Tinydancer -- I know you must feel a bit deflated now knowing there are still a few more months you'll have to wait, but you are right -- you have waited this long, so a few more months will not make a difference really...and what a great way to start the springtime!! I think it's great the chapter is seeing you and your enthusiasm at these events -- do not give up! Just think, once you are initiated, the pressure to keep 'proving' yourself will be gone and you can continue to participate on an equal footing!
I and all the others here on GC know you'll be a fantastic addition to that alum chapter...and to Gryffyndor too!
Just remember the OLD adage: PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF!
One other thing to remember that should make your wait more bearable...WE GC'ers HAVE TO WAIT TOO!!!
Until you are officially voted in by the alum chapter in January,
I am sure you will not let us know who Gryffyndor is, right? Or are you gonna make us wait till initiation
???