'Learn from the past, live for the present and hope for the future.'-Albert Einstein

Hello.

Since I'm back after a long, long time, I thought I might go ahead with changing my profile, since anyone reading this might need to know who I am.

Rather than telling who I am, I'll tell you what I like. In fact, I enjoy stories across many fandoms. I read Harry Potter, Animorphs, Sherlock Holmes, and A Song of Ice and Fire. As far as comics are concerned, I am partial to Marvel and DC. Movies? Maybe Star Wars and the Jurassic series. I like reading a lot more than writing, and that might actually be a reason why I can't upload chapters in time!

As I'm also writing a Harry Potter fanfic, I suppose I should tell you what House I'm in. Bear with me for the next several paragraphs as I go in detail:

So, I joined Pottermore in 2013. I didn't even know such a site existed for fans of the series and my curiousity got the better of me. I took the Sorting Hat test. Most of you (the ones who are on it anyway) would have sat down and done it patiently and accurately. Not me though.

I got Slytherin, which I was mildly surprised at, because the questions were so innocently framed that I had no clue of what House I would be sorted into. I read the welcome message and I learned something--Slytherin wasn't for me. I did not have a bone of ambition in my body and I was anything but determined.

So I took the test again, and I got Hufflepuff. This again made me blink--Hufflepuff by and large was for those who were hardworking and loyal. Again, I wasn't prepared to work hard, and my loyalty isn't Puff standard. But I did have patience, so I reasoned that it was what drove me to the house of badgers.

I did stick with Hufflepuff and was surprised to see so many friendly people. It kind of made me feel embarrassed that I seemed a little rude in comparison. Then I did the test again, just out of an urge to get it right.

This time I got Ravenclaw. Ravenclaw felt right--I was hooked at the line in the welcome message 'Knowledge for knowledge's sake' and the fact that they prize eccentricity so that nobody would feel a stranger. I did feel a bit put out knowing that it was an obsession for them to best others academically while clambering on top of another, but I didn't mind it that much.

Then the site was revamped and it was a while before the new Pottemore got the test back again. So, for the last time, I decided to do it, and I told myself 'No more Sortings'. And Gryffindor happened.

Gryffindor? Gryffindor? Of all the houses I wanted to stick with, Gryffindor was the last. I half expected Ravenclaw to pop up for me. For me, Gryffindor was the house for those who were outgoing, or bubbly. Was I Gryffindor material?

When I sat down and thought about it, it started making sense. I am no slouch in intellect, but I was also prone to taking dumb, risky decisions. I was chivalrous (to an extent), and cautiously daring. Gryffindor it was.

I understood that there was no better or worse house. Each of them serve as a remainder of the things we lack. For example, I lack determination and ambition, loyalty and perseverance, nerve and cunning. Anyone, whether they're fans of the series or just casual observers, can aspire to be all the houses.

Why?

Because we should never limit ourselves to one thing.

I am working on another story, which also can explain why I'm slow to upload new chapters. Writing on what you ask?

You'll see.

I am incredibly slow at writing chapters, so don't be surprised if I post a new chapter 3 months later. I just have a lot on my hands as of now.