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Is it hard to get accepted?

They haven't sent me any mail, it's awful. It's not like Harry Potter's ECs were that great. Stupid legacies.

By Pistolpete (Pistolpete) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 05:53 pm: Edit

They haven't sent you an owl yet?? You really should get in touch with them. After He Who Must Not Be Named restarted his quest to take over the world AGAIN last year, applications soared. But not to worry...Harry was just a special case. I mean, what with legacy and, as a baby, saving the world from impending doom, they really had to take him. Besides, I hear that if you're a "mudblood," you're a URM and may get special consideration. Still, your marks must be top-notch!

By Puppy (Puppy) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 05:54 pm: Edit

to all people who cant read past a 5th grade level it seems, stop making these posts

By Pistolpete (Pistolpete) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 06:02 pm: Edit

To all people who can't write past the 5th grade level: don't repsond to these posts.

By Antigone (Antigone) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 09:31 pm: Edit

To all people who have a log up their ass--please do not respond to these posts

By H0neymoon (H0neymoon) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 06:32 am: Edit

Oh come on.... Harry Potter is fantastic! Lighten up!

By Laceycheer (Laceycheer) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 04:28 pm: Edit

Yeah! It sucks that people make fun of those who enjoy the harry potter books! Its not our fault that we werent lucky enough to have them come out when we were 8. So what if they're childrens books? Id like to see you come up with such an awesome, completely original, detailed world like JK has.

BTW bmkn... lol my little cousin savannah is convinced that when shes eleven shes going to get a letter.... we're no sure how to break it to her... (shes 6 now lol)

By Bmurry (Bmurry) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 04:50 pm: Edit

Harry Potter has transended the childrens books genre.

Go Griffindor!

By Ariesathena (Ariesathena) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 05:18 pm: Edit

Have you guys ever considered a lot of what Rowling puts into her books? Hermione in mythology is the daugther of Helen (I believe). Minerva is the Roman name for Athene, goddess of wisdom. If you've read Joseph Campbell, you can recognize the hero cycle in the books. A good deal of the books are similar to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Give Rowling some credit!

By Ughstinkysocks (Ughstinkysocks) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 06:41 pm: Edit

harry potter is the BEST!!!

By Bmckn (Bmckn) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 07:11 pm: Edit

I like how the person who initially criticized this thread was named "Puppy," which is a very stupid nickname.

By H0neymoon (H0neymoon) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 07:22 pm: Edit

I live in Surrey you know! Where Harry Potter lives in the books. Just a bit of trivia about me for you there... appreciate it!

By Elfie15 (Elfie15) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 08:00 pm: Edit

gosh i wish i could be a gryffindor girl and live in hogwarts. then i could play quidditch along with harrrrrry! haha *reality check* hello college apps....

By Nitroxideracer (Nitroxideracer) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 08:16 pm: Edit

I think it depends on who is running the school...

You see, if Slytherin controls the school, then it's extremely unlikely that any mudbloods would even be allowed into Hogwarts, much less given URM status. It's all a matter of how you look at things.

By the way, I have a 27,000 SAT I, and an average SAT II of 32,450 plus a 12.0 GPA, unweighted. I found a cure for cancer and a cure for AIDS for my ECs, and the President of the United States and God are doing my recs. Do you think I have a chance at getting into Hogwarts Early Decision?

Also, would it be easier for me to get in to Rivenclaw and then transfer to Gryffindor?

By Koopatroopa (Koopatroopa) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 08:44 pm: Edit

"By the way, I have a 27,000 SAT I, and an average SAT II of 32,450 plus a 12.0 GPA, unweighted. I found a cure for cancer and a cure for AIDS for my ECs, and the President of the United States and God are doing my recs. Do you think I have a chance at getting into Hogwarts Early Decision?"

Not a chance. I believe you have to be in the sixth grade. However, if you're attempting to transfer, could be a possibility!

By Jay12602 (Jay12602) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 10:19 pm: Edit

How's their scholarship program?

My parents are reluctant to pay much for out-of-state college, and I may be out of luck if they don't have good merit-based aid.

By Pistolpete (Pistolpete) on Tuesday, December 02, 2003 - 10:38 pm: Edit

Don't worry, if the Weasleys can afford it, so can you!

By Steffie1212002 (Steffie1212002) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 01:08 am: Edit

I was accepted last year, but I was a recruited athlete (Gryffindor chaser).

By Obiwan (Obiwan) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 02:36 am: Edit

Dumbledore is a distant cousin. Of course, the psychics among you already knew that. I've put in a good word for Ughstinkysocks. If nothing else, the screen name makes him a valuable addition to the student body.

--Moderator Obiwan

By Antigone (Antigone) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 06:11 pm: Edit

I wasn't making fun of Harry Potter--I love those books. I was saying that the people that WERE had a stick up their ass...

By Thedad (Thedad) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 06:57 pm: Edit

I think that was generally understood. The other snarky posts were also responding to posts preceding yours. At least that's what I would have marked on a critical reading test.

By Ariesathena (Ariesathena) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 07:27 pm: Edit

LOL...
Has TheDaughter's SAT studying gotten to everyone in the house? Madame Pomfrey may be able to allievate some of those ills.

By Thedad (Thedad) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 07:45 pm: Edit

"Gotten to" is too strong but there's certainly a general awareness.

The D has likened TheMom to one of the Hogwarts teachers...I forget which...the one good with herbs and plants? TheD also takes pleasure in sharing a birthday with Hermione, whom I confess is truly something of a soulmate to her...likeable or annoying, depending on your point of view; JK Rowling agreed that she looked the part very well. I'm betting that either Hedwig or Crookshanks goes away to college with her. D could probably use Madam Pomfrey right now...fighting a cold with SAT's looming on Saturday.

By Bmckn (Bmckn) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 07:50 pm: Edit

Can I get a Hogwarts hoodie in Diagon Alley?

By Pistolpete (Pistolpete) on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 08:28 pm: Edit

Ummm, I see there might be an issue of clarity. Like Antigone, I love the Harry Potter books, and was replying to Puppy's remark...

By Laceycheer (Laceycheer) on Saturday, December 06, 2003 - 09:41 am: Edit

MY BIRTHDAY IS HERMONIE"S TOOO! sept 19th if im right, myes?

By Thedad (Thedad) on Saturday, December 06, 2003 - 04:23 pm: Edit

Bingo.

By Argilospsychi (Argilospsychi) on Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 05:06 am: Edit

Hagrid will be showing up at my door ANY DAY NOW! He'll say it's all been a mistake. You are supposed to have been at hogwarts all along! And oliver wood thinks you're hot...


if only i were kidding....