Ha, I don't hate you saying that. I disagree, somewhat, because I do take pride in the execution of (almost) all things. If I didn't I don't think I'd be fourth in our class. But I am able to improvise, to a degree, and it's true that it wasn't as if I needed to work hard - more that it was expected.
I suppose my above comment related to my dislike of Transfiguration illustrates your point too well.
There are times where I feel a strong need to do things better than everyone else. It's not out of necessity, though. I suppose it's just ego, which is inevitable when one comes from a family where you're always told that you're the best, no matter what.
Weren't Black's parents always after him, though? Reckon he must have just been born with that massively inflated ego.
It's not that giving them the portkey makes you a Gryffindor. More that you described not giving it to them as "unforgivable," should any misfortune befall them. Of course it would be forgivable. It is, after all, quite literally impossible for one person to be responsible for the well-being of each and every person she's acquainted with.
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Date: 2014-05-03 11:38 pm (UTC)I suppose my above comment related to my dislike of Transfiguration illustrates your point too well.
There are times where I feel a strong need to do things better than everyone else. It's not out of necessity, though. I suppose it's just ego, which is inevitable when one comes from a family where you're always told that you're the best, no matter what.
Weren't Black's parents always after him, though? Reckon he must have just been born with that massively inflated ego.
It's not that giving them the portkey makes you a Gryffindor. More that you described not giving it to them as "unforgivable," should any misfortune befall them. Of course it would be forgivable. It is, after all, quite literally impossible for one person to be responsible for the well-being of each and every person she's acquainted with.