Misery - Stephen King
Name: Steph
Age: 21
Gender: Female.
1. Give us reasons for and against you being sorted into each house.
a. Gryffindor
For: I have actually been sorted into this house at two communities on lj. The reasons given to me were because of my determination - I never give up on something unless it's completely hopeless and even then have a hard time doing so. The way I stand up for what I believe in - I won't back down if I do believe in something even if I have no support at all, even if everyone else thinks it's wrong I don't care. The other reason I was voted in Gryffindor was that I can be pretty fiery , I don't mean I am a drama queen, just rather hot headed and headstrong.
Against: One thing that makes me question whether I belong in the Gryff house is the way I won't always do the right thing. The Gryffindors always seemed to do what was right in the end, whether they wanted to or not. It's a very admirable thing but I am not like that at all. I can't see myself saving the life of someone I don't like, and I'm not the type of person who always does what's expected of me.
b. Slytherin
For: Again I have been sorted into Slytherin at one community on lj. This are the reasons I was given. My ambition - I am a very ambitious person and will do anything to achieve my goals. I don't really care what I have to do or how I do it as long as I succeed.So I guess I do use any means to achieve my ends. Also I am very resourceful. I can always seem to get out of a sticky situation or come up with a solution to a problem,(have had enough experience believe me) people tell me I am a charmer, this actually is true and I have been known to play upon this to get out of trouble or get what I want.
Against: Slytherins can be very classist, in the Hp universe that is regarding blood status. A lot of them tended to look down on wizards who weren't pure bloods, or at least half-bloods. I am not a classist person whatsoever, in fact I dislike snobs with a passion. I come from a working class family and unfortunately here in Malta, a lot of people are very classist especially where money and education are concerned. This is something which always angers me. Just because a person is poor or didn't have much of an education it doens't make them any less of a person. In the Hp world I would have no problem with muggle born wizards, they an be just as talented as the pure-bloods.
c. Hufflepuff
For: I am a loyal person. Very loyal even though it's only to a select few. The people who are important to me are extremley so and will have my loyalty forever. Even when I don't agree with their choices I will still be there to give my support. Loyalty to me is standing by someone whether they are right or wrong. It's something I value very highly and expect the people I am loyal to, to be loyal in return.When my loyalty isn't returned I can quickly ostracize the person completley from my life. I also tend to be clannish, in the way I stick to the people I know and like and support them.
I am very wary of outsiders.
Against: I wouldn't say I am particularly just. If I want to do something that isn't "right" or "fair" I have no qualms about doing it anyway. I'm not the type of person who will refrain from doing it just because "it isn't right".
d. Ravenclaw
For: I am very creative. The Ravenclaw house wasn't just known for it's thirst for knowledge but also the creative ability. Rowena Rvanclaw was thought to have come up with the ever changing floor plan at Hogwarts which is a good example of this. That is the particular trait that I possess from the said house. I am very creative and enjoy anything that is. From writing and drawing to painting and decorating all of my hobbies and things I am best at are things of a creative nature. I am also very quick with words and puns so I would say that the wit of the Ravenclaws is also another quality of theirs that I possess.
Against: I am not particularly studious and absolutely hated every minute of school and couldn't imagine the thought of going to college or university, I actually left school before the official school leaving.I dislike studying and didn't even when I had to, so I can't imagine studying as fun.I don't have a thirst for knowledge unless it's learning about something that REALLY interests me and even then I still don't have it in me to read up and study it for hours on end.
2. If you had access to a Time Turner, and did not have to worry about any restrictions, nor about whether you were going to return or not, what would you use it for and why?
There are somethings I would change in my life, things which I didn't choose or influence their happening in any way which made my life miserable. However parts of my life that were awful, due to decisions of my own I wouldn't change, because however awful they were I made those decisions for a reason and they brought me some type of happiness at some point. I try not to have regrets. A time turner would be useful for mistakes that I've made by acting foolishly or putting my foot in it however and also I would use like Hermione did to be in multiple places at once, such as one place I needed to be(work, to earn money) and at home, relaxing. I would use it to fast forward mundane parts of my life and rewind good days and keep living them, kind of like in the film "Groundhog Day." Last but not least I would make time stand still when I was content.
3. Under what circumstances would you use an Unforgivable Curse?
I would find myself using the Imperisu curse frequently. It would just be too handy to not use and also I could have everything my way, thus my life would be a piece of cake.
The cruciatus curse would be used on someone who tried to attack me or who had caused me grief in the past,(I hold grudges.)
The killing curse could well be used if I lost my temper as it's very fiery and I am prone to aggression.(Honestly answered I would really use them.)
4. Under what circumstances would you work for Voldemort?
I would only work for him if I wanted to, if I didn't there is no way he could force me too, unless threatning to kill my mother or pets. If he threatned to kill me I still wouldn't back down.
However if there was a personal reason then I would, or maybe if there was someone I really wanted revenge on then I would go after him and persuade the other death eaters to also. However I would never be his servant, it's likely I would abandon him before he killed me!
5. What class do you think you would excel in at Hogwarts? What do you think would be your favorite?
My favourite three would be Divination - I am into anything to do with tarot and fortune telling and am also quite psychic myself.
Care of magical creatures - I love all animals and would enjoy learning about all the different types of creatures, even the ones that most people are afraid of or dislike. The only things I would not want to go near would be the flobber worms and giant squid as I have a huge phobia of ocatpi (is that the plural of octopus?) and I am not a fan of worms either.
Also Potions, making potions is an art and to me is a very skillfull and creative subject. I love seeing the end result when I do something and can see myself slaving over a particular potion for hours until I got it just right. There's nothing as satisfying as the perfect end result. And last but not least potion making would be very useful.
I can see myself being good at all of those three subjects. I am the type of person who can be very good at something but I have to be interested in the subject if not then I won't do well.
6. You have to make five Horcruxes. What significant objects would you choose, and why? Why are these objects so important to you, that you would be willing to stick your soul into them?
This is a hard question, I have never thought about this before so bear with me if my answers aren't very original, here goes.
My diary - Yes, just as Tom Riddle did. I write in my diary everyday and have done since I was ten years old, so that quite literally is my life and it's fitting that is where I would put part of my soul.
My bed - I know this is peculiar but I'm sure nobody would even think that my bed was a horcrux. My bed is my favourite place to chill out if I feel stressed or unhappy, I just lie there listen to some music and block out everything else.
The wall of my bedroom- Again I know it's weird but being as my bedroom is my favourite place it's fitting I think. I would make a small hole and then insert part of my soul and block the hole up again. My bedroom is like a haven for me.
A locket - I have a locket, which is an imitation piece of the same one Tia Dalma in Potc had. I love it so much, it's my favourite necklace.
My first baby doll - My grandma, whom I loved like a second mother bought it for me the day I was born and I could never get rid of it. It is one of my prized possessions.
7. What would your Boggart form be? Why?
There are three things. Either an octapus because I have the most awful phobia of them I can't even look at a picture of one. Pennywise the clown from the film "IT" because I am terrified of him. He is the reason I am afraid of clowns.
Or my mother dead, we are VERY close and just the thought of that horrifies me more than anything.
8. You can only store one memory into your Pensieve to visit over and over again. Which one would it be? Why?
I would choose any christmas period when my Grandma was alive and was staying with us. Me, my mum and Gran used to have a lovely time together and christmas is when I get depressed most over her death. In fact since she dies christmas has depressed me in general. I have a hard time thinking or talking about her as it upsets me, I still really haven't come to terms with the fact that she is dead and I won't ever see her again. When I do think about her I tend to see her as she was the night before she died, completely delirious with cancer, having a fit, the nearest thing you could call it and being nothing more than a skeleton. I can't seem to remember her as she was when she was alive and healthy, so storing one of those memories inside my pensieve would be wonderful and I'm sure it would make me feel a little better.
9. You have stumbled across the Mirror of Erised. What is it that you see? Why?
Firstly I would see myself successful in what I wish to accomplish in life question as they are the things that I want in my life to be happy, I admit I am a materialistic person. Those said things that I wish to accomplish are -
Firstly I want to be a successful author - This has been my dream since I started writing when I was just a little girl. To see my books as bestsellers all over the world has always been my dream, one that I intend to achieve. I am in the process of writing a book which will be sent to various publishers when ready. I won't give up on it.
Secondly I want to be a tattooist, this is also another dream I have had for a long time. When I have enough money I intend to open up my own tattoo parlour, that would make me the only female tattooist in Malta which would also be wonderful. I'm currently looking into freelance work and the exact requirements to become a tattooist in Malta. I've had a lot of setbacks in the past and have decided that this year I make my dreams come true or at least take the first steps.
Something else I wish to accomplish is to make enough money so that I will never be short, I'm pretty poor at the moment and I absolutely hate it, I am a pretty materialistic person and love money and material things, they are important to me I admit this.
When I have achieved that then I will also open up a sanctuary for abandoned and mistreated animals. Cruelty to animals is the thing I feel most strongly about and cannot even fathom how someone could harm or kill an animal. A human yes, animal never.
In the mirror I would also see myself with a loving partner and two or three kids. I am not fussed about getting married and have had very bad luck in the past regarding relationships but in the mirror I would see myself with a person who made me happy and who I made happy in return. I would actually prefer to live with the person instead of marry and I definitely want kids, more than one. Being an only child is not all it's cracked up to be, I know take it from me.
That and all of the things I wish to accomplish combined would make me truly content which is what I would see in the mirror. Myself content. I would also see my Grandma still alive.
10. What are your hobbies/interests? How do these activities contribute to your personality?
I have many. Here are my hobbies - Drawing, writing, reading, making things (on and offline), tarot, playstation, seeing friends, astrology, designing tattoos, sewing, customising clothes, shopping, card games,sudoku puzzles, designing tattoos, decorating, drinking too much coffee, smoking and drinking too much...
Interests - Machiavelli, serial killers, The Marquis De Sade, mafia, psychology, art, horror, asian horror, anything asian or oriental, anything others find ugly or strange, pirates, anything disney, Disney villains, The mad hatter, Captain Hook, Harry potter books and movies, sarcasm, black humour, video games, cartoons, music (most types),
Prison break, anything macabre, medievil times, Amadeus(movie about Mozart's life), fake fur, clothes, hats, pullip dolls, porcelain dolls, Mbti and enneagram types, tattoos, animals, russian dolls, psycho-analysing the mind, costumes,dressing up, wigs,magic tricks, magicians,the 80's, playing cards(as in the cards themselves), motorcycles, breaking rules, getting my own way, winning, Tim Burton, Fairytales, make-up, and many more...
These things show what type of personality I have and what my likes are and what things interest and fascinate me.
(I am an MBTI type ISFP, http://www.typelogic.com/isfp.html
that's a good description of my character.)
11. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
Well most people are going to be saying no more war, discrimination etc...I would just change things so that you can be whoever you want without having to worry about what others think, personally I am and I don't give a damn what others think, but society's rules are way too rigid, that would be what I would change. The first thing that I would chnage howevr would be all types of cruelty to animals, Extinction, testing and fur. I adore animals and cruelty to the is one of the very FEW thinsg which makes me cry. They give so much love and ask for so little in return I just cannot understand why people harm them. Why they harm other humans yes but animals no. Once I saw 2 teenage boys throwing stones at a cat. I reated by throwing stones at the boys and catching one in the eye, I ended up at the police station but it was so worth it!
12. List three major qualities you look for in a friend. Why are these qualities important to you?
Open Mindedness - If you want to be my friend you have to accept me for the person I am as I don't see why I should change or pretend to be something I am not just to be liked. I think that you should always be true to yourself no matter what even if others don't like it, so what. Take me or leave me but I'd rather be hated for what I am than loved for who I'm not and as Jim Morrison said "A true friend is someone who gives you freedom to be yourself."
He said it perfectley.
Loyalty - As I said before loyalty is very important to me and if my friends are not loyal or betray me then I will quickly sever all ties with that person. After all the whole point of being someone's friend is supporting them and being there for them.
Honesty - I value honesty however brutal it may be. I like people who are upfront about who and what they are even if it isn't "right", I also value people who give you a straight forward opinion, not just gushing and telling you what you want to hear.
13. Who is one person, real or fictional, that inspires you? Why?
There are many. Firstly any person who comes from dirt but keeps on fighting, that is what I am like. Real people who inspire me are -
Jim Morrison - Ok, so he had a lot of faults, who doesn't? At least he was honest about who he was and he is a huge inspiration to me where writing is concerned.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - he was eccentric, and an absolute genius and also wrote some of the most beautiful classical music that exsists, and he was wild!He did exactly what he wanted whenever he wanted, even though most of his lifestyle wasn't "right" for a person of his status. He was an individual who was true to himself and didn't care what others thought or whether they accepted him or not. He also disliked the snobby attitude of the upper classes.
John Wilmot - For most of the same reasons as Mozart. He just didn't give a damn about what others thought of him, and also I admire his skillfull way of getting what he wanted.
Fictional there are so many also. Here are two -
The Mad Hatter - Ok, I know this is weird but I totally love and admire that character, the way he lives his life and is enjoying every minute even if it is mad.
Heathcliff - This is a fictional character I can identify with a lot. His ambition, he came from a hard past but was still determined to succeed even if just to wipe the smug looks off the faces of the people he loathed. His thirst for revenge is also something I identify with and the way he married Cathy's sister in law just to spite Cathy because she had hurt him deeply is something I can see myself doing. When hurt I am not the type of person who cries or admits it, I don't want to be seen as weak. Instead I will get angry then take my revenge even if it takes a long time. I have a hard time letting go of the past and am prone to holding grudges.
14. Outside of Harry Potter, what book has had an impact on your life and why?
Wuthering Heights is one. Although I am not a fan of love stories this is one of my favourite books. It isn't your typical love story, although it was written a long time ago it is more realistic in the way the story is told. Love isn't always easy, in fact it rarely is and it causes a lot of pain and suffering. However if the love is strong enough then it can last eternally.
Also Misery by Stephen King, it shows the will of the human spirit, even when he was going through hell being captured by Annie Wilkes, physically and mentally, sometimes with no hope of escape Paul still kept on fighting. He didn't lose hope that he would get away. It just shows how a person is willing to fight for their life. And can come out on top even after being to hell and back.
And of course, Alice's adventures in Wonderland, it taught me the most important lesson of all. Just be yourself.
15. What excites you most out of life? What is it that makes you feel so fulfilled and enlightened about it?
Spontaneity and unpredictabilty. I hate planning and am always doing things on the spur of the moment. They make life so much more interesting. I also love taking risks and doing dangerous things. There's nothing like an adrenalin rush, I hate being bored and when I am I feel caged and dead inside. I am the type of person who will decide I want to do something in the middle of the night and do it right away. Also being mischievous and doing naughty things, life's too short to be wholesome!
16. What do you think are your top five positive characteristics?
Determination - I have already stated that I am very determined and don't give up unless something is totally hopeless. It's one of my main character traits and I am the most determined person I know. I know this is a little bit short but really don't want to keep repeating myself about it.
Resourceful- I am always able to talk my way out of difficult situations and am always the one who ends up solving problems with careful words and ideas. I am crafty I admit and most of the time can get myself out of trouble, which I suppose is something you learn when you get into as many difficult situations as I do, although I have the knack of getting myself out them I also have the knack of getting myself into them.
One thing I am blessed with is the knack of turning people's words around thus getting them to say what I want or admit something. My nickname at school was the "class lawyer."
Courage - I am not afraid of anyone. The only person I fear is God. If I believe in something then I will stand up for it, even if no-one else agrees. I'm not afraid to be true to myself even if it means I'm different to everyone else (which is the case a lot of the time) I have different beliefs and tastes to most of my friends, and know I am eccentric but I never pretend to agree with them or be someone else just to liked. Also even if I am threatened physically I won't back down, though I don't go looking for fights I won't back out of one and have on occasions been the one who initiated a fight in the first place.I'm not saying that's a good thing to do, but at least I have the guts to see it through instead of running away and hiding.
Creativity - I have a very vivid and surreal imagination, most of my hobbies are creative ones such as writing,drawing, sewing, making things and designing stuff. It is something that gives me no end of pleasure and always keeps me busy especially when I'm bored or sick. However I do have a short attention span and always try to do multiple things at once.Which can sometimes lead to some of my projects being neglected, but only temporarily, I always go back and finish them even if they've been neglected for a long time.
Persuasive - I can be very persuasive up to the point of putting words into people's mouths especially when I want something. I know what to say and how to say it to make sure I get my own way. I find the best way to do this is to find people's strentghs and weaknesses and play on those regarding how I act and what I say. I have a knack of making people do what they don't want to by making something sound better than it is, or convincing them that they actually do want to do it. Kind of like Jack Sparrow.
17. What do you think are your top five negative characteristics?
Competitiveness - I always have to win, even if it's just a playstation game and I'm playing against the computer l play all night if I have to, to beat the other opponent, then I'll try and beat the score. I always want to be the best and this sometimes is tiring especially as in some things there will always be people better than yourself.
Worrier -To the point of obsession, I blame this trait on my imagination being so vivid. I worry about anything and everything that can and will go wrong, this would be the first trait about myself that I would change as it causes me a lot of misery and sleepless nights. Sometimes I find that I am actually inventing things to worry about. Paranoia is how I would more accurately describe it.
Moody - I have extreme mood swings, one minute I can be fine the next I am overwhelmed with feelings of despair, seriously that is how bad they can be. I am prone to manic depression and have extreme highs and lows, I am also a very morbid person and tend to start thinking about death and all those types of things when affected with a "black mood" as I call them, sometimes I go into one of these moods for absolutely no reason and they can last for days. When this happens I prefer to be left alone.
Anger - My temper is awful, seriously. It blows frequently and lose it much too often. I don't mean I am a drama queen or go picking fights. My temper blows quickly when I am provoked, insulted or hurt. That doesn't mean I am the type of person who can't take any advice or loses it over tiny little things. If I am hurt I am not the type of person who will burst into tears, instead will show it through my temper as it is the only way I can let my feelings out, generally I bottle them up and instead of admitting I am upset or hurt,( I find this impossible to do as feel it shows I am weak), I get angry.If provoked physically I can be prone to agression, with others and myself. That said I am not the type of person who will cause an argument just because I disagree with someone's opinion or just because I don't like them.
Addictive personality - I get addicted to things very easily but find it near impossible to break the addiction once I have it. Although I think of myself as a strong character, my negative traits are signs of weakness, which is something everyone has. I am the type of person who smokes cigarettes even when in bed with bronchitis because of the need for nicotine. I honestly can't imagine how I would be if on hard drugs. There would be no turning back for me.
18. Do you believe in fate or free will?
I think that life is a mixture of both, there are some things that are pre determined which you cannot change. However I do believe that a lot of our choices determine our destiny. For example if there is something in my life that I dislike I refuse to accept it and do my upmost to change it.
19. If someone close to you was in danger, what would you do to save them? This could be anything.
It depends how close. If it was my mother or my pets I would do anything, including giving my life to save them. If it was a friend I would try and help them to get out of the sitauation or at least try and think of a good plan. But I wouldn't give my life for them.
20. What is one important life lesson you have learned so far? What did it take out of you to realize this?
Sorry to be repetitive but to me the most important lesson I have learned in my life is just to be myself no matter what happens. It doesn't matter whether people like you or not, don't worry about their approval just do what is right for yourself.
21. You have stumbled across five magical wells. One is the Well of Common Sense and Logic, the second is the Well of Creativity, the third is the Well of Optimism, the fourth is the Well of Physical Strength, and the fifth is the Well of Beauty. You can only drink from one well, but once you do you will be endowed with that ability for the rest of your life. Which well do you think you would definitely not need, and which do you think you would want to drink from?
Well I have enough common sense and I am creative so I really don't think I would need to drink from those.
I am a total pessimist so the well of Optimism I would be tempted to drink from. The well of Physical strength would also be handy but there are ways around that.
However I am going to be shallow and say I would drink from the well of Beauty. I'm not hideous don't get me wrong I am more or less happy with the way I look but there are a couple of things I would change and with the well of Beauty that would happen without the discomfort of plastic surgery. I put too much pressure on my looks so knowing I was beautiful would make me very happy.
22. How did you find out about
On the profile of sweetthumbelina
hogwarts_unity ? (If you remember a certain person tell us so we can award points.)