:: Ways to Annoy Draco Malfoy ::

[xxdracomalfoyxx]

Firstly,savvyfairy, it's fine if you 'steal' the layout, I checked.

I was just looking through some old entries, reading some comments, and it dawned on me that hey, a lot of things get on my nerves. I haven't updated for a few days, and I'm getting tired of reading comments about religion, so, here's a new entry, from me to you.

When Americans use British

Comments

[xxsapphrinexx]

Eeeh...I know what you mean...I myself am an American, and I know a bunch of people that use British terms...kinda gets on my nerves too...

[xxdracomalfoyxx]

Why are you telling me? Tell them.

[suedadieotan]

I sometimes am guilty of using British spellings, though I try not to. But I cringe whenever I see or hear an American using a British term. And you're lucky. I wish I had fangirls, or rather, fanboys.

Anyway, recover from your headache soon.

[xxdracomalfoyxx]

It seems to be one of those never ending headaches. It's kind of a dull throbbing right now, but it's still rather irritating. I think I may pay Pomfrey a visit.

Re: Heavy on the snark.

[xxdracomalfoyxx]

You know you're one of the people I'd put up with, you can get away with lots on this journal that others cannot. I'm not even snarky with you, so that certainly says something.

Re: Heavy on the snark.

[zaki]

Hey! I want credit for having at least three-quarters of a wit.

I do not deny being a fangirl. Good Draco-snark makes my day. *bats eyes at Draco, ducks hex*

Of course, I'm tviokh's fangirl, too. *bats eyes at Tviokh, ducks hex*

As for the British slang, guilty as charged. Not deliberate, though. I even ranted about it. But, with lots of therapy since, I think I've got that ruddy tendancy licked.

[redbowties]

Hm. Right, okay. Heh.

I’m sorry, Draco. I know I am totally and completely guilty of the being horribly American and saying ‘git’ and ‘prat’ and such. I also know how annoying it must be!

Just for clarity, it did not start infecting my stupid fangirl brain with the books. I will try very hard not to say it anymore. (To you, at least)

Apologetically,
Melody

[xxdracomalfoyxx]

Why does a Weasley have their own week? When is my week? I want presents.

[ex_parselmou48]

Present!

(Actually it's kinda sad that the girl couldn't even get the wig on right. You should have someone kill her in your spare time.)

And I'm running away now.

[xxdracomalfoyxx]

If I were that bloody hideous I'd willingly settle for Potter too.

[arisato]

Well, I was going to post a large, opinionated, novel-length comment, but I suppose it can all be summed up with the question: What if British slang is a part of your culture? For example, the area of Canada I live in is still very Colonial, and people use terms like "knickers", "prat", and "trainers". You can't blame everything on Harry, you might end up giving him an ego.

[xxdracomalfoyxx]

Do they teach you to read in Canada? I realise that basically everyone in Canada has either British, or Scottish, or even Irish in them, so naturally people would still use those terms. If I had mentioned Canada in my post, I suppose your comment would be relevant.

[arisato]

Generally when people from outside North America say "America", they mean the entire continent.

And furthermore, mostly everyone in America has British, Scottish, or Irish descent, now that you mention it. I realize British terminology is out of place in a large city setting, but would it really be unheard of in smaller communities? Even in Boston, there's a large Irish population and many people tend to pick up on the slang.

And no. They don't teach us to read in Canada. I am interpreting and responding to you through sheer merit of my awesome psychic powers.

[inkedcatpower]

No, it’s not unheard of at all. My ancestors for example, moved to the States in a small farming community, straight out of the Isles. Therefore many European colloquial terms stuck and are still stuck (including weird, archaic phrases the British have since abandoned). So, I grew up with blithering gits, prats, etc. without knowing the difference. However, I find that “bloody” is just amusing to use in place of other, er, indigenous expletives because it seems so tame in comparison. That’s just me, though.

Note: Mr. Malfoy, I have added you to my friends list, unless you’re already annoyed with me. ;]