Herbology Club: Potter Plants

[zq-mf.livejournal.com]

Oopsies....a little late because I was getting wings work ran late tonight but here you go! :)

Activity: Potter Plants
Details: Turn your favorite Harry Potter character into a plant! Explain why you think that the plant you've chosen fits them. Comment on other people's "Potter plants" with why you agree or disagree.
Points: Long debate style: 10 points for your first comment; 2 pts for anything posted after; cap of 30 pts possible.
Deadline: Will run from Sunday(today), July 25th @ 4:00 UTC (11 pm CDT) till Saturday, July 31st @ 5:00 UTC (12 pm CDT).

2 of you can earn an extra 5 pts for doing this activity: raphaellover & stellar_kar

You also have to be on my roster to get points for this.

Comments won't be screened for this activity.

Any other questions? Drop them below :) I'm pretty sure this is cut and dry though ♥

Come frolick in the flowers with me and the rest of the Herbology Club today!!

Comments

[sylvir.livejournal.com]

I think Severus Snape is a Poppy. Since the 7th book I have become a proud supporter of Snape x Lily (and just have an all around love for Snape), so my opinion may be a little biased.

The color of poppies when they bloom is most commonly a gorgeous red, however, the most sweetest, most tender, most beautiful flowers are the ones that die quickly. The red also signifies death and bloodshed, which was Snape's eventual fate. The poppy (Snape) was always there waiting to blossom and reveal it's beauty, however not until it was properly planted, nurtured, and well cared for (his character developed and the foundations set), would we be able to see them (Snape) in their most beautiful state (which is when we learn the bittersweet truth behind Snape's hate for Harry; how looking into his eyes reminded him of his sweet love for Lily).

And just as quickly as we are able to see it blossom, it dies, leaving us with only a vivid afterimage (a fond memory and clear realization of why we waited so long to find out Snape's true character).

Bess//Gryffindor

[vitallani.livejournal.com]

I was sceptical of this at first, but I do see where you are coming from. Poppies also have opium, which can change a person's perceptions. The Trio's perception of Snape is very distorted because they only see what's in front of them, not what's really there.

Bryony/Slytherin

[hope-guides-me.livejournal.com]

I agree with this statement so much. I keep saying that the trio's perception of Snape is very twisted and that's why I lot of people find it easy to hate Snape. I don't hate him. He has a reason for behaving the way that he does. Maybe that doesn't make up for the way he behaves, but it's a little harder to hate him when you know the true Snape. At least, it is for me.

Crystal // Gryffindor

[sylvir.livejournal.com]

Oooh, good point! After the 7th book came out, it seemed people's perceptions of Snape changed as a whole. One of the reasons was because we never saw it coming (at least I didn't). I mean, Snape already had a very important role, which we assumed was Harry's antagonist (up til the 7th book). So I guess you could say as opium hides reality, it also shrouds the truth of Snape.

Bess//Gryffindor//8

[caitriona-3.livejournal.com]

Changing a person's perceptions can also be seen in Snape's work as a spy for Dumbledore - he has to hide his true allegiance from Voldemort and crew.

Caitriona//Gryffindor

[silvertigerx.livejournal.com]

I like what you said here! Snape is so much the enigma type - you think he's on a different side every time! The way that Snape acted fooled just about everyone about his true intentions, giving them an "illusion", and changing it again two seconds later. Really, I think that's one of the most ingrained parts of Snape's personality, so it makes sense for him to be part-opium!

Silver//Gryffindor

[kilobites.livejournal.com]

I was skeptical at first, but in reading your explanation I think I can definitely see the point you're making. Your last sentence, especially, makes sense with Snape's character. I also liked your point about how when his character was finally developed (or in the flower metaphor, well nurtured), we were able to see his most beautiful state (blooming). That was what really swayed me to see it your way.

Tasha//Gryffindor

[turtleyurtle1.livejournal.com]

I think this is also perfect for poor Snape. He needed to be tended to just so to bloom, and unfortunately he does die too quickly.

Poor Snape. ]:

desiree//gryffindor

[goddess-of-ice.livejournal.com]

I think it's fitting that Snape is a red flower as Dumbledore hints that perhaps Snape should have been a Gryffindor when he says that they might sort too early at Hogwarts. This is a beautiful comparaision.

Meghan//Gryffindor

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[klef.livejournal.com]

Snape/Lily is great, isn't it?

I love how the most beautiful die fastest, I was not aware of this. I can't even comment on this. I just got all mush inside.

A+++++++++++++++++

Kerri//Gryffindor