Hmm, a mini-interview all in one post.

Anyway, I’m not actually sure I have a favorite book or movie, as I seriously do love all of them. Although I’m sad that amnesiac Lockhart wasn’t part of OotP the movie. xD Because he was hilarious in the book.

And I’ve always been a boring Harry/Ginny and Ron/Hermione shipper. *shrugs*

I’ve always been able to relate to Ginny most. Her whole character arc, of being shy and then opening up and sort of surprising people. And Hermione, a little. The intelligence and love of books.

I’ve never tried to knit a sweater, no. Like Molly Weasley or like anyone else (as I’m pretty sure she used magic to do her knitting. )

The Sorting here on SS? It looks like you already did that, so I’m not sure what you’re asking. If you’re referring to an actual RP sorting, that only happens every once in a while, when the Hogwarts RP admins decide to open up the Sorting hat thread during the start-of-term feast. But other than that, you just go with the site Sorting, as to what house your school RP character goes into.

How do I find the time? I have no idea. Late night visits, mostly (obviously).

And you shouldn’t feel afraid to jump into the RP here. Everyone involved is totally there to help you get your bearing and become just as much a part of things as we are. So all you have to do is get your character created, then just post somewhere. Hopefully you’ll find someone willing to play with you, and then you’re all started.

*points upward* Once you have a character name, personality, and all that lovely information, all you need to do is pick a thread in the RP forum and post something. Give your character something to do, interact with people, buy school supplies in Diagon Alley (for the next few days at least), have your character arrive at the Kings Cross platform… You’ll find that everyone is pretty much willing to help you out, once you set foot in the RP.

Nice to meet you.

Is it wrong to say that I really don’t go for most of the non-canon ships? I’ve always been somewhat of a purist. When it seems two characters are meant to be together, I’m there all the way. I don’t try to change things around.

Why thank you. I’m sure she’d like the compliment.

Unfortunately, I still have yet to watch AVPM/AVPS, but I want to try and do so eventually. So I can’t really answer your question regarding that. And I don’t know that I really have any favorite bits of HP trivia, either. It all just makes me and is one reason why I really want to get onto Pottermore finally.

I could give you some answer about the escape, the adventure, having a world that’s so much more interesting than my own… But I think I’m going to resist repeating myself and just say I’m not sure. I just latched onto HP for some undefinable reason and have loved it ever since. I seem to do that.

Thank you.

And no. I haven’t been able to access Pottermore yet, but I’m excited about learning her backstory. I haven’t spoiler-ed myself regarding it a lot, although I’ve heard little things.

Personally, I think she should only write more “HP” books if she so chooses, and I’d definitely read them if she did. Especially if they were regarding the second gen, or even the Marauders’ era. I think there are enough fans out there that it would definitely not be overkill.

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What do I do with my positions here? Well, I oversee these threads, along with the other Platform 9 ¾ mods, help you all avoid spam and so forth. and the biggest part of being a FC sponsor is making sure people are active there, and approving of new member applications. But in general, the mods and admins are around to help everyone have the best SS experience they can.

If I could be any of the characters? I’d probably be Ginny or Hermione. And I think I’m some sort of mixture of the two of them, maybe leaning a bit more toward the former.

Sadly, I don’t. I’d love if anyone did, though, because I’d want to learn them.

The Ministry of Magic RPG? Once the normal Sorting is closed, the placement for the Ministry will start. It’s fairly similar to the Sorting, except a bit more character-based. So I’d say the first step to getting into the Ministry is to think of a character you’d like to play there. And then applying via the placement once it opens.

and I’m sorry if I misinterpreted your question.

Neither. I love them all, but have to admit that the movies are really only one interpretation of what actually happened. They did an amazing job, though, of bringing the books to life.

Is there anything specific that’s confusing you about it all? I could maybe give you a clearer answer that way, but there are also a lot of threads here, here, and here that might help, at least when it comes to the site-wide RPs.

And thank you. I think it speaks highly of her as well.

Officially? I got validated after the third day, although I’d also gotten the quill on day one and two. The Yahoo mail fiasco set me back til day three, when I decided to use a different email account to register.

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That’s tough. Especially as I’m not sure I really have one, either with the books and the movies. I definitely think things picked up after GoF, book-wise, though. But the movies are all excellent. (The books are as well)

I like it insofar as I’m looking forward to whenever I can actually get on the site. Does that count?

Nice to meet you as well.

And yet again I feel like I’m not answering the question. As I really don’t think I have one. I’m really sorry I don’t, now, but I can’t really just randomly pick one, like I’ve done in other situations. I’d feel like I was letting down all the others.

Hogwarts status? Like, your house, or if you’re prefect, that sort of thing? Because your house is decided by going through the Sorting, like in the books. The RP mods and admins keep an eye on everyone to see if they’re active, etc., and personally select the prefects and such for every term, and it’s pretty much the same for who gets invited to be a professor.



Hi, both of you.

I got on the Quidditch team by trying out, like I would if I was part of one in real life. It’s just that the tryouts in the RP are a bit different than they most likely would be in real life.

Personally, I didn’t really have many problems when I first started RPing here on SS. And the first character I played was easy, as she was someone I’d first developed elsewhere, and in a way ended up being a lot like myself. Shyness can work sometimes, too. Whether it be in-character or otherwise, although out-of-character, it helps at least if you’re willing to ask people if they want to RP with you. Very few of us are the type to criticize if you have problems when you’re starting out, as we understand there’s a learning curve.

Nice to meet another fellow slightly- older SSer, and I think it’s a fandom for all ages, honestly. I’m sorry your family makes fun of you. Most of mine doesn’t, as half of them also have read the books or seen the movies, no matter their age. (And I think I’m finally going to manage to get my mother to read the books as well, with a few other people’s help)

Nice to meet you too.

Specifically pure-blood? Probably Sirius, honestly. I love his character, and everything he did for Harry, even til the end. Plus, he’s pretty funny in his own way.

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I actually was a late-bloomer when it came to HP, only getting into it after HBP (the book) came out. So I guess that would make it around six years?

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I love your enthusiasm, I just have to say that before I get into anything. But yes, you can pretty much expect everything you mentioned, although most of the professors only have one exam during a term, being the finals. The questions professors ask depend on their subject, and the topic of each lesson. There’s classes, homework, earning (and losing) points for your House, separate common rooms, and even extracurricular activities. Quidditch, socializing, anything you can think of might very well be part of the RP.

Thank you. And I really don’t know. Luckily, there are so many more moderators around the sitethat things are pretty balanced out, but I honestly don’t know how I manage everything I do.

My favorite part about SS is getting to talk to people from all over the world, both about HP and every other possible subject that can be thought of. Well, and I love the RPGs. Obviously.

*takes a deep breath* No, not yet, and I’m aiming for Ravenclaw or Gryffindor, although I’ll honestly be happy with wherever I end up Sorted. I seem to usually end up in either of those two Houses.

American football, or otherwise? Honestly, I’m not really a big sports fan, at all. I’ll watch games, but it’s not necessarily because I’m really into it. I just like supporting teams I like, in any sport.

Hi Okay, in a way that sounds like a more interesting degree than my art history one. I took one psychology class in school, just kind of randomly. I’ve never thought about trying for a master’s though. I’m happy with what I’ve got, unless it ends up necessary. And thank you for thinking I’m interesting.

Music-wise, I listen to just about anything. Mostly popular music, but classic rock, country, musicals… They’re all in my iTunes library. I’m eclectic.



Hi all of you! I love that you all have shown an interest (mostly in SS), and I hope that the site lives up to your expectations. And that I can continue helping you with whatever you need.

Oh, and jall3690? I’m sure Hagrid the bunny is adorable.