"Better Be..." Bellatrix Lestrange's Recruitment-Fall 2011!

[amIblue?]

Oh, best of luck to you! You are a fabulous writer and have demonstrated an amazing and mature attitude through this! Any group that extends you a bid should count themselves lucky!

[DubaiSis]

Your comment about Parvati demonstrates one reason among many why chapters who had to make big cuts suddenly end up with spaces to fill. I don't know if her chapter is at/above total, but if they aren't they will be looking for someone to fill that space either now or possibly in the spring. And I'm really sorry that had to happen to her.

[TPA85]

I can't say it's never happened, but I've never seen a recruitment story have over 9,000 views! Especially on that's currently in progess...maybe the ones that are bumped year after year but that's different.

Everyone's rooting for you!

[ellebud]

There is no question that MelindaWarren is a gifted writer. For that talent alone she would devoted followers. But I think that, despite the Harry Potter theme, the OP comes across as someone you want to know, and someone you root on to success.

(and I am so sorry for your friend who was forced to depledge by parental units.)

Good luck. Have fun on your trip! And to a good Muggle holiday to all!

[melindawarren]

It makes me feel so great to come on here and realize how many people are cheering me on. You can't possibly know this, but I spent most of my summer reading threads on here to pick up advice.

Thank you so much for sticking with me!

As a small thank you, I decided to go through and pick out some of my favorite funny fanfics to share (I could have picked the sappy ones with Lucius and Narcissa, but I figured funny was more appropriate), and I came up with these two:

1. The Annual Deatheater Beach Trip
2. Riddle-De-Dee: The Lord Voldemort Musical (this one's especially good if you like singing along!)

I didn't write these, but they always give me a laugh (yes, one of those creepy Bellatrix laughs!).

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the muggle holiday this weekend and Lilith will help me report if anything happens!

[carnation]

I really, really love those fanfics!

[southbymidwest]

melindawarren, you have a wonderful writing style and a kind and generous spirit. I truly, truly hope for all good things to happen for you. Would that the Daughters realize what a great addition you would be to their organization!

[excelblue]

Wait, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't all NPC sororities participate in formal recruitment? If there's one that doesn't, wouldn't they be an associate member or something? If that's the case, wouldn't it be the case that they're not NPC but just part of the college panhellenic association?

Hmm...

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by excelblue

Wait, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't all NPC sororities participate in formal recruitment? If there's one that doesn't, wouldn't they be an associate member or something? If that's the case, wouldn't it be the case that they're not NPC but just part of the college panhellenic association?

Hmm...

Maybe I'm slightly ignorant, but I don't actually know how this all works. Could someone who's figured out where Hogwarts is explain the situation without actually giving away the school name? I'm curious to know, actually.

[AZ-AlphaXi]

Originally Posted by excelblue

Wait, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't all NPC sororities participate in formal recruitment? If there's one that doesn't, wouldn't they be an associate member or something? If that's the case, wouldn't it be the case that they're not NPC but just part of the college panhellenic association?

Hmm...

There are some cases where an NPC chapter, with the approval of their (Inter)National, does not participate in formal recruitment. They are still full members of the collegiate panhellenic. They are usually a much smaller chapter or perhaps do not have a house when all the other chapters do and usually feel that the money and time spent participating in formal recruitment would be better spent in informal recruitment efforts.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AZ-AlphaXi

There are some cases where an NPC chapter, with the approval of their (Inter)National, does not participate in formal recruitment. They are still full members of the collegiate panhellenic. They are usually a much smaller chapter or perhaps do not have a house when all the other chapters do and usually feel that the money and time spent participating in formal recruitment would be better spent in informal recruitment efforts.

Exactly. You do not *have* to participate in formal rush to be a full member of Panhellenic. I'm sure they pay the same dues as every other chapter does, though.

[ellebud]

Originally Posted by AZ-AlphaXi

There are some cases where an NPC chapter, with the approval of their (Inter)National, does not participate in formal recruitment. They are still full members of the collegiate panhellenic. They are usually a much smaller chapter or perhaps do not have a house when all the other chapters do and usually feel that the money and time spent participating in formal recruitment would be better spent in informal recruitment efforts.

And yes.

[WaterChild]

I know what chapter and school this is. It is NPC, and they are a part of panhellenic, but they currently do not participate in formal recruitment. Instead, they hold their own informal recruitment right after formal has finished.

Good luck, melindawarren! I have enjoyed reading your story.

[ellebud]

Originally Posted by WaterChild

I know what chapter and school this is. It is NPC, and they are a part of panhellenic, but they currently do not participate in formal recruitment. Instead, they hold their own informal recruitment right after formal has finished.

Good luck, melindawarren! I have enjoyed reading your story.

Correct

[DeltaBetaBaby]

My understanding of this particular chapter is that they are building up their membership so they may participate in the future.