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House Ravenclaw "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure" Ravenclaw House is one of the four Houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The House was founded by Rowena Ravenclaw.Ravenclaws are known for their wisdom, cleverness and wit; the Pottermore welcome letter also notes that its members can be quirky. Members reside in Ravenclaw Tower. According to J.K. Rowling,Ravenclaw roughly corresponds to the element of air. Associated Traits Ravenclaws possess the traits of cleverness, wisdom, wit and creativity. Many well-known inventors and innovators have come from Ravenclaw. However, Ravenclaws have been accused of undermining each other in order to earn the highest grade. Students in Ravenclaw can also be quirky and possess unusual intellectual interests. Ravenclaws generally accept and celebrate these eccentrics. Ravenclaw is the ideal house in which to reside. Founder Rowena Ravenclaw founded Ravenclaw House. She was known as a beautiful and intelligent witch, and her chocolate frog card calls her "the most brilliant witch of her time." Rowena valued learning, so she chose students who demonstrated cleverness and wisdom. People Luna Lovegood, perhaps the most famous Ravenclaw of our times, was the only non-Gryffindor to storm the Department of Mysteries with the legendary Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ronald Weasley, Neville Longbottom, and Ginny Weasley. Cho Chang was another notable Ravenclaw. She was in partial grief for a time because of Cedric Diggory's murder, later falling for Harry but ultimately falling out with him after defending her friend Marietta Edgecombe. Head Of House Filius Flitwick is the Head of Ravenclaw House. He is the Charms professor at Hogwarts and the most knowledgable Charms master alive today. According to the Pottermore welcome letter, when Ravenclaws are extremely upset he makes little cupcakes do a dance to cheer them up. House Ghost The Grey Lady (Helena Ravenclaw) is the Ravenclaw ghost. She rarely speaks to anyone outside Ravenclaw, but is a great resource for Ravenclaws who are lost or have lost something. Notable Members Perpetua Fancourt, inventor of the lunascope Laverne de Montmorency, pioneer of love potions Ignatia Wildsmith, inventor of Floo powder Garrick Ollivander, wandmaker Lorcan McLaird, former Minister for Magic Millicent Bagnold, former Minister for Magic Uric the Oddball Quirinus Quirrell, Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts

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House Slytherin. Slytherin House is one of the four Houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was founded by Salazar Slytherin. Slytherins are known for being cunning and ambitious, although many view Slytherin as the most evil house. Members reside in the Slytherin dungeon. According to J.K. Rowling, Slytherin roughly corresponds to the element of water. Associated Traits Slytherins are associated with cunning, ambition and a tendency to look after their own. Their Pottermore welcome letter describes Slytherin as the "coolest and edgiest house in the school." which most Slytherins can confirm. Slytherin has produced its share of Dark witches and wizards, but unlike the other houses, members are not afraid to admit it as one of the Slytherin traits is ambition and greatness. Its students are often feared by the other houses, but most Slytherins are actually very kind (unless you happen to get on their bad side for some reason). Many view Slytherin as an evil house. According to the welcome letter, this is not necessarily true. It is true that some Slytherins have achieved greatness through evil deeds, but there are just as many if not more who have done great, non-evil things to achieve greatness. Slytherins are always striving to be the best, something they have in common with Ravenclaws. However, Slytherins will never leave their own to be the best. Founder Salazar Slytherin was the founder of Slytherin House. His chocolate frog card describes him as one of the first Parselmouths, an accomplished Legilimens and a notorious champion of pure-blood supremacy. Head of House The Head of Slytherin House is Severus Snape. He is the Hogwarts Potions master. Professor Snape's office is in the dungeons. House Ghost The Bloody Baron is the Slytherin House ghost. He seems mysterious and unfriendly to the other houses, but he is actually very kind to Slytherins and will usually agree to scare people for them if asked nicely. Just don't ask how he got bloodstained, he doesn't like it. Notable Members Merlin, legendary wizard Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort or The Dark Lord) Black family, an ancient family of pure-blood wizards Lestrange family, all pure-bloods Malfoy Family, all pure-bloods Marcus Flint (Slytherin Quidditch Team Captain); half-blood Blaise Zabini, pure-blood Severus Snape, half-blood (prince)

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House Gryffindor. "Where dwell the brave at heart, their daring, nerve and chivalry set Gryffindors apart." Gryffindor house is one of the four Houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was founded by Godric Gryffindor. Gryffindors are known for their nerve, chivalry and daring, although many view Gryffindor as an arrogant house. Members reside in the Gryffindor tower. According to J. K. Rowling,Gryffindor roughly corresponds to the element of fire. Associated Traits Gryffindors are associated with daring, bravery, nerve and chivalry. Their Pottermore welcome letter describes Gryffindor as "quite simply, the best house at Hogwarts." Gryffindor has produced dark wizards, yet they often do not talk about them and thus, they have mostly been forgotten. Founder Godric Gryffindor was the founder of Gryffindor House. His chocolate frog card describes him as the most accomplished dueller of his time and an enlightened fighter against muggle discrimination. Head Of House Minerva McGonagall is the Head of Gryffindor House. She is the Transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts. Minerva is a stern witch, but very righteous. House Ghost The Gryffindor House ghost is Nearly Headless Nick.He was beheaded, but the axe was blunt so it took many chops until he was finally dead. He is a friendly ghost who will help any who need it. Notable Members Albus Dumbledore, greatest Hogwarts headmaster Minerva McGonagall Harry Potter Remus Lupin

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House Hufflepuff Where they are just and loyal, those patient Hufflepuffs are true, and unafraid of toil. Associated Traits Hufflepuffs are associated with trustworthiness, loyalty and a strong work ethic. Their Pottermore welcome letter describes Hufflepuff as "the friendliest, most decent and most tenacious house of them all." Hufflepuff has produced the fewest Dark witches and wizards of any house and its members are viewed as some of the kindest people in school. Many people view Hufflepuff as the least clever or exceptional house. According to the welcome letter, this is not neccessarily true. Hufflepuff house currently stands first on total points out of all the houses. Founder Helga Hufflepuff was the founder of Hufflepuff House. Her chocolate frog card describes her as a loyal, charming witch with great skill at performing food-related charms. Head of House Pomona Sprout is the Head of Hufflepuff House. She is the Head of Herbology at Hogwarts and brings interesting plants, including ones that dance and talk, to the Hufflepuff common room, possibly the reason why Hufflepuffs are generally good at herbology. House Ghost The Fat Friar is the Hufflepuff ghost. He is a plump, friendly man wearing monk robes and is always willing to help Hufflepuffs who are lost or in trouble. Notable Members Grogan Stump, former Minister for Magic Artemesia Lufkin, former Minister for Magic Dugald McPhail, former Minister for Magic Newt Scamander, world authority on magical creatures Bridget Wenlock, thirteenth-century Arithmancer who first discovered the magical properties of the number seven Hengist of Woodcroft, founder of the all-wizarding village of Hogsmeade Eglantine Puffett, inventor of the Self-Soaping Dishcloth Professor Kettleburn, Care of Magical Creatures Professor before Rubeus Hagrid