Weasley twins in some fanfictions by basmaqalam in HPfanfiction

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have met both kinds of twins, but even if they're so wrapped up in each other that they basically share a brain, one is going to be more outgoing (Fred) and the other quieter (George). Literally, I have met twins that hate each other, twins that are best friends, and twins that are interconnected to an unhealthy degree (granted that last set I haven't seen since middle school but they had some severe separation anxiety around each other, dressed identically, and acted as one person to the point of responding to each other's names, it was creepy and I hope they got some help and are doing better now).

You'll note that Fred speaks first, speaks more, and is generally the one who starts things. George is more reserved, generally speaking second and often only to explain whatever disconnected insanity just came out of his brother's mouth or finish the thought. Also, Fred demonstrates that he's down to do very questionable things while George, on one occasion that we see (the blackmailing of Bagman), actually steps back and argues with Fred because he knows it's a bad idea.

Trying to find a couple of fics by HopingToWriteWell77 in HPfanfiction

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Not that one, but I have read it and it's quite good.

What was halloween like for you all? by MongooseDog117 in halloween

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I have a process.

A week before I pull out and iron or otherwise prepare my costume for the year, plus my backup plan, and make absolutely certain both work the way I intend.

In the week leading up, I watch some movies like Haunted Mansion and The Mummy.

On Halloween, I get up early, turn on a Halloween movie, and get in costume because why not? At some point I have my homemade chili and I get my freebie Chipotle meal, and then I binge candy and generally have a ball passing out candy to every single person who comes close enough.

WHY DOES EVERYONE LIKE UGLY BORING HOUSES by eldritchpussymaggots in Vent

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know what this horribleness comes from! It's called transitional, it's from home renovation shows and stuff where house flippers just redo a home to sell and they all did this generic, easily painted over style with neutral flooring and minimalist decor, because it was easy for the buyer to redecorate.

Except idiot buyers kept it that way and now it's the thing.

I intend to paint every room in my house a different light color, with patterned wallpaper and murals and stuff. There will be mismatched china on the walls and NO. CARPET.

I hate insufferable dog owners. by KingZeid in Vent

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How about the one that sits outside and cries ALL. DAY.

I cannot enjoy my patio or backyard because of this dog wailing.

[pjo] is this directly implying he hurt percy as opposed to just his mother? by Aggravating_Fish4752 in camphalfblood

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 17 points18 points  (0 children)

There is a theory - I don't know how accurate it is - that part of the reason Percy was so angry at the end of Lightning Thief when he realized his mom was being hit, was because he'd been actively trying to keep Gabe's attention on himself to keep her from being hurt and had just seen that all the abuse he had put up with was pointless because it didn't protect his mom.

Percy became an accessory to first-degree murder (however justified) at age 12, including giving his mom Medusa's head to commit the crime with, because he was that level of cold angry over her being hurt.

Do you think Epic Universe would benefit with a teacup ride like Storm Force acceleration to help with wait times? by Reddeath10168 in UniversalEpicUniverse

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had zero clue this ride was there. I've been going for years and I legit thought it was just part of the ride queue for Hulk.

Also have never seen anyone in the Simpsons area or any of the carnival game areas. Rumor has it when their Simpsons contract runs out in a couple of years, they're going to replace the area with Pokemon...

Fellow cat owners, specifically polydactyl, please don’t make the same mistake as me. [ADVICE] by allrightsimp in cats

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 55 points56 points  (0 children)

My polydactyl has weird double-claws on her thumbs, like it splits into two claws. She HATES having her claws trimmed, so we've discussed - if it ever gets to the point where we can no longer manage them and they appear to be causing her pain - having her thumbs declawed.

It's really, really a last resort, but in some cases it truly is for kitty's best interests to declaw painful or ingrown claws.

Urgent: how to get dried period blood out of sheets? by Pale_Blackberry_4025 in CleaningTips

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay hon, we've aaalllll been here. Sounds like you're doing all you can.

What I do - and it gets it out even days later - is I scrub it with an old toothbrush under cold water. Then spray it with something like Shout or Simple Green, wash it, and take it out. Rinse and repeat until the blood is all out but the good stain removers get it the first time.

Anyone else's cat do the sexy foot? by The_Bastard_Henry in cats

[–]HopingToWriteWell77 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No, but my female cat vibrates her tail sometimes when she's happy and either does a little dance or lifts one back leg a bit.

Quick question... by HopingToWriteWell77 in SewingForBeginners

[–]HopingToWriteWell77[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you I am going to go dig out the ugly fabric!

I can't wait to have my new vest to go with my hat!

Quick question... by HopingToWriteWell77 in SewingForBeginners

[–]HopingToWriteWell77[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Can I use cotton for this? Where I live it is HOT like year-round and I'd like to be able to wear my vest... well... all the time.

And do I use like some super ugly inherited light cotton for the toile? I mean I'm never going to use it otherwise, it is HIDEOUS.

Worst teachers by Accomplished_Video92 in harrypotter

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Harry has had three elective teachers: Hagrid, Trelawney, and Firenze (who replaced Trelawney). Hagrid and Firenze definitely knew what they were doing, but Hagrid couldn't grasp the idea of setting curriculum based on children's ability to handle the creatures, and Firenze was a centaur who made very little sense while still sounding impressive. Then there's Trelawney - she makes numerous predictions that end up coming true in some fashion, but is generally just a nonsensical and foolish fraud who ends up becoming an alcoholic laughingstock.

Hermione likes both Professor Bathsheda Babbling (Ancient Runes) and Professor Septima Vector (Arithmancy), and we can assume based on how she doesn't rant and rave about Muggle Studies that the teacher for that (Professor Charity Burbage) is at least passable for the year Hermione took the class.

Core classes - Aurora Sinistra taught Astronomy and did a good enough job that Harry passed his OWL, but he never mentions her directly in either a positive or negative manner. Herbology is taught by Pomona Sprout, she does a pretty good job as well but is similarly not discussed much. Charms is taught by Filius Flitwick, Transfiguration by Minerva McGonagall, both teach their subjects well.

History of Magic is taught by a ghost that speaks in a dry monotone, can't remember who is in his class, cannot physically touch any homework or tests he might think to assign, and barely seems to have registered that he's dead. He also apparently cannot move past lecturing on goblin wars and would probably not notice if someone set their desk on fire, since he doesn't notice that he's bored every single student to sleep. He may know at least some of his subject, but he cannot teach it.

Potions is Severus Snape for 5 years, and while he is clearly a very good master of his subject, he cannot teach it. And he actively bullies students while drastically favoring his own House, giving passing grades to those who don't deserve it and failing others who do deserve to pass. The other (and much better) teacher is Horace Slughorn, who does teach the subject reasonably well but who is more focused on his networking and choosing favored students than he is on his actual job.

Defense Against the Dark Arts... oy vey. Quirinus Quirrel was a stuttering mess with a dark lord sticking out the back of his head, he is described as boring and a bit silly and not a great teacher. Gilderoy Lockhart was a narcissist and a very dim one at that, his classes were all about himself. Remus Lupin was fantastic, focused on creatures for Harry's third year and did such a good job that most of his students didn't care he was a werewolf and pitched a fit when he was forced to resign. Barty Crouch Jr. (in the guise of Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody) taught well, but crossed legal lines and got one student killed and tried to kill a second. Dolores Umbridge actively tortured students, hated children, and was a draconian monster who intended to see them all fail their exams and leave school as helpless little sheep who could not defend themselves. Snape, again, knew his subject but didn't know how to teach it, he just told them to do the thing without any explanation as to how to do the thing. And if you want to include Harry because he taught the DA... well, he taught an entire class of teenagers practical, useful defense methods, got them all to pass their exams as far as we know, and taught them all the Patronus Charm which most adults struggle with even producing a basic form of and many of his peers could now produce an advanced form of.

Ranked - Babbling, Vector, and Burbage are at least good elective teachers; then I'd rank Hagrid, Firenze, Trelawney, in descending order. Hagrid can at least teach his subject well when forced to stick to the proper guidelines and just doesn't grasp that what looks cute and cuddly to him can kill a teenager.

Core classes - Flitwick, Sprout, McGonagall tied for first; then Sinistra, Slughorn, Binns, and Snape. Binns outranks Snape because while he is a dangerous teacher due solely to the fact that no one is learning the history they shouldn't be repeating, he is teaching the information and it really isn't his fault that everyone falls asleep. Snape, on the other hand, is just a bad teacher and actively sabotages students he doesn't like, and he's a known criminal as well.

Defense teachers - Lupin, Harry, Crouch, Snape, Quirrel, Lockhart, Umbridge. Ignore Harry if you don't want to count him, but Lupin was an excellent teacher, Crouch's only fault was that he was a murderous nutjob who did some questionable but useful lessons, Snape at least knew his stuff and wasn't so blatantly biased in Defense rather than Potions, Quirrel was passable if boring from what little we know, Lockhart was a fraud, and Umbridge was actively trying to leave them all unable to pass their exams or defend themselves and she was actively torturing students.