June 2013
79 posts
“Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else.”
—Mark Twain (via tinychatter)
“‘There are all kinds of courage,’ said Dumbledore, smiling. ‘It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends. I therefore award ten points to Mr. Neville Longbottom.’”
—I just realized today how much more meaningful this quote is when you remember Dumbledore’s backstory. For years, Albus remained at Gellert Grindelwald’s side even as Grindelwald became more and more corrupt, simply because he was his friend. He turned a blind eye to the immorality of Gellert’s plans. He couldn’t bring himself to stand up to Grindelwald because he didn’t want to jeopardize their friendship. Even as an adult, he didn’t confront Grindelwald until it was nearly too late. Those ten points weren’t awarded to Neville just so Gryffindor would win the house cup. They were awarded because Dumbledore recognized that Neville, at the age of 11, was far braver than the young Albus had ever been. (via margaerystyrells)
ASOIAF Questionnaire
- Which house are you from? Stark
- Which of the 5 kings (Robb, Renly, Joffrey, Balon, Stannis) do you fight for? Only queens
- Favorite Character? Arya Stark
- Favorite Book? Shame on me - I only watched TV show
- Favorite Sigil and Words? Sigil: baratheon Words: unbowed, unbent, unbroken
- North, South or across the Narrow Sea? North
- Who do you think will sit on the Iron Throne in the end? Someone
- Shaggydog, Grey Wind, Summer, Lady, Nymeria or Ghost? Nymeria and Ghost
- Would you join the Nights Watch or Brotherhood without Banners? Both of them, but… the 2nd one is better.
- Most hated character? Joffrey, House Greyjoy
- Khaleesi or Queen? Queen
- Dragons or Direwolves? Direwolves
- Which god(s) do you pray to? Both old and new
- Then finish with your favourite line from the series: I think the Arya’s moments are the most favourite! “Ser Gregor, Dunsen, Raff the sweetling, Ser Ilyn, Ser Meryn, Queen Cersei, valar morghulis”
i like your about me page! where did you get that?
