Let's Talk: Spending a Day with One Fictional Character

Friday, August 17, 2012




Let's Talk is a new weekly feature here at i swim for oceans. I think it's important that we all have our say, and there's something to be said for raising our voices. Simply put, here on the little old blog, I like to host some of my very own discussion posts because, well, I like to converse with you all.

And so, Let's Talk will feature questions or prompts, which I will answer, too. Love it or hate it, weigh in or don't, it's my hope that Let's Talk will at least get you thinking...and maybe even get you discussing with the rest of us!
Question: If you could spend one day with one literary character, who would it be, and why?


I seriously kill myself with my own questions. I'm a cruel SOB. My apologies. But seriously...there are so many characters in the literary world that I would give an arm and a leg (maybe both) to spend a full day with. I could name five without even blinking. Naming one, however, was a tricky feat. So, I weighed the pros and cons and I decided upon...

That's right. I chose Albus Dumbledore. I was weighing my options, and I would have loved to spend a day with a character like Mara Dyer, because she's a tricky b*tch, or Martin the Warrior from Redwall because he's so brave, or even Anna from Anna Dressed in Blood because, hell, she's got some crazy sh*t going down.

When push came to shove though, I would want to spend a day with someone from whom I could actually learn something. I'd also want to spend time with someone who is willing to meet me on my level because, let's be honest, he never really talked down to Harry, did he? Most of all though, I think spending a day with Dumbledore would be like spending a really fun day with a grandparent who just so happens to be a friend, as well. Plus, I'd be hoping to learn some magic.

In all honesty though, there's a quiet wisdom in Dumbledore, and a genuine goodness that a lot of us find lacking at times. There's also an underlying kindness and goodness to him that makes him someone you'd just HAVE to know. I would ask him about the if I could have a Pensieve of my own, and I'd certainly see if I could dip into his memories, as well.

27 comments:

  1. Only one day??? That is a tough question and ... I would pick Barrons! He would probably freak me out, but I'd pick Barrons from the Fever Series.
    Or Kaidan from Sweet Evil!


    What does that tell about me, just picking some hot men! lol! Happy Friday!

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  2. Damn but this is a good one. For one day, I'd probably pick Kvothe from The Kingkiller Chronicle. Because he's awesome, mostly, but also because I'm fascinated by people who've had so much life experience at such a young age.

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  3. I really, really, really, REALLY love that you chose Albus Dumbledore. Let's face it - he's one of the best literary characters EVER. It's not just the wisdom, or the quirks; it's his personality that makes me love him overall. DUMBLEDORE'S ARMY FTW!

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  4. Great answer. But I gotta say, I would have loved if you picked Anna. I bet hanging with Cas would be awesome.

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  5. I'd like to hang out with Aslan... the lion from Narnia. No lies. That would be so epic...

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  6. Great pick. Learning some magic would definitely be a perk. I don't know who'd I hang out with...Etienne St.Clair maybe ;)

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  7. I read your question, and my mind was overwhelmed by the number of characters I want to hang out with. Then I read your answer and went: I WISH I THOUGHT OF ALBUS DUMLEDORE!!! Great answer choice. I still don't know who I would hang out with to be honest :)

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  8. There is never a moment when Dumbledore is speaking where I am bored. The man is just plain fascinating. And everything he says is wisdom. Best answer!

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  9. Haha thanks! Dumbledore was really a shoe-in. Let's be honest here!

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  10. Ohhhhh ok. I do believe you just one-upped me. Can I come? ;)

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  11. That really would be incredible! I hadn't even thought of that. Brilliant choice :)

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  12. Oh gosh...great choice! I think this would be amazing if we all really could choose!

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  13. Dumbledore is made of brilliance. I wish he was real :)

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  14. Kaiden was up there on my list, but I had too many hot boys, so I decided to be logical hahaha

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  15. Aaahhh, I wish I could've participated in this one on Friday. And YES to this -->
    I seriously kill myself with my own questions. --
    You kill me too. ;)

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  16. Aaahhh, I wish I could've participated in this one on Friday. And YES to this -->
    I seriously kill myself with my own questions. --
    You kill me too. ;)

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  17. Kaiden was up there on my list, but I had too many hot boys, so I decided to be logical hahaha

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  18. Dumbledore is made of brilliance. I wish he was real :)

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  19. Oh gosh...great choice! I think this would be amazing if we all really could choose!

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  20. That really would be incredible! I hadn't even thought of that. Brilliant choice :)

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  21. Haha thanks! Dumbledore was really a shoe-in. Let's be honest here!

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  22. Ohhhhh ok. I do believe you just one-upped me. Can I come? ;)

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