On Pottermore...
I've heard people talk about Pottermore on Tumblr a lot, and I have to say I'm a leeeetle bit leery of it. I mean, it sounds bloody awesome, and I wish I had gotten in for the beta thing, but it'll be open to everyone in October anyways, which is just a few days off, so I can handle waiting.
No, what I'm leery about is my established characterisation. In the Harry Potter/Hogwarts fandom, my established identity is that of Shaletar Nickolas, a shy, sweet Hufflepuff werewolf with a sturdy, short wand, a knack for Potions, Herbology, and Runes, and an utter lack of talent in anything actually requiring him to use magic like Transfiguration and Charms. I've dressed up in cosplay as Shay for years now, and am actually a little depressed that I can't fit comfortably into my uniform's jumper anymore, as it means I may not be able to play Shay anymore as he is.
If I log in to Pottermore, and I have no idea how things work in relation to the sorting and assigning of wands, but I'm assuming it has to do with answering a lot of personality questions - anyways. If I log into Pottermore and answer questions the way Shaletar would answer them, it might turn out that I'd be sorted into a different house altogether. And of course, I'd probably get an entirely different wand than what he currently possesses.
....okay, so, yes, I know that this is a stupid thing to fret over. But I am Hufflepuff to the end, and it bothers me that I might get sorted into a different house. And I realise my entire rant probably has made about as much sense as bupkis.
.....okay, I'm gonna shut up now. Short version: I'd like to join Pottermore, but I'm leery to.
No, what I'm leery about is my established characterisation. In the Harry Potter/Hogwarts fandom, my established identity is that of Shaletar Nickolas, a shy, sweet Hufflepuff werewolf with a sturdy, short wand, a knack for Potions, Herbology, and Runes, and an utter lack of talent in anything actually requiring him to use magic like Transfiguration and Charms. I've dressed up in cosplay as Shay for years now, and am actually a little depressed that I can't fit comfortably into my uniform's jumper anymore, as it means I may not be able to play Shay anymore as he is.
If I log in to Pottermore, and I have no idea how things work in relation to the sorting and assigning of wands, but I'm assuming it has to do with answering a lot of personality questions - anyways. If I log into Pottermore and answer questions the way Shaletar would answer them, it might turn out that I'd be sorted into a different house altogether. And of course, I'd probably get an entirely different wand than what he currently possesses.
....okay, so, yes, I know that this is a stupid thing to fret over. But I am Hufflepuff to the end, and it bothers me that I might get sorted into a different house. And I realise my entire rant probably has made about as much sense as bupkis.
.....okay, I'm gonna shut up now. Short version: I'd like to join Pottermore, but I'm leery to.