What other traits would you give Slytherins?
This will probably be a long winded answer. IāM JUST SUPER IN LOVE WITH SLYTHERIN OK.
Thatās a good questionā¦
Albeit a tad hard pressed, as I think the interesting thing about we Snakes is how dynamic we are. I would struggle to say āitās for sure a Slytherin thing to possess *this* quality or that *characteristic* for certainā because in my opinion, and mind you itās just canon for me, that the only definitive traits we have are ones that attest to the fact that weāre forever changing.
What I mean by that, is that weāre pretty fluid beings all together. Our likes, dislikes, wants, needs, goals, kinks and curiosities are continuously growing as we do - which is ironic really, as we are known to be quite stubborn. When it comes to arguments youād have a hard time trying to talk around the theories and passionate wit of a Slytherin, but the good thing about us is that weāre not one to shut down an opposing opinion if itās factually accurate for the sake of our own feelings. Weāre not afraid of adapting and one of the things that makes us so interesting is our ability to do so. I think many Slytherinās are social chameleons - able to be whomever or whatever they need to in order to achieve their endsā¦many people would say thatās a deceptive quality but I find it rather a fascinating and skilled advantage, as it speaks to our ability to tap into our empathy and experiences in order to relate to others.
I would say weāre Ambitious in mind, even if not always in actions. Because of how intuitive and empathic and self aware we are, weāre more susceptible to succumbing to the more crippling bouts of depression and mental health breakdowns that can lead us to committed hibernations and hiding away under duvetsā¦but thatās not to say that we donāt long for things, ache for things and aspire to be certain things whilst doing so. I think the downfall of our stubbornness and ambition is how hard weāre capable of being on ourselves. Slytherins can go stir crazy quite easy, can panic when feeling stagnant and can enable their own anxieties if not stimulated by something else, weāre dangerous when left inside our own minds for too long and I think thatās because of the expectations we hold ourselves to regarding success.
I would say weāre mostly Ambiverts - here me out. I know plenty of introverted slytherins and plenty of extroverted slytherins but most of us, as far as Iām aware of, teeter somewhere in between the majority of the time. We can thrive in social environments given the right place and time and circumstances, and we can thoroughly enjoy ourselves doing soā¦.but I think we burn out a bit easier, as well. Like personally, I used to manage bands professionally and run large events and go on tours and whatnot and I could go days in crowded venues with people to please, I could āturn it onā and talk ears off and socialize with strangers and network for nights on endā¦.but after about 3-5 days, I needed to recoup and diffuse and get a minimum of at least 48 hours of self care and alone time in or Iād go crazy. I feel like we have these gusts of extreme energy and excitement and the want to get out into the world and be productive - but we also have these sudden but predictable bursts of anxiety if we arenāt allowed to revel in being alone and without others, expectations and responsibilities for enough time to regenerate. We are dedicated and downright dangerous when weāre focused on completing something or achieving something, but once weāre done we need ample time to reboot and rest. Sometimes weāre Go, Go, Go! And other times weāre very No, No, No! When and for how long we get like that varies by person.
Weāre rather capricious creatures, donāt you think? We can be independent and self sufficient but also incredibly needy or vying for affection. We can be intense and overwhelmingly passionate but also go with the flow and handle what others may find difficult with grace and composure (if we *choose* to). We can be hard, ruthless and compartmentalize when the situation calls for it, but we can just as easily be nurturing, forgiving and vulnerable when we have to (and allow ourselves) to be. We can be competitive but we can be all inclusive. Etc.
The most special thing about Slytherins, in my opinion, and perhaps the most unwavering characteristic - is that weāre passionate when it comes to our relationships. Whether weāre highly social or keep to a trusted two people; when we love, we love HARD and when we feel thatās threatened in anyway we fight just as hard. You hurt someone we care about? Merlin have mercy on you because we wonāt. You come between us and the person we care about? Merlin have mercy on you because we wonāt. Godric forbid the person we care about betrays our trust? Itāll be a cold day in Hell before we forget about it, even if we (for our sake, mostly) forgive them. Weāre fiercely, protectively passionate, which is not only why I refuse to believe that we allowed ourselves to be locked away in the dungeons during the battle of Hogwarts, but why Iām immensely proud to be of the green and silver Snake House.
Weāre also intimidatingly tight knit and value our togetherness - whereas a Gryffindor might side with any underdog because itās the āright thing to doā, weāll back one another no questions asked if the need be, and if for some reason theyāre wrong weāll still go to bat for them, but thatās not say we wonāt rip them a new arsehole about it once behind closed doors. We define loyalty a little differently than the other houses but perhaps, in a way, itās a bit more honest. Itās kind of the mafia concept of āI can call another Slytherin a Bitch, but no the fuck you cantā.
