So, what I'm doing, see, is I'm pretending in my application to Harvard that as an elementary school student, I didn't attend schools out on Long Island, but instead I was whisked away every year to attend Hogwarts. This is probably not an original idea (though I don't know of anyone else who's done it), but it's an idea that only I can execute with such daring and panache. But I need (or, more precisely, would benefit from) your help.
So far, I've included a short sentence about Hogwarts in my statement of purpose -- just enough to arouse a chuckle, to show that I am a person of both intellect and wit -- and I've included Hogwarts on my list of attended schools, and I am whipping up a quick faux Hogwarts transcript to include amongst my other transcripts. What I could use from you, dear blog reader, is a letter of recommendation in the persona of a Hogwarts professor. You could pretend to be one of the professors from the books, or you could pretend to be one of the countless professors we undoubtedly haven't read about. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, you could pretend to be one of the ghosts, or Mrs. Norris the cat, or whomever. I have access to a fancy printer and a bunch of quill-like fonts, and am in the process of getting some Hogwarts letterhead. All in all, the finished product will look disturbingly authentic. Go ahead and paste your letters into the comments section, or email me directly, and I'll take care of the rest.
This will either be a feather in my cap for getting into Harvard, or it will be a black eye. Either way, it will be fun. If I get in, it will make quite the story.
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Brilliant! Can a 30 something year old still attend Hogwarts, ya think?! - tipsy w
Tipsy! I heart you!
Yes, I think there's no age limit on who can attend Hogwarts. In fact, I hope the next series of books is about a kid who gets left back so often he never graduates. (In a way, it seems like Hagrid could be that kid.)
You are too funny.
Yes, I certainly hope there's no age limit. Lets see, I'm clumsy, keep dangerous creatures for pets, & as strong as an ox (mentally). Hagrid and I might be related... except for the whole giant thing (short).
How come you don't have a blog, tipsy? (That is you again, yes?) I nearly missed you in the comments this time!
I do.... but still unsure about what my point is, this island is too f*cking small, and I only have one entry.
I hope you take the Hogwarts application as seriously as you did Harvard. All kidding aside, you made the right decision.
Since when do blogs need a point?
Well, when you're ready to share, send me the link and I'll add you to my Mighty Blog Button (one click and all my favorite blogs spring to life!).
Or I can keep leaving messages here. Imagine that, 348 comments later, I may just have a point.
Problem is I stumbled on your blog by accident (through someone you know). I'd rather remain anonymous. But, if I can get a few more entries in & be kept under the radar, I'd love your feedback.
Funny thing, I never get writer's block when I talk. Put me in front of my laptop and..... (Alas! My 2nd entry)
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Now I am intrigued!
Well, you're certainly welcome to post in the comments here all you like. My only advice as far as that goes is that as soon as this hogwarts post gets pushed off the front page I likely won't be back for a long while (if ever) to read the comments, so you'll need to find a new post to post in. (Or you can pretend like the comments section of this post is your secret blog and just keep filling it up with stuff. That would be pretty funny.)
Naaaah, I'll check your new entries from time to time... add my 2 centavos. Although I'll miss this one very much.
I'm kind of new to this whole scene, including myspace. I probably shouldn't have commented in the first place, but I must say your blog is quite interesting. Believe me, that's a compliment. I'm pretty sure I have a.d.d.
Tipsy
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