Application for Henry Winter, 'The Secret History'

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

(Cleared with Camilla-mun!)


The tall, dark-haired man strides through a door, looking down at his watch. The wire-rimmed glasses he wears glint as he reaches the middle of the room and lifts his head, checking where he is.

When Henry Winter speaks, it is in a cool voice.

’I do hope I’m not late.’



1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?

Bel Paese. I like Italian cheeses; preferred them over the more readily available, in any case. The name itself means ‘beautiful country’—and cheddar, what does that mean? Nothing. It’s named after the village where it was made. Lack of imagination never made a good cheese.*his mouth quirks slightly here, at the absurdity of the questions; but match absurdity with absurdity*

2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?

Bu--? Ah. Barney. I’m afraid I don’t hold a particular hatred for either; is this a failing at this place?

3. What time is it where you are?

*he spreads his arms wide; he is rather intimidating in this pose, it would seem* Here? I have no idea where here is. But my own watch says it is five pm, so I will agree with that for the time being.

4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.

*Henry looks vaguely disgusted* No. No. I don’t think this question lends itself to any sensible answer.

5. If you are pushing to be in:

A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.

‘Live Forever’. Too often drunks and layabouts really do believe that; at least we’ll know where they are, drawn by the shining lights, perhaps.

B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.

*here, he squints, pulling his glasses off* Fra--? Oh, no, Fred. How could I possibly answer? I don’t know any man referenced in the question.

C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.

Maybe you’ve missed a few too many deadlines; perhaps you’ve not anticipated the workload. But it’s more than likely you’re finding it too difficult; even with challenging amounts of work, if you are competent you should find time to do it.

D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.

Why, how can a man prove that? Even if I were to answer, all you would have is my word. Would that really be enough?

6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe.

*here, he really does look disgusted* I did not anticipate this sort of question. All I have is my watch, and my wallet. *Henry opens his wallet, and, after getting a photograph from it, throws it contemptuously to the floor* Find something you want in there.




"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. ___HW_________
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. ___HW________.
I agree to be a good sport (pip pip!) and not get my knickers in a bunch. ___HW________.
One day, marmalade will rule the world (Not if I get to Hampden first). _____HW________"

Comments

[wh0-kill3d-m3.livejournal.com]

C'mon now. You know I gotta ask what the picture you kept is, don'cha?

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

(Hee, it's all Prima's fault...)

Henry turns and nods to the woman. 'I'm afraid I shan't tell you,' he says coolly. 'Would you be able to tell me where I am, please?'

[wh0-kill3d-m3.livejournal.com]

Well, fine. Be that way. Where are you supposed to be? 'Cause I guarantee you, this isn't it.

[c-macaulay.livejournal.com]

(( Is this not the most perfect Henry? *also all a-squee* ))

[wh0-kill3d-m3.livejournal.com]

[ugly-imp.livejournal.com]

"I liked your Slytherin answer. Would you consider yourself an ambitious man?"

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

Henry pauses. 'Not ambitious as such. I do what has to be done; I gain the respect of those I have to.'

He offers a hand. 'Henry Winter.'

Vote Slytherin

[ugly-imp.livejournal.com]

Tyrion clasps the man's hand. "Tyrion Lannister." He smiles. "And you strike me as a Slytherin, so that's where I'm voting you."

[c-macaulay.livejournal.com]

Camilla has just come in from a walk in the snow. Her cheeks are flushed still, and the tips of her ears. When she sees who's in the Sorting Room, she halts, wide-eyed and motionless as a startled deer.

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

He sees her, and he actually smiles. 'Camilla,' he says in a different voice to the crisp one he answered his questions in. 'Camilla.'

Do you remember Live Forever? Do you remember the glass? Do you remember the bloodstained chitons?

Of course you do. He keeps his smile warm, natural, not to scare her off, though he wants to do so much more.

[c-macaulay.livejournal.com]

She's unsure of what to do. She's older now, by a few years. He's the same age he was the day he died. But he's smiling at her, in that way he never really smiled at anyone else (except maybe Julian?), and she feels as though her blood's been frozen for years and just now starting to thaw.

"My God, Henry, you're exactly the same," she says, voice low. She still doesn't move to go to him. Though part of her wants nothing more than to rush into his arms with a joyous khairei! and reassure herself it's not illusory.

[zerotostudying.livejournal.com]

"Plenty of Italian cheeses are named after their town of origin." She pointed out, mildly. "Parmesean." Why does everyone have to hate on the cheddar?

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

'I never really liked that, either,' he says crisply. 'Perhaps moreso than cheddar. Italian--the Classical languages, and their modern--versions, shall we say--are much more intriguing.'

[zerotostudying.livejournal.com]

"So, its just a name thing?" Thats...okay, weird. but not the weirdest thing ever. He's no Kirk. "Italian is nice. Or, well it sounds nice. I took Latin.... and French...Oh, and Russian. But never Italian." Feeling, for a split second a little uneducated for not having taken Italian. She quickly snaps out of it though. Its not too late to learn, after all.

[carri3-whit3.livejournal.com]

Carrie comes in with her pet rabbit in her arms, having taken Peter out for some sunshine and fresh air. She frowns as she reads the application.

"I don't think I understand this answer, sir. If you're bartendin' in the dark, how can there be shinin' lights to attract drunks an' layabouts?"

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

'There will be lights on the outside; none on the inside,' Henry remarks. 'False advertising? Perhaps. And who is this fellow?'

He's looking at the rabbit.

[carri3-whit3.livejournal.com]

"Good answer. That's what drinkin' is, ain't it, false advertisin'? Folks go in thinkin' it'll get 'em in a party mood, an' it ends up bringin' 'em down."

She smiled. "This is Peter. My friend Josh gave him to me at Christmas. Josh likes bunnies."

[primediscordian.livejournal.com]

She plops down on the floor to start rifling his wallet. "Do you have a good credit rating?"

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

After six years, he may well have.

'The cards are probably cancelled,' he says instead.

[primediscordian.livejournal.com]

((Hee! I need to know if there's anything fun in here, hehe. Just credit cards?))

"Well, that sucks." She makes a face, and flips to his ID. "Henry... Winter. Huh. "... oh god, Ceres didn't send you, did she?"

[agentsgent.livejournal.com]

Another decent and efficient gentleman -- how excellent. Jeeves decided to move in before the House Elves had a chance. "Welcome to Hogwarts, sir. Is there anything you might need?"

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

'Nothing that I have not already secured,' Henry replies, surprising himself. Camilla--he trusted her. Which was exceedingly odd, as Camilla was the epitome of untrustworthy at times.

'I suppose you could not give me any inclination of how long I might be here? In this room?'

[ugly-old-hat.livejournal.com]

You like Italian cheeses, do you?

[onewinteryday.livejournal.com]

'I find them the most pleasing, yes,' he replies after pausing a few moments. Because there's a talking hat in front of him.

Slytherin!

[ugly-old-hat.livejournal.com]

Your bribe has been accepted!

Welcome to Slytherin!