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

[33girl]

The best thing about this story is I feel like I have read all the Harry Potter books without having to actually do it. Whooooo hoooo!

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by 33girl

The best thing about this story is I feel like I have read all the Harry Potter books without having to actually do it. Whooooo hoooo!

You're not the only one. I'm definitely enjoying this story!

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by 33girl

The best thing about this story is I feel like I have read all the Harry Potter books without having to actually do it. Whooooo hoooo!

Great! Just know that Bellatrix Lestrange is actually a very evil witch.

[thetalady]

So... where do we stand right now?? Any idea when COB will result in a yes or no? We are all on pins & needles for you!

[*winter*]

Yeah...I never do this...but I really would love an update (whenever that is possible!) Hope you are having too much fun to have time to respond

[OPhiAGinger]

Originally Posted by melindawarren

Great! Just know that Bellatrix Lestrange is actually a very evil witch.

I've seen other people refer to a PNM as evil, but never the PNM herself. Refreshingly honest!

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by OPhiAGinger

I've seen other people refer to a PNM as evil, but never the PNM herself. Refreshingly honest!

Well, I've always been of the mentality that, evil and crazy as Bellatrix Lestrange may be, she is by far the coolest character in the Harry Potter series (not to mention Helena Bonham Carter, who is by far the coolest actress in the Harry Potter series!).

As for updates: at this point, I don't have much to add, except that some of the Daughters invited me on a trip to Hogsmeade with them, and I'm super-excited! I know, usually, Hogsmeade trips used to be reserved for the third year and above, but since the fall of You-Know-Who, McGonagall has been a little more lenient with that policy. I can't wait to go to Honeyduke's!

Also: spoke to Ginny (who is in love with Slytherin!) and learned that Parvati had to de-pledge. Her parents sent her a howler and told her that they didn't want her to be sorted-period. I owe her an owl (and I'll make sure to give her some chocolate frog cards, too. I have three Nicholas Flamel cards and she was just complaining that the lack of a Flamel card was the big flaw in her collection).

Things are also a little hectic around here because everyone is gearing up for a muggle holiday this Monday, but we won the first Quidditch match of the season, so I'm in a good mood!

Thanks again to everyone-just for having enough interest to read. I love writing about my experience.

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by melindawarren

Also: spoke to Ginny (who is in love with Slytherin!) and learned that Parvati had to de-pledge. Her parents sent her a howler and told her that they didn't want her to be sorted-period.

Bless your heart (and I really do mean it nicely! You are much kinder toward Parvati that I would be in your situation. I can only imagine that you had a fleeting thought that had Parvati come to an understanding with her parents PRIOR to rush, that her spot in the pledge class could have been filled by another girl... maybe even you. I think you are a great example of a real friend

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by thetalady

Bless your heart (and I really do mean it nicely! You are much kinder toward Parvati that I would be in your situation. I can only imagine that you had a fleeting thought that had Parvati come to an understanding with her parents PRIOR to rush, that her spot in the pledge class could have been filled by another girl... maybe even you. I think you are a great example of a real friend

Thank you. My mom said something much like this, actually, but I just can't help but feel happy that Parvati found her place...and sad that it was taken away from her. It'd be like (muggle reference here) being a concert cellist and having a friend who's a concert violinist. You'd cheer for her if she landed that big symphony, because it's not really your thing, anyway. Sure, we're both girls, and we go to Hogwarts, but otherwise, Parvati and I are very different people. We weren't competition to each other; instead, we supported each other through the whole process. As soon as she got her bid, she owled me and said, "wish you were standing here, too!"

[arrowlady]

Originally Posted by melindawarren

Thank you. My mom said something much like this, actually, but I just can't help but feel happy that Parvati found her place...and sad that it was taken away from her. It'd be like (muggle reference here) being a concert cellist and having a friend who's a concert violinist. You'd cheer for her if she landed that big symphony, because it's not really your thing, anyway. Sure, we're both girls, and we go to Hogwarts, but otherwise, Parvati and I are very different people. We weren't competition to each other; instead, we supported each other through the whole process. As soon as she got her bid, she owled me and said, "wish you were standing here, too!"

Melindawarren, just when I think you couldn't impress me more you show us even more of your kind heart and level head.. I truly hope you find a home with the daughters... any woman would be lucky to have you as a sister!