Squee-gasm and Days 2 and 3 of Harry Potter Meme

[snogged]

I just heard word that the Department of Vocational Rehab opened up a position and they asked me come in for an interview!

I can't even begin to describe how much this fills me with glee because not only is it a job in the field I got my Master's in, it's a state job with loads of nifty benefits. It's also the job I've been vying for ever since I found out it existed. If I get it, I'll be working with people who have disabilities and helping them find jobs and stuff. :)

I am a little frustrated that the interview process itself won't be starting until Sept. 10th, but I'm not going to let that get me down.

I'm still going to do the interview with Aprilaire tomorrow though. Might as well have a back-up plan, I say!

Moving on...to the Harry Potter Meme

02. Your favorite book

While they all have unique things about them that I absolutely adore, I think Order of the Phoenix is my favorite. I loved the introduction to Luna Lovegood, the creation of Dumbledore's Army, the battle at the Ministry of Magic, and the length of the thing (it's still the longest in the series)!

03. What house would you be in?

I think I'm nerdy and intelligent enough to be in Ravenclaw, but my affiliation has always been to the house of Slytherin. I've always seen more to that house than what we're given in the books (i.e. that they're all self-serving and evil.) I see a competitive spirit, passion for coming out on top, a fierce attitude, an ambitious drive, a love for snakes, and an awesome head of house. I know that, although I'm not a braggart, I do secretly get great pleasure out of getting the highest grade on a test or being the top student in a class. Yes, I'm not going to ignore the fact that there is a selfish aspect to the Slytherin house, but I won't hesitate to say that I've been there and done that.


04. Your favorite movie
05. Wizard Rock: discuss
06. Your favorite character(s)
07. Song that reminds you of HP
08. Your favorite ship(s)
09. Fanfiction: discuss
10. Favorite book moment(s)
11. Character you're crushing on
12. Favorite movie scene
13. Least favorite character(s)
14. Moments in the books/movies that made you cry
15. Whatever tickles your fancy
16. How have you participated in the fandom over the years?
17. Your favorite celebs from the movies or fandom
18. If you could change one thing about canon, what would it be?
19. A favorite fanart
20. A favorite quote
21. How has the HP fandom connected you to other fandoms, interests, or people?
22. Your favorite villain
23. Share some HP icons
24. Rant about Steve Kloves something
25. Song that reminds you of HP
26. What aspect of the books has been best translated to film?
27. What aspect of the books has been most poorly translated to film?
28. Hogwarts subject you would most like to take
29. Favorite location
30. Whatever tickles your fancy

Comments

[evangelin1202.livejournal.com]

Awww, sweetie, I'm SO happy for you! The job sounds great and the fact that it has kinda always been your goal is amazing. I hope the interview goes smoothly, I'm sure they'll love you! :)

I'd've been in Slytherin. I'm pretty much sure about it and I think that's cool. *g* I really liked the strength and passion of the house.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I hope the interview goes smoothly as well. I just know I'm antsy about having to wait so long to do it.

[whichclothes.livejournal.com]

The very best of luck with the job!!!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!

[angelus2hot]

Congrats on the interview! I hope everything works out the way you'd like :)

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I sure hope it does too.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Hurrah!!!!

I am rooting for you all the way to get the job!


Gabrielle

[snogged.livejournal.com]

*dances*

Thanks!

[magpieinthesky.livejournal.com]

Congrats on getting the interview, and good luck! I know how tough the job search is, and I really hope you can get something in your field that you're passionate about. I'll be crossing my fingers for you!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

It is tough. But I feel like all the feelers I put out the summer are finally giving me some bites, instead of just weak nibbles.

[secondmezzanine.livejournal.com]

CONGRATS on the interview! Even getting an interview (much less a job) in your career field is awesome!

And I love your answer about Slytherin. It does seem a bit elementary of JKR sometimes that Slytherins aren't portrayed as more diverse. They wouldn't have a Slytherin house if they were all just evil pricks. ;)

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

And I'm glad you like my Slytherin answer. JKR's explanation never made complete sense to me.

[angelskuuipo.livejournal.com]

Yay for the interview! I hope it goes swimmingly. :D

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I just wish it wasn't a month away.

[angelskuuipo.livejournal.com]

That's one of the downsides of government jobs. The hiring process can take anywhere from six months to a year for some positions. I think they do it on purpose to weed out those who aren't really interested. And there's a lot of laziness and unwillingness to change in government bureaucracy. :)

It's been a bone of contention for Thomas when he's been asked to be part of the interview panel for positions in the VA. The lag time is insane.

[idioticonion.livejournal.com]

Ohmygoodness! That's such amazing news about your job interview! How brilliant is that?

And I liked your answer to the HP House questioin. It's hard for me, because in my actual schools we did get sorted into Houses! That actually happens in English schools! Although our houses had different names. In Junior school I was a Blue coloured scarf and tie and stuff (House Carnarvon, which I guess would be Ravenclaw), and then in senior school I was red (which I suppose makes me Griffyndor).

[snogged.livejournal.com]

I'm quite excited. I just wish I didn't have to wait so long.

I'm glad you liked my answer. :)

[rua1412.livejournal.com]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for the interview... until september not that you need luck, you'll get the job because you are brava!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Thank you, my sweet lady!

[shakensilence.livejournal.com]

Best of luck on the interview... I don't have a Masters in anything... mainly 'cause I can't afford college but that's my field as well. Mental Health and Social Service. Have worked in it for years. It's very rewarding.

I liked your HP answers. I agree on favorite book but I have no idea what house I'd be in. It would probably be between the same two you mentioned but I couldn't really be sure. If forced to choose I would probably say Ravenclaw because I apply the scientific method to everything but writing.

Again good luck with your interviews... I hope it all works out the way you want it to.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

And I agree, I love what I've done so far in the field and I can't wait to see how far I can go.

[dischargie.livejournal.com]

I cross my fingers for the job because it sounds just like the ONE for you!!

This Harry Potter meme sounds cool :) I think I'd be a Griffindor...team spirit and stuff like that is way too important/part of my nature for being anywhere else^^

*hugs*

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hunny.

*hugs you*

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

Oh good luck with the job interview hun!! *crosses fingers*

Hmmm I've been re reading the HP books and I just started OotP and the book still makes me extremely sad. Like you said I loved DA and Luna and the fact that it's HUGE but I just can't get over Sirius's death and every time he's in a scene or Mr Weasley is mean to him I just get depressed. :(

xxxx

[snogged.livejournal.com]

OotP certainly has its sad moments, but the death toll makes me way less pissed than Book 7.

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

That is truly fabulous news, I wish you every success with the interview.

Have always allied myself with Slytherin than any of the others.

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

And yay for Slytherin!!!

[smthwallflower.livejournal.com]

Oh, oh!!! I hope the job works out for you!! Although the interview process does sound frustrating.

Ps. Harry Potter!

[snogged.livejournal.com]

It certainly is frustrating to wait this long!

[tonnic-x.livejournal.com]

That's so exciting! Hopefully one of these job opportunities will work out for you!