Hello, there; I'm Death. You're rather down-to-earth (so to speak) for an emperor, and I've known quite a few in my time. Actually, I've known 'em all. My favorite was Norton I of the United States of America.
Anyway, here's a question: what do you think a life well lived comprises?
Hm. That, milady, is a tough one. The biggest part by far of a life well lived, I think, has got to be making other people's lives better. That's the part of power that a lot of people just don't seem to get.
You say you've met a lot of emperors? I'll bet that not one in ten gave a damn about the people under their care. Maybe that's an advantage of a hereditary monarchy; at least it doesn't self-select for sociopaths. Although my father...
...no, I probably shouldn't go there. But then, if you're really Death, you've met my father. I won't ask what you thought of him; better I don't know, considering what I do know about him.
Excellent answer. And, certainly, without giving any specifics, I'll say you're very right about many other rulers. Now, one last question before I vote: What's something totally silly and/or stupid that you think you shouldn't enjoy, but really do?
I'm ashamed to say it, but that's an easy one: I can't help but enjoy watching my cousin Ivan Vorpatril trying to work his way out of some mess he's gotten himself into.
Hee! I know the feeling. I never like to admit it, but watching my brother Dream go up against Desire and Despair was always great fun, probably because he beat them hollow every time.
*sighs, suddenly a little melancholy*
When he did get beaten, it wasn't by them. It was by himself.
*shakes herself*
But that's enough of that. I think you'd be great in Gryffindor, but I'm almost selfish enough to vote you into Hufflepuff just so we can talk more. But I suppose there's time enough in the common areas for that, so Gryffindor it is. It's been lovely chatting with you, and I do hope we get to do it more often.
Hello, there; I'm Death. You're rather down-to-earth (so to speak) for an emperor, and I've known quite a few in my time. Actually, I've known 'em all. My favorite was Norton I of the United States of America.
Anyway, here's a question: what do you think a life well lived comprises?
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You say you've met a lot of emperors? I'll bet that not one in ten gave a damn about the people under their care. Maybe that's an advantage of a hereditary monarchy; at least it doesn't self-select for sociopaths. Although my father...
...no, I probably shouldn't go there. But then, if you're really Death, you've met my father. I won't ask what you thought of him; better I don't know, considering what I do know about him.
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*sighs, suddenly a little melancholy*
When he did get beaten, it wasn't by them. It was by himself.
*shakes herself*
But that's enough of that. I think you'd be great in Gryffindor, but I'm almost selfish enough to vote you into Hufflepuff just so we can talk more. But I suppose there's time enough in the common areas for that, so Gryffindor it is. It's been lovely chatting with you, and I do hope we get to do it more often.
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