IMPORTANT- It's for a project!:) I just need to interview (read below)!!

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 191109



--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Maria Zhaid" <mxahid9 at ...> wrote:
>
> > Steve:
> > I'm not sure of the nature of your questions, but I doubt they
> > are so personal that they have to be asked in private.
> >
> > ...
> >
> > ..
> 
> Maria:
> Oh, alright. I did explain my purpose before though.
> 
> Okay so this is for my anthropology class and I am writing an
> ethnography. ...
> 
> And I wanted to interview people directly but that did not work
> very well. So I guess I'll just post some questions.
> 

Steve Replies:

I wasn't trying to be critical or anything, but I guessed that you would not get many direct responses. I'm not sure I would want to send my email address to a stranger. You could very well be a SPAMMER collecting email addresses. Though, I think few actually believed that.

I think you will get more responses by asking your questions on-line, and I see a few people have already responded. 

> Maria continues:

> Some are yes or no questions while others do ask for 1-2 line
> answers.
> 
> Questions are as follows:
> 
> 1. What do you like the best about Harry Potter series?
> 

Steve:

The vividness of the world and the characters. When I find characters who are so real they are like friends in a world so real I feel that I've been there, then returning to read the books over and over is like visiting old friends. It is very comforting. I feel the same friendship with Ender of "Ender's Game", Bean of "Ender's Shadow", and Eragon of the "Inheritance Series". 


> 2. Your favorite character?? Explain?
> 

Steve:

That is actually a very tough question for anyone who have given some thought to the series. Naturally I have an affinity for Harry, but equally I like Ron and Neville. The characters that appeal to me are the 'every man' characters. Just ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstance, and who because of their personal character also respond in extraordinary ways. 

So, at the top of my list would be -

1.) Harry
2.) Ron
3.) Neville
4.) Hermione

Though I confess it is very hard to choose between them.  


> 3. What character can you relate with the most? Explain
> 

Steve:

An equally hard question, naturally, Harry tops the list, but I really find aspect of both Ron and Neville that I can relate to. For me, though Harry does top the list, it is hard to pick one character that I relate to most.


> 4. Any Harry Potter real life application in your life? Do you
> have any secret handshakes regarding HP or secret names? For
> example, I myself refer to people as Malfoy if they are being
> jerks.
> 

Steve:

Nothing external, though there are times when I see the current crop of Republicans as variations of Death Eaters. Internally, I think the Harry Potter series has instilled and strengthened values within me. I am a better and more moral person for having read the books.

Though I must say that moral strength comes from other books as well. 


> 5. Do you or others consider you brave? Have you ever done
> something so daring for others (self-sacrificing)? Yes or No?
> 

Steve:

Sadly I have always taken the cautions road in life, much to my, now, regret. I've done plenty of stupid and dangerous things, but nothing truly brave. 


> 6. Are you willing to fight for your country/or for whatever
> group/religion you identify with?
> 

Steve:

You either stand for Liberty or you bow to Tyranny. 

I've served in the Army, though thankfully not in combat. So, in that sense, I said you've got me, do with me what you will. In the modern world I feel that citizens have abdicated their role in government, and because of it corruption and self-interests are rampant in government. The people can and will only have a voice in how the country is run, if they speak up and make their voices heard. 


> 7. How important are looks to you?
> 

Steve:

I'm curious about the context of "looks"? Are you trying to find out if we are a bunch of geeky nerds? Attraction is more important than looks. I see people who are devastatingly beautiful, who I find absolutely repulsive. At the same time, I see some somewhat, more-or-less, kind of 'plain-Jane' people who are incredibly attractive. 

I've always been fascinated by the science of 'Attractiveness'. You walk into a dim crowded room, and certain people just stand out. Though the people who stand out from the crowd are different for everyone, which is what makes it fascinating.  


> Thank you. Really appreciate it!!!
> Maria
>