Showing posts with label gryffindor. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Hufflepuff

Well, this one is for all the Harry Potter fans who totally love the houses of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry - Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Hufflepuff, simply because being in one of those houses declares a side of your character, which you might not have known before, and at the same time dares you to be as unique and different as possible within your own house. (Whew, that was one long sentence).
For those who don't know (if you don't, I can't figure out why you're reading this, but keep on reading anyway) :
These four are the houses of Hogwarts, where witches and wizards go for their education and training. In their very first year, in fact, as soon as they arrive at the school, they are sorted into houses by one very clever and shrewd hat, which can sift right through your thoughts and decide which house you belong in.
Gryffindor is the house of the brave. Those who belong here are open, fiercely loyal and determined.
"Their daring, nerve and chivalry sets Gryffindors apart".

Ravenclaw is the house of the wise. Those who belong here are intelligent, curious and often eccentric.
"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure".

Slytherin is the house of the baddies (just kidding, it is the house of the ambitious). Those who belong here are shrewd, resourceful and cunning (and not, may I remind you, vermin, though that is often used as an alternate definition).
"Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness".

Hufflepuff is the house of the hardworking. Those who belong here are honest, industrious and trustworthy.
"Those patient Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid of toil".

Each Hogwarts house has its own qualities and its own ideals. Gryffindor is based loosely on the element fire, Ravenclaw on the element air, Slytherin on the element water and Hufflepuff on the element earth. And just like the elements of nature, they are very different from each other, but when put together, they are invincible.
Many misconceptions exist about the houses. One, that Gryffindor has produced no dark wizards. Two, all Ravenclaws are smart and care about nothing but their knowledge. Three, all Slytherins are evil and don't know love. Four, all Hufflepuffs are as dumb as they are modest.
One cannot be clearly defined through their house. It gives an edge to their personality, but does not decide their whole personality. Everyone is different, every individual can only be defined as himself.
And when the resourcefulness and power of every individual is combined, when all the four houses work together, then they will be indomitable. After all, only when you are united from within, you can face external threats.


Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Wormtail - A Gryffindor?

"Seriously? Peter Pettigrew was in Gryffindor? He should have been a Slytherin, he was seriously a coward. And he was never loyal to his friends! He got his best friend killed and threw the blame on another of his best friends! I just hate him and I think he should have been a squib!"
I know many people of this opinion, and I admit, I myself never saw why Peter Pettigrew was a Gryffindor, when he was clearly a coward, and was anything but loyal to his friends.
But the Sorting Hat is never wrong. So there must have been reasons for him being put in the scarlet house.
Of course, he was afraid that Sirius would find him and kill him, after Voldemort was gone. But then, any wizard who knew how single-minded and talented Sirius Black was, would have been afraid.
And whatever may be the reasons, it did take courage to seek out Voldemort, and bring him back to life. Pettigrew must have known that there was a possibility of Voldemort killing him on the spot, as he often did when he was in a murderous rage. Also, Wormtail was loyal to Voldemort throughout. Even when he saw that his Dark Lord was a tiny baby, capable of almost no harm, he did not desert him, but helped him regain his previous glory. And he did have a slight sense of honor, for he did not kill Harry and Ron when he could have. Instead, he hesitated, remembering the time when Harry had spared his life and this act finally cost him his life.
So maybe the Hat was not mistaken after all. Wormtail was a Gryffindor. Only, he was one who chose the the wrong side.