Application: Humblepuppy, from Joan Aiken's short story 'Humblepuppy'
((OOC note: Humblepuppy is the ghost of a small dog. He cannot speak and humans cannot see him. Ask me why I apped him later on!))
A faded cushion arrives with Humblepuppy. The indentation is clear as his little ghost-puppy weight settles into it. Faint yapping is heard; the cushion and the barks will have to suffice as answers to the application, because Humblepuppy will not become visible soon.
1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?
A bark is heard, that seems to imitate a cat's meow. The implication seems to be that anything he is fed, he will take.
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
The cushion deflates a little more as Humblepuppy shivers; murder is a subject too close to him.
3. What time is it where you are?
A sad yip. He doesn't know where he is. And they don't make watches for ghost dogs.
4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.
A muffled, confused bark, and then Humblepuppy loses interest for a while and begins to chase his own tail. Eventually he collapses onto the cushion, panting happily.
5. If you are pushing to be in:
A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.
The cushion is pushed forward. It's very original.
B. Gryffindor - Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.
A confused yap. Humblepuppy would prefer to sleep.
C. Ravenclaw - You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.
A generous sort of bark; 'You can have the tin deedbox I was found in!' he seems to be offering.
D. Hufflepuff - Prove you are not useless.
The floor remains silent. You have him there.
6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe. Do not threaten us rather than offering a bribe. A threat indicates you either don't really want to be here, or don't have enough sense to answer the question properly. The hat will automatically squib you, regardless of other votes, if you do.
After some consideration, the cushion is pushed forward. And, of course, anyone can pat him. He's only a puppy, and although he is invisible, he still feels like one.
"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. ______HP______
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. ____HP_______.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. ____HP_______.
One day, marmalade Taffy the cat will rule the world. ______HP_______"
A faded cushion arrives with Humblepuppy. The indentation is clear as his little ghost-puppy weight settles into it. Faint yapping is heard; the cushion and the barks will have to suffice as answers to the application, because Humblepuppy will not become visible soon.
1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?
A bark is heard, that seems to imitate a cat's meow. The implication seems to be that anything he is fed, he will take.
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
The cushion deflates a little more as Humblepuppy shivers; murder is a subject too close to him.
3. What time is it where you are?
A sad yip. He doesn't know where he is. And they don't make watches for ghost dogs.
4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.
A muffled, confused bark, and then Humblepuppy loses interest for a while and begins to chase his own tail. Eventually he collapses onto the cushion, panting happily.
5. If you are pushing to be in:
A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.
The cushion is pushed forward. It's very original.
B. Gryffindor - Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.
A confused yap. Humblepuppy would prefer to sleep.
C. Ravenclaw - You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.
A generous sort of bark; 'You can have the tin deedbox I was found in!' he seems to be offering.
D. Hufflepuff - Prove you are not useless.
The floor remains silent. You have him there.
6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe. Do not threaten us rather than offering a bribe. A threat indicates you either don't really want to be here, or don't have enough sense to answer the question properly. The hat will automatically squib you, regardless of other votes, if you do.
After some consideration, the cushion is pushed forward. And, of course, anyone can pat him. He's only a puppy, and although he is invisible, he still feels like one.
"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. ______HP______
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. ____HP_______.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. ____HP_______.
One day, marmalade Taffy the cat will rule the world. ______HP_______"