reapplication
Thanks so much to everyone who told me what they'd like me to change--it was oh so very helpful, and I hope this it satisfactory. And thanks to the people who voted Ravenclaw, even if it was funny.
LUMOS SORTING APPLICATION
Name:
Tryphe. It's actually Marina, but I prefer to be called Tryphe. It’s short for Tryphaena. That’s “softness” or “delicacy” in Greek. I think. But if I could have chosen my name it’s what I would have picked.
Age (13 or up; we stick to LJ rules):
Well, I am at least thirteen, but I've not yet hit driving age. I hope that's enough; my parents don't like me giving my age on the internet.
Location:
Los Gatos, California, half the time, San Jose, California, the other half, as my parents are divorced and have split custody of my brother and me. In general, I'm in California.
Where did you hear about this community?
I saw the Gryffindor banner in gdye_trauda's userinfo, then found the link in her friends list.
How much time are you willing to invest in this community?
As it is currently summer, I'm willing to invest loads of time in this community. I'm also involved in _pillars_four, so I'll be dividing my time as equally as possible. As for how much time I'll have when school rolls around...well, who knows. I'l definitely make an effort, though.
PART 1 - Canon
1. Have you read all the books?
Yes. I'd leave it at that, but people seem to get annoyed with short answers in sorting communities, plus you ask for five sentences per question, so I'll go on. My dad was reading CoS to my younger brother, Xander, as a bedtime story about a year before OotP came out. I was bored and Dad's throat was getting tired, so I volunteered to read for him. Long after Xander had nodded off, I was still reading. I read GoF next, since my friend owned a copy and it was more convenient to borrow a book (and then keep it because she wasn't a Harry Potter fan and never reread books anyways) than to buy it, then PS/SS, then PoA, and finally OotP, which was my favorite until Saturday at one in the morning, when I finished Spinner’s End. I went to a midnight party for HBP, then stayed up until five reading. I would’ve kept going, but Jeff came in and said it was f---ing ridiculous and to shut it. I still finished it before noon, though.
2. Give us your personal interpretation of each Hogwarts house (in terms of atmosphere, mentality, intra-house relationships et cetera - these are just a few examples).
Woah--this is a lot to tackle. I'll do them in alphabetical order, since that's easiest and I can't choose on my own.
First comes Gryffindor house. There's a lot of companionship and friendship in Gryffindor. They are open to inter-house relationships, so long as it doesn't involve getting matey with Slytherins. They also tend to be reckless, bold, and stubborn. They aren’t exactly the greatest example of house unity, often letting arguments get out of hand or holding grudges. The main house traits are bravery and a strong sense of right and wrong.
Hufflepuff house is,well, I'm not sure what to say about Hufflepuff, as we've seen so little of them. But for one, the other houses, consciously or not, tend to look down on the 'Puffs. They're sometimes seen as the house for the leftovers--the people who weren't smart enough for Ravenclaw, brave enough for Gryffindor, or pureblooded enough for Slytherin. They, too, are open to inter-house relations (there were quite a few of them in the D.A., for instance), and I'm pretty sure they'd also be opposed to the idea of bridging the gap between Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Hufflepuff also seems to be the most united house in itself. The sorting hat says they are loyal and hard-working.
Ravenclaw house is... Again, I'm faced with the same dilemma. We see a bit more Ravenclaw than Hufflepuff in the books, but the two biggest Ravenclaw characters so far, Cho Chang and Luna Lovegood, don't seem to have anything in common (except for alliteration, but that doesn't count). At all. But, ignoring this and going by what we hear of the house, I can say this: Ravenclaws are smart. Intelligent, clever, witty--whatever you want to call it, that's Ravenclaw. They also are open to inter-house relations (again, my proof lies in the D.A.). I'd figure Ravenclaws as having very close friendships, as not only did Ginny's boyfriend, Michael, join the D.A., but he also brought along Terry Boot and Anthony Goldstein. Not to mention how quick Cho was to forgive Marietta for ratting out the group.
Now, the fourth and final house--Slytherin. This is the house that we see the most of (other than Gryffindor, of course). Mainly we see Draco Malfoy and his "cronies," though we do catch glimpses of others. Assuming Draco is the perfect model of his house (he probably is, considering how long the Sorting Hat took on him), Slytherins are creative, ambitious, and oftentimes rude. (Creative?, you ask? Yes, creative. Just think of all those ways to humiliate Harry he thought of. And just because they all failed doesn't mean it didn't take heaps of creativity to think them up.) They appear to be entirely against inter-house relations, as we never see any of them be anything but insulting to any members of the other houses.
3. What would be your favourite flavour of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans and why (note: as the name implies, all possible flavours exist)?
It's hard to pick just one. Of the actual candies (the ones they sell at Borders), I favor roasted marshmallow and dirt, but I'm not sure what I'd choose if the selection was that huge. Possibly strawberries-and-nutella-with-whipped-creme-and-powdered-sugar crepe because that's my favoritest dessert ever. (Yes, I know 'favoritest' isn't a word. I just like to add suffixes to words. And write in incomplete sentences. And start sentences with coordinate conjunctions.) Super dark chocolate would also be good, along with vanilla soymilk or apples-with-peanut-butter.
4. If you were on your House’s Quidditch Team, which position would you preferably play and why?
I'd rather not play on my House's Quidditch Team. This is not only because they'd hate me for it, as I suck oh-so-very much at sports and would make them lose every game, but also because I don't like to play sports and would much rather watch other people do it.
But if I absolutely had to choose a position, I'd choose Chaser. Throwing/catching a ball is something I do know how to do (as opposed to finding and hunting a tiny and very fast ball, guarding three uneven goals, or going after very heavy and possibly homicidal flying bowling balls with a bat). I'm not sure if I could remember how to throw/catch a ball while fifty feet in the air with nothing but a broom beneath me, but if I had to choose...
5. What HP conspiracy theory do you hold true unless it is textually proven otherwise? (i.e. Snape is a vampire, Ron is Dumbledore, etc. - there are loads of these theories. Feel free to contribute your own)?
I don't really support any theories. I've recently joined/watched a few communities that involve theories, and I love reading them, but I don't like to be too supportive of any of them, as it will then be a huge letdown when JKR says they're wrong. They usually are, too. It is fun to think about the cleverer ones, though.
And I will proudly say that the one theory I ever have truly supported has been proven correct. I'm not going to go into it too much, just in case anyone sorting me hasn't read HBP, but it involved Draco's role in that book. OMGYAY.
6. What is your favorite book aside from HP and why?
This is a very difficult question. I'm assuming that's why you made it one of the optional ones. And because it is so difficult, I will just use the first good book that comes to mind instead of trying to pick a favorite out of every book I've read.
Dangerous Angels by Francesca Lia Block. This is actually a series of interrelated books. Five, in fact. Weetzie Bat, Witch Baby, Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys, Missing Angel Juan, and Baby Be-Bop.
Well, as for the why:
She writes about LA like it's magical, and it's kind of convincing. Each of her books (not just the ones I picked) have different levels of fantasy in them, from undercurrents to the main focus. I'm just amazed that anyone can do that, having been to LA a couple of times and not getting that impression at all.
Her characters are complex. Not only that, but each book has a different PoV, from Weetzie's to Witch Baby's to Cherokee's to Dirks. We see the characters through each others eyes, and the difference in how they see themselves and how others see them can be striking.
Mostly, I just love Block's writing style. The first taste of her writing I got was a D/G fanfiction based one one of the stories in her book The Rose and the Beast (I'd have picked that as my favorite, or Wasteland, but for squick factor). As soon as I saw that the fic had been based on something else, I bought the something else, which was quickly followed by several of her other books.
7. What would your Room of Requirement look like?
Apart from it looking exactly like Hagrid's hut, it would have a comfy bed with loads of pillows and blankets, a bookshelf full of well-written D/G fic in book form, a bunch of empty notebooks for me to fill, tons of blank white paper for me to draw on, every book I'd wanted to buy but decided against for lack of money (also on the book shelves), all of my favorite books that I like to reread, all seasons of Buffy and Angel on DVD, all seasons of That '70s Show on DVD (I don't care if they aren't all out yet; it's the freaking room of requirement), a lovely antique desk and chair set for me to write/draw/read at, a huge projector screen (with a projector and dvd player, of course), and a laptop with PSP9 and an internet connection.
In other words, it would look nothing like Hagrid's hut.
8. Describe your wand and tell us why you picked that design.
My twelve-inch wand would be made of willow with an Augurey tail feather for the core, as that is my animagus form. It would be thinnish, with a slight handle area and moonstone embedded into that end. I picked this wand because I've done my research and these are the things that seemed to jump out at me.
PART 2 - You
Please go here
and fill out the short Myers-Briggs test.
They spelled 'analogies' wrong. Grr.
9. Paste the URL of your results (TOP 5) including its description
here.
Your #1 Match: ISFP
The Artist
You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now).
You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children.
Simply put, you enjoy bueaty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life.
Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs.
You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer.
Your #2 Match: ISFJ
The Nurturer
You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal.
A good listener, you excell at helping others in practical ways.
In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.
You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for.
You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.
Your #3 Match: ISTP
The Mechanic
You are calm and collected, even in the most difficult of situations.
A person of action and self-direction, you love being independent.
To outsiders yous eem impulsive, surprising, and unpredictable.
You are good at understanding how all things work, except for people.
You would make an excellent pilot, forensic pathologist, or athlete.
Your #4 Match: ISTJ
The Duty Fulfiller
You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done.
You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings.
Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you.
Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy.
You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer.
Your #5 Match: INFP
The Idealist
You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world.
Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships.
It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close.
But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop.
You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist.
What's Your Personality Type?
10. Who do you admire most and why?
Eep. I can't just paste my edited old answer here. You've gone and changed the question on me. >:(
I don't think I can narrow it down to just one person. I think maybe any writer that's made a name for themself. And any celebrity that doesn't have an eating disorder. People who are selfless and help others. People who always do the right thing.
Mostly, people I wish I could measure up to in some way.
11. What would you like to have accomplished at the end of your life?
I'd like to have created something memorable. Be it photography, writing, painting, whatever--I'd like to have been good at something and remembered for it. Examples: JRR Tolkein, Ansel Adams, just about every dead smd famous artist ever.... They’ve all left their mark on the world, and it would be so great to do that by the time it’s my turn to die.
12. Would you sooner commit a crime against your kin or your countrymen?
Oh, my countrymen, definitely. I'd never commit a crime against my family. Ever. Not to mention I'm really not loving America's current condition. (And I totally meant to elaborate on this answer, but I don’t have anything to add.)
13. What would your animagus be and why?
I think my animagus form would be an Augurey. Augureys stay inside their nests most of the time, only flying when it rains. I stay inside my house(s) most of the time, and I love love love rain. Plus some people think I’m creepy. (I’m not sure why, but I thought I’d include it, as Augureys bear a resemblance to vultures and are darkly coloured.)
I took a quiz once that said I was a porcupine, but that didn’t include magical animals and such, so I think an Augurey is a better match.
14. What would your patronus be and why?
“A beautiful, carnivorous creature native to India and the Far East, resembling a winged snake, but plumed, having two legs, and reaching up to fifteen feet in length. As occamy eggshells are formed from pure soft silver, the occamy's reputation for aggression may be overstated, as most of its interaction with humans probably has consisted of defense of its eggs.” (Found at the Lexicon.)
I think and occamy would make a wonderful patronus. They’re protectors by nature, and I think they’re absolutely fascinating.
If not an occamy, my patronus would still be some sort of bird-maybe a fwooper. A lime green one. (Just because all patronuses/patroni are silver doesn’t mean mine can’t have personality.) It could sing and drive the dementors insane. O_o
15. What career would you consider if you were indeed part of the wizarding world and why?
I think that my career choice would be the same in the wizarding world or in the muggle one. I'd like to be an author or a photographer or an artist or a web designer or...something. Being in the Wizarding World rules out web design, but apart from that, my top choices are the same. I wouldn't like to have a magical career, I don't think.