what do you think...?

[pevatsev]

okay, i'm not getting a room yet BUT i just wanted to see what people think of rooming w/ chaperone-required peeps.
I will be 16 when Portus rolls around and I am very open minded to all sorts of habits and people! the problem is my age, i am just wondering what peoples thoughts are on sharing with a 16 year old... If you think it would suck,:eek: tell me. If you wouldn't mind, :cool: tell me!

[lupintonks85]

Will you be rooming with your chaperon? If so maybe you could find a room with another under 18 person that also is rooming with a chaperon. Just an idea. I do think you would have more luck rooming with people under 21 (due to drinking age and if the over 21 people want drink in there room). Good luck finding a roommate.:D

[pevatsev]

i don't have a chaperone, so basically i need an "internet order" chaperone...then i can talk to them on the phone and get everything squared away. s'pose i would room w/ them though; I know most 21+ people wouldn't want a 16 year old in their room but i don't care how drunk anyone gets...it's not as if people my age haven't seen that stuff before!

[lupintonks85]

i don't have a chaperone, so basically i need an "internet order" chaperone...then i can talk to them on the phone and get everything squared away. s'pose i would room w/ them though; I know most 21+ people wouldn't want a 16 year old in their room but i don't care how drunk anyone gets...it's not as if people my age haven't seen that stuff before!

It's not really the fact that you might have a problem with the drinking it's the hotel rules. Alot of hotels have really hard rules about room parties with drinking in a guest room with someone under age also in the room. That being said a large number of people won't care (or won't be having room parties) but there are some that will. Good luck in finding roommates and a chaperone.:D

[pevatsev]

I'm glad to hear your views on this, i am sure i will eventually find someone! Glad to hear what you think

[Demini]

I wouldn't mind sharing a room with an under-ager. I was going to get the room in 2 weeks when my commishion check comes in and reserve when I know they wont freeze my card. We can work out the details later if you are intrested.
My ex-boyfriend has the problem with me getting a room mate. But I really don't care.

[Hambtty]

Not only is it unwise to find a chaperone online it is dangerous. Be aware that you will be required to submit a notarized form signed by a parent or legal guardian givng permission for you to attend with the named chaperone. All chaperones must be at least 21 years old. I suggest that you find someone your parents know and trust to accompany you to Portus.

Betty H.
Head of Security for Portus 2008

[pevatsev]

thanks ;) it's nice to know that i have a chance.
i know it's probably dangerous to get an internet-order chaperone but I don't know any adults obsessed enough to come to a HP conference...:o :(

[Demini]

Then I retract my ofer. I don't want to be labled as "weird" or someone who wants to room with only minors. Hope you have the best of luck!

[uturn69]

I dont think it would be that big of a deal this year all my roomates were fine with the fact that i was under 18.

[LokiMicFurt]

I honestly wouldn't care. I am chaparoning my 14 yr old sister. So I know what it's like with teenies and too much sugar. :) Since you are older I know you won't be as nutzo as she is. But do talk to your parents about it first.

[pevatsev]

thankx! haha, i have talked to my mom about it but i still need to get someone to be my chaperone (despite the fact it's possibly impossible:p to get one)

i'll get back to you because i don't actualy have a chaperone right now...

[Komakinomatic]

I have the same problem. At the time of the convention, I'll still be a few months shy of 18. No one I know over the age of 21 is obsessed enough to chaperone me without me paying for them. I hope it doesn't come to that because I live 20 minutes away from the hotel and would hate to miss the convention because I couldn't find a chaperone.

[ElisaTx]

Komakinomatic, I think you and I are in the same boat. I'll be 17 at the time of Portus, and since I have to pay for my own registration I can't find anyone I know of age who'd be willing to shell out the registration price and time to hang around a HP convention. I hope you find a chaperone!!!! :]

[LokiMicFurt]

If there was a way to chaparone another I would. I don't mind but parents are finiky.

[Komakinomatic]

My mum is pretty east going about me finding my own chaperone considering I'm not miles away from home. Are you still interested in chaparoning?

[bakernpink]

Hey i haven't officially registered but I am so good at arguing i will be. I am 14 and I am really mature like I scare people. My mom is taking me and i haven't asked her but she is really coll and i am almost 100% sure she would say yes, especially because this would reduce our cost. So if you still need chaperone I'm sure she would be happy to help.