#hogwarts houses

theironarcher:

PSA every character in Black Sails is a Slytherin except for Charles Vane who is Gryffindor and Billy Bones who is Hufflepuff. Send tweet.

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somethingtodowithpotter:

I have a theory that the valued quality of each of the four Houses isn’t really about the personality of its students.

The valued quality of each of the four Houses has to do with how they perceive magic.

Stick with me a second: Hogwarts is a school to study magic. Magic as Hogwarts teaches it can be seen as many things: a natural talent, a gift, a weapon, etc.

So how you believe magic should be used will both reflect your personality and change how you handle that power.

“Their daring, nerve, and chivalry set Gryffindors apart,” Gryffindors perceive magic as a weapon. Gryffindors tend to excel in aggressive forms of magic, like offensive and defensive spells, and they are good at dueling. But a true Gryffindor knows that the power is a responsibility, and so they must always use their powers to stand up for what’s right. They are the sword of the righteous, which makes them as good at Defense Against the Dark Arts as they are at combat magic.

Hufflepuffs believe that magic is a gift and that the best gifts are to be given away. Hufflepuffs, “loyal and just,” would naturally abhor the idea of jealously guarding magic or using it to hurt someone else. So Hufflepuffs share their magic to benefit of Muggles, like the Fat Friar, to protect the overlooked, like Newt Scamander with his creatures, or to oppose those who would use magic to torment and bully, like the Hufflepuffs who stood with the DA and the battle of Hogwarts.

Slytherins are the opposite: they believe their magic is a treasure that they have been entrusted to protect. The Slytherin fascination with purity, with advantage, with cunning and secrecy–all of which were perverted by the Death Eaters–comes from the idea that people with magic in their veins have been given something special that it is their duty to protect at all costs. And perhaps they aren’t entirely wrong: power in the wrong hands can be dangerous. And power interfering at will with Muggle affairs is a gross presumption that could turn the course of history. Though the series shows some of the worst that Slytherin can be, “evil,” is not a natural Slytherin tendency. “Cautious,” is.

Ravenclaws believe that magic is an art form, one that is beautiful and should be appreciated and studied for its own sake. If “wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure,” then asking what magic is for is useless. It’s more important to immerse oneself in magic for its own sake. Ravenclaws push the boundaries of magic to see if they can, hence Hermione’s spell experiment on the DA coins being dubbed a Ravenclaw quality, but like Luna Lovegood in the pursuit of extraordinary creatures: they can also be content to plumb the depths of what already exists.

So while you can see where personalities will overlap over Houses, perhaps in Sorting we should be asking ourselves less what we think we are and more what we think we believe. 

Super interesting take on the Houses!

Fanfiction tropes as Hogwarts houses.

(Or alternatively, which hogwarts house is likely to be involved in said tropes.)

Gryffindor: rivals to friends to lovers, there was only one bed, accidentally locked themselves in a confined space (absolutely the kind of dumbassery you would expect from a gryff), idiots in love, truth and dare, OBLIVIOUSNESS, coming of age.

Hufflepuff: friends to lovers, hurt/comfort, coffee shop au, FLUFF, song fics, childhood best friends, neighbors, mutual pining, accidental confession (lmfao), hot cold dynamics, soulmate au.

Ravenclaw: office romance, METAPHORS, book shop au (obviously), bonding over common interests, letter/email fics, soft nerds, project partners, DARK ACADEMIA, domestic as hell, “and they were roommates”.

Slytherin: enemies to friends to lovers (duh), Fake dating, arranged marriage, partners in crime, immortal lovers, vampire/veela/supernatural elements, Never have I ever, ANGST, secret pining, “make me.” ‘nuff said.

It kinda makes sense in a weirdly specific way if you think about it.

Gryffindor: Now, guys, I have a little surprise for you!

Slytherin: You’re getting a nose job?

Hufflepuff: You’re getting married?

Ravenclaw: You’re getting fired?

Gryffindor: …

Gryffindor: First of all, RUDE, second - 

Ravenclaw - Phil Coulson

Gryffindor - Star Lord

Slytherin - Loki

Hufflepuff - Spiderman

Ravenclaw:  Stars in your eyes

Hufflepuff: Sugar in your smile

Slytherin: Power in your laughter

Gryffindor: Strength in your sighs

Hufflepuff:

Something with a romantic, slightly vintage vibe / Floral patterns are very welcome / More softer colours than bold, it’s about looking like a benevolent nature goddess 

Gryffindor:

Gryffindors, on the other hand, are ALLLLLLL about the colour / If some element of their dress doesn’t say “I’m a hot piece of stuff and I damn well know it” i just doesn’t feel like them / But they still like a more classic silhouette 

Ravenclaw:

Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws are kindred spirits in their love for romanticism and vintage styles / But Ravenclaws are more likely to play with more modern silhouettes or necklines / They’re also a big fan of texture in their dress, and those little details which makes it feel it’s theirs 

Slytherin:

Slytherins love for their dress to be a show-stopper/ But they still can’t get enough of classic styles with the ‘princess effect’ / They’re all here for the glitz and glam, and know that they can pull it off effortlessly with film-star appeal

(yes, I used some pictures from red carpets, but the dresses were too darn pretty!)

Hufflepuff:

Hufflepuffs are more free spirited, so they want something with a bit more movement / Soft waves with longer layers on top are great / Lots of Huffs like to spice up their short hair with clips or headbands (which, let’s face it, looks adorable!) 

Gryffindor:

Gryffindors are bold, so their hair should reflect this / It’s not uncommon for short-haired Gryffs to make their hair look #edgy with bolder colours, shaved sides or patterns shaved into the style / It’ s best for the style to not hold Gryffs back, so short enough to stay out of their face

Slytherin:

Short hair looks undeniably chic, so it’s no surprise when a Slytherin starts rocking a new ‘do / A slicked back style is great, as a small change of outfit can change it from professional to badass / Slytherins like how short hair is ready for any occasion (and looks great with a signature bold lip )

Ravenclaw:

Ravenclaws tend to stick with longer short cuts, to allow for movement and plenty to play with / But they still keep it fun, with many adding soft colours, or hidden undercuts / Ravenclaws also tend to wear their hair a bit messier, but they always pull it off

Gryffindor: Italian 

It’s passionate and sounds warm / The words roll off of your tongue, perfect for cursing out an enemy or praising someone you love / Italian culture has a big emphasis on family, and Gry needs the people they consider their family to help them shine / Same fundamentals as the Slytherin French, but thefeeling is different, more fiery and based on outright expression rather than carefully chosen words

Ravenclaw: Korean (South Korean)

A pleasingly methodical language / But that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun or doesn’t allow for creative expression / Korean culture values respect and academic understanding, two things Ravenclaw knows are important in their view of the world / Attitudes of Koreans and Ravenclaws are surprisingly similar, with an appreciation for history and culture paired with excitement for the developments the future brings and a love of witty humour

Hufflepuff: Danish

The language sounds friendly and fun / Have you ever encountered the Danish word ‘hygge’? It pretty much sums up the way Hufflepuffs like to live their life: everyday cosiness, with an emphasis on doing what is enjoyable to create happiness / Naturally, this attitude helps create a homely, warm and welcoming atmosphere that others sense around Huffs / Often forgotten and underappreciated, but those who notice are always pleasantly surprised by the little gem they’ve found

(I think everyone can benefit from the concept of Hygge, find out more in this article by the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34345791  )

Slytherin: French

It’s a regal language, notoriously more difficult than it appears but so, so beautiful / Stuck up, but with good reason tbh / It’s a language of poetry, politics, and passion, but nothing seems done entirely spontaneously / There’s a feeling of a careful maintenance of appearances, but damn, they pull it off every time / Both have mastered the art of sounding like they’re complimenting you when they’re telling you how stupid you are

(I know this focuses predominantly on European languages, but I didn’t want to writ about languages I haven’t heard before and write something that misses the feel of the language/culture, but I’ll happily do one with other languages if you guys want :D )

Hufflepuff:

Super excited / Tries to be the ‘mum friend’, but they’re too drunk to be useful / Wanted to wear their favourite shoes, but are worried they’ll get ruined / Tries to hug everyone / Rambles about random stuff to strangers, ends up making a new friend / Terrifying if they’re angry-drunk

Gryffindor:

“LETS GET F*CKED UP!!!” / Most likely to end up passed out in the bathroom / Thinks they dance and flirt better when tipsy / Wearing Rav’s shoes, Sly’s makeup, and Huff’s bracelet / Tries to give strangers life advice / Uses up all their energy at the beginning of the night, ends it yawning, braiding someone’s hair, and humming High School Musical songs

Ravenclaw:

Doesn’t know why we don’t just go to the cinema / But is still the best at holding their alcohol / Makes sure Gry doesn’t call their ex / Encourages Sly to kill their ex / Likes watching how ridiculous other people are being / Forces the others to bring jackets / Receives lots of love from Hufflepuff for remembering basic things (their keys (in your pocket), where their phone is (in your hand), where their glasses are (on your head, goddammit, how drunk are you?)

Slytherin:

Likes to act like they can drink, is a bit of a lightweight / Hardcore flirts with Huff when drunk / Put a lot of effort into their outfit / Tells the others how much they love them after one sip / Gets all dramatic and tells everyone their life story / Argumentative over silly stuff (are Jaffa Cakes a biscuit or a cake, for example)

Hufflepuff: Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde

Ravenclaw: Be More Chill, Something Rotten

Gryffindor: Matilda, Hamilton

Slytherin: Heathers, The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Hufflepuff: On my cheek as you tell me how proud you are of me; please, interrupt my thoughts of work with a brief show of affection.

Gryffindor: On the lips as the tang of victory lingers in our grinning mouths - show me we have won together.

Ravenclaw: On my forehead when I mumble through my theories, and show me that a broken world is still tinted with curiosity.

Slytherin: On my hand as I envision our future, and be my anchor back to earth without grounding me completely.

Slytherin:

Sit on their lap to give them perfect eyeliner / Write comebacks to rude messages / Hype them up before they speak to their crushes / Lend them my hats to spice up their outfits / Give them honest advice when they’ve made bad choices / Try to help them achieve their goals

Ravenclaw:

Check the zodiac compatibility for their crushes / Listen to their weird dreams and try to interpret them / Write bad meme-filled fanfiction when they’ve had a bad day / Do intricate nail designs / Research anything they tell me they are a fan of / Lend them films so they can enjoy them, too

Gryffindor:

Speak to them loudly in French so they can avoid people / Make them feel better about their horrible flirting skills / Offer to be their second in a fight / Hold and massage their hand when they feel nervous / Redo their lipstick when they’re gonna see their crush / Send them wholesome memes

Hufflepuff:

Bring in cookies on my birthday so they can have treats, too / Sing their favourite songs when they’re sad / Send them pictures of pretty flowers / Motivate them to do their goddamn homework / Draw cartoons of them on their birthday cards / Play with their hair when they need a nap / Be the sensible, sober friend