Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Harry Potter Blogfest: Who would be your mates?


Having just finished year seven of JK Rowlings Harry Potter series, most of her characters are still fresh in my mind. I’m a little sad that I’ve reached the end, and I put it off as long as I could since I knew there would come a time when I wouldn’t be mulling over the latest atrocities during the quiet times of my day. So when I happened upon Michael Di Gesu's meme In Time asking me to pick my two best friends from Harry Potter’s world, and write about our relationship, I couldn’t resist. All you have to do is give your reasons in 300-350 words, then link up at Michael's site. After struggling with my decision a bit, I finally decided on Hermione and Harry, and I hope my reasons for my choices will satisfy.

Since most things in my life don’t come easily, I am certain that I would be a muggle born witch and quite out of my element at Hogwarts. Naturally I would gravitate to some of the other muggle borns in my year, and since I value learning and proving my self-worth through hard work, Hermione and I would be inseparable. We would race to see who would be number one and number two in each of our classes, but as long as it was one of us, we didn’t really care. And the library would be our second home as we attempted to gain knowledge above our years in order to help Harry.

Now I didn’t understand everyone’s fascination with Harry when we first started at Hogwarts-we grew close because of our mutual friendship with Hermione, our muggle past, and because he was genuinely nice. Eleven-year-old girls usually don’t like boys, but when I learned about his connection to the-one-who-must-not-be-named, the boy who lived mesmerized me. (I like the strong, silent type, so Ginny was in for some stiff competition in the coming years!) Like Harry, I didn’t understand the categories for people and creatures in the wizarding world, and why some believed they should rule over others; I would gladly fight alongside Harry in the end.

It's your turn-who would you pick to be your friends at Hogwarts? Maybe Lupin and Sirius? What about the Weasley twins? I first thought about these two, but since they were a year older than me, I didn't think we would get much of a chance to hang out...Post about your new friends by March 30, the official start of the Harry Potter Blogfest, then link up at Michael's site. Hope to see you there!

22 comments:

  1. Is it bad that I know almost nothing about the series? Am I missing out terribly???

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  2. My girls and I have determined that we would probably end up hanging out with Neville and Luna. I would have some definite hero worship for Professor McGonagall and am very fond of Fred and George. Then again I might actually be a Weasley....

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  3. Wow!!

    Cool, you would be friends with Harry and Hermoine?? Cool!!

    It would be much more cooler have you posted a scene or something like that!! I am gonna read every entry in the fest today!! Ha Ha!!

    with warm regards
    http://becomingprince.blogspot.com

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  4. Blueviolet-read the books, but don't watch the movies. They aren't as good...

    MOTPG, If I had to choose a family, the Weasley's would be it.

    AllMyPosts, I'm glad no-one thought it was a cop-out!

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  5. I like how you've portrayed this, all muggles together etc. The trio and loyalty is lovely.

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  6. Can you believe I am nearly to the end and you are the FIRST Harry person I've seen?! Amazing, really... of course some people admitted it was just cuz they were chicken *teehee* Like your choices and explanation!

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  7. I think you are the first one that I have read that chose Harry! I was feeling so guilty and thinking I might have to go back and change mine!
    Harry would be a great friend and Hermione just rocks!
    Great job.
    HMG

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  8. So glad you picked, Harry. He was feeling left out. Hermione would be good to have around in a pinch. Actually, they both would, as Ron found out.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.

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  9. I chose Hermione also, for many of the same reasons--her hard work ethic and dedication.

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  10. I think you are the only one who chose Harry. He would, I think, be the best of all. "Greater love hath no name than this . . . " Wonderful post!

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  11. I'm new to your blog but I'll be here forever now that you're an addict like the rest of us!!! During the release of the last harry potter movie a team of us will be writing harry potter posts every day to celebrate and mourn the loss!!!

    Oh I should mention... I LOVE THIS!

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  12. Two wonderful choices!!! Great picks!

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  13. Great picks! I think I would be a muggle-born witch, too. If only....

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  14. Good picks! I'm glad I came across someone who chose Harry. . . I was beginning to think the poor kid wasn't gonna get any love today:)

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  15. MY FIRST HARRY! Nice to finally see one person pick Harry. Nicely done. I like your friendly competition with Hermione and the relationship you have with Harry.

    Well done.

    Thanks so much for joining me and the rest of us HP maniacs for my blogfest.

    This my first time visiting and it's nice to meet you, Susan.

    Michael

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  16. I'd be friends with Ginny! I can't wait to start reading these with my son : )

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  17. It's always a bit of a wrench to put down the last book after reading them all. You'd have a lot of fun and adventures with Harry and Hermione as friends, that's for sure. Nicely written.

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  18. I know what you mean about not wanting it to be over---I ended up writing a novel-length fanfiction to cope, haha. But we've got that movie coming out this summer (and I just know you're going to try to sneak in a pie ;)).

    Solid choices in Harry and Hermoine. It was fun to read your reasoning.

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  19. Excellent choice. Weren't they a fun read? SO nice to slip away from reality and into Hogwarts! Nice to meet you! :)

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  20. I like the combination of Ginny and Hermione. It's nice to think of them being friends later in life too.

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  21. This is the first Harry I've seen! He won't get lonely. :)

    Thanks for sharing!

    Marie at the Cheetah

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  22. Complacency can kill. Your couple are lucky they survived the first round! Nicely done.

    Another A-Z Challenger stopping by to visit. You can find me at:
    The Frustrated Foodie

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