#hogwarts sorting

[mikaelsonwife4life]

Batfam Sorting

[yearofthesnape]

Meta: Hogwarts Ghosts as Anti-House Symbols (feat. the Bloody Baron vs. Severus Snape)

I saw a post which argued, in part, that Ravenclaw's ghost is a poor example of a good Ravenclaw. This made me consider whether other Hogwarts houses have ghosts that make them look better, and I realized it's the opposite — the House ghosts work as warnings for what each House could become. Snape's contrast with the Bloody Baron especially shows that Snape has triumphed above the doomed narrative that the ghosts represent.

(TW: mention of suicide.)

Gryffindor: Sir Nicholas

As we know from the Sorting Hat's song in Book 1, the Gryffindor ideal is to be "brave at heart," full of "daring, nerve, and chivalry." Sir Nicholas, however, is... not that. We see him trying to get Harry, Ron, and Hermione to solve his problems with the Headless Hunt for him in CoS's Deathday Party chapter by vouching that he is "very frightening and impressive," essentially allowing him to hide behind false praise from people who are of less power in the ghostly world (since presumably it is the living who are being frightened by ghosts). This is the very opposite of chivalry. As for bravery, Sir Nicholas admits in OotP, "I was afraid of death," indeed unusually so, because he became a ghost to avoid it and "very few wizards choose that path" (ch. 38). Sir Nick, then, is not a paragon of Gryffindor excellence.

Hufflepuff: The Fat Friar

Hufflepuffs are supposed to be "just and loyal," "patient," and "true and unafraid of toil," according to the Sorting Hat. The first glimpse we see of the Fat Friar (his argument with Sir Nick in Book 1 over whether Peeves can attend the feast) seems to show his patience with Peeves, but it in fact shows his unwillingness to be just. Peeves has proven himself consistently to be disruptive to social gatherings, and the Fat Friar has mistaken forgiving him with allowing him to continue unchecked. It is harder to draw conclusions on the other Hufflepuff traits for the Friar, given his limited presence in the books, but the description of the Fat Friar recalls Friar Tuck from the Robin Hood legends. While Friar Tuck was known for robbing the rich to give to the poor, he was also known for consistently using the money from the rich to indulge himself, thus benefiting from the perceived spiritual authority of a monk's vow of poverty without going through the hard work of keeping that vow. This is hardly being loyal or true to his word, nor being unafraid of toil. The Fat Friar, like Sir Nick, has not shown the best of his House.

Ravenclaw: The Grey Lady/Helena Ravenclaw

The Sorting Hat song says that Ravenclaws are "wise," with "a ready mind" and "wit and learning." While there is not much information on Helena Ravenclaw, we know that she told Tom Riddle where the diadem was because he flattered her (hardly wise behavior) and then concealed that she had done so until the last possible moment (even less wise). She also tells Harry her true identity without initially meaning to do so, which is not generally an indication of a ready mind.

Slytherin: The Bloody Baron

The Slytherin ideal as expressed in the Sorting Hat song, as I've discussed in this meta, hinges on friendship. By stabbing his desired lover, the Baron fails the friendship test. He also fails the more typical tests of Slytherin "cunning" and "achieving [one's] ends," as there is nothing cunning about getting carried away by anger, doing something you don't intend to do (rather than coolly "using any means," or, in other words, doing what you do intend to do), and then failing to achieve anything resembling your goal (in this case, getting the girl).

Case Study: Severus Snape and the Bloody Baron

It's interesting to see what happens when we contrast the Baron with Severus Snape, a Slytherin as he ought to be. (As for why Snape can be used as an example of the Slytherin ideal, indeed the best such example in the series — one reason among many is that Harry, in the epilogue, uses Snape as his single, sufficient example that Slytherins can be truly good.)

At first glance, the Baron and Snape seem incredibly similar. They are both described as being "gaunt" (the Baron in Book 1, Snape in CoS) and silent (Snape says "Silence!" quite frequently). They perform roles of keeping difficult beings in line; the Baron is "the only one who can control" Peeves (PS/SS ch. 7), and Snape "had the gift of keeping a class silent without effort" (PS/SS ch. 8) and has made himself known to Ron Weasley, likely via Fred and George, as someone not to be crossed. In HBP, we learn the Baron haunts the Astronomy Tower, only to see Snape kill Dumbledore on the Astronomy Tower in that very book.

In death, at first it seems the similarities have come to a climax. The Baron's "blank staring eyes" (PS/SS ch. 7) have always sounded like Snape's "cold and empty" ones a chapter later, but at Snape's death his eyes explicitly get the descriptor "blank" as well. Snape's death scene leaves him (surely) covered in blood like the Baron, with "silvery blue" memories coming from him as well, like the Baron's silver blood, and the visual seems complete. Yet the language surrounding Snape's death dwells on the lack of blood: "Snape looked as though there was no blood left in him." Although there is surely blood all over him, the book does not mention this, though it does not shy away from doing so for the Baron. This is our first indicator that all is not as it seems.

When we arrive at the Prince's Tale, we already know the Baron's backstory. (Incidentally, the titles are another connector and differentiator between the characters; it's better to be a Prince than a Baron.) The Baron is the sort of person we might easily assume Snape to be, on a cursory read of the Prince's Tale... but they are actually very different. Let's break down the Grey Lady's narration in DH ch. 31, because the parallels and contrasts are remarkably complex:

The Baron "had long loved" a woman who "spurned his advances." (Snape certainly loved Lily for most of his life, but she rejected his apology — there is no indication of his ever making "advances" that Lily spurned.)

The Baron "would not rest" until he had found Helena to pass along Rowena's pleas for reconciliation. (Snape shows similar determination, but that determination is to find parental figure Dumbledore for Lily's benefit, not the other way around. Finding Dumbledore, he has cause to think, will result in his death, not in any romantic benefit.)

The Baron is hot-tempered (this is true of Snape).

The Baron, however, "became violent" (Snape is remarkably nonviolent, given how often his situation warrants the use of force).

The Baron is "furious at [Helena's] refusal." (No indication at all of this from Snape; he seems to take Lily's refusal without anger towards her.)

The Baron is also "jealous of [Helena's] freedom." (Snape is happy Lily has power as a witch. He does have an instance of saying "I won't let you —" but in context, where they're talking about how Lily's got the wrong idea about James, it seems probable that he would have said "I won't let you be taken in." When Lily gets angry over this phrasing, he rephrases "at once": "I didn't mean — I just don't want to see you made a fool of —" and then he points out that James, who fancies Lily, is not what everyone thinks he is. All this supports Lily's freedom, as people being deceived are not free. Snape is described as having "bitterness" here, but it's towards James, not Lily.)

The Baron then stabs Helena in a rush of anger. (Snape unintentionally and indirectly brought about Lily's death by relaying a prophecy which he did not believe had anything to do with her or her family. The two situations are clearly different.)

"When he saw what he had done, he was overcome with remorse." (True of both of them.)

The Baron then kills himself. (We know Snape was also suicidal — "I wish I were dead" — but he chooses life in the face of this; in that moment, he sees living will let him help right his wrongs, protect Lily's son, and destroy Voldemort. By the time he dies, Snape has regained a sense of purpose, and he is struggling vainly with the enchanted cage because he wants to live.)

Lastly, the final thing we learn of the Bloody Baron specifically is that "he wears his chains as an act of penitence" — but these chains are an obvious bit of virtue-signaling, as they don't pose any real restriction on the Baron's activities. (Snape's constraints as a spy, on the other hand, chain him far more wholly.)

Perhaps it is partly due to these reasons that we do not see Snape in any form of preservation-after-death, whether a portrait or a Resurrection Stone shade. He is entirely distinct from the ghosts; he has succeeded where they have not, gone on where they have failed to tread, and he needs no moderating version of himself to show what might have been. His legacy is a living child's middle name — a memory and inspiration, but not a command to repeat him over again, for there is no need to do so.

[historianofoz]

I Feel like this needs to be said because I know the cool thing is to not sort people into Gryffindor anymore BUT Elphaba is a Gryffindor.

She’s got some strong Hufflepuff attributes in there, but Elphaba had a strong desire to be recognized.

“A celebration throughout Oz that’s all to do with me!”.

“Held in such high esteem. When people see me, they will scream”

“Was I really seeking good? Or just seeking attention?”

Someone doesn’t need to desire glory to be a Gryffindor, but Elphaba does have that aspect. Elphaba has a heart of gold and genuinely wants justice for the animals, but Gryffindors can also want justice, as they have very strong ideals. It’s her desire for recognition and her bravery, nerve, and daring that firmly put her into Gryffindor, as opposed to the other houses. The only thing that breaks her desire for recognition is when she realizes it will sacrifice her ideals. This is also Gryffindor as they are ideal/cause driven.

And Glinda? Yeah, she's a Slytherin. I don't think any of us really disagree with that. And it actually makes so much sense. Gryffindor and Slytherin are two sides of the same coin. The Slytherin will do anything to achieve their goals. A Gryffindor, while they really want to reach their goals, will not sacrifice their ideals. It describes them both perfectly and their decisions in Defying Gravity.

[norel-ravenclaw]

Are you still wondering which Hogwarts House you belong in? After all this time?

Answer these fifteen questions for a true to life sorting!

{Please make your answer clear by listing the question number; ex: 5A}

1. Choose the magical creature that best fits you.

1A - Bowtruckle

1B - Dragon

1C - Nargle

1D - Occamy

1E - Niffler

2. You and your friend find an ancient statue of a wizard. On it is a precious gemstone that looks like it's very loose. Your friend warns you not to remove it, but what do you do?

2A - There's no plaque saying this is cursed, so I'll risk it.

2B - That looks like it could pay for someone’s tuition for a whole year. I'm going to take it.

2C - You're right, this place is spooky, let's get out of here!

2D - Come on wuss, what's the worst that could happen?

3. Who would be your closest friend?

3A - Hermione

3B - Fred & George

3C - Sirius

3D - Luna

4. Muggle cellphones aren't allowed at school. What do you do?

4A - How amazing would my Instagram posts be at a beautiful place like Hogwarts?? I have to slip it in!

4B - I get homesick easily, and my mum sends me pics of my dog to make me feel better. I need to bring it!

4C - Forget cell phones, magic is much more fun!

4D - Who needs the problems that cellphones bring? I prefer to see drama in person.

5. Your friend is throwing a party in the common room, but you have a big history exam tomorrow. What do you do?

5A - Eh I'll study later. I want to party!

5B - I'll study a little, then go. Maybe I'll bring the notes to the party... And make sure no one spills butter beer on it...

5C - I have to pass this test! {I am NOT getting another Howler thank you very much.} Sorry, but I'll study.

5D - This subject is actually really interesting, so it will be more fun to study than party. Besides… people will be there.

6. You see someone crying in the hall during class. What do you do?

6A - Ask if they're okay, and try to comfort them. The professor will understand.

6B - I'm not good with these things! I'll just make it worse if I stop. And if I get in trouble for skipping, then I'll cry.

6C - Go find someone else to help. I have to get back to class! {Again, Howlers...}

6D - If they're still there when I get back then I'll ask if they're okay.

7. What role would you pick in a snowball fight?

7A - Frontlines - all or nothing.

7B - Behind a carefully built snow fort.

7C - That one kid who shoves a snowball down someone's shirt.

7D - Inside sipping hot cocoa, watching the madness where it's warm.

8. What is your idea of the best date?

8A - A carriage ride ending with a candle lit path leading to your dinner.

8B - An impromptu trip to Hogsmeade for a butterbeer.

8C - A scavenger hunt around the castle leading to the astronomy tower for stargazing.

8D - Pulling pranks together, because you're a dork. (And they love it.)

9. What do you smell with Amortentia?

9A - The scent of the sea, leather seats on roadtrips, carnival food.

9B - The smoky scent of a fire, pines and the forest, chocolate.

9C - The smell of a grassy field, fresh blankets, old books.

9D - Flowery perfume, your favorite sit down restaurant, vanilla candles.

10. Which spell would you use most often?

10A - Accio

10B - Lumos

10C - Obliviate

10D - Apparating

11. Your pet goes missing well after curfew. What do you do?

11A - It's dangerous in the castle - I mean, have you seen Fluffy on the third floor?? I have to go look for them!

11B - They wander off all the time. I'm sure they’ll be fine. I have to get to sleep.

11C - Maybe I can convince my roommates to go looking for them while I wait to see if they come back.

11D - There's gotta be a spell for this...

12. What subject most interests you?

12A - Magic History

12B - Charms or Potions

12C - Defense Against the Dark Arts

12D - Care of Magical Creatures

13. Which common rooms do you like best? Cough cough.

13A - Ravenclaw's library tower

13B - Hufflepuff's hobbit hole

13C - Slytherin's underwater wonderland

13D - Gryffindor's party tower

14. Which magical object would you use most often?

14A - Quick-write quill

14B - Timeturner

14C - Magically expanded bag

14D - Flying broom

15. Lastly, where would you most want to be right now?

15A - Somewhere bright and airy - maybe in one of the towers.

15B - With good friends in Hogsmeade.

15C - Curled up in bed with the lights off.

15D - Out enjoying nature. Perhaps paying Hagrid and Buckbeak a visit.

Now for the sorting! Here is the key for you to use to tally your points.

In truth, the answers are a bit more nuanced than simply corresponding to a house automatically. But for your ease, I’ve done so anyway. I’ll happily look over every submitted set of answers, but in case I can’t get to them, this is the cheat guide.

1A - Hufflepuff

1B - Gryffindor or Slytherin

1C - Ravenclaw

1D - Slytherin

1E - Hufflepuff

2A - Ravenclaw

2B - Slytherin

2C - Hufflepuff

2D - Gryffindor

3A - Ravenclaw

3B - Gryffindor

3C - Slytherin

3D - Hufflepuff

4A - Slytherin

4B - Hufflepuff

4C - Ravenclaw

4D - Gryffindor

5A - Gryffindor

5B - Hufflepuff

5C - Slytherin

5D - Ravenclaw

6A - Hufflepuff

6B - Slytherin

6C - Ravenclaw

6D - Gryffindor

7A - Gryffindor

7B - Ravenclaw

7C - Slytherin

7D - Hufflepuff

8A - Slytherin

8B - Hufflepuff

8C - Ravenclaw

8D - Gryffindor

9A - Gryffindor

9B - Hufflepuff

9C - Ravenclaw

9D - Slytherin

10A - Hufflepuff

10B - Gryffindor

10C - Slytherin

10D - Ravenclaw

11A - Gryffindor

11B - Hufflepuff

11C - Slytherin

11D - Ravenclaw

12A - Ravenclaw

12B - Slytherin

12C - Gryffindor

12D - Hufflepuff

13A - Ravenclaw

13B - Hufflepuff

13C - Slytherin

13D - Gryffindor

14A - Ravenclaw

14B - Slytherin

14C - Hufflepuff

14D - Gryffindor

15A - Ravenclaw

15B - Gryffindor

15C - Slytherin

15D - Hufflepuff

Now tally it up and see which house wins! Comment your answers and/or results!

♥️🦁💙🦅💚🐍💛🐼

[capriddle]

Obviously the Sorting Hat immediately sorted Tom into Slytherin, but Bellatrix? I think it's obvious that she suffered the same fate, both because she has truly Slytherin traits and because she was induced by her family to prefer her. Beautiful but when you think about it she also has traits of all the other houses. She is witty like a Ravenclaw, she is extremely loyal like a Hufflepuff and often shows courage like a Gryffindor. This to me shows how she is a more three-dimensional villain, because she has character traits that potentially bring her closer to many 'good' characters.

[mountolympos]

The Last of Us HBO Hogwarts Sorting Part 1

I have wanted to do this for a while! I am labeling this HBO sorting because I sort some characters differently than the game, specifically Dina.

Joel: Slytherin

I don’t think this should come as a surprise to anyone. Besides Joel’s obvious cunning, resourcefulness, and self-preservation, this man killed an entire hospital full of fireflies and chose Ellie over a cure for humanity. He will use any means to protect those he loves and get the job done. Nothing will get in his way. He is driven and cunning, and he puts his family first.

Ellie: Gryffindor

This is another one I find obvious. Dina perfectly put it in the last episode: “Don’t get angry. You’re a little crazy.” Ellie is reckless, impulsive, and cares little for her safety. She is an act-first, think-later gal. Most of all, she values strength and bravery. She’s fiercely protective and courageous. Some say Slytherin for part 2 because of her revenge spree, but that does not change who she is at her core. She may have adapted some Slytherin-like behaviors due to Joel being her dad, but any house is capable of being overcome by a desire for revenge; it is not house-specific. She’s a Gryffindor through and through.

Dina: Ravenclaw

I adore the added depth they have given her character. Dina is not only brilliant, but she also shows a desire to learn. We see this when she asks Joel to teach her. Where Ellie acts first, Dina thinks first. She’s tactical and tries to avoid a fight. I could see an argument for Hufflepuff, but I think we are seeing a significant desire to learn and try to rein in her Gryffindor GF, especially in the show. Try is the key word here.

Abby: Gryffindor

This is another Ellie situation for me. Some people put her into Slytherin because of her desire to avenge her father, but I think that is people going off of vibes and putting Slytherin into the “evil house” box. As a Slytherin myself, it’s frustrating. I won’t say that Abby isn’t ambitious and resourceful, but I think her daring and nerve, paired with her determination, shine more.

If you have different sorting opinions, I would love to hear them!

[sulkysnape]

my hogwarts legacy character ‘calliope’

[lovendercher]

SDV bachelors and bachelorettes as Hogwarts students:

.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

Haley: Hufflepuff

Emily: Hufflepuff

Leah: Ravenclaw

Abigail: Gryffindor

Maru: Ravenclaw

Penny: Ravenclaw

.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

Harvey: Ravenclaw

Sam: Gryffindor

Alex: Gryffindor

Sebastian: Slytherin

Shane: Hufflepuff

Elliott: Ravenclaw

.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

[moonytoasted]

hey so im making like a playable marauders era novel where you're you, but in hogwarts during the marauders-era and you can interact w the characters and whatever blah blah (but not a visual novel mines more boring LMAO) anyways

im getting the player's character sorted into a hogwarts house !! which means i have to write the questions so the player can... get sorted... yk?

and i dont have many ideas for the sorting questions that arent the boring ass surface level jkr type,, so if yall could give me any that'd be super cool :)

[sortinghatchat]

Wednesday (2022) Hogwarts Houses

[snowangel003]

- T H E S O R T I N G C E R E M O N Y -

C H A R A C T E R H E A D C A N O N S

As the Sorting Hat was placed on Y/N Lythoriel’s head, the Great Hall fell silent. The Sorting Hat, known for its decisive nature, paused for a noticeably long time. Its voice, audible to all, rang through the hall with a tone of curiosity and wonder.


"Ah, intriguing! Bravery like a lion's roar—Gryffindor would be proud to have you. Yet, your cunning and resourcefulness rival the greatest of Slytherins. Such intelligence, wisdom, and creativity—truly Ravenclaw material. And, ah, such loyalty and humility, the very essence of Hufflepuff! But no… you are something more. You are all these traits, blended harmoniously. You are… extraordinary. A new path must be made for you, young one. A house of your own, one that carries your name. From this day forth, let it be known: the fifth house of Hogwarts is born—Lythoriel!"

P R O F E S S O R D U M B L E D O R E

Dumbledore's eyes twinkled with admiration and curiosity, a smile playing on his lips. He clapped gently, then stood to address the students.

"An extraordinary event indeed! Y/N Lythoriel, you remind us that Hogwarts is ever-growing and ever-changing. Let us celebrate this new chapter!"


He would later seek Y/N out, eager to understand her abilities and the balance of traits that had led to this unprecedented sorting. Dumbledore’s respect for her uniqueness would be evident, and he’d view her as a symbol of the school’s evolving legacy.

P R O F E S S O R M C G O N A G A L L

McGonagall’s lips pursed slightly, though not in disapproval—more in awe and contemplation.

"A new house... this is highly unorthodox. But the Sorting Hat's wisdom is not to be questioned."


While initially wary of the disruption to tradition, McGonagall would quickly come to respect Y/N for her humility and determination, eventually becoming one of her greatest advocates.

P R O F E S S O R S N A P E

Snape narrowed his eyes, his face unreadable. He spoke quietly to himself, ‘Another house? Hmph. Let’s hope this doesn’t lead to more insufferable fanfare.’

Though outwardly dismissive, Snape would watch Y/N closely, intrigued by her balance of cunning and emotional intelligence—qualities he valued deeply but rarely saw together. Over time, he might develop a reluctant respect for her, though he would never openly admit it.

R O N W E A S L E Y

Ron’s jaw dropped, and he stared in disbelief.

“What?! A new house? That’s… mental! This has never happened before!"

At first, Ron might feel a bit uneasy, seeing Y/N as someone who disrupted the established order of Hogwarts. However, as he got to know her, he’d grow to admire her bravery and her easygoing demeanor, which complemented his own personality.

H E R M I O N E G R A N G E R

Hermione’s reaction was a mix of amazement and intellectual curiosity. She clapped enthusiastically, her mind already racing with questions.
"This is incredible! A fifth house—it must be unprecedented! I need to research if this has ever happened before!"
Hermione would be drawn to Y/N’s intelligence and balance, often engaging her in deep conversations. She would see her as a role model for blending intellect and emotion, traits Hermione herself aspired to balance.

H A R R Y P O T T E R

Harry watched the Sorting Hat’s decision with wide eyes, a feeling of kinship stirring within him.
"A new house… that’s incredible," he murmured to himself.
Harry would see Y/N as a kindred spirit, someone who stood out from the crowd and bore the weight of expectations with grace. Her bravery and sense of justice would resonate deeply with him, and he’d quickly seek her out as a friend and ally.

D R A C O M A L F O Y

Draco scoffed loudly, his face a mix of disdain and disbelief.
"A new house? What a load of rubbish. Hogwarts doesn’t need another house—especially not for someone like her."
His initial reaction would be driven by jealousy and fear of the unknown. However, Draco’s cunning nature would compel him to watch Y/N closely, and over time, he might develop a grudging respect for her abilities—even if he’d never admit it publicly.

P O S T - S O R T I N G

A T M O S P H E R E


The Great Hall buzzed with excitement and confusion as students whispered about what the creation of a fifth house meant. Some speculated it was a one-time event, while others wondered if future students might also be sorted into Lythoriel. Y/N’s presence would immediately create a ripple effect at Hogwarts, sparking both admiration and envy among her peers.

The professors, though surprised, would gradually adapt to the change, recognizing Y/N’s presence as a sign that Hogwarts was growing into something greater. The Sorting Hat’s declaration ensured that her house, Lythoriel, would stand as a beacon of balance, strength, and unity for generations to come.

As word of Y/N Lythoriel's sorting and the creation of a fifth house spread beyond the walls of Hogwarts, it didn’t take long for the Death Eaters and Voldemort himself to take notice. The whispers of her extraordinary powers—the ability to absorb and reflect spells, her heightened senses, and her unparalleled physical and magical prowess—reached their ears, causing unease and fear even among the most loyal followers of the Dark Lord.

[mikaelsonwife4life]

Batfam Sorting

[yearofthesnape]

Meta: The Sorting Hat, Severus Snape, and Slytherin Ideals

So the first few times I read the Sorting Hat's song in Book 1, I just thought it had a biased perspective on Slytherins:

Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means To achieve their ends.

It sounded like the Hat thought Slytherins were all a bunch of shady executives, making self-absorbed connections and disregarding anyone who got run over. The reference to "real friends" sounded snide, contrasting with the reference to "belonging" that the Hat gave the other Houses.

But this time around, I realized the Hat is addressing the whole hall, not just the first-years, and it got me thinking: maybe that reference to "real friends" is sincere. Maybe the hat is educating the existing Slytherins to be those genuine friends to the first-years and to each other, even if they haven't experienced such friendship themselves. Friendship is the heart of Slytherin. In a House of big dreams and bigger plans, it can be all too easy to turn to selfishness, but a commitment to being a "real friend" helps work against that. (Just as Gryffindors have a pull towards exceptionalism - being "set apart" - and have to be reminded to embrace belonging.)

Snape is an excellent case in point. (You saw this coming from my blog title.) This is how he defines his relationship with Lily:

"...thought we were supposed to be friends?" Snape was saying. "Best friends?"

While you might argue there was more going on between them (debatable, I think), you can't say there was less. Snape's commitment to being a "best friend" or "real friend" to Lily isn't perfect; he struggles from the beginning with seeing that "real friends" have a responsibility to their friends' broader communities, even those with whom they have neutral or negative natural relationships. (To be fair, his own community hardly helped with that.) But under Dumbledore's (also imperfect) guidance, he starts embracing his wider duties, at the same time helping counteract Dumbledore's own bias against being affected by individuals.

"And what will you give me in return, Severus?" "In - in return?" Snape gaped at Dumbledore, and Harry expected him to protest, but after a long moment he said, "Anything."

Here is the essence of Slytherin ideals at their best: the willingness to pursue a goal regardless of the cost, where that goal is informed by others' personhood. If the friendship being extended were to become wide enough to embrace all humanity, the Slytherin disregard of means to an end would be a good and beautiful thing. The end being pursued would involve each individual's good, so unjust or cruel means "for the greater good" would be automatically ruled out - instead, you'd get Snape-level commitment to give whatever it takes to help each other do well.

Snape does not always fulfill these ideals; his care for others (though impressively wide, given his experiences!) is often not wide enough - too strongly informed by his own friends and foes to see Harry as he is, for instance. For love to truly be enough, it must be both universal and personal, encompassing enemies and friends alike on an individual level. But what merely human love is ever enough?

[lightweaver15]

Percy Jackson is a Hufflepuff and here is how it turns out.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Everyone: Percy is totally going to be a Gryffindor.

The Sorting Hat: HUFFLEPUFF!!!

Jason: There’s no way.

Leo: Yeah, Percy’s like so brave, how is he a Hufflepuff?

Annabeth: Guys, he is literally the most loyal person here. Also, think about how nice he is.

Everyone: Ohhh….

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[iwriteasfotini]

It's true. I took the sorting quiz.

Then (because I would not accept that result) I took a different sorting quiz.

Not exactly sure how the math on that one works out... but I thought I was a Slytherin/Hufflepuff. My sister said I was a Ravenclaw. Apparently we were all wrong (though I was more wrong and she was less wrong)!

So yeah, I'm a Gryffindor. Don't hate me, okay? I think this last sentence sums up why I'm not a Slytherin: Your slight compatibility with Slytherin house suggests a determination to succeed, though not at the expense of traits from your more dominant houses. Yeah yeah, I'm more of an intelligent means person than an any means person... *sigh*

[capriddle]

Squid Game 2 X Hogwarts Houses

Yes, Gi-hun (456) is a Hufflepuff for me because at the beginning of the first season he was a Hufflepuff and now he has simply suffered a trauma but he remains the same.

The Salesman is a Gryffindor to me because he was fair when he lost, not to mention he had the courage to shoot himself.

I admit, In-ho (the Front Man) was hard for me to classify. We know he was a cop and that he maintains his morals and sense of duty. I was hesitant to put him in Slytherin, then I settled on Gryffindor because he is a smart man, very loyal, determined and good at manipulating, but I see him as a fallen hero, a man who became what we know because of circumstances but who pursues equality and is loyal to what he believes in, just like his brother.