Friends

01. Name: Raven
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? I kept seeing it in links in people's profiles (of the "Sorted Into" variety) and I got curious. Now I'm really curious. I've always wondered what House others might sort me into.
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series?
It was a book? Seriously, it was a huge and possibly fascinating book. There were rumours that there as going to be more than one. When you read like I do (ie, constantly and quickly) those are attributes too valuable to be passed up. Then it turned out to be really good, so I kept reading.

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

01. Name: Jess
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? A friend of mine lead me here. I've also heard about it before.
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series?
My mother. She bought the first book for me and I became attached to J.K. Rowling's world.

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

01. Name: Kacey
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? Browsing through communities related to Harry Potter.
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series?
Surprisingly, we started reading them when I was in Middle School in my English Class; we'd read a chapter or so of the 'Philosopher’s Stone' everyday. I liked the series right away, I liked the uniqueness and I was kind of enchanted by the idea of a Wizard School as I was kind of into the magic/witch/wizard thing a the time. I started reading the Chamber of Secrets, and just get kept going. As I grew older and re-read them, I like them even more because I wasn't so hung up on the wizarding/magic aspect as I was by the struggle of life, death, loss, good and evil. Jo's a wonderful story teller, and great at connecting the dots.

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

01. Name: Amanda.
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? My friend Jenna told me about it. One night we were chatting and she mentioned she’d filled out an application here and that I should do so as well, so I did! :)
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series? I only read them because I wanted to know what all the hype was about, really. I didn’t even think I’d like them. Boy, was I wrong! I read the first book right after PoA came out in theatres, and I was instantly hooked. I knew everything about Harry Potter, absolutely every little miniscule detail (I’ve forgotten a lot of it since, unfortunately. It was pretty impressive, ngl). My mom even made me a Sorting Hat cake for my birthday that year! It was delicious. Oh wow, I think that was my 12th birthday. I was heartbroken because there was no longer even the slightest chance of me getting a letter from Hogwarts.

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

01. Name: Jan
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? I'm over at hogwartsishome, and I've seen a couple of members there that are here as well, so I thought it'd be nice to try it out. I've recycled some of my previous answers in my application here as well, though, since it's only been a while since I was sorted there, and I don't think I've changed much.
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series?
Um, my cousins. I was visiting their house one day and happened upon the first book in her bookshelf. I tried avoiding it first, since it seemed so childish and immature, and some of my friends were telling me not to read it, but I still did, anyway. And I haven't looked back since.

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

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term 18;
sorting contest last call
sorting elite.

contest information;
Ending Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 9:00PM CST (10:00PM EST)
Section: Contest Prompt Post
Eligibility: All Hogwarts Elite Members

possible points;
1500: First Place
0003: Each Vote

contest prompt;
Right before the official sorting takes place, one application will be chosen randomly (I'm thinking a hat might be involved. Or maybe I'll close my eyes and point. Or something.) and the house which had the highest percentage of members voting on that application will receive an extra 1500 points. Happy sorting!

ETA: This is the official last sorting period of H_E. All applications must be received by December 20, 2009, in order to be sorted on the 27th.

term 18;
sorting period #05
new members.

welcome new students;
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts Elite School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. The sorting hat has spoken and it is time to join your House Tables in the Great Hall. Be sure to check out the community navigation, located at the top of all our communities. It will help you find your way around Hogwarts Elite. Thank you!

gryffindor;
ihateclooney
dustworthy

slytherin;
lopt_
muggy_mountain

ravenclaw;
quadrant_of_sky

hufflepuff;
lets_rewind5
banevan

important reading;
Hogwarts Elite Frequently Asked Questions; here.
All Hogwarts Elite Rules and Other Information; here.
Sign up for an Orientation Workshop Leader; here.

entrance hall;
Below is a list of the communities that you may join at any time. If a community is not listed here, please do not request to join it. Hogwarts Elite has quite a few communities dedicated to maintaining and administration and only people who help the Headmaster do those things are allowed to join them. If you wish to have some assistance while exploring the community, please head over to this post and sign up for the OWL program. You will be paired off with an older member who can help show you around and answer any questions you might have.

01. hogwarts_elite; main discussion & contest community
02. sorting_elite; sorting community
03. ministry_elite; owlery, return, resign, question and complain community
04. diagon_elite; post graphics, art & writing for house points
05. marauder_elite; marauder era rpg
06. animagus_elite; out of character rpg community

in conclusion;
You do not have to join any of these communities. It is recommended that you at least join Hogwarts Elite and your Common Room so you don't miss any important announcements. We are happy to welcome you to Hogwarts Elite and hope you enjoy the community. It is expansive and there is much to explore ahead of you. Feel free to contact your Head Girl or Prefects if you wish to discuss anything or are looking for help while first starting in the community. Don't forget to fill out the n00b survey for your common room, which is located in here. Good luck and welcome.

squib;
gespawcho
atan_varne
hpotter_04

term 18;
sorting contest #05
sorting elite.

contest information;
Ending Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 9:00PM CST (10:00PM EST)
Section: Contest Results Post
Eligibility: All Hogwarts Elite Members

contest results;
I chose lets_rewind5's application to use for the Sorting Contest that ran during the last two weeks. Below are the houses and the percentages of members who sorted the chosen application. The house with the highest percentage is awarded 1500 house points. Happy sorting!

Slytherin: 25.00% [11/44]
Hufflepuff: 23.53% [24/102]
Ravenclaw: 12.16% [9/74]
Gryffindor: 06.02% [5/83]

term 18;
final call for applications
sorting elite.

This is the last call for applications at Sorting Elite. Originally sorting was scheduled to close this past Sunday, but I am adding on one final week. Sorting Elite will close to new applications on December 20, 2009. Thank you!

"It gets almighty cold" 2009. 55x40cm. Oil on canvas
Anna Silivonchik silivonchik.ru/

Though it was frigid outside with snow on the ground, I got my tree eyes project completed today! I made three sets: straight, right, and left looking eyes. I mounted these with small nails and then colored the nail heads black with a sharpie. Did I mention that there is snow on the ground! My hands are still cold!



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term 18;
sorting period #05
application links.

sorting information;
Ending Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 9:00PM CST (10:00PM EST)
Section: Application Links
Eligibility: All Hogwarts Elite Members

currently up for sorting;
01. quadrant_of_sky; here.
02. ihateclooney; here.
03. gespawcho; here.
04. lopt_; here.
05. atan_varne; here.
06. lets_rewind6; here.
07. dustworthy; here.
08. hpotter_04; here.
09. banevan; here.
10. muggy_mountain; here.

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**FINAL EDIT Thu Dec 10 02:15:47 UTC 2009**

So there is the final update... Over the past day we have processed around 11 million jobs out of the 12 million that were in queue at that time. Please bear in mind that over this past day, more jobs for notifications are also created. So while the queue has been dropping, we are still not fully caught up at this point, due to backlog and new jobs. We have roughly 3 million jobs still pending that involve the notification system in some manner. We had hoped we could have fully cleared the queue in a day, but unfortunately we can't clear it too quickly, since we need the rest of the site to operate normally. From our current perspective on the amount of jobs that are left in queue, and how many it has processed thus far, we believe it will take around another 8 - 12 hours to process everything.

And finally some answers to some questions:

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"Truffles"
November 2009
8.5"x10" pen on paper

01. Name: Mugs
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? I got no idea. I've been aware of it for ages, but I don't know where I heard of it first. Possibly some place like Encyclopedia Dramatica or Fandom Wank or something like that. In any case, I bookmarked it 'cause I thought it seemed neat. :D
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series?
I'd been interested in reading for quite a while before I did. I uh. Read it for the same reason I read Twilight. And that's the last comparison you'll hear me making between HP and that jacked-up marketing sensation of a masturbation fantasy. If you're a Twilight fan -- no offense intended. We all got our vices. :D For me, it's an undying love of The Baby-sitter's Club.

But yeah. In short, I'm a pop culture vulture and I like to know what's going on. So I hijacked my sister's collection shortly before the release of the last book. Flash-forward two years, and I'm getting dolled up as (fabulous 80's bridesmaid version!) Narcissa for the midnight opening of HBP. And hoping to pull off McGonagall by the time the final movie's out. /badjoke

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

01. Name: Hart
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? Ah, knew about it for years. Put off joining it for forever. I have no idea when I first looked at it.
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series? Everyone else read them. C:

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

01. Name: Karlee
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? a few members of another Harry Potter housing community. :)
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series?
my mom took me to see the first movie, and i loved it; i picked up the first book a few days after and fell in love with Draco Malfoy.. :)
However, i read the first book and had no idea other books were out. even though i knew the movie left some kind of cliffhanger and that there was a second movie already being made, i just was too lazy to pick up the second book until after i saw the movie, but after i saw the second movie i picked up the third book and realized how much better the books are then the movies. lol.

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )

01. Name: Jenna
02. How did you find out about Hogwarts Elite? My marvelous, darling Anna, who shall remain "nameless".
03. What made you start reading the Harry Potter series? What made me start reading it? I don't know. I was given the first book as a Hanukkah present shortly after it came out. I loved it. I kept reading them as they came out. I was never forced to read them, or persuaded to do so; it was common in my family to give me books as presents, and I read them regardless of what they were. I chose to keep reading them when I fell in love with the series shortly after the third book. I was still young then (probably thirteen or so?), but I devoured those books. I still read them and love them and... tldr; nothing made me read them, but I keep reading them because I love them.

( To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure! )