Anon Re-Sort #7

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What HP character do you identify with most? Or if you don’t feel you identify with any of them, what in general attracted you to the characters?
I'm drawn to sidekicks, dorks and those of questionable loyalty. Society gave me few reasons to want to participate growing up, so I have sympathy for those who struggle to see where they fit. Percy Weasley is a good example. I usually end up liking minor characters better than prominent ones, and I've also got a soft spot for nerdy characters. I guess I like characters who remind me of myself in some way.

What moment in the books was the most meaningful to you OR what do the books in general mean to you?
The Harry Potter universe to me turned out to be bigger and better than anything I’d ever took part in. It started out with this kids' novel I picked up because I was bored one summer, and it turned into a decades-long saga of fun and literary drama. My favorite part was just before the final book was published, when everyone was pouring over canon texts, making predictions.

What would you see if you looked into the Mirror of Erised?
Mine would be similar to Ron's. I'd see a version of myself that's impressive, obviously rich, and totally hot. To me, the riches represent freedom to fulfill my desires, to live in a way that isn't so boxed in, to treat problems not easily fixed. I also feel like some experiences are cut off to me, or at least restricted, by certain aspects of my physical appearance; so yes, being hot would help me on the way to self-actualization.

What would be your Patronus and what would be the happiest memory you would use to conjure it?
Cats have a special place in my heart, but my favorite to behold is a maned lion. Because of the Chronicles of Narnia and The Lion King, I associate lions with faith and love - great vibe for a Patronus. And a stronger emotional memory involves one night, when I was in a mood that would definitely draw dementors to me, my cat sat with me and let me hold her. “It’s you and me against the world,” I said to her. It’s a memory of love in a dark and lonely place.

You have to venture deep into the Forbidden Forest one night. Pick one Harry Potter character other than Hagrid and one object, besides your wand, that you'd want with you.
A broom for a quick escape, and I'd bring along a close friend from my house. I want someone I can trust, someone I can rely on to help get us both out of danger.

What was your ideal job as a child? What is your ideal job now? Do you think it would be the same in the Wizarding World?
When I was younger, I dreamed of doing something smart and impressive. Now, I don't think any job is ideal for me. What’s ideal is just having enough money not to work.

What kinds of decisions are the most difficult for you to make?
I don't think there's a type of decision I struggle with. But I struggle with decision-making when I am feeling down on myself. I worry too much about how my choices will look to others, whether or not I will look "stupid" or incompetent. Because this happens when I'm unsure of myself, it's similar to a fear of failure, I guess.

Something I think everyone should experience in their lifetime is joy because it’s freeing, healthy, and only living beings can experience it. That's as close to a reason for being alive as any.

What is one thing you would never want said about you?
That I'm annoying. It's so minimizing.

The hardest thing I've ever done is change a car air filter because I cannot tell you how solidly that thing was jammed in there.
For a serious answer, I guess coming out of the closet is actually the hardest thing I’ve done. I thought anyone I knew and loved might disown me or think I was making it up. To an extent, I just allowed it to happen, but technically it qualifies.

Do you believe that moral actions should be judged by the intentions behind them, or by the consequences they create?
Unlucky accidents sometimes occur, but often a person could have been more careful in the first place. I hear intentions brought up when someone "didn't mean it," or "just wanted to help," but a well-intentioned action can still be careless. And carelessness isn't moral is because of the negative consequences it can cause, so yeah, consequences.

What do you look for in a friend? What trait most annoys you about other people?
I look for a shared sense of humor, people to play games with, and maybe some mutual interests. I’m pretty accommodating for people I like, but I don’t like it when people pester me.

Explain what the following traits mean to you in your own words: ambition, courage, intelligence, justice, kindness, loyalty, power, wisdom.
ambition: thirst for something greater
courage: strength to face your fears
intelligence: cognitive agility + impressive knowledge
justice: the righting of wrongs
kindness: compassion + generosity
loyalty: dedicating your trust + good will to another
power: wide influence
wisdom: calming insight

What do you think are your top five abilities or qualities?
funny: I prefer to lighten the mood
principled: I won't go along with dishonesty/manipulation
unconventional: interesting + unusual
conscientious: I try to do a good job
strong voice: good projection, cuts through chatter

What do you think are your top five weaknesses or worst qualities?
self-absorbed: too often in my head
fearful: risk-averse and nervous
pessimistic: I don't have much hope
envious: mad at others' good fortune
accident-prone: can be a nuisance