my own personal opinion on the rottmnt turtles in hogwarts houses:
Miguel: Ravenclaw. Mikey is SUPER creative, it's kind of his thing. Ravenclaws also value wit, and all of Mikey's jokes are well-timed, he's got a mental sharpness and has an inventive way to make a joke. He's also really smart - the episode with the mystic metal? he says to raph "we're not saying you never have good ideas, we're just saying that sometimes we do to!" he's got street smarts and creative smarts, and strategic smarts. (he could really be any house, i think
Ravenclaw would be the best fit tho) he's the ravenclaw who you think doesn't belong there, but once you get to know the house you'd never be able to imagine him anywhere else.
Big Red: Hufflepuff! Raph is like ... the definition of Hufflepuff. Loyalty, patience, trust, strong sense of justice, hard-working. Literally Raph. I think he could be in Hufflepuff and Gryffindor, but Hufflepuff would suit him best (in my opinion.) Plus, he's always trying to better the team by doing team building exercises (at least i think he does that often, seems like something he'd do) and teamwork is a big part of the hufflepuff house. he's the stereotype of the house - looks open and friendly, who's hugs are warm and safe.
Von Ryan: Slytherin. Before anyone yells, I'm both a donnie kinnie and a slytherin. Donnie belongs here lmao. The way he always tries to improve himself and is extremely goal-oriented. Slytherins value resourcefulness, and Donnie has had to learn to be resourceful when living in the sewers. He gets all of his stuff from a junkyard. Plus, dry humor? perfectionist? big on cost/benefit analysis? donnie fr. he seems like the stereotypical slytherin, the one who's quiet and everyone thinks is evil. (he'd also excel at potions.)
Leon: Tbh, he's pretty hard. I think he could either be gryffindor or slytherin, but also ravenclaw and fit almost perfectly in those houses, but I think he belongs in slytherin. im also a leo kinnie (heh) and honestly? Sarcastic humor, confident (or pretends to be,) competitive and charismatic? literally both signs of gryffindor and slytherin? it's so hard but he has a practical eye and the ability to quickly adapt when needed. he also has a lot of common sense, instead of taking on things he knows he can't do he results in something achievable (paper theives) and he's incredibly persuasive, a trait valued by slytherins. he seems like the slytherin who thinks they're better than everyone else, and once you get to know them you realize they actually are.
April: Hard one! She's so spunky and full pf personality (i love her so much) but i think she belongs in gryffindor. The first episode alone shows me that. Gryffindor traits are bravery, honor, loyalty, boldness and have strong moral centers. I think this is mostly shown in her interactions with the boys. (which is like the only interactions she has ok i know) She's willing to dive head-first into a conflict if it meant she could help her family somehow. There's no doubt that she would go to the ends of the earth for them, and if you think she'd turn her back her boys, you're crazy.
Cassandra: Gryffindor. Don't argue. When reading her wiki (it describes the characters way more in depth than i could) it talks about how much she values being loyal to the foot clan and how energetic/enthusiastic she is. She's courageous and stands up for what she believes is right, just like a gryffindor. She's always wanting to better herself and is quite stubborn.
Casey Jr: I know what house he's in, but i almost didn't want to sort him because it meant someone would be alone...he's a hufflepuff, through and through (i feel bad for leaving mikey alone, but he'll make friends soon enough.) Casey is hard-working and loyal, as we can see in the movie - taking on the mission leo told him to, and not once complaining, just worried about how he could complete it. He is honest the whole way through, not sugar coating anything to beating around the bush. and unafraid of being direct. He's also very polite and kind (i love him guys) and listens to other's input and ideas.
Why are Gryffindor/Slytherin traits seen as being synonymous with good and bad?
So I’ve notice that whenever someone is trying to prove that some Slytherin’s are good, they always describe the examples of them being good with Gryffindor traits, as if Slytherin traits are inherently bad, and the less Slytherin a Slytherin character is, the more good they are/the more Gryffindor they are, the more good they are.
Example 1: “Snape was brave for turning against the dark lord and helping Dumbledore.”
Example 2: “It took a lot of courage for Narcissa to lie to Voldemort about Harry being dead.”
Example 3: “When Slughorn gave Harry his memory, he was being very honest and daring.”
Example 4: “Regulus was so brave, he had so much strength and nerve to do what he did.”
Example 5: “Andromeda’s valiant efforts to help Harry are so underrated.”
Why is it that whenever Slytherins are put in a good light, they’re described with Gryffindor traits? Why are the Gryffindor traits the ones that make people see them as good?
Rebuttal 1: “Someone who Snape cared about was taken away from him, so he was determined to help bring the downfall to the man that caused it.”
Rebuttal 2: “Narcissa was self-reliant and prepared for an opportunity to be in a position where her assertiveness could benefit her(and her family).”
Rebuttal 3: “Slughorn was cunning about releasing sensitive information about himself, and only when he knew it wouldn’t bring him harm(self-preserving), did he make the decision to give information he had been strategically withholding.”
Rebuttal 4: “Regulus used his charming personality, determination, and traditional values to gain the trust of Voldemort and when he found out what was really going on, he adapted to align himself with his internal values and partake in the downfall of a man who he once followed.”
Rebuttal 5: “Andromeda was subtle about going against her families values, and once she knew she was safe(self-preserving) she asserted herself in a life she wanted to live.”
Slytherin traits are not inherently bad. These Slytherins are good, not because they ‘channeled their inner Gryffindor’ but because they exemplified everything that makes them a Slytherin.
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P.S. I actually hate Snape, so when I say ‘these Slytherins are good for exemplifying Slytherin traits’ I don’t mean he’s good, but the point I’m getting at is he didn’t betray Voldemort because of Gryffindor traits(bravery), he did it because of Slytherin traits(determination).
Work In Progress - will be updated as I learn more about the House
These traits are all compiled from other sources. Enjoy!
Gryffindor Primary: WHY (according to Sorting House Chats)
- motivated by morals
- follows their gut/intuition
- will accept personal sacrifice for the sake of others
Gryffindor Secondary: HOW (according to Sorting House Chats)
- honest
- bold
- brash, can be perceived as rude
- brave when faced with obstacles/danger/problems
- spontaneous decision-making
- quiet/subtle (sometimes)
- leadership skills
- inspiring
- direct
Other Positive Traits:
- brave
- daring
- chivalrous
- courageous
- strong-willed
- responsible
- confident
- playful
- trusting of a select few, though caring for the community at large (friendship rings)
- charismatic
- passionate
- individualistic
Other Negative Traits:
- aggressive
- self-absorbed
- superiority complex
- reckless
- ill-tempered
- can easily fall into self-conflict
- hesitant to compromise
- impatient
- over-dramatic
I'm so loud sometimes. I think really is a Gryffindors thing to shout literally for everything that's exciting in their life. New episode of the season? FANGIRL SCREAM Found anything you really like? Shout and freak everybody around you! Cross the street and in the middle the light changed? Half of the times I say "GRYFFINDOR" loud and run... It's like you can't have an inside voice, sometimes great, sometimes not so much ♡
Many already gave their thought on that one, it’s now my turn to sort the four main characters of Riverdale in their respective houses and I shall justify myself with each houses’s traits !
Betty : Slytherin - driven, focused on goals, determined, perfectionistic (she cares about the impression she gives without being narcissistic), realistic, able to use her intelligence as a tool to achieve her goals (without being evil).
