Chamber of Secrets http://www.cosforums.com Chamber of Secrets Forums - The Ultimate Harry Potter Community. Discussion of Harry Potter characters, plots, theories, rumours, movies, games, Fan-fiction, Fan-art as well as mature, off-topic. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:52:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cosforums.com/images/dh/misc/rss.jpg Chamber of Secrets http://www.cosforums.com owlcity http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123243&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:09 GMT 1. If you could spend a day with any Harry Potter character who would you choose and why?

Ginny Weasley. I bet she'd be fun to hang around. We could do girly things, do neat little magical spells but she's also smart which would be nice.

2. Which Deathly Hallow would you choose?

I would want to bring back someone from the dead. No one else on earth has any possible way of doing that.

3. Which magical pet would you bring with you to Hogwarts?

An owl. I mean, tradition right?

4. What would be your favorite subject at Hogwarts?

Defence Against the Dark Arts. I'm kinda interested by gory stuff. So seeing cool spells that do horrible things would be interesting,

5. If you could ask J.K. Rowling to write one thing what would it be?

Like, about the HP series? I would want to learn more about James and Lily's life when they were fighting Voldemort.

6. Would you play Quidditch? If so which position?

I would want to play but I don't if I would be any good. I forget the name for these people, but you know the people who have to hit the bludgers away? I would be one of those.

7. Which magical career would you choose?

Something inbetween the ministry and an Aurora (Spelling? The ones who have to find bad wizards.) Ministry would be too boring but the other might be a bit too dangerous for me.

8. What would your patronus be?

Probably a deer. Because, they're kinda skittish and timid but holy cow if one wants to hurt you they can.

9. Which magical place would you most like to visit?

In Harry Potter? The Room of Requirment. Specifically, the room where people hide stuff. I would just want to go through all the cool junk.

10. Pick one house you would prefer not to be in. (Optional)

"Not Slytherin, not Slytherin" Haha, I actually have no preferance. ]]> The Sorting Hat owlcity http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123243 The Nativity Story http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123237&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:26:16 GMT I tried looking for the thread, but couldn't find it.

OK, this was shown back in 2006. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, who also directed the first Twilight movie, and it stars Keisha Castle-Hughes (Mary), Oscar Isaac (Joseph) and Shohreh Aghdashloo (Elizabeth). Basically, it's the Christmas story.

Personally for me, I loved it. It was one of the best movies I've ever seen. It was touching, and extremely hardwarming. And when you grow up knowing all these stories, it's heartening to feel yourself being moved by it. It was just amazing. ]]> MC2456 http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123237 Houses and temperaments http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123236&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:48 GMT I have been taught lately about temperaments and could not help myself wondering if temperaments are in a way related to the houses wizards and witches get sorted into. For instance:
From wiki:
"Choleric

A person who is choleric is a doer. They have a lot of ambition, energy, and passion, and try to instill it in others. They can dominate people of other temperaments, especially phlegmatic types. Many great charismatic military and political figures were cholerics. On the negative side, they are easily angered or bad-tempered."

This temperaments strikes me as an average Slytherin or could also be a Gryffindor.

I dunno, I am not an expert in temperaments and just got wondering, but I do know there are many smart people in here who could give me their insight in the topic. It for sure would be very interesting to read . ]]> The Pensieve Montse http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123236 When Did Bellatrix Lestrange.. http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123235&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:38:57 GMT Fall in love with Voldemort?
(Okay- when did Bellatrix start having an obsession/crush on Voldemort?)
[It makes me want to puke, but that's just my opinion ^^]


:D
What do you think? ]]> The Cloak RosieFudge http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123235 CoS Holiday Calendar 2009 http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123231&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:02:10 GMT Greetings,

December is a month in which many of us have a holiday to celebrate. For a lot of Dutch children and adults Saint Nicolas' evening (December 5th) is the most important day in the year after their birthday. For Muslims December 8th means the start of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). The 21st marks the start of Hanukkah and the Winter/Summer Solstice. Then on December 25 it's Christmas. In short there is a lot to celebrate.

It's an old tradition to use an Advent Calendar to count and celebrate the days of Advent until Christmas arrives. We have chosen for this year to let any member who wants to create something to do so.

So what does this mean?

People willing to make something for the Calendar should post their name in this thread and the date of their preference. This is on a first come, first serve basis. However if there are a lot of sign ups we might be able to do two people a day.

Important!

We want to reserve the last 4 days for the Houses. So if the houses are willing to make something as a group, let us know. The House Cup winner, Ravenclaw may choose their date first.

What to make?
  • Something festive and Harry Potter related. A story, drawing, game, video, song, anything. If you make a video, make sure we can host it on LJ (so provide html code)
  • Forum Rules as always should be kept in mind.
  • An avatar size picture (125x125) which we can put on the calendar and will hide your entry. (to see it people would have to click the avatar)

When to send in your entry?

Two days before your date. Midnight GMT.

This gives us some time in case for a reason someone fails to send something in.

Who to send your entry to?

Nadia, mexicant, Moriath, SusaBones or Hes.

Note: due to travel I am not able to receive entries until December 5th.



Sign ups for dates end: November 28th



All entries are hosted on Livejournal, so in case you have a LJ, you are welcome to join/friend the community and you will receive the entries each day on your friends page.

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If you don't have an LJ, don't worry, all entries will be public.

Have a festive December!

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]]> The Cloak Hes http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123231 <![CDATA[Packaging Harry Potter's candy]]> http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123230&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:48:06 GMT Hi!
I explain quickly what I'm trying to do... I'm studing in grafism and for a packaging project, I want to create a ecodesign package for a candy in Harry Potter world. I must do my project in English, but I don't know the name of any candy in English (I speak French... my English is basic).

Can you help me? Can you tell me the name of the most HP's candies you know?

(ps: Is that the good forum for post that?) ]]> The Cloak MlleEimcy http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123230 The Pasta Thread! http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123229&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:08:27 GMT I adore pasta, but I'm beginning to struggle with different sauces etc to go with it. Mine is usually mushroom soup and tuna with onions and garlic, but I want to branch out a bit.
So, basically all ideas welcome! ]]> Schlubalybub http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123229 Would Tom Riddle be affected by love potions? http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123227&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:29 GMT Alright, so I had a look and I couldn't see that this had been discussed before.

Basically, if Tom Riddle/Voldemort cannot love, then will a love potion affect him?
What do you think.

And no bashing him just cause he's not feeling the love. Or any love for that matter...
:love: ]]> The Stone RosieFudge http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123227 IMDB Top 250 http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123224&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:24:19 GMT After starting the "1,001 movies to see before you die" thread, I thought this was only natural...it's likely the most widely known film site!

http://www.imdb.com/chart/top

In an attempt to give this a bit more structure, here are some questions-
  • How many of the 250 movies have you seen?
  • Do you feel this chart is an accurate reflection of the "best" movies?
  • What movies are missing that you believe belong on the list?
  • Conversely, what movies are on the list that you think don't belong?
Note: For the above 2, unless you wish, you are not obligated to state why...cause movie taste is just opinion afterall and varies widely. :)
  • Granted that you've seen at least 10% of these films, what are your Top 25?

Ok, I'll answer my own questions now...

I've only seen 85 out of the 250 movies...and 11 of these are Hitchcock films :lol: I can see I'm seriously lacking in the Top 10! I haven't seen The Godfather, Pulp Fiction, etc. And curiously my total isn't much different than my 89 "movies you must see before you die" amount. :hmm:

IMDB Top 250 Movies That I've Seen:    

  1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
9. The Dark Knight (2008)
10. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
11. Casablanca (1942)
12. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
13. Star Wars (1977)
14. Goodfellas (1990)
17. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
18. Fight Club (1999)
19. Rear Window (1954)
20. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
22. Psycho (1960)
25. The Matrix (1999)
26. Memento (2000)
27. Se7en (1995)
29. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
31. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
32. North by Northwest (1959)
36. American Beauty (1999)
38. Forrest Gump (1994)
39. Taxi Driver (1976)
40. Vertigo (1958)
46. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
48. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
49. The Shining (1980)
50. The Departed (2006)
52. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
60. Chinatown (1974)
64. L.A. Confidential (1997)
68. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
74. The Prestige (2006)
77. Some Like It Hot (1959)
78. The Maltese Falcon (1941)
81. Gran Torino (2008)
82. Back to the Future (1985)
83. Amadeus (1984)
88. District 9 (2009)
95. Rebecca (1940)
101. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
102. Batman Begins (2005)
103. Jaws (1975)
104. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
108. Hotel Rwanda (2004)
110. No Country for Old Men (2007)
118. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
120. Strangers on a Train (1951)
128. There Will Be Blood (2007)
129. Notorious (1946)
130. The Sixth Sense (1999)
133. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
134. Star Trek (2009)
140. Snatch (2000)
141. Into the Wild (2007)
143. The Big Lebowski (1998)
145. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
150. Finding Nemo (2003)
152. The Lion King (1994)
153. The Graduate (1967)
157. Toy Story (1995)
160. Groundhog Day (1993)
164. V for Vendetta (2005)
168. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
171. Twelve Monkeys (1995)
174. The Princess Bride (1987)
175. The Incredibles (2004)
183. In Bruges (2008)
191. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
196. Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
200. Good Will Hunting (1997)
202. Big Fish (2003)
205. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
207. Dial M for Murder (1954)
212. Rocky (1976)
213. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
214. Mystic River (2003)
216. Rope (1948)
217. (500) Days of Summer (2009)
222. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
226. Network (1976)
227. Changeling (2008)
230. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
233. The Lady Vanishes (1938)
239. Casino Royale (2006)
245. Blood Diamond (2006)		  



Quote:
Originally Posted by lcbaseball22
Do you feel this chart is an accurate reflection of the "best" movies?
Yes and No.

There are many great titles on there, but it also tends to become a popularity contest and I frequently hear of fans of one film rating down others or boosting their own to try and jostle for better position. :relax: However, apparently IMDB uses some algorithm to account for this.

http://www.imdb.com/ratings_explained

There are a lot of personal favs that aren't present in the IMDB Top 250, but I admit the some of them aren't of the highest quality. :p Except on that note, I'm irritated to see a lack of comedies....and I don't just mean ones with some comedic elements. I mean ones that you'd categorize as the main (or only) genre being comedy. But these seem to be hit and miss and less popular than some other genres.

If you notice, the list primarily consists of Drama, Action, and Adventure. And there is also a great deal of Fantasy and Sci-Fi films I see. I'm not at all surprised by this however, cause drama tends to yield the "best" and/or most critically acclaimed films and Action, Adventure, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi tend to yield the most popular titles, as seen by all of the films atop the box office charts that fit one of these genres.

Overall, I think it's a great list. I frequently browse it when trying to decide on a film to watch and I've rarely been disappointed. :tu:

I do think it's more a mix of the "best" and the "most popular" but that's fine with me. :shrug: If a film is that highly rated it tends to mean the general public as a whole likes it so there is a good chance I will too. And we are the ones paying to watch these movies so I'm much more concerned with how a film was received by the public then I am with what critics thought of it. For this reason I prefer IMDB over some other movie sites like Rotten Tomatoes. I will typically look at both when deciding between films, but I place more importance on IMDB.

I just noticed Wikipedia has this interesting blurb about the validity of the list- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interne...f_IMDb_ranking

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Originally Posted by lcbaseball22
What movies are missing that you believe belong on the list?
Well, here are some that only miss the cut (approx. 7.9/10) by a few tenths of a point at most...and I truly believe all of these belong-
  • Iron Man
  • The Notebook
  • The Truman Show
  • Rain Man
  • Love Actually
  • A Beautiful Mind
  • Juno
  • Ferris Bueller's Day Off
  • Munich
  • West Side Story
  • Airplane!
  • Road to Perdition
  • Field of Dreams
  • Black Hawk Down
  • The Bourne Identity
  • Inside Man
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • A Few Good Men
  • National Lampoon's Animal House
  • Revolutionary Road

And some films in the 7.0 to 7.5 range that I'm dissapointed to see not rated higher-
  • Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
  • Remember the Titans
  • Secondhand Lions
  • Knocked Up
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • Wedding Crashers
  • Caddyshack
  • My Cousin Vinny
  • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
  • A Walk To Remember
  • Bull Durham
  • Meet the Parents
  • Old School

And finally some others films I love that aren't rated very high at all :(
  • Top Gun
  • The Da Vinci Code
  • American Pie
  • Happy Gilmore
  • Pearl Harbor
  • Dirty Dancing
  • Major League
  • Eurotrip

At the least I think Top Gun and American Pie from that list should be in the Top 250. Both of these films are in my personal Top 10...

Quote:
Originally Posted by lcbaseball22
Conversely, what movies are on the list that you think don't belong?
Of those I've seen, these are the only ones I think aren't deserving of a spot on this list-
  • Goodfellas
  • Taxi Driver
  • Inglorious Basterds
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail
  • Rebecca
  • Rope
  • 12 Monkeys
  • The 6th Sense
  • There Will Be Blood
  • Notorious
The Hitchcock films I listed there were alright but I'd replace them with some of his others such as Suspicion and Spellbound :shrug:

Quote:
Originally Posted by lcbaseball22
Granted that you've seen at least 10% of these films, what are your Top 25?
My Top 25, in order of their appearance on the list-
  • The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  • The Dark Knight (2008)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
  • Rear Window (1954)
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
  • Psycho (1960)
  • North by Northwest (1959)
  • American Beauty (1999)
  • Forrest Gump (1994)
  • Vertigo (1958)
  • Saving Private Ryan (1998)
  • To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
  • The Prestige (2006)
  • Some Like It Hot (1959)
  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
  • Strangers on a Train (1951)
  • Star Trek (2009)
  • The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
  • The Graduate (1967)
  • Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
  • Good Will Hunting (1997)
  • Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
  • (500) Days of Summer (2009)
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
]]> lcbaseball22 http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123224 Flying wizards and witches. http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123219&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:37:52 GMT Coming from an endless discussion in the Inconsisties of the series thread, there seems to be some need to discuss the different (or perhaps not so different) methods of flying in the series. Besides my personal opinion, which actually differs strongly between adult and childhood flying, I better... Coming from an endless discussion in the Inconsisties of the series thread, there seems to be some need to discuss the different (or perhaps not so different) methods of flying in the series.

Besides my personal opinion, which actually differs strongly between adult and childhood flying, I better try to start this with a description as objective as possible (whereas everyone please feel free to contradict what I just said about differing between adult and childhood magic, if not agreeing).


As far as I recall we saw four persons flying in the series by own powers and without another magicians help (what basically means, that I exclude Flitwick from the spot, who was hoovering through some of his lessons my teenage magic... :p).


1. Harry. He is under emotional pressure (fear) and just as in the zoo accident he doesn't seem to know what he's doing while jumping on (or flying to - that's open to discuss) the school's roof to escape Dudley and his gang. This magic seems to belong to the emotional related underage magic happening for all young wizards, but in different levels of power. We don't hear of any power to fly in adult Harry's life.

2. Lily. She seems to know that she's capable of flying (or jumping - that seems to be still open for discussion as well) when she does so for fun and not for the first time. Unless Harry she isn't confused by her abilities, but actually manages to control them to a certain extend. We never heard anyone stating that Lily was able to do long distance flights as an adult witch or that she even kept the ability shown as kid, so this was either not relevant to the plot and world JK wanted to describe or Lily never actually was capable of controlling this kind of magic as an adult.

3. Voldemort. Apparently he managed to control the ability to fly without any lack of control. We know he is a very talented wizard, so it might not be surprising that he managed to achieve what was described as impossible in "Quidditch through the Ages" (Note: It's up to everyone to accept the additional books as canon or not, though). He never did in his most powerful young years, though, but what might be explained with the fact that flying must be a very seldom ability of magic since the members of the Order seemed to have been quite impressed that he actually achieved it in DH.

4. Snape. Also an overly talented wizard he is able to fly in Deathly Hallows, too, but never showed this talent before he returned to Voldemort. This could perhaps be explained with the assumption that he only learned it from Voldemort, but also with the idea that he learned it or detected it (up to twenty) years before, but never showed this ability.



Oi. You see I didn't fully manage to leave my own opinion out of the description of flying / jumping, so feel free to suggest information I should add or to disagree in the discussion. There's only one thing I ask you to respect: we already know Snape loved Lily. We already know she liked him, too. It's quite apparent that they shared a friendship, experiences and abilities. It's surely completely fair to find and make points to support the idea that Lily could indeed control flying and also taught this ability to Snape. What we not need is to turn this into another thread trying to show how deep the level of common talents of this two neighbour kids had been. We do have the common character thread in Legiliemency studies for this discussion. If this turns out to be another thread discussing Snape and Lily's relation only, this thread will fly into oblivion with a rather big jump very fast.

Please don't forget this thread is about magical flying of wizwards and witches in the series, not about the level of friendship and determination the two friends showed to each other before their friendship ended at Hogwarts.

References:
Plot holes, inconsistencies, and contradictions
Snape and Lily
Snape Threads: Post DH ]]> The Cloak gertiekeddle http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123219 Sailor_Tenchi http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123218&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:34:48 GMT 1. If you could spend a day with any Harry Potter character who would you choose and why?

Hmm, probably Lupin because he's a nice guy, but still maintains a good sense of humor, considerin' he was a Marauder and all. XD

2. Which Deathly Hallow would you choose?

Probably the Invisibility Cloak. The Elder Wand sounds tempting, but what fun is a duel with no challenge? But the Cloak could come in handy. And I've got to admit, I love pranks. (As long as they aren't taken too far.)

3. Which magical pet would you bring with you to Hogwarts?

A cat. They aren't a lot of work, but are still loving and pet-able.

4. What would be your favorite subject at Hogwarts?

Defense Against the Dark Arts. (Unless Umbridge is teaching...then Transfiguration, Charms, or Care of Magical Creatures.) DADA just gives me a nice, action-y vibe.

5. If you could ask J.K. Rowling to write one thing what would it be?

Probably something about the Marauders. I've always found them amusing, haha.

6. Would you play Quidditch? If so which position?

Sure, and I'd like to be a beater. Besides a general love for hitting things, it'd be nice to protect my teammates.

7. Which magical career would you choose?

Hate to be typical, but Auror. It sounds exciting and meaningful.

8. What would your patronus be?

A wolf. I have a few close people that I guess you could call my "pack", but if not with them, I prefer to go out and do things on my own.

9. Which magical place would you most like to visit?

Depends, in the sense that I'm a witch and already have a wand/go to Hogwarts? 'Cause then it'd probably be Fred and George's shop. XD

10. Pick one house you would prefer not to be in. (Optional)

While I don't think I'm a moron or anything, I'd rather not be placed in Ravenclaw. It's just that I don't always think things through and Ravenclaw doesn't seem to be the best place for "instincts", "it just sounded fun", and "I got bored", haha. (Not that that never happens there or anything.) ]]> Sorted Gryffindors! Sailor_Tenchi http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123218 XenoLG http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123216&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:02:57 GMT 1. If you could spend a day with any Harry Potter character who would you choose and why?
Luna Lovegood definitely. She's interesting and always comes up with something new to talk about. And she's a cutie! :love:

2. Which Deathly Hallow would you choose?
Invisibility Cloak. Duelling isn't for me, and I don't need to talk to any dead relatives... yet. The ability to become invisible is very useful.

3. Which magical pet would you bring with you to Hogwarts?
An owl. I hate cats, and toads are too easy to lose.

4. What would be your favorite subject at Hogwarts?
Charms. I love learning new useful spells.

5. If you could ask J.K. Rowling to write one thing what would it be?
I'd like to know more about what the students in the trio's year does after Hogwarts, so probably a more lengthier epilogue.

6. Would you play Quidditch? If so which position?
I think I'd play seeker. I am pretty speedy and I think it would be the most fun position.

7. Which magical career would you choose?
I've always been interested in both the Department of Magical Transportation and the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes at the Ministry.

8. What would your patronus be?
If I could choose, I would definitely choose some kind of bird.

9. Which magical place would you most like to visit?
Hogsmeade. For the sweetshop. I have a bit of a sweet tooth. :D

10. Pick one house you would prefer not to be in. (Optional)
I don't mind, though I might be a bit disappointed if I didn't get into Ravenclaw. :lol:
Sort away! ]]> Sorted Ravenclaws! XenoLG http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123216 Tripleh213 http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123215&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:24:11 GMT 1. If you could spend a day with any Harry Potter character who would you choose and why? Snape since he knows his magic. 2. Which Deathly Hallow would you choose? The Elder Wand. 3. Which magical pet would you bring with you to Hogwarts? 1. If you could spend a day with any Harry Potter character who would you choose and why?

Snape since he knows his magic.

2. Which Deathly Hallow would you choose?

The Elder Wand.

3. Which magical pet would you bring with you to Hogwarts?

Owl

4. What would be your favorite subject at Hogwarts?

Charms

5. If you could ask J.K. Rowling to write one thing what would it be?

Expand the Epilogue.

6. Would you play Quidditch? If so which position?

Yes Beater

7. Which magical career would you choose?

Hogwarts Teacher

8. What would your patronus be?

Wolf

9. Which magical place would you most like to visit?

Hogsmeade ]]> Sorted Slytherins! Tripleh213 http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123215 TheBoyWh0Reads http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123213&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:03:46 GMT 1. If you could spend a day with any Harry Potter character who would you choose and why? Were he alive, I would spend a day with Dumbledore because I would really like to pick his brain and learn about everything pertaining to the wizarding world. I would love to have a more complete conception... 1. If you could spend a day with any Harry Potter character who would you choose and why?

Were he alive, I would spend a day with Dumbledore because I would really like to pick his brain and learn about everything pertaining to the wizarding world. I would love to have a more complete conception of a world that is so different, and yet so similar, to my own.

If, since he's dead, Dumbledore wouldn't be a viable option, I would choose Hermione, for the same reasons.

2. Which Deathly Hallow would you choose?

I would choose the Cloak because (like virtually everyone) I've often dreamed of the freedom that invisibility would bring.

However, I imagine that as I grow older and more of the people I love die, my answer will change to the stone. The opportunity to see the people I love even after they die would be too tempting to resist.

3. Which magical pet would you bring with you to Hogwarts?

If the choice were only between an owl, a cat, and a rat, I would choose a cat. I'm actually more of a dog person, but I would love any animal that I can pet and play with.

I realize that most people would choose an owl, but I've never found anything wrong with regular (Muggle) mail. And when beyond the magically charged field surrounding Hogwarts, I could just use e-mail, which is exponentially faster than either owls or the postal service.

4. What would be your favorite subject at Hogwarts?

I think Charms would be my favourite subject because it seems to be the most practical: I can imagine a plethora of situations where even the most basic charms would make things so much easier, but such situations are slightly more difficult to conceive with regards to subjects like Potions, Transfiguration, and the others.

5. If you could ask J.K. Rowling to write one thing what would it be?

Why didn't you rewrite the final duel between Harry and Voldemort? Did none of your editors find it as underwhelming as I did, or did you disregard their advice?

6. Would you play Quidditch? If so which position?

Why wouldn't I play? It sounds so fun!

I guess I would be a keeper, simply because that's the position I play in sports like hockey and soccer. Playing beater would be fun too, though, as I'm a bit of a sadist and would not be able to suppress a smile upon smacking an opponent upside the head. Being a seeker would be really boring, spending all of your time looking for a tiny sliver of gold as though it were a constantly moving "Where's Waldo?"

7. Which magical career would you choose?

To me, magical careers don't sound substantially superior to Muggle careers, but I think it would be really fun to work with experimental charms. That job sounds like it would be a never-ending science experiment; except that, unlike with Muggle science experiments, more of the results would have the potential to directly and profoundly affect people's lives. And I cannot deny that the "explosive" possibilities of experimental charms are quite enticing as well.

8. What would your patronus be?

I would want my patronus to be a rabid dog, relentless, possessed. It would attack with an incredible zeal, honed in on its goal.

However, it would probably be something like a sloth because I'm so damn lazy. An agile, shrewd sloth, but a sloth nonetheless.

9. Which magical place would you most like to visit?

This is far from an original answer, but I would choose Hogwarts. The most tantalizing feature about the wizarding world is that it's not this one! There would be an entire realm of new things to learn, and Hogwarts is the place to go to learn them.

10. Pick one house you would prefer not to be in.

I'd rather my prejudices didn't sway anyone's decision. ]]> Sorted Ravenclaws! TheBoyWh0Reads http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123213 <![CDATA[Why aren't love potions considered illegal?]]> http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123211&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:46:42 GMT I always thought of love potions as a form of the Imperius Curse. The curse from it's definition, consists of forcing someone to do things you want to do. The same thing kinda applies to love potions: you are forcing a person to like you. And love potions are act like a drug, too. So, why the magical government isn't banning them? I'd like to know what you think. ]]> The Cloak RemusPotter http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=123211