Harry Potter Houses!

pikasoccer guest	Harry Potter Houses! Apr 4, 2011 16:32:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pikasoccer on Apr 4, 2011 16:32:21 GMT -5 Whilst speaking of Harry Potter in the chatbox (lolwaitwut, HP talk on a HG RPG?), we all somehow began to discuss our Harry Potter houses. So, if you went to Hogwarts, which house would you be in?
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peanutpie guest	Harry Potter Houses! Apr 4, 2011 18:20:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by peanutpie on Apr 4, 2011 18:20:39 GMT -5 Dammit, I feel generic. <.< Gryffindor. [/blockquote]

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Post by Rosetta on Apr 4, 2011 19:35:12 GMT -5

Alright, time for a whole deep analysis on the Hogwarts Houses while I listen to the HP7 soundtrack:

GRYFFINDOR:
Colors: Red and Gold
Animal: Lion
Enemy or Opposite: Slytherin
Who's/who was in this House: Harry, Weasleys, Sirius, James, Lupin, Wormtail, Hermione, Dumbledore, etc.
Other: Has claims to the sword of Godric Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat

So, Gryffindor, my house is probably the most exalted house in the book. All the goodies are in it. You know, Harry, Hermione, all the Weasleys, the favorites. What makes Gryffindor so delicious? Well, it's just their values. Gryffindors put bravery above all. This is especially exemplified in the 1st book when Neville wins house points because, "it takes courage to stand up to our enemies, but it takes even more to stand up to our friends," or something like that. Gryffindors are brave enough to stick up for themselves and others, get it? They're also considerably nice, and accepting of all. HOWEVER! They have their flaws.

One of these flaws, I'd have to say is pride. Their mascot, or whatever is a lion. Lions=pride. Of course, they have every right to be proud! You know, they win the House cup every year, and Quidditch, and most of the other Houses like them. Pride can often go to people's heads. Take Oliver Wood for example. He's obsessed with Quidditch and will never miss a chance to bash the other team and or players. Also, James Potter. Lilly even says he has a big head. Dumbledore, thinking he is all that, is poisoned by the belief of the "greater good". Another flaw? Some of them (cough cough Harry cough) have a "hero" thing. Harry's heroic nature shines through in several of the books. He refuses to leave Gabrielle in the 2cd task, and will always help those in trouble. However, this can be put to the extreme when, in an example of situational and dramatic irony, Harry risks his life and the lives of others to save Sirius...who is not in any danger, but ends up dying anyway as a result of their actions.

Still, Gryffindor is a noble house. One of great valor. And remember: "only a true Gryffindor can pull the sword for the hat."

RAVENCLAW:
Colors: Blue and Bronze
Animal: Eagle
Enemy or Opposite: Hufflepuff?
Who's/Who was in this House: Cho Chang, Luna Lovegood, Penelope Clearwater, etc.

Ravenclaw is quite an honorable House as well. Their value is intelligence. Throughout the series, Hermione is often questioned as to why she wasn't put in the House. She says the Sorting hat considered it, but instead put her into Gryffindor. Hermione's sort of intellgience would've been welcome in the House, but it also welcomes different kinds. Hermione's sophistication relies on books. She is considered narrow minded by none other than Luna Lovegood, a Ravenclaw. Luna is quite the eccentric girl. She believes in things that simply cannot be possible, yet she is a Ravenclaw. Why? Luna Lovegood is open-minded. She allows all the possibilities to come to her. That is important in puzzle-solving, a skill most needed.

Ravenclaw demonstrates all the different aspects of intelligence. I cannot find a flaw in it, other than the fact that the Ravenclaws might be a bit over-emotional...or that's just Cho Chang.

HUFFLEPUFF:
Colors: Yellow and Black
Animal: Badger
Enemy or Opposite: Ravenclaw?
Who's/Who was in this House: Cedric Diggory, Hannah Abbott, The Fat Friar, Proffessor Sprout, etc.

Hufflepuff is probably the House everyone jokes about and makes fun of. Gryffindor has bravery, Ravenclaw is smart, Slytherin is cunning, well what the hell is a Hufflepuff? The Hufflepuff mascot is the badger. Badgers symbolize loyalty and love, which is exactly what the Hufflepuffs show. Hufflepuffs are all over good people. Cedric Diggory, for example, is put into the Triwizard Tournument, chosen over many others. Why, you may ask, when other people like Angelina Johnson put their names in, would they pick him? A lowly Hufflepuff? You see, the Goblet of Fire analyzes the morals of people. The morals of a Hufflepuff? Loyalty. Cedric Diggory offers Harry information after Harry gives him information. They are loyal to each other, they understand each other. Hufflepuffs also have an understanding of owing people. In the maze, both Harry and Cedric aid each other. Then they argue over who should take the cup. Cedric knows that Harry deserves it, understanding that Harry saved his life. Cedric is a good kid, and although he is only "pretty boy Cedric" to most of the Gryffindors. Cedric is all that a Hufflepuff should be.

Excerpt:“Cedric was a person who exemplified many of the qualities that distinguish Hufflepuff house,” Dumbledore continued. “He was a good and loyal friend, a hard worker, he valued fair play. His death has affected you all, whether you knew him well or not. I think that you have the right, therefore, to know exactly how it came about.”...“Remember Cedric. Remember, if the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember what happened to a boy who was good, and kind, and brave, because he strayed across the path of Lord Voldemort. Remember Cedric Diggory.”

One of my favourite quotes<3

SLYTHERIN:
Colors: Silver and Green
Animal: Serpent
Enemy or Opposite: Gryffindor
Who's/Who was in this House: Tom Riddle, Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy, etc.
Other: Parseltongue!

Slytherins, the least favorable of the books. The Slytherins are cunning, "slippery", serpents. Hagrid says all wizards from Slytherin go bad. However! That is not entirely true. While the Slytherins lack the morals that the other Houes have, they can still be good people. Sure, Tom Riddle took the wrong route, but let's talk about Severus Snape. Snape fell in love with Lilly Evans, a Gryffindor. However, he stills turns to Voldemort. Upon hearing of his plan to kill Lilly's son, he begs Lilly not be harmed. However, as fate has it, Lilly is killed. Snape, horribly disturbed, turns to Dumbledore, begging for forgiveness. Dumbledore calls him a disgusting man for caring only for Lilly, but not for Harry or James. Snape gives his loyalty solely to Dumbledore, risking his life. It appears that Slytherins can be loyal, but they need something first. Something to make them realize. Still, Harry believes Slytherins to be extremely brave, something he tells his own son.

Some are different though. Draco Malfoy goes onto the dark side, fearing for his life. However, even when Harry saves his life, he goes back. Draco chooses the side he believes to be winning, where he can be safe. His mother, Narcissa, an ironic name, loves him with all her heart, and is willing to betray Voldemort to keep him safe. In the end, Slytherins are quite controversial in where their loyalties lie.

SO
What does this mean?

Well, choose your Houses, wisely. They're much deeper than we all realize. I just realized all this now.

As for me?

GRYFFINDOR!

~~Although I wouldn't say no to Ravenclaw!~~

Last Edit: Apr 4, 2011 19:40:44 GMT -5 by Rosetta

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Jasik District Mayor [M:-3775] 792 POSTS last seen Mar 6, 2020 17:24:40 GMT -5 When in doubt, just flail about	Harry Potter Houses! Apr 4, 2011 19:59:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jasik on Apr 4, 2011 19:59:36 GMT -5 Gryffindor or Ravenclaw. Stubborn determination/recklessness on one hand, 99th percentile on the other.

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