Application: Sherlock Holmes - The Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
(ooc: I cannot BELIEVE no one has tried this before me. Perhaps, because it is such a daunting task . . . ah, well, I'll give it my best shot as someone already claimed Turlough I have no choice.)
1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?
Any cheese, of high enough quality (that be, high enough not to be insulting enough to my innards that they protest.) Food is second when all of one's efforts are absorbed by solving a great conundrum.
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
Ah, here is a question of merit! I am not acquainted with the individuals in question, but I'd hazard a guess that they are of disresputable name within society if so many applicants have shown an interest in their demise. In this case there are probably hundreds of other persons who'd gladly aid in these murders; I would not be among them unless duly provoked.
3. What time is it where you are?
Just past seven o'clock; about time I practiced my violin. Watson's absence will grant me hours to play uninterrupted by feeble excuses about the necessity of sleep.
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.
It is impossible to return from the dead. All claims otherwise are from those subject to hoaxes or victims of mental disorders. However, if this Dumbledore were alive I would not advise him in expressing carnal interest in anyone of such an order as he would undoubtedly be found out by someone. No one is infallible.
Although, that Remus Lupin has got a mustache . . . and the thought of all the knowledge that could be gained from engaging in such acts with one of his type is indeed stimulating.
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 only chance I would assume such an occupation is if in disguise. If it was dark the disguising of character as well as physical appearance would be unecessary. However, if I did have a club of my own, I'd suppose I'd call it the Seven Percent.
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.
You must mean to live in a pleasant side-by-side homosocial state with, as any marital union would be frowned upon by everybody (and if there were any who did not mind it no one would voice their opinions for fear of receiving the cold shoulder from their peers.) My good friend John Watson and I held such an arrangement for some time and it proved ideal for both of us and indeed it may have been some of the happiest times of our lives. As long as a woman does not become involved it seems what would be in young Harry's best interest is to take up residence with both.
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.
Obviously, it is there for a reason. You mentioned constantly disposing of it, which suggests that you are a busy person, who exhibits an air of organization in regards to your work and are nevertheless able to sort through the paperwork and get things get done. I would not suggest changing your system of management as it seems efficient. Works quite well for myself.
D. Hufflepuff - Prove you are not useless.
Hardly a fair question for a polymath of my ability. My knowledge of botany (especially plants from which poisons may be derived from,) advanced chemistry, geology (more praticality, I can tell you as to where certain soils found upon the legs of trousers may have originated,) anatomy, the deciphering of secret codes, donning convincing disguises (even women) and various forms of fighting (pistols, fencing, boxing, martial arts, singlestick and a hunting crop, my favorite unorthodox weapon) are excellent.
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.
If it is monetary gain you require I have acquired enough wealth to retire comfortably due to my dealings with the aristocracy and governments of Europe and I am willing to, as the Americans say, shell out anything needed for my admittance.
I could probably also aquire a full set of my colleague Watson's dramatizations of my cases up to date. They are worth a look if one wishes to reflect on my deductive prowness, albeit the text is sensationalized.
Otherwise, please refer to the above question. I am willing to use any of my skills for fulfilling your needs if they are not trivial problems.
I answered using my net handle.
"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. _____Amphitritie_______
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. _____Amphitritie______.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. ____Amphitritie_______.
One day, marmalade will rule the world. _____Amphitritie________"
1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?
Any cheese, of high enough quality (that be, high enough not to be insulting enough to my innards that they protest.) Food is second when all of one's efforts are absorbed by solving a great conundrum.
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
Ah, here is a question of merit! I am not acquainted with the individuals in question, but I'd hazard a guess that they are of disresputable name within society if so many applicants have shown an interest in their demise. In this case there are probably hundreds of other persons who'd gladly aid in these murders; I would not be among them unless duly provoked.
3. What time is it where you are?
Just past seven o'clock; about time I practiced my violin. Watson's absence will grant me hours to play uninterrupted by feeble excuses about the necessity of sleep.
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.
It is impossible to return from the dead. All claims otherwise are from those subject to hoaxes or victims of mental disorders. However, if this Dumbledore were alive I would not advise him in expressing carnal interest in anyone of such an order as he would undoubtedly be found out by someone. No one is infallible.
Although, that Remus Lupin has got a mustache . . . and the thought of all the knowledge that could be gained from engaging in such acts with one of his type is indeed stimulating.
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 only chance I would assume such an occupation is if in disguise. If it was dark the disguising of character as well as physical appearance would be unecessary. However, if I did have a club of my own, I'd suppose I'd call it the Seven Percent.
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.
You must mean to live in a pleasant side-by-side homosocial state with, as any marital union would be frowned upon by everybody (and if there were any who did not mind it no one would voice their opinions for fear of receiving the cold shoulder from their peers.) My good friend John Watson and I held such an arrangement for some time and it proved ideal for both of us and indeed it may have been some of the happiest times of our lives. As long as a woman does not become involved it seems what would be in young Harry's best interest is to take up residence with both.
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.
Obviously, it is there for a reason. You mentioned constantly disposing of it, which suggests that you are a busy person, who exhibits an air of organization in regards to your work and are nevertheless able to sort through the paperwork and get things get done. I would not suggest changing your system of management as it seems efficient. Works quite well for myself.
D. Hufflepuff - Prove you are not useless.
Hardly a fair question for a polymath of my ability. My knowledge of botany (especially plants from which poisons may be derived from,) advanced chemistry, geology (more praticality, I can tell you as to where certain soils found upon the legs of trousers may have originated,) anatomy, the deciphering of secret codes, donning convincing disguises (even women) and various forms of fighting (pistols, fencing, boxing, martial arts, singlestick and a hunting crop, my favorite unorthodox weapon) are excellent.
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.
If it is monetary gain you require I have acquired enough wealth to retire comfortably due to my dealings with the aristocracy and governments of Europe and I am willing to, as the Americans say, shell out anything needed for my admittance.
I could probably also aquire a full set of my colleague Watson's dramatizations of my cases up to date. They are worth a look if one wishes to reflect on my deductive prowness, albeit the text is sensationalized.
Otherwise, please refer to the above question. I am willing to use any of my skills for fulfilling your needs if they are not trivial problems.
I answered using my net handle.
"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. _____Amphitritie_______
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. _____Amphitritie______.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. ____Amphitritie_______.
One day, marmalade will rule the world. _____Amphitritie________"