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Name: Bethany
Age: 27
House you were sorted into: Hufflepuff
Link to original application: here
Are there any questions you would like to elaborate on?

•What sort of profession in the wizarding world would you choose and why?
If there was just one profession that I could choose from it would be a teacher at Hogwarts. The reason that I would like to teach there, is the ability to mold a wizard or witch into a good member of society. (Yes, I understand that Hogwarts could (and has) also turn out some not so good members of society.) It’s just like any other school, but
•Elaboration: I realized that I didn’t finish the question up. What a dork I am! Hogwarts is just like any other school. There are nice kids, and bad kinds. But, the most wonderful part about Hogwarts is that these children get to be taught Potions, and Transfiguration, and Charms. For me, being able to teach in the same school that has a Centaur. Just Awesome!
•If you could choose your animagus form, what would it be and why? If I could choose my animagus form, I think I would choose to be a Puffin. Not any type would do, but a Horned Puffin. They are amazing birds that spend their lives at sea. They come on land to mate and they mate for life. They can dive down 200 feet for food and fly just a few feet above the water. They are small birds, but pretty good swimmers.
•Elaboration: After thinking about this a little, I decided that no. I really wouldn’t want to be a Puffin. I would rather be an Alaskan Sled Dog (different breed than Husky or Malamute). These animals are brave. When a Moose comes into their path, they do not back down even when that Moose is trying to run them down. They are strong. They are determined. They can run for miles and miles and know how to survive if left on their own!
Explain why you feel misplaced in your current House!This was a hard decision for me to appeal this sorting. I have tried to wait as long as I could to appeal because I figured that I needed to give my house a chance. I don't think I am a true Hufflepuff. I look at the qualities of a Hufflepuff and as much as I agree that I do exhibit some of their traits, I exhibit more traits of other houses. I think when my application was submitted, I did have a push towards 'Puff. It wasn't my intention, but it is because I've been homesick and have felt so sorry for my best friend for losing her house during Hurricane Katrina. I really feel that my personality fits in with another house. I am the type of person who needs to have excitement in my life. I love adventure and heading off into the unknown and I don't think is a trait that is widely exhibited in Hufflepuff. But, what I figured out was this house really didn't seem like true Hufflepuffs or what I imagine Hufflepuffs to be. The House Cup is an honor to win, and I have been a Hufflepuff Top Voter since I joined

hogwartsishome! What did not impress me with

the_puff_house is that it seems that everything revolves around winning the House Cup. That's a great goal to achieve and the only way to accomplish that is to go out there and participate. I understand that. I agree with that philosphy, but I don't like 75-85% of the posts there to be just about activities, and we need points for the House Cup. I'd like to see more postings to get people excited about being in the Common Room not just

hogwartsishome!

What would you see in the Mirror of Erised? Be exact with your descriptions! If I was to look in the Mirror of Erised at this moment, I would see me walking down the stage to get my second Bachelor's degree. I would like to be through with school and out there in the world making a difference with my degree. (Yes, lofty goals, but I think they need great nurses out there!)

What makes you unique?I like to try about anything. I am a musician. I have played piano since I was 5, French Horn since I was 10. I also play the Mandolin, Guitar, Oboe, Flute, Handbells, and can pick up any instrument and be able to play it not long after I have started. I am great with languages. I speak German, Spanish. I know ASL. I have a degree in Psychology and am working towards a degree in Nursing. I love the outdoors and go primitive camping along with kayaking and rappelling. I am an extensive world traveler. I love going to new places. I am avid photographer and I can’t wait until I am able to learn how to fly (which will start after I get my degree).

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From:

imthelobster.livejournal.com

Please list the qualities that you have in each of the other Houses (Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Slytherin) and why you feel that you might fit in there.

From:

brinaht.livejournal.com

In alpha order:
Gryffindor: I could see myself as a Gryffindor. I am adventurous, brave, courageous. Yes, those sterotypical Gryffindor qualities. I am loyal to my friends. I am willing to sacrifice myself to help someone else. I am steadfast and true and do not turn down something just because it is not easy. I stand by my convictions. I think I would have enough in common with the people in Gryffindor to do well in that house. I think that my ability to do the right thing would make me a great candidate for Gryffindor.

Ravenclaw: Knowledge. That is the key to most of my life. I yearn to understand everything. I can't stand not knowing how something works or why things do what they do to survive. I tend to be the useless trivia queen. I love to learn things about every subject out there. I think I could do well in Ravenclaw! I think with my intelligence, I would do well in Ravenclaw.

Slytherin: My ability to wiggle out of a situation can be very Slytherin-like. I am very ambitious because I am working full-time and trying to complete a second degree. I have a lot of things that I want to accomplish in my life and will end up accomplishing them one way or another, and no one will stop me. I am very proud of everything I have accomplished so far and know I will be proud of everything I will acomplish. I think with the ambition that I have, my time in Slytherin would be well spent.

I have traits of each house in me like most everyone. Because of the traits I have in each house, I think I would fit in wherever you sort me.

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coaltrain-613.livejournal.com

WITH ALL THE HOUSES PICK A THEME SONG (IN WHICH YOU LIKE) TO DESCIBE THEM?

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brinaht.livejournal.com

While I am still trying to figure out the perfect Theme Song for each of the houses, here is what I have so far. (In alpha order)

Gryffindor: I would choose the song Courage by Manowar. Here is what drew me to this song.
Battles are fought by those with the courage to believe
They are won by those who find the heart
Find a heart to share
This heart that fills the soul will point the way to victory
If there’s a fight then I’ll be there I’ll be there

Hufflepuff: I think You've Got a Friend in me fits perfectly due to these lyrics:
Some other folks might be
A little bit smarter than I am
Bigger and stronger too
Maybe
But none of them will ever love you the way I do
It's me and you
And as the years go by
Boys, our friendship will never die
You're gonna see
It's our destiny
You've got a friend in me

Ravenclaw: Just because this is an awesome song, I would choose School House Rocks
As your body grows bigger
Your mind grows flowered
It's great to learn
Cause knowledge is power!

It's Schoolhouse Rocky
That chip off the block
Of your favourite schoolhouse
Schoolhouse Rock!

I'll post the Slytherin song in just a few minutes.

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brinaht.livejournal.com

Slytherin: I think Another Bag of Bricks by Flogging Molly really sets up the story of Slytherin (At least to me)
T`was in the early evenin`
Near the presence of the moon
You told me you would meet me here
Well now is not too soon
This dagger twisting in my back
Tells me I never should
Have trusted everything to fall
From beggar to fool
I see your face like every race
A serpent with two arms
Devouring me while rains the sun
With dreams in foreign lands
This cold dark tormented hell
Is all I`ll ever know
So when you get to heaven
May the devil be the judge
With another bag of bricks

I scratch your name across these walls
And with my blood turns red
Then drips upon my killing floor
Where I now call my bed
No precious light to harbor
Like so many here before
Now breathes a thousand more
With another bag of bricks

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karinablack.livejournal.com

I don't think I am a true Hufflepuff. I look at the qualities of a Hufflepuff and as much as I agree that I do exhibit some of their traits, I exhibit more traits of other houses.

Where would you sort yourself, please? and why?

From:

brinaht.livejournal.com

To tell you the truth, I would probably sort myself as either a Gryffindor or a Ravenclaw. It would be hard to choose between the two, and if I had too, I would probably say Ravenclaw. I think the fact that I love books and I love to learn would make me a great candidate on top of being pretty creative. I love to figure out new ways to do the same old thing.

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karinablack.livejournal.com

Thank you :)

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sandygurl-31.livejournal.com

of all the characters in the HP books pick one character that you HATE, someone you absolutly cannot stand and explain why.

From:

brinaht.livejournal.com

I despise Lucius Malfoy. I despise him because he does all these tricks that shows he is a Death Eater, but doesn't come out to say it. He's a coward. He won't stand for what he believes in, and the world knows it. He tries to show the world that he is a vicious guy, but in the end he kowtow's to Voldemort. He is only a pawn in Voldemort's game.

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laynie.livejournal.com

Okay, I'm going to give you a scenario:

Say that there is someone who *really* makes you mad. You just hate them. They do something that really pisses you off and you just want to haul off and punch them or do something else equally evil to them. But you could get into a lot of trouble by doing so. What do you do?

1. Just go ahead and punch them, it would make you feel better and you would feel avenged.
2. You almost do, but stop to consider what you're actually doing and all the consequences that could come of it. You decide that it wouldn't be the best thing to do at the moment.
3. You could never punch someone. Whatever that person has done, it's not up to you to punish them.
4. You could get in trouble? No way.
5. You opt to not lay hands on them or their property but instead say a few pointed words and walk away feeling like the better person.
6. You get some of your friends to help you get sweet revenge on that person.

Which option would you choose and why?

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brinaht.livejournal.com

First off, if it got to that point that I would be that pissed off, then they aren't the only one who should be worried.

I would probably choose 2. Mostly because I usually am not the person that hauls off and punches someone. However, I would probably choose 6 as well.

I get to the point that I want to haull off an punch someone then I'm going to make a point to you and will make your life miserable for a moment. However, once I am over being mad..Then it's over and no more.