like to try black licorice again or own my own corporation). Now that I think about it, even if I wasn't afraid of death, I would still choose to live forever. Forging close relationships isn't just limited to my current family and friends. Change is a part of maturing. Sacrifices have to be made to achieve what you want.
  
  
• If you could travel back in time to one point, when and where would you go? Why?
  
  I would travel back to the day that humans first step foot on Earth. Was it by evolution? Or was there some God that really did create us. I'm not referring to the Bible, but rather an agonistical idea. The debates of Evolution versus Intelligent Design has always been a fascinating subject to me. I would like to know what really happened. Maybe it was a combination of both, maybe it wasn't, or maybe it was something entirely different. I want to know how we came to be.
  
  
• What HP character do you identify with most and why?
  
  I don't identify with just one character, but after thinking for a long time, I identify most with both Hermione and Severus. I possess the intelligence the both of them have to succeed academically and personally, and have the drive to accomplish whatever is set in front of me regardless of how petty it is. Like Hermione, I value having few but wonderful and close friends. Unlike her, I have no desire to continuously parade my intelligence in front of everyone and show off. I like to keep my knowledge and learnings to myself; I consider it Like Severus, I believe solitude is a virtue, it allows me to do whatever that makes me happy without having to wonder what people think. Also like him, I like to keep my thoughts and emotions to myself most of the time, and find it difficult to easily trust someone. On the outside, I have this cold, and unemotional aura, but like him, on the inside, I have so much love, passion, and compassion to give. And unlike him, I don't possess the snide and sarcasm he does.
  
  
• What would you see if you looked into the Mirror of Erised?
  
  I would see myself sometime in the future extremely successful (accomplished in my field) and having accomplished the goals I have set for myself. I see myself extremely rich and living the life that I want. I want a tennis court, I want nice cars, a nice house, a barn full of animals, my own swimming pool, and living near the beach or something. Of course, that wealth will be shared with the closest people I love and care about. Oh, I also see myself with a camel; I've always wanted one! Family members...maybe one. Just because they are family doesn't give them the default privilege of using my money. I am the one who strived and persevered to get where I am without their help, so I don't owe them anything (except paying them back the money they spent on me growing up).
  
  
• Do you believe that moral actions should be judged by the intentions behind them, or by the consequences they create?
  
  The consequences created by our moral actions outweigh the intentions because consequences are felt by many, while the intentions are only felt by the person who committed said action. So while their intentions may be good, the consequences could be horrible. Intentions are quickly forgotten while consequences will be remembered, leaving the that person to be judged by everyone.
  
  
• What was your ideal job as a kid? Has that changed? What is your ideal job now?
  
  My ideal job as a kid was to be an astronaut so I could discover something new in outer space and "go down in history" (Like the Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer song). Now, I want to be a cardiovascular surgeon, or if I don't go to medical school, invent some sort of mechanism/machine that mimics exactly how our bodies function (cellular level to our skin) so that we can experiment on it and get actual realistic results instead of subjecting endless animals to cruelty and torture all for our own benefit. This has never been done before, and published journals say it's impossible. We share this Earth together; we are not superior to animals. We each have something to offer to each other. And like I said above, I admit that money is very important to me, and yes...fame too for inventing the first mechanism to test on realistically, but also for the animals' sake. If I really did invent that mechanism, I would achieve all of that: cruelty free experiments, money, and fame.
  
  
• 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 would invent a spell that tells you if you are on the right track to completing or accomplishing something from homework to taking over the world. This spell has no limitations, so it could either be very dangerous or wonderful depending on the user. I give it no boundaries because if something goes wrong, there is no one to blame but ourselves. I would call it 'Resultus'.
  
  
• 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?
  
  I would see myself exactly the opposite as in the Mirror of Erised. I see myself who has failed to do everything I set out to do in college. I see myself not necessarily poor, but working a mediocre dead-end job that is nothing special. Money wouldn't be lacking, but to my standards would be. Whoever said money can't buy you happiness is wrong. We live in societies that scream money everywhere we go. We can't do or achieve a single thing without money. I want to live, and I need money to accomplish that. But, I wouldn't be completely helpless. My practicality and resourcefulness will keep me going. But, it's definitely not my ideal life, and one I am terrified of living. When Riddikulus is used, my failed self is transformed into a cat chasing its own tail because I love cats, and it would make me happy.
  
  
• What do you look for in a friend?
  
  With the givens: compatibility, have the same interests/beliefs/morals etcetera, I want a friend who motivates me. A friend who, like me, continues to want more out of life, out of ourselves, out of the world since we only live for so long (wizard, witch, or Muggle). There is no point in being simply content (yes, there are exceptions to everything) if there is more out there to achieve. Complacent is not in my vocabulary, and I wouldn't want it to be in my friend's either. The world, the universe is constantly moving, and to work in the opposite matter of being stagnant (complacent) makes no sense. I always want the best for myself, will kept on chugging along until I do. And on the way there, I want my friend to cheer me on.
  
  
• What trait most annoys you about other people?
  
  Definitely dishonesty: For example, I absolutely hate it when people commit to doing something, and then later back out with an excuse other than the truth. It's fine to back out, but the fact that they have to lie and make something up kills me. It's completely disrespectful and insulting. I mean, if you can't man-up and tell me how you really feel, then why even take the time to commit to me when you don't even care how understanding I am even though it's simply, "I don't want to go". It makes me feel like the other person sees me as not understanding, realistic or capable of taking rejection when it is the other way around. I gave them my time, and I expect the same back (even if they cancel) with respect.
  
  
• What do you think are your top five abilities or qualities?
  
  I'm approachable: Whether it is asking for favors, homework problems, or help finding something, my attitude is genuine. I may not know the answers to everything, but I'll help you get to your destination/goal even if it requires asking for help from other people. I'm not quick to judge , and people tell me that my charisma is what gets it for them. Of course, there are two sides to this coin. While my attitude towards those people are truly genuine, I realize the motivation behind all of this is that I care about the impressions I give people. People (let's clarify to strangers or "single serving friends") say that I'm really friendly, but I think of it as cordiality and respect. You never know with customers and school peers what might happen if you gave a bad first (or more than first) impression. One day it could come back and bite you (thanks karma). I like to keep my relations with people so I don't end up on their bad side somehow. We live in such a small world, I know I'll see those "strangers" again.
  
  Ambitious: Ever since I was a kid, I always want more, no matter what it was. Naturally, this really showed through in my academic studies. I was never the "brightest" kid or the best test scores, but I set high expectations, and worked really hard to accomplish them. As it continues on today and for the rest of my life, I will always need to get the best whatever it is. Impossibility is for the lazy and complacent. If I want it, I'll find a means to get it. I certainly have set a clear path for myself, and will do what it takes to reach it even if it meant making sacrifices. I don't need manipulate my way through, but rather use everything I have learned for myself to succeed.
  
  Dependable: For those select few that I truly and deeply care about, if they asked me to do something or help them, I will be there on time no questions asked. I remember my commitments because I know that my loyalty to these people are reciprocated back in the way that our trust was earned from each other. Many people see this as "undependable" because I choose to only help a select few. I don't see it that way: I'm just highly selective about the people I let into my life, which does not come easily. And once I do, they can have everything from me.
  
  Love of Learning: I love learning, and yes learning new things excite me greatly. But the reason that I get excited about learning about is not for the sake of learning to be educated, but rather learning to succeed. I love Chemistry but despise Biology (I don't know if I will ever like in the future). But, I'll be majoring in Biology simply because I know it will be more pertinent to my job. It will be a small step to help me on my way to medical school, and ultimately a surgeon. I want to learn about everything that will help me accomplish the goals I set out to do. Yet, I feel that everything I learn can be used to my advantage, thus, I want to know everything.
  
  Adaptability: When unexpected situations arise, I am able to stay calm and collected to figure out what needs to be executed next. My instinct to adapt allows me to think in different scenarios and choose the one with the best outcome. Which brings me to this quote I love so much from The Importance of Being Earnest "In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing". What matters most is how something is accomplished, not the intention behind it. People are not going to remember whether or not you were sincere about saving that litter of puppies from going to the pound (I was completely, but my family thought I wanted to do it for the money). Adaptability in my opinion, is one of the strongest traits that one can posses to be successful because thinking/making decisions quickly and intelligently allows you to play and conquer whatever 'game' that is thrown at you.
  
  
• What do you think are your top five weaknesses or worst qualities?
  
  Can't admit wrongfulness: This is definitely the first one that comes to mind when I think about my weaknesses. I can never admit that I am wrong, even though I know I am. I always subconsciously dump the blame on someone else even though I'm working on accepting what I've done. It's just so hard to say "I'm wrong/it's my fault, I'm sorry". I feel like every time that I saw it, a little part of me is made vulnerable for someone to exploit even to friends and family whom I know won't, or will they?
  
  Untrusting: I have a really hard time trusting people. I've seen and experienced too many people get hurt as a result of trusting people too easily without in a sense "dissecting them apart" and paying attention to their motives and intentions. As a result every person I meet and get to know a little better, I can't help but dissect and analyze what their potential motives and reasons are. Which is why the few people that I have let into my life are something special.
  
  Perfectionist: Everything I do, it has to be perfect. I can't stand having other people see me other than successful and accomplished. I better myself not only for self fulfillment, but for how others perceive me. My impressions to other people matter to me. I'm completely confident in myself, but validation from other people does matter to some extent. So, regardless of how petty or difficult something is, I have to give it my all...which sometimes isn't the best time management technique.
  
  "Hard" outer shell: I'm often perceived as a cold person that lack empathy because nothing phases me or catches me off guard. But in reality, I'm not; not in front of my friends. In public, if I witness something terrible, tragic or sad, I do express my concern and try to help solve or alleviate the pain, but my emotions while showing, seem guarded. The other day, I saw a homeless person begging for money with a two-legged dog. The dog was in really bad shape. I tried to get the dog help, but it wasn't exactly successful. My friend cried her eyes out on the way home as we were talking about it, and she criticized me for not caring. The truth is, I went back to my dorm and cried. The dog looked so sickly and helpless. I just cried. It's not that I don't care or feel, I simply can't get myself to do it in public the way I express it privately.
  
  I believe I can do everything myself: This has gotten me into big trouble before; I always believe that I can do everything myself without help. Asking for help up until recently made me feel like I have failed and ashamed somehow, and that a part of me is lacking in some aspect because I can't figure out the answer or accomplish the task by myself. I'm slowly learning that getting help is nothing shameful, and that getting a different perspective from other people will enhance one's self.
  
  
• Define in your own words the following key traits:
  
  • Courage: Having the gusto to put on a strong "game face" to tackle, and stay focused on, your deepest insecurities even when you feel completely hopeless. Courage is something that strips you to your bare bones, and staying focused embeds in your being the reason you stand strong in the first place.
    
  • Loyalty: This definitely emphasizes the idea that "I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine". An gesture that is highly selective, but once you truly know who and why they are giving you their full support is when you return that gesture back. Once given, loyalty is forever because that person/those people are devoted to you and keep your interests at heart.
    
  • Intelligence: Ability to apply the knowledge gained from books, life experiences, and more to different situations. Intelligence is dynamic, and the ability to adapt to different situations allows you to utilize intelligence and determine how to achieve the best outcome. There is always a reason for something, and understanding why or what allows you to have the best outcome.
    
  • Ambition: The inner drive one possesses to focusing and following through to not only accomplish, but to succeed in reaching your goal(s) by yourself. Ambition is something that lights a fire within you, that only you, and you alone can fulfill. The need to strive for more and for better of yourself.
    
  
  
• Name: Veeka
  
• Age: 20
  
• Where did you find out about us? chambrofsekrits
  
• Do you plan on being active in the communities once you are sorted? As much as I can be since I'm in college! Okay, better answer: OH YEAAAAAHHH :)