Pottermore Paranoia

bronzedragon gave the most eloquent answer to my question.

The tallies are in, and bronzedragon’s vote pretty much put the nail in the coffin. I will be writing a post about Pottermore sorting. Expect to see this up tomorrow. In it, I will describe the sorting, say when in the process you get sorted, etc. I will also be posting my theories as to what questions lead to where under a read more break. I do not encourage cheating on your Pottermore Quiz. This will simply be for those of us who wonder at the strange workings of our beloved Rowling’s mind.

All right, it’s time to do another set of posts concerning Pottermore attitudes.

Seeing as most of you are following me because of my Cheating on the Sorting Quizz? post, I figured I would do a follow up now that people are actually on the site. I’d like to see some input, so whichever of these gets the most votes is the one I’m going to post.

1) A support post for those who feel they’ve been sorted into the wrong house.

2) A general sorting commentary.

3) A celebration post for people who are happy with their houses.

I’d love to see other ideas, too. Please message me, and I’ll get right on it.

Pottermore Paranoia on The Wait (5 Ideas to Keep You Busy)

While some of us are waiting for our welcome emails, others are waiting for October. Either way, we are all suffering some severe Pottermore Paranoia and are in desperate need of things to do while we agonize over the wait. Here are some of my ideas.

1. Read the Books.

I’m not joking! I know that no one who hasn’t read them already would really agonize over this wait. This is for the avid fans. We’ve all read the books thousands of times, but now is a great time to bring them out again. Pottermore is going to be all about the lit, so now would be a great time to dust off those covers and start reading. Besides which, these books are some serious fun to read. If they can’t keep you entertained, I’m not entirely sure what to do with you.

2. Get involved.

Join discussions! Make graphics! Make GIFs! Reblog your favourite Pottermore blogs! I don’t care what it takes, just get involved. The only real salve for Pottermore Paranoia is Pottermore. Talking about it, fangirling (or fanboying as the case may be) about it, etc. really will make you feel better. It’s going to help displace the paranoia and replace it with some healthy excitement. We’re all feeling the jitters over this. Share it and get involved.

3. Go outside.

I know, radical idea. Step away from you computer. I don’t mean to sound like your mum here, but this will help. I promise. Just, you know. Make sure to close everything down, set up your page tracker, and post to let your followers know that you’ll be gone a bit. If you don’t do these things, you will have a nervous breakdown from being away from your computer. However, if you do everything you need to do in order to feel safe and secure, you should be fine. But seriously, enjoying the sunlight, the fresh air, and maybe the company of a few friends will take your mind off of The Wait.

4. Speaking of those friends…

Go and spend time with your RL friends. Online friends are great and so is connecting with people who enjoy the same things that you do. However, there’s nothing like and old friend and a good film to bring on some happy times. You need to enjoy yourself during The Wait or it’s going to feel longer than ever. Do not let your Pottermore Paranoia ruin your good time.

5. Chocolate.

In the words of our dear Mr. Lupin, ‘Eat. It’ll help.’

More (supposed) wisdom has been queued up. Sleep shall be attempted now.

Pottermore Paranoia on Registration

Now, I realize that most of us here on the lovely tumblr are indeed registered for the beta testing of Pottermore. However, some of us are not. There are, indeed, people giving out the extra usernames that they signed up for. The problem is, these are in limited supply. Most have been doing a random drawing, while some have posted various forms of contests. Writing an essay, drawing something, poetry, what have you. While I approve of the random drawings rather more, I understand why someone would host a contest. In either case, there are only so many usernames to give out. The fact of the matter is that some of us will not be walking the hallowed halls of Hogwarts in an early manner.

Do you know what I have to say about that? Fear not. Don’t panic. I know, I know. Wise words from PottermoreParanoia, the girl that was so paranoid she gave up sleep for three days. It’s true. I did that. It wasn’t pretty, and neither were the bags under my eyes. But I’m not saying this just because I’m registered. I’m saying it because it’s true. You really shouldn’t freak out about this. If I wasn’t registered, I know that I would be disappointed. I would be sad. It would cause me some panic to realize that I would not be joining the magic as soon as I hoped. It’s not, however, the end of the world. There is a light at the end of the tunnel in this situation. A silver lining. Insert other metaphors for hope here, if you’d like.

Being registered early for Pottermore means that you are a beta tester. Things get beta tested in order to make them better. The million that get to join Pottermore early are helping to shape the experience. This, surely, will be wonderful. But it also means that we won’t have the finished product. We will be the ones adding the varnish. By the time the gates open for all, Pottermore may look significantly different from the time of the early release. Those joining Pottermore then will get to join a polished, finished product.

I’m not saying that getting in early is bad. That’s not it at all. It’s wonderful. Beyond wonderful, really. This is our chance to connect, really connect, to the world we love so much. We are going to be helping our fellow fans to enjoy an experience better than many of us have ever been able to appreciate. I am saying, however, that those who have not managed to get early registration are not doomed to eternal despair. My advice? If you got in, celebrate. If you didn’t, don’t let it be the end of the world.

… actually going to bed this time.

“If you are sorted into Gryffindor you just follow Harry. But if you’re sorted into Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin, you go to your own common room, you meet your own prefect, who will tell you about famous people who were in your house and what the true nature of your house is.”

pottermoresupportgroup:

This was confirmed at LeakyCon! :)

(I’m very excited to meet the Prefect of Hufflepuff house!)

Does anyone else think that this is much cooler than just following Harry? I mean, Harry’s great.  … but Gryffindors are kind of getting the short end of the stick here.

(Source: taviarenae)

Errol has my welcome letter I know it! That’s why my Pottermore e-mail hasn’t arrived yet.

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(Source: natabob, via harmons)