Come and sort me

[birdsofshore]

Being confused and possibly a bit unimpressed by the Hello Quizzy sorting thingy, and also perplexed by some LJ friends' results, I tried the Harry Potter Character quiz wotsit, and got blimming GRINDELWALD! Oh yes. Apparently I am Clever, Conceited and Dangerous. O_o

I need better results than these. Come and sort me. I struggle to feel an affiliation with any house, try as I might. I can see aspects of myself in each house's traits, but then when I read the rest of the description it's a big old nope.

Feel free to ask me relevant questions and to assassinate my character explain your answers in the comments, if you want to.

[Poll #1932618]

Comments

[tamlane.livejournal.com]

You're bold but fair, clever, and you have a fantastic sense of humour. You're a Gryffindor to me. ;)

[birdsofshore]

I've always liked you, tamlane :DD I hope I just get LOADS OF POSTS saying how fab I am, that would be a hit with me.

I will refrain from commenting on your choice until more votes are in. I don't want to violate the secrecy of the ballot box. Or something.

[tamlane.livejournal.com]

LOL

I guess you'll be really pissed at me for that if you fancy yourself a Slytherin, eh? :P

[birdsofshore]

:DD Yes, it would be a bit crushing, wouldn't it?

I honestly haven't got a feel for myself fitting into any house. I sort of want to tell you lots of reasons why I *wouldn't* fit into any of them.

[birdsofshore]

Well, people seem to have made their mind up now (i.e. ALL OVER THE PLACE :D) so I will come back to say why I was flattered by your comments, but I don't think I am a Gryff. Apart from not being a terribly courageous sort, I am also an introvert and quite cautious. I am stubborn, proud, volatile, and concerned with justice, so I could probably scrape in, but I would struggle a bit with all that extroversion and reckless behaviour.

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

Given this focus on not violating the secrecy of the ballot box, I think you're focused on fairness in a puff way and you're so adorably caring and exciteable... Ravenpuff is what I say, but puff as your main house. :P

[birdsofshore]

That's lovely! I am interested in fairness, definitely. I like this late swing towards Hufflepuff, it's very heart-warming.

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

I'll play. I am quite unsure, of course, but I think your sense of humor leads me to say Slytherin. There's a bit of deviousness there that I associate with the house. (That said, I do not find you to be one of those overly ambitious/seeking greatness Slytherins, but rather, one who is completely awesome, smart, with just a hint of wickedness (in the best sort of way). And maybe you like to achieve your ends, but they're just less self serving than the Slytherin stereotype...? That said, I almost went 50/50 with Gryffindor. It's a really tough call. And your constant adorable flailing throws me a bit, because, I don't know, that seems a bit more like a Hufflepuff, but I just... there's a streak in your writing that makes me believe that's a bit too simple for you. I'm just rambling. But I'd say some Slytherin/Gryffindor combo, which, really, is somewhat close to our Harry, isn't it? Perhaps the hat would let you choose between the two, in the end.

I dont know. hee! Who are your favorite characters? Does that lend a clue as to where you belong and who you identify with? It's fun to think about.

[birdsofshore]

God, this is fabulous. People talking about ME and saying blush-making things; why didn't I think of this LONG AGO? :D

Erm. I really like most people. I have to say that *cough* Draco is really my favourite. But Harry is my favourite on other days. I just adore both of them in different ways. Other than them, I recently discovered my love for Remus, as you know. I also adore Snape, Ron, Hermione, Neville, Luna, Lucius Malfoy, and I have a soft spot for the Weasley twins, too. So, that narrows it down. Err. I have trouble with Sirius. I really wish I could love him. Does that help?

I do UTTERLY like to achieve my ends, by the way. You can be quite sure of that. If I seem like I don't, it's because I've learned that it doesn't look very pretty. :DD

[birdsofshore]

and I have to blow some kisses and ♥ for all the lovely things you said. *throws love heart confetti at you*

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

Ha! My good friend arcadianmaggie was sorted like Harry by Pottermore. Pottermore actually gave her a choice whether she wanted to be Slytherin vs. Gryffindor. (She chose Slytherin.) That's sort of how I imagine you'd end up sorting yourself as well.

You wish you could like Sirius? I don't feel strongly one way or another about him. I wish I could like Ron and some of the other Weasleys more. I just... don't really care for them much. Too much emotion and not enough reasonable consideration/awareness for me. But, then, that's why I'm Lupin. ;)

[birdsofshore]

I have lots I want to say about this but I don't want to skew the vote until a few more people have had a go, so I will come back and say it later :DD

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm very impatient. This will be difficult. Read to me while we wait?

[birdsofshore]

I am having a competition with my children as to who can learn this song the fastest:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y57sYHIDP_Y

Come back when you've got it word perfect. That should entertain you for about 10 mins :D

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

WHAT? THAT'S how it ends? SPOILERS! lol.

j/k, j/k. Hmm. I should learn so that song. Did you know I was (once upon a time) an opera singer? If I can spit out recitatives in foreign languages, I can certainly spit out 2 minutes of HP (most of which) I actually understand? YOUR KIDS ARE GOING DOWN. lololololol

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

I'm working from home today, can you tell? I'm abusing my freedom by playing on LJ all day. But I never get to talk to you Brits otherwise! *justifies all the things*

[birdsofshore]

It's very nice to be on LJ at the same time as you! I often wake up to a bit of ICM that's occurred while I was asleep, but this is a new treat.

[birdsofshore]

Oh wow. I didn't know that. We are in trouble. I get stuck at GOF :D

I like the way (apart from the fact that he's just very clever and cute) that he obviously hasn't read the books, just watched the films. He thinks Ginny is called "Jenny" and he doesn't understand the plot of POA (which you wouldn't, of course).

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

Ha! Of course. Gods, even I struggle with POA at points. Leap of faith ahoy!

[birdsofshore]

Right there is a complete spread of votes now so I am just going to say my piece. I love that you mentioned my flailing. They would chuck me straight out of Slytherin for that, wouldn't they? I wouldn't last 5 minutes.

I am one of those people who thinks it would be cool to be a Slytherin, but would actually be terrified and out of their depth. I am very expressive, in fact my face is laughably expressive and if I don't like someone I can't even pretend that I do, I just can't physically do it. Other than that I could maybe pass as a snake; if given the choice, though, I would ask to be placed somewhere else. Although many of my most beloved fandom people identify as Slytherin, I imagine it as being a scary place, and I would rather try to achieve my ends amongst a lot of Hufflepuffs, for instance, who wouldn't see me coming, hehhehe.

[birdsofshore]

(Fred and George make me laugh. I like anyone who makes me laugh, really)

[ms-hecubus.livejournal.com]

I had that happen when I was sorted too. I like to say I'm the anti-Potter because I was whispering "Not Gryffindor, not Gryffindor" while taking the test. When the choice came up I jumped all over Slytherin.

[birdsofshore]

Haha! A lot of people want to be in Slytherin. People who are not H/D fen don't get this, I think. I have a lovely friend who keeps buying me Gryffindor merch. She just assumes I like Gryffindor the best, because "that's the good house".

[tamlane.livejournal.com]

I see that deviousness you're talking about, but to me it's more like the Weasley twins. Jovial rather than dry or malicious.

Annnnd. I'm talking about Birds like she's canon or something.

[birdsofshore]

SO. HAPPY. People are discussing MEEEEEE like I am important *laughs forever*

[ashindk.livejournal.com]

GRYFFINDOR!
You're not afraid to speak your mind, and you have a great sense of humour.
You're George Weasley (not Fred, because I want to keep you alive).

And I really know where you're coming from with the character quiz thingy. It told me that I'm very arrogant, and then told me that I'm Remus Lupin. Whut?!? Really?!? I suppose I may be kind of arrogant, but Remus Lupin is THE FREAKING OPPOSITE OF ARROGANT!!!

[birdsofshore]

how bizarre! I couldn't really disagree with the test's conclusions - it said I was cautious, mature, arrogant, and weird :D I do disagree that I am therefore Grindelwald; seems a bit harsh.

Neither Lupin nor you strike me as arrogant at all!

[ashindk.livejournal.com]

Cautious, mature, arrogant and weird.... No, I don't think that equals the wizarding worlds version of Hitler.

I am kind of arrogant IRL, but I really, really can't see the word applied to Lupin. At all! That would be like caling Bellatrix Lestrange calm and rational.

[who_la_hoop]

Oh, please. The very existence of this post says Slytherin. Come to the dark side, we have the best hair :D

[birdsofshore]

HEE! It was pure chance and luck that this resulted in everyone standing around discussing me and saying nice things. PURE CHANCE.

My hair is crap; does the Sorting Hat take hair into account?

Hold on, you haven't GOT any hair!!

[birdsofshore]

psst, you didn't vote in the poll thingy. You have to do the clicky, or it's not properly scientific.

[who_la_hoop]

OK, OK, I voted! Sheesh. :D

Actually, I don't think the phone app works that well, as I totally didn't notice there was a poll to take, oops.

PS. Being in Slytherin is GOOD for your hair, I swear.

[birdsofshore]

I love you being 'absolutely certain' I belong in Slytherin. I want to believe. But, the flailing. Someone upthread called it "the adorable flailing". They would eat me alive for that, surely? There'd just be my feet and a bit of ear or something left at the end.

[who_la_hoop]

Well, it does one no good to dither. Besides, think of the midnight feasts!

I'm sure people are allowed to flail, even in Slytherin. Though perhaps they flail in private... :D

[melusinahp.livejournal.com]

I put Hufflepuff, just because I get that kind of energy from you--you're nice and bubbly and seem to want everyone to be happy. You seem to have a strong sense of community and like to avoid negativity. And those are qualities I associate with Hufflepuff in my mind.

ETA: After reading the other comments, I feel the need to say that unless you're presenting yourself very differently to how you actually are, I don't see a Slytherin bone in your body. ;) I hope that's okay. But you don't strike me as self-serving or manipulative and you don't give me strong social climber/ambition vibes either.

I think people just like you, so they want to sort you into their favourite house.

[birdsofshore]

You were the first person to say Hufflepuff! I was starting to feel offended that no-one thought I was nice enough to be in Hufflepuff :DD

I love your comments and I love the way everyone has a different perception of me, in fact, it's hilarious (and very ego-stroking). If I could choose my character, I think I would like to be a Hufflepuff. Unfortunately I'm really not a very loyal, well-balanced, hard-working or steady person, though, but I love that you see my attempts at Hufflepuffness; I am really chuffed by it.

[saras-girl.livejournal.com]

I have done thinkings and decided that you are a Hufflepuff, and this is why:

Said Hufflepuff, "I'll teach the lot/And treat them just the same."

Sorting Hat wisdom. I can't quite place you into any of the four houses and as *you* don't identify with any particular one either, Hufflepuff seems the place for you. It always seemed to me as though Helga took those more uncertain or just all-round-fabulous students as well as the hard-working sweeties that are emblematic of her house. You have a great sense of humour and are just lovely to talk to, and I agree with the missus about the community spirited-ness.

*hugs Sorting Hat*

[birdsofshore]

I am delighted and flattered by this comment. And starting to feel embarrassed at the way this has encouraged people to say such nice things. But only STARTING :DDD

I am definitely uncertain and NATURALLY all-round fabulous. I am also lazy, moody, fickle and over-emotional. I think I might get chucked out of Hufflepuff - can you imagine! The Hufflepuff reject! I'd need therapy.

[saras-girl.livejournal.com]

I think Hufflepuffs are allowed to be emotional. Now if you'd been in Ravenclaw, that sort of thing could get you in trouble ;)

[birdsofshore]

LOL! I was actually trying to convince myself this week that Ravenclaw was where I belonged. I shall have to give up that notion, I can see.

[dannyfranx.livejournal.com]

I went with Hufflepuff as well, you just seem really lovely, positive and upbeat as well as being quite community minded. Your posts always make me feel warm and smiley.

[birdsofshore]

YOU are a sweetie. I am basking in the glory of being an online Hufflepuff, because I certainly don't manage it in real life!

Thank you. The Hufflepuff bar was looking really empty and sad, now I can flaunt my inner Hufflepuff with pride.

[capitu]

Hufflepuff!

No matter what I got, I wanna be a puff. Let's puff together, Birds. :D

[birdsofshore]

Yay! I think of you as a Puff, too! We can be wannabe Puffs :DD

[omi-ohmy.livejournal.com]

I say Slytherin. Because of peacocks. And my amazing insight into your character. Well, Slytherin or Gryffindor. Depending on the day.

I am NOT happy with any of my results on those quizzy things. I am going to do them again today and see if I can't get someone better. Now if that isn't Slytherin, I don't know what is - so we can be Slytherins together. :D

[birdsofshore]

Peacocks = Slytherin?

I am unconvinced about my Slytherinness. However if you and who_la are ganging up on me I may have to give in. In a very cunning, devious way, of course.

(p.s. I think it's because I feel OK to show you and who_la my wicked side, hehehe)