Saw this at a website, and I thought… how true, how true. My comments and addenda in blue
- You’ve learned to correctly pronounce Hermione. –That’s what I did first after I finished Philosopher’s stone back in 90’s.
- You own all the books and movies. – Yes. I do own all six books plus the two companion books plus all three movie DVDs plus the second and third HP games by EA sports.
- You bought the book at midnight, you were done by 2:30 – Well! not exactly, I bought it at around 9 am on the release date, because the shops opened only then in Bangalore. Stood in a queue. Took an auto back home (Rs. 50) Finished reading the book by 3 pm that day.
- When someone points a stick at you, you shout ‘Expelliarmus!’ – No. But I have shouted “Lumos” several times when there was an electricity cut.
- You can accurately describe a Blast-Ended Skrewt. – Yes I can. Because I’m a Hogwarts student in mind.
- You were completely devastated (cried for days) by the end of book 6. – I was devastated. I didn’t cry, because “Boys don’t cry”. But I didn’t believe what I read. I reread those pages over and over again; thinking that there was something wrong. Even after reading the book several times, I was trying to make up weird theories wherein Dumbledore will come back, at least as a ghost or portrait.
- Running into brick wall trying to find platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station – I wish I’d been there!
- You’re taking a Latin class just so you can come up with your own spells – Not a bad idea!
- Posted online review of latest book two hours after it went on sale – No! Being a fan, I didn’t want to spoil it for other fans.
- You end all sentences with “you muggle” – No. But I sure find myself more comfortable in the company of wizards and witches.
- You have successfully used owl post. – I don’t like owls. I like cats.
- You rave on and on about the great game of Quidditch. – You won’t believe me if I say I used to travel on broomsticks from the time I was in kindergarten. Yeah! My favorite game at that age was to hold a broomstick between my knees and running around singing a song. I don’t remember that song though! 🙁
- odd shaped scar on forehead from self inflicted wound – I have seriously considered doing this several times. But I was afraid =)
- You take an active interest in the characters’ love lives/futures. – Yes I dream about that a lot.
- When people say Harry Potter is dumb, you try to use the “killing curse” – Any doubt? I really get annoyed when people say Harry Potter is kids’ stuff. I refused to give HBP to my cousin when he asked it for reading because he once had said it was kids’ stuff. I even quipped “You are an adult, ain’t you? why do you want to read kids’ stories then?”
- You scream about the injustices of enslaved house-elves. – I’m not as mad as Hermione.
- You grinned at the kid at the queue on release date – Yes! Lotsa ppl were noticing me because I was wearing a custom printed HBP T-shirt on that day. A few ppl even came to me asking where I bought that T-shirt, because their kids were pestering them.
- You refuse to say Voldemort and instead refer to him as the Dark Lord. – No I call him Voldemort. Fear of a name increases the fear of the thing itself.
- Installed covert surveillance at JK Rowling’s house to get scoop on next book – I want to keep her at gun point and making her write more series on the book. 🙂 Just kidding Jo, I love and rever you!
- You have tried every flavor of Bertie Botts currently available – I had bought 2 packets of Bertie Botts from US. And shared it with witches and wizards. I got earwax. Never got Vomit. (Not that I want to taste it! :D) Too bad it’s not available in India.
- You have untamed jet-black hair. – My original hair color is Jet-black; I’ve never dyed. And my hair sure is untidy; but not as untameable as Harry’s
- Look, for the tenth time, “flying” is not available on ANY of our car models – I’d prefer flying on a broomstick
- Spend hours by the window waiting for message from Hedwig – Not Hedwig! But owl from Hogwarts saying I’ve been selected into Hogwarts.
- Avada Kedavra you bumhole! – Don’t you remember? I’m the good guy!
- You refuse to eat anything other than chocolate frogs. – I’m not much of a chocolate-liking guy. I have made several snacks like Pumpkin juice, Treacle Tart, Pumpkin pasties and butterbeer at home.
Some of my custom facts to add to this:
- I have made a Harry Potter fanfic story which I’ve never shared with anybody. It’s a secret.
- How many times have I read and reread the books? Can’t say. Because I lost count 😀
- One of my blogger friends landed in Scotland only last week, and I’ve already started bugging her to visit and send snaps of the movie locations, Hogwarts express and all.
- Of course, visiting England, King’s cross, Hogwarts Express, Edinburgh castle etc are my life ambitions. 🙂
planning to get on to Hogwarts asap..n also plan on 9 3/4:)
Greetings from England. Loved you answers 🙂
Thanks 🙂
Those answers came from my heart.
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