99 Questions
1. What is your full name?
Saraswati Sarin. It's--er--it's a bit complicated. I don't really have a middle name.
2. Where and when were you born?
I was born in South London--I'm from Bromley--on June 21st.
3. Who are/were your parents?
My father, Baasim Sarin, works in Foreign Affairs. He's Irish. He likes his job, because he gets to travel a lot, and he thinks everyone should try everything at least once. My mum's name is Padma, She works in law. She was a Ravenclaw too, but my dad was Gryffindor. He was a few years before her, though.
4. Do you have any siblings?
I wish. I think it'd be really nice to have a sister.
5. Where do you live now, and with whom?
I still live in Bromley with my parents, technically, but we don't stay there much. I miss it quite a bit. During the summers we stayed home, I used to wake up early, hop on the bus, and get breakfast from this one place. It was always amazing and cheap, but the black pudding was absolutely horrid. I never got a bus pass, though, because I usually didn't get to use it much. Used to tell them I forgot my Oyster card at home, and since I'm under age they let me on. I miss riding the bus into Market Square. It was nice. The parks were nice. I wish I could spend more time there.
6. What is your occupation?
I don't have one. I got a summer job once at a cafe--absolutely hated it. I'm no good with Muggles, and I never realized before how stupid people were. My boss was a complete tosser on top of it. Sorry, I shouldn't say that. He was the worst.
7. Write a full physical description of yourself.
I've got long brown hair; it's pretty thick. I've got a square face, and I really hate my nose. I don't know, it just does a weird turn-up thing. I guess I'm pretty average?
8. To which social class do you belong?
None, I suppose. Bit of a chameleon soul. I group hop.
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Not really. I'm in perfect health. I get sick maybe once a year.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Both, sort of. When I was younger, I was left-handed, and my mum wanted me to be right so that my life was easier, but my dad told her to just let it alone. Most things I do with my left hand, but I eat with my right. It's kind of odd. I'm nearly ambidextrous.
11. What does your voice sound like?
I kind of have a weird mix of accents. My dad's Irish, but my mum is English. I grew up in London, so the English is a bit stronger. My dad and I pronounce "three" as "tree", and my mum likes to make fun of us for it. I think my voice is kind of low for a girl, but maybe it just sounds deeper to me.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
Um, I have really strange slang, because I watch a lot of cult classics. My friends think I'm weird. I say "skeevey" a lot. Not sure where I picked that up. Er, I don't know. I feel like I don't use anything too much. Maybe I do. Maybe, "this is the greatest thing since broomsticks!" because my mum says that a lot, even though it's incredibly outdated.
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Er, lint, and...a galleon. Nice.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
Sometimes I ramble a bit. I can be a little pretentious, I guess. I also sort of like arguing with people. I shouldn't say argue, more like...philosophical debates. I also really like picking at dead skin. Gross, I know.
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Busy, I guess. I don't know, it was nice. I had fun?
16. What is your earliest memory?
I was in India, visiting distant relatives for a family reunion. I remember being in the backyard, and there was this kid there. I don't remember who, probably one of my cousins or something. Not sure why, but I just remember the backyard.
17. How much schooling have you had?
Six years of Hogwarts.
18. Do/did you enjoy school?
I love it. I miss being away from home for so long, but no, I do really love learning and all that. I don't like being forced to learn, but hey, everything with a price.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
School.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models?
My mum, for awhile. Now, I guess it's my dad.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Brilliantly. My auntie Parvati is the greatest, and I adore my cousins.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An Unspeakable. I thought it would be cool to work in the Department of Mysteries. I also wanted to be a singer.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Climbing trees. I couldn't even climb that well, my dad had to give me a boost when my mom wasn't watching. I just really liked trees, and climbing.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was pretty quiet as a kid. Very...ephemeral. And passive. Changed habits every now and then. I used to pretend to be different people.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I didn't meet a lot of people, and I was reserved and prim, so no, not really.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
A Muggle boy who shall remain nameless. It was a bad idea. Summer before my sixth year.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
Yes, thank Merlin. Don't ask. I'd undoubtedly regret it if I wasn't.
28. If you aren’t a virgin, would you take your first time back?
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Uh...Hogwarts letter, I guess.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
My mum and my dad, I suppose. They're who I've spent the most time around. Though I really appreciate Professor Flitwick, he's wonderful. Very nice, and very good at advice.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I transfigured this bloke into a butterfly during Transfiguration in my sixth year. We were working on changing the color of our eyebrows, but he was rather foul, so I took advantage of the opportunity. I told them it was on accident, but it wasn't. I'd been reading up on theory, but I really shouldn't have done it, even though he was vile. Still, it was a bit of advanced magic, so I was kind of proud of myself.
32. What is your greatest regret?
Transfiguring that kid into a butterfly. It really was dangerous. I was just so mad...
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Transfigure someone into a butterfly...
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Of course not! Muggle police don't stand a chance of catching me.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
My mum was experimenting with some potions and it blew up. We had to take her to Saint Mungo's, and she nearly died. My dad was in pieces. Made her promise to never do it again. It was horrid.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
I actually ripped my pants once. Yeah...
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
I'd travel less. I like being home, and it made me feel less...grounded. I just wish I had more stable environments growing up. Sometimes I just wanted to stay in London.
38. What is your best memory?
Baking cookies with my mum and dad over holiday.
39. What is your worst memory?
My mum nearly dying in St. Mungo's.
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Oh, I'd say pessimistic.
41. What is your greatest fear?
Getting mauled to death by a bear. Which is odd, because my patronus is a Panda, so you would think...hmmm...
42. What are your religious views?
I don't really have any. I don't know what I believe. I guess you could say I'm agnostic, but I'm not sure that's the word for it. I just know that I don't know anything.
43. What are your political views?
I'm pro-anything that pisses of conservatives, pretty much.
44. What are your views on sex?
Probably disappointing. I don't really have any. To each his own.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
Merlin, no. I don't think so. I think it's okay in self-defense, but if it can be avoided...I suppose we're all capable of murder.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Murder. No, that's not true, everyone dies eventually anyway. Maybe the most evil thing is apathy. Letting someone destroy themselves. Whatever that means to you.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
No. You can have many true loves.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
Being happy, I suppose. That's the ultimate goal, isn't it?
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
I'm pretty open if you ask the right questions.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
If I do, I'm not aware of them. Everyone does, though. I don't like parents that name their kid John. Does that count?
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
Probably not.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
I would never die for a thing. I'd die for people though. I think I'd die for a lot of people, depending on the circumstance. I guess you don't really know until it happens.
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
I like to think I'm polite. I'm usually pretty mean to friends, but who isn't?
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
I think it's impossible to chose. Importance and power wavers and transfers.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
Professor McGonagall. She demands respect.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
Er, I'm not sure I have a best friend, if I'm being honest.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
No.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
No.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
I can't handle stupid people, but at the same time, I kind of like being smarter than people. I just like being right.
60. How close are you to your family?
Very close.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
I'm seventeen. Not too worried about it.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
My parents.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
My parents. Pretty self-explanatory.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
Again, my parents.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
My mum's boss. She puts her in such a bad mood, and I can tell she's the reason my mum hates her job.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
Definitely argue.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Depends on the need for a proper leader.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Yes, I love talking to people.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Doesn't everyone?
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Quidditch. Reading.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
My wand.
72. What is your favorite color?
Deep, deep crimson red.
73. What is your favorite food?
French Onion soup.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
Informational textbooks. No joke.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Quidditch, though I prefer to play rather than watch. I really like films. Especially Muggle films.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
No. Dope is for dopes, kids.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Doing the same thing I do on a typical Friday night.
78. What makes you laugh?
Pretty much everything.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, heteronormativity, misogyny, cultural appropriation...and the list goes on.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Not really sure that's how insomnia works. I used to have it. I just stared at the ceiling and hoped I'd fall asleep. Eventually, I just had my mum concoct a Sleeping Draught.
81. How do you deal with stress?
I compartmentalize.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
A plan is nice, but I don't mind not having one.
83. What are your pet peeves?
Those moaning sounds people make when eating.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
I'm not sure my days really have much routine. I tend to do something different as often as I can.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
My intelligence.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
My arrogance.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would never.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Extroverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
A complete and total hot mess.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Quidditch, Transfiguration, and Charms.
Potions, lying, and being grounded.
91. Do you like yourself?
Does anyone?
92. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
Oh, crap. I don't think I have one.
93. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I don't.
94. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Of old age.
95. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
I'm honestly not sure what i would do. I really can't even fathom a guess.
96. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
I don't care to be remembered, really.
97. What three words best describe your personality?
Brash, belligerent, dramatic.
98. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Caring, logical, kind.
99. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?
Being ephemeral is fine, but achieving balance is grand. Don't become a whisper trapped inside a tornado. Be grounded and be humble.
