Keeper and Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team [14] [46] and Winner of the Award for Effort. Eventually became Reserve Keeper for Puddlemere United. Nothing in J. K. Rowlings’s writing is random. This is an author that created a list of students’ names to use long before she created the actual characters. She knew from the beginning of the first book the exact role Professor Snape would play in Harry’s life as well as how the entire saga would end. So it is no surprise that she had a definite reason for using the colors she did when assigning each house two colors to represent them. J. K. Rowlings’s Element of Surprise Gryffindor Hermione Granger T-shirt Helga Hufflepuff Harry Potter, T-shirt, mammal, cat Like Mammal, carnivoran png 723x800px 494.42KB Gryffindor was one of the four Houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was founded by Godric Gryffindor. Gryffindor instructed the Sorting Hat to choose students possessing characteristics he most valued, such as courage, chivalry, nerve and determination, [6] to be sorted into his house. Muggle-born student. known for his Charms skills, member of the Astronomy Club, the Dragon Club and the Sphinx Club.

This sword was made especially for house founder, Godric Gryffindor, from pure silver. You’ll notice that the hilt is inset with rubies, which is the stone that represents Gryffindor in the hour-glasses that count house points gained by students at Hogwarts. You’ll notice the words: bravery, courage, and determination adorning the sword. These are all Gryffindor qualities – along with loyalty – that Harry Potter showed before the famous sword appeared to him in a moment of need. Gryffindor house banner Scarf Gryffindor Sorting Hat Knit cap, superman scarf, hat, fashion, clothing Accessories png 555x555px 105.11KB lion painting with brown frame, Harry Potter Hogwarts Harry Potter Trieste Gryffindor, Harry Potter House, shield, witchcraft, helga Hufflepuff png 1024x1332px 1.73MB She also mixed in metallic colors like gold, silver, and bronze. In the Olympic games, the gold medal goes to first place, the silver medal to second place, and the bronze medal is awarded to third place. In the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Dumbledore awards points to each house as part of the competition for the house cup. The final tally ends up being 482 points for Gryffindor, 472 points for Slytherin, and 426 points for Ravenclaw. Gryffindor wins the house cup, or gold position. Gold being one of their house colors. Slytherin has silver as one of their house colors and wins second place, while Ravenclaw with its bronze color comes in third.Harry Potter Sorting Hat Hermione Granger Gryffindor Slytherin House, dormitory, flag, banner, shield png 600x600px 69.2KB On Pottermore, the following actors and actresses of the Harry Potter films have been sorted into Gryffindor house: In addition, being an official Warner Bross product, you can be confident that you are acquiring a quality and durable item. Its resistance and first-class finish ensure that you can enjoy your wall flag for a long time without worrying about it deteriorating. Harry Potter T-shirt Hogwarts Gryffindor Hoodie, beach towel, emblem, hoodie, helga Hufflepuff png 528x600px 362.85KB

Prefect, Honorary Care of Magical Creatures participant, and Seeker and Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Eventually became a Dragonologist at a dragon sanctuary in Romania.Skilful duellist in his year with dexterity attributed in fights over the teasing his first name received. Eventually married Euphemia and became Potioneer inventor of Sleekeazy's Hair Potion in 1926, father of James Potter and grandfather of the famous Harry Potter. Died of Dragon Pox in 1979. [28] [29] blue and gragy Ravenclaw logo, Ravenclaw House Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Hogwarts Gryffindor, claw, logo, claw, helga Hufflepuff png 778x1028px 702.32KB The lion represents Gryffindor and appears in many places throughout Hogwarts – as well as on Luna Lovegood’s roaring hat! Lions are brave, daring and bold. They differ from other cats as they live in a group, also known as a pride, so it’s possible this animal was chosen to represent the loyalty and teamwork displayed by Gryffindor students. The Fat Lady portrait female anime character illustration, Hermione Granger Ron Weasley Harry Potter Drawing Gryffindor, Harry Potter, child, cg Artwork, chibi png 951x840px 610.25KB

A student who allegedly made it to the top of Gryffindor Tower without a broom. She told a student about the Daedalian Keys and asked them to catch one, as each led to a cabinet. Member of the Crossed Wands duelling club. Harry Potter started out as a small spark in the imagination of J. K. Rowling and has grown into an empire. That empire encompasses seven books, eight movies, and several theme park lands spread all over the world in places such as Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing, and Japan. Each story in the Harry Potter series includes adventure, heartwarming lessons, and symbolism. Even something as simple as the Hogwarts’ house colors hold a special meaning to the author and the fans that are young as well as those that are young at heart, like my wife and I. The most highly regarded theory of how each Hogwarts house got its colors will come straight from the author herself. Rowlings used certain colors to create specific emotions or traits in her writing. This is how many authors use color within their writing. When asked about the house colors, she remarked that the colors are loosely connected to the four elements. She used the idea of fire, water, earth, and sky as inspiration for both the school’s house colors as well as to identify what type of witch or wizard would belong in them. Gryffindor’s Colors Are Red and Gold Gryffindor Hogwarts Desktop Quidditch, others, guitar Accessory, gules, escudo png 800x800px 486.83KB With this wall banner, you can transform any room into a true Harry Potter sanctuary. Decorate your living room, bedroom or study with this unique item and show your loyalty and bravery just like the students of Gryffindor House.Neville Longbottom was an exception to this 'rule', as Transfiguration was among his worst subjects ( Herbology was his best). The next time you read a Harry Potter book or sit down to enjoy one of the movies, pay attention to those house colors. They are much more than an afterthought. These amazing colors foreshadow events in the story, perfectly represent the characters, and help define the courage and strength of each team. Regardless of which theory works for you, we can all agree that J. K. Rowlings knew exactly what she was doing when she first described those Hogwarts house colors in that very first adventure. In the films, Padma Patil, Parvati Patil's twin sister, is seen as a Gryffindor, while in the books she is a Ravenclaw. Robe Scarf Costume Gryffindor Harry Potter, Harry Potter, halloween Costume, tartan, costume Party png 800x1268px 319.23KB Bellatrix Lestrange Gryffindor Harry Potter Hogwarts Professor Severus Snape, Harry Potter, carnivoran, logo, helga Hufflepuff png 1554x953px 703.83KB