Hogwarts houses as things I’ve said as a Skating Coach

Gryffindor: “I didn’t teach him that! He came up with that dangerous idea all on his own!”

Also

(to my own coach) “Now I understand the stress I put you through evertime I tried something stupid”

Slytherin: “I better come back in 6 years and find that you’re all better skaters than I ever was. Your challenge: kick my ass”

Ravenclaw: Apparently physics doesn’t apply to 6 year olds.

Hufflepuff: I know we all hate backwards… But what if I made it a GAME!?

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

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.

The Houses as Popular Children’s Books

Hufflepuff:

Wonder, R J Palacio

Sweet and complex / Open hearted / Not without faults / Fights against cruelty one friendship at a time

Slytherin:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl

Always excitingly unexpected / Embodies guilty pleasure / Unafraid to be critical / Success is equal measures of luck and work

Gryffindor:

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll

A true classic / Mixes the weird and wonderful / Drugs may (definitely) be involved / The greatest adventure is the one you create

Ravenclaw:

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Theif, Rick Riordan

Makes you feel intelligent / Keeps you transfixed for hours / Never give up on anyone / If you can’t find a solution, find a new angle

If you haven’t read any of these, I really recommend them! X

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Gryffindor:

Saw something cute on Pinterest and went ‘screw it’ / Thinks they’re ready for grand designs / The colour scheme is super important to them / They like the idea of going minimalist, but eclectic styles suit them way better / “Okay, but what if there was a swing over here, and I could totally do one of those photo walls, and a HUGE armchair over there…” *moves one stool* / They finish with a room full of character and feel pretty proud of themselves

Hufflepuff:

More likely to build up a room over time than to fully decorate in one sitting / Get excited when they have something new to add / “But are there enough cushions…?” *stares at their 10000000000000 cushions* “…. nope. :)” / Really like the cosiness of scandi styles / Has to call their friends over to help them after spilling paint for the 50th time / Just trying to turn their house into a home / The end game is a cosy room full of candles, fairy lights, and plenty of memories

Ravenclaw:

Theyhave to do it on their own - it’s too personal a thing to let others mess it up / They’ve likely been inspired by a room in a book/TV show/film / The idea of having vintage or repurposed items makes their little heart sing / They need to imagine sitting there reading a book and sipping a cup of tea, whilst a record plays softly in the background - if they can’t feel this, it’s not right yet / Ravenclaws tend to collect some interesting things over the years, and they love showcasing these bizarre bits and pieces in new ways

 Slytherin:

Cleaning out before decorating is super therapeutic for them / They need the space to be impressive in some way, and imagine how wowed their friend are going to be whilst decorating / They will try to give the space a chic vibe, but it’ll probably end up quite homely in some areas (hufflepuffs and slytherins are the biggest nesters, okay? Okay.) / They likely created a moodboard before decorating / It needs to be perfect for having drinks with friends and for watching horror films alone 

This caterpillar embodies the Hufflepuff spirit

Teddy Lupin Moodboard 2.0