Member Of The Month Proudly Presents!
Gryffindoll

*taps microphone on knee* This... thing... it's being so bad lately. *eyes sound person and taps again* Ahhh there we go! *speaks into mic* Hello hello, everyone! Welcome to another bright and shiny Member of the Month interview? Are you ready for it? Are you? AAAAAAAARE YOOOOOOOU?
Today we have a loverly lady friend to interview. You probably know her and love her! *gestures to guest* Please welcome Gryffindoll to the stage!
=DDDDD!! Yayyy! -Walks onto stage and trip on microphone cord- Stage fright makes me clumsy. ^^" XD

Oh goodness! You should probably sit down so you don't fall again. ^^ *gestures to seat* Nooooow, welcome! Care to tell us a little bit about yourself?
xD Hehe. Alright! Ummmm. I'm Dee, better known as Gryffindoll around SS. I'm a college student, soon going to be 20 (I feel so old! =[), and I loooooove making graphics and posting all over SS. ^____^

>.> You are not old. *older than you* And Dee is a lovely name. And you make fantastic graphics, loooooots of people love them.
Ooh! -Wipes brows- Baha! xD! & Awww thankssss!

^___^ You're welcome. Hehehe. Now, to start us off... how did you get into the Harry Potter fandom?
Ooooh. Wayyyyy back in 4th grade. During homeroom time, the kid who sat in front of me was ALWAYS reading the books. He was reading Sorcerer's Stone at the time, if I remember correctly... Anyway, the cover seemed so cute and whimsical, I just sat there staring at the cover of his book like *O*. So I made a note of the name and then went out to find the book myself. I started reading it and have been hopelessly addicted since then. <3

Awwww! So ickle. :3 Can I ask what your favourite book in the series ended up being?
GoF!!!!!! -Faints-

Ooooh, really? Why is that one your favourite? ^__^
I think it was because of the TriWizard Tournament; it's just so different from all the books before it because you get to kind of get a broader view at the wizarding world, get to learn of other magical schools besides Hogwarts and the book introduced a few new memorable characters that we all still love today. Though I did miss the Quidditch a bit. xD

Ahhh Quidditch. Greatest game ever. :3 Was GoF your favourite movie in the series then, too?
Actually, no. I'm not entirely sure why, but I feel more attached to the very early movies - 1 through 3. I guess it's because I was younger back then and so it was a little easier to get lost in the screen, now I kind of look at them and... KNOW it's just a movie. xD But either way, they're all absolutely amazing. <3 But I'll always be pro-books. ^__^

They were so cuteeeee in the earlier movies, weren't they? *____* with their squishy little faces! *squees*

I forgot to ask this... lol we're barely into the interview and I've already forgotten my questions. How did you find SS? And how long have you been a member?
Yes they were!! *O* -Pinches their adowable cheeks-

Baha! Umm. To be honest, it was SO long ago that I don't remember very clearly how I found SS, but I'm pretty sure it was probably through a google search on either Dan or Tom (I was obsessed with them at the time. ). I think it led me over to the SS galleries, and then I got to see the rest of the forum and decided to join, it seemed like a pretty awesome place. & It turned out to be so.
I've been a member for 7 years -puffs out chest proudly- Hehehehehe. I love having been a part of such an amazing site so long, it's amazing. <3

You're as SS old as meeeee! Can I ask what part of the site really held your attention? What kept you coming back?
SS Veterans FTW! -Hi-five-

Hmmmmm. I think it was two things: Madame Malkin's & Borgin & Burke's. Graphic-making and RPing had always been my two favorite parts of the site.

And you're VERY good at graphic making. AAAAAAND I saw you RPing in the school before, hehehe. I think I actually played with you for a few posts. You were FUN.
! Uwaa, thankssssss. -purr-
& Yeah I joined the school RPG for a bit a while back! Hehehehehe I remember RPing with you too! It was pretty neat! I might join the fun again soon, as soon as I make up my mind on a charrie to use.

Oh goodness please do! Your character was SO FUNNY.

So you stayed for Borgin & Burkes and Madame Malkins... is it safe to say that they're still your favourite areas of the site?
Aw thanks! I'll make sure to use someone as crazy as her next time.

& Hmmmm. I don't know, there's SO many places I like now that I wasn't really a part of when I first joined that I really, really love. Like WWW, the Fan Clubs, and the forum I currently have an obsession with the most right now - the Fan Clubs Birthday Bash of Goodies one. -Cough-EVERYONEGOJOININTHEFUNNOW!!-cough-

Haha yay advertisement! Well I'm glad that you enjoy most of the site as a whole! ^____^ It's always nice to find members that love a little bit of everything.

I think we've talked about SS and HP enough. How about we move on to NON-Harry Potter stuff? Like books that you like that aren't Harry Potter, maybe?
Ad plugs FTW.
Ooooooh, non-HP? I'm like a huge history nerd - or, more specifically, Renaissance history nerd. So I LOVE historical fiction books based around that time (and preferably taking place in Italy. HEHE. [/obsessed]), or books that hint toward that kind of stuff. The Rule of Four, by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason is one of my favorites, as it's a bit sort of Da-Vinci-Code-ish.

Ooooh history nerd FTW! *high fives* Italy has such an intriguing and deep history so you're probably swimming in books. Any made into movies that you enjoy?
YAY!
& YES! That's one of the main reasons I'm so hopelessly obsessed with that country.
Unfortunately, no, none of those books have been turned into movies though I would really love if a movie was made from The Rule of Four, it really is an amazing book with a great plot. But even so, I still like to watch movies based on those times, even if they're not based on a certain book or I haven't read the book. I'm completely addicted to anything hinting toward those times. <3

You're TOTALLY a history nerd, I love it. *has special love for history* What other kind of movies do you like? Just history ones?
Yes I am! -Stands proudly- Hehe.
Ooooooh. Scary movies, scary movies, SCARY MOVIES! I love anything that will give me nightmares for weeks! It's horrible, I know, baha, but I like when movies have a strong impact and I just love the thrill of your nerves being like… especially aware. It's sort of a thrill, I guess. xD

You're a fan of that tingly feeling you get all over when you know something scary's gonna happen, aren't you.
YESSSSSSS!!!! xDDD! Whooo. Scary movies get me excited.

lol you're so cute. The nightmares don't bother you?
Aww! -Blushes- Hehe.
They only bother me until I wake up. Then you get this like… amazing feeling of relief, y'know? Like, "WHEW!! It was only a dream. THANK GOD." Haha. But I don't know, there's just something awesome about being at the edge of your seat jumping at any little sound or movement. Perhaps I'm just weird. !

Possibly maybe a little bit, yeah. Heehee.

I've forgotten. Are you one that frequents the music forum? I swear I see you in there a lot but I may be wrong.
Well, I'm usually around the "What Song Are You Listening To? V. One Million" thread pretty often. I always have iTunes open, except....... right now.

If you did have iTunes open, what would you be listening to right now? Enlighten us.
OMG. -Opens up iTunes- Do you want a list? 'Cause I got a list. xD
Franz Ferdinand, Kings of Convenience, The Beatles, Queen (!!!), Pink Floyd, Vampire Weekend, Maroon 5 (concert coming soon -squee!-), The Whitest Boy Alive, The XX, Muse, MGMT, Arctic Monkeys, John Mayer, Last Shadow Puppets, Erlend Øye, Band of Skulls, Chester French… I could go on all afternoon.

Haha you have good taste in music! And D: Are you GOING TO A MAROON 5 CONCERT?!
Thank you!
& YES! I am! I believe it's on the 14th or 21st, one of those two saturdays. I'm pretty excited, I've never seen them live before!

Ahhhh you'll have to tell me how it goes. x3 *loves Maroon 5 a bit*

Hmmmmmm do you wanna do a lightning round? It's totally up to you. I won't go easy on you.
You won't go easy on me!? I'm scaaaareeddd. xD! But… Okay! Let's go!

Name one thing you collect and why you collect it. What is your favourite fruit? Favourite number, and does it have any special significance? The best Harry Potter character ever is WHO? And what is, in your opinion, the silliest word in the English language?
-Hyperventilates- So many questions, so little timeeee!! GAH!
UH. UH. UH.
Fave fruit - watermelon. Fave number - uhhh!! UH!! OMG. ! I don't think I have one but if I had to choose then, 23? It's my bday. xD
Best HP charrie!?!??! -Dies- WHY DO YOU ASK ME THIS?! Has anyone ever been able to answer this?! UHHHH. Draco. And Dobby. HAGRID!! <3 Dumbledore! UGH. Can I pick ALL of them?
OMG. Funny English words… hmmmmmmm. WAIT. I have to think on this one.
-Dies-
Actually, for some reason, the words with double Gs always amuse me. Giggle, Wiggle, Wriggle xD

Watermelon? Really? lol that's one of the few things I'm not big on myself. O_O And isn't 23 that scary movie with Jim Carrey? Are you SURE you like it cos it's your birthday? YES, people can often answer the favourite character question! and LOOOOL I love your answer for the last one. <3333

Now that I've sufficiently tired you out, maybe we should start wrapping this up? Don't want you to get tooooooo tired.
:O You don't like watermelonsssss?! But they're so… sweet and juicy! -Makes a note never to get Amy any watermelons-
& YES I was thinking of that movie right as I was writing my answer, actually.

x3 they're messy and seedy and they taste funny to me. *blushes*
& Alrightyyyyyyy! Dee's ready to stop slipping and tripping on the stage now. -Giggle- Oh, funny word!
:O!!!!
Maybe you got hit by a watermelon in a past life. xD!

MAYBE! You better not have been the one to throw it at meeeeee
-Shifty- Lil ol' me? Maybeeeeeeeeee. Or maybe not. I wouldn't do that! ..... I think. o_o

You totally wooooould. lol we will be discussing this LATER, missie. >____> Right now, we have a question to be answered, and we're not leaving until it's ANSWERED.
-Wails hysterically- Why must you think so lowly of me?!?!?! DDDDDD:

Hehehehehhe.
Ooooh. Another question? Let's see!
Or let's hear....
Actually, no, let's read... since this is written... erm. I'm gonna stop embarrassing myself now. [/nerd]

lol! Our last MotM, fire_faerie, wants to know the following.

If you could either go into a book or take a character out of one (nothing from HP), which book/who would it be and why?

She says it can be serious or not, it's up to you!
Ooooooooh. Good question!
Hmmmmmm.
I would totally go into either The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant or I, Mona Lisa by Jeanne Kalogridis for two simple reasons: HISTORY & ITALY. [/super uninteresting nerdy answer] xD!
OMG AND BECAUSE DA VINCI IS IN THE SECOND ONE! (I, Mona Lisa) -Hyperventilates-
I would give an arm and a leg to meet the man! Or Michelangelo! Or any other amazing artist from the time!
-Faints-

lol noooo, it's a cute answer! Very cute. ^_____^ You are so adorable. I like it. (take me with you!)

Now it's your turn to ask a questionnnnn. ASK AWAY!
Awwww! -blushes- Hehehe. Thank you. And you are DEFINITELY coming with me! <33

Oooh question time…
Okay!
If you could keep one of the Hogwarts' ghosts as pet, hehe, meaning they would be living in your room/house and you'd have to be dealing with them EEEVERYDAY (they'd probably be following you to school and everything too, hehe), which ghostie would you choose? :3

Eeep I can't wait! And I LIKE your question, it's very different. But sadly... that means that our interview, it is le over.
Hehe thanks! & Awwww shucks. It was funnnnnn, though!! -Bounces around- I had a blast!!

It was VERY fun! :-O Should we take our trip into historic Italy NOW? And we can discuss this watermelon business on the way.
:O!!!! YESSSSS!! Let's go!! -Opens up book and jumps into the pages, bringing Amy along ......................... and a watermelon. -
YAYYYYYYYY <3

Wooooooo! *tosses microphone* Well SSers, that's all we have time for today, Dee and I are about to take a magical awesome history nerd trip. We hope you enjoyed the interview! Come see us next time, when we'll be bringing you... Someone. You'll have to wait and find out. Toodles! *jumps into the book*